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21 receive ISFD’s highest design honor

Vicky Jarrett//Managing Editor//October 16, 2023

21 receive ISFD’s highest design honor

Vicky Jarrett//Managing Editor//October 16, 2023

HIGH POINT — The winners have been named for this year’s International Society of Furniture Designers Pinnacle Awards.

At the gala event held at the Loft at Congdon Yards tonight, 21 designs, their designers and manufacturers were honored with the 2023 Pinnacle Awards.
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And the winners are (click here for a slideshow of winning designs):

Accessories & Wall Décor
Phillips Collection Dancing Roots
Designed by Phillips Collection Design Team

Bedroom–Broad Appeal
Whalen LLC Scott Living Robin Black Wood Closet Collection
Designed by Kurt Berlin, Tandy Wang, Drew Scott, Jonathan Scott, and Whalen Design Team

Bedroom–Luxury
Caracole Classic Bedroom
Designed by Annina Fremgen of Caracole

Dining–Luxury
Caracole Classic Formal Dining
Designed by Annina Fremgen of Caracole

Entertainment Furniture
David Francis, LLC The Swirl Console Table
Designed by Catherine Blüm, David Francis, LLC

Home Office
A.R.T. Furniture Portico Home Office
Designed by ZagCo and A.R.T. Design Team

Home Textiles–Print
Kravet Inc Taplow Velvet
Designed by Lee Jofa Design Team

Home Textiles–Woven
De Leo Textiles Knockout
Designed by Katie Williams, Creative Director, De Leo Textiles

Leather Upholstery
Four Hands Padma Sofa – Eucapel Leather
Designed by Four Hands Product Design Team

Lighting
Hubbardton Forge The Chrysalis Collection
Designed by David Kitts and Paul Marr Hilliard

Major Collections
Caracole Modern Principals Whole Home
Designed by Christopher Sandomenico of Caracole with independent designers Ryan Saghian and Thor Tabor

Maker-Designer
Kamiya Furniture #0061
Designed by Jeremy Kamiya

Motion Upholstery
Bernhardt Furniture Aldo Power Motion Sectional
Designed by Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team

Occasional Storage
Jonathan Charles Water Pelagic Cast Metal Bar
Designed by Jonathan Charles Design Team and Abby Lane, Redhead Furniture Design

Occasional Tables–Broad Appeal
Sauder Woodworking Coral Cape Coffee Table
Designed by Nicole Kujawa and Lindsay Hierholzer, Sauder Design Team

Occasional Tables–Luxury
Universal Furniture Miranda Kerr Home Luxury Occasional Tables
Designed by Miranda Kerr with Dudley Moore and Laura Niece of Otto & Moore

Outdoor
Bernhardt Furniture Calypso-Trinidad Teak Collection
Designed by Bernhardt Exteriors Design Team

Stationary Upholstery–Luxury
Hooker Furnishings Jasmine Sofa
Designed by Charlie Zagaroli for M, a Hooker Furnishings brand

Youth
Phillips Collection Kid Sized Seat Belt Chair
Designed by Phillips Collection Design Team and Nuttapong

Green Leaf Award
David Francis, LLC Entertainment Furniture The Swirl Console Table
Designed by Catherine Blüm, David Francis LLC

Student Pinnacle Award
Vic Stocker – Junior, Appalachian State University
Jude–Turntable designed by Vic Stocker

2023 Pinnacle Awards sponsor: Platinum Sponsor: Andmore, Silver Sponsor: High Point Market Authority, Bronze Sponsors: Continental Hardware, Furniture Design Studios, Leggett & Platt and Sherwin-Williams; partners Elements Studios and Furniture Today; and thanks to the International Textile Alliance (ITA) and Sustainable Furnishings Council for their continued support.