HIGH POINT — For the 29th year, the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) will honor Pinnacle Awards finalists and crown this year’s winners with design honors.
At the gala event to be hosted by TV personality Natalie Papierand emcee John Conrad, 110 finalists will be presented, with the winners named in 26 categories.
The gala is set for Monday, Oct. 27, in the International Home Furnishings Center 11th floor ballroom. The student meet & greet begins at 5:30 p.m., cocktail reception at 6 p.m. and awards presentation at 7 p.m. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the ISFD Foundation Scholarship Fund, which supports gifted student designers from schools across the country. Tickets are available for this limited-seating event by visiting the Pinnacle Awards Gala website.
The 2025 finalists — all professional product, furniture and textile designers, designer-makers, and graduate and undergraduate design students — envision and create the products that become some of the most sought-after home furnishings items around the world.
A master list of the finalists, along with images of their designs, can be found on the ISFD website.
Designer-Maker, Finalists by Category
Accessories, Lighting & Occasional
- Floating Orb Reading Light, Ulumulu Design, designed by Dean Verhoeven, creative director
- Form of Void, Jn Design and Crafts, designed by Jinsoo Kim, designer
- Rangeen (Hindu for Colorful), MosArt Inc., designed by Bruce M. Schuettinger, artist/designer
- Step Table 2C, Erika Cross Studio, designed by Erika Cross, founder
Bedroom & Dining
- Covenant Knockdown Bed, Kamiya Furniture, designed by Jeremy Kamiya
- Dinner with Mondrian, MosArt Inc., designed by Bruce M. Schuettinger, artist/designer
- Ponte Collection, Hasan Zaidi Design, designed by Hasan Zaidi, designer
- Well Rounded, MosArt Inc., designed by Bruce M. Schuettinger, artist/designer
Entertainment, Home Office & Outdoor
- Note – Console, Hasan Zaidi Design, designed by Hasan Zaidi, designer
- Optimus Prime Transformer Desk, Drakewell Kitchens & Closets, designed by Joy Williams, principal; James Alexander, principal
- The Estel Record Console, Jordan Allen Furnituremaker , designed by Jordan Cady, owne
- The Soleo Teak and Woven Lounge Chair, Jensen Outdoor, designed by Edi Ciani, Paolo Ciani
Upholstered Seating
- Funky Flamingo Chairs, The Artful Chair, designed by Jenny Ellis, owner maker, designer, upholstress
- The Golden Peacock Chair, The Artful Chair, designed by Jenny Ellis, owner maker, designer, upholstress
- The Serafim Sofa, Brooke M Davis Design, designed by Brooke M Davis, furniture designer
- Tulip Garden Chair, The Artful Chair, designed by Jenny Ellis, owner maker, designer, upholstress
Professional Furniture Designer, Finalists by Category
Accessories & Wall Décor
- Contour Cast Root Flower Wall Art, Phillips Collection, designed by Jason Phillips, CEO; Mark Phillips, chairman; Mandy Shanaha, lead designer
- Life with my brother , Taracea, designed by Pablo Suarez Sepulveda, Rodrigo Suarez Sepulveda
- Teak Wood Leaf Bowls, Phillips Collection, designed by Jason Phillips, CEO; Mark Phillips, chairman; Mandy Shanaha, lead designer
Bedroom-Luxury
- Calavaras Bedroom, Bernhardt Furniture , designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team
- Everett Bedroom, Fairfield, designed by Fairfield team
- Monolith Bedroom, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team, Otto & Moore design team
- Sable, Universal Furniture, designed by Shannon Lookabill, vice president of product development
Biophilic Design In Wood
- Bleached Graystone Freeform Console, Phillips Collection, designed by Jason Phillips, CEO; Mark Phillips, chairman; Mandy Shanaha, lead designer
- Madura Outdoor Sofa, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Exteriors design team
- Nova Étagére, David Francis LLC, dsigned by Catherine Blüm, president, creative director; Lariza Luna, marketing director
- Pelican Storage Chair + Perriand Table, Hévéa House, designed by Lee Pei Pei, Francois Iglesia
Case Goods & Occasional Tables-Broad Appeal
- Encore, Hammary, designed by Scott Coley, ISFD
- Nirvana Bedroom Group, Austin Group Furniture LLC, designed by Joe Gilbert, vice president of product development & design
- Santorini Deluxe 5-in-1 Convertible Crib with Toddler Guardrail, Storkcraft, designed by Justin L. Segal, vice president of product & brand; Dashiell Corvin-Brittin, head of product design; Chris Wyman, vice president of global sourcing, engineering & compliance
- Trilogy Dining Room, Bernards Furniture, designed by Stephanie Lena, principal designer
Dining-Luxury
- Everett Dining, Fairfield, designed by Fairfield team
- Haven Luxury Dining, A.R.T. Furniture, designed A.R.T design team
- Quentin Dining Table, Century Furniture, designed by Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller, Carrier and Co.
- Santiago – Madrid Luxury Dining Collection, David Francis LLC, designed by Catherine Blüm, president, creative director; Lariza Luna, marketing director
Entertainment Furniture
- Eleana, Hooker Furnishings, designed by Hooker Furniture design team
- Loggia Entertainment Credenza, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team
- Monolith Entertainment Credenza, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team, Otto & Moore design team
- Oasis Credenza, Universal Furniture, designed by Shannon Lookabill, vice president of product development
Finishings
- Aged Brass Finish, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team
- Archives – Faux Tortoise, Hooker Furnishings, designed by Hooker Furniture design team
- Black Burn Finish, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team
- Straw Marquetry, Jonathan Charles, designed by Jonathan Charles Furniture
Green Leaf Award
- Liam Queen Size Bed, David Francis LLC, designed by Catherine Blüm, president, creative director; Lariza Luna, marketing director
- Lucca Lounge Chair, David Francis LLC, designed by Catherine Blüm, president, creative director; Lariza Luna, marketing director
- Santiago – Madrid Luxury Dining Collection, David Francis LLC, designed by Catherine Blüm, president, creative director; Lariza Luna, marketing director
- The Catalina Bedroom Collection, Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture, designed by Jim Liu, designer
Home Office – Broad Appeal
- Charlotte Bookcase, Hévéa House, designed by Lee Pei Pei, furniture designer; Francois Iglesia, product engineering
- Newberry Lane, Sauder Woodworking Co., designed by Drashti Desai, product designer
- Pelican Storage Chair, Hévéa House, designed by Lee Pei Pei, furniture designer; Francois Iglesia, product engineering
- Willow Lane, Martin Furniture, designed by Pat Hayes, president of product development; Bryan Heers, vice president of product development
Home Office – Luxury
- Absinthe, Caracole, designed by Caracole design team
- Eleana, Hooker Furnishings, designed by Hooker Furniture design team
- Monolith Home Office, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team; Otto & Moore design team
- The Kindred and Nova Collections, Rowe Furniture, designed by Paul Delaisse, furniture designer
Home Textiles-Print
- Aubusson, Topteks USA Inc., designed by Michael Day, creative director
- Girasole, Wesley Mancini, designed by Wesley Mancini, president; Ed Rihacek, vice president
- Kravet Couture | Art District Collection | Niko Print, Kravet, designed by Linherr Hollingsworth
- Aurora, Kim Grimsley Designs, designed by Kim Grimsley Ritchy, president; available through Valdese Weavers Materialworks
Home Textiles-Woven
- Daintree, Brentano, designed by Iris Wang, founder and artistic director; Ashley Buddish, designer; Abraham Buddish, designer
- Glow, Global Textile Alliance, designed by Brandy Evans-Moore, DESIGN Lead
- Palamino, Penelope Concept, d esigned by Michael Day, creative director
- Tashkent, Kim Grimsley Designs, designed by Kim Grimsley Ritchy, president; licensed to P/Kaufmann
Leather Upholstery-Luxury
- Echo Canyon Leather and Hide Occasional Chair, Jonathan Charles, designed by Jonathan Charles Furniture
- Oliver Leather Swivel Chair, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Upholstery design team
- Origen Sofa, Adriana Hoyos, designed by Adriana Hoyos
Major Collections
- Aiden Lounge Chair & Ottoman from the Tectonic Collection, Hickory Chair, designed by Ray Booth
- Fleur, Caracole, designed by Caracole design team
- Monolith Casegoods Collection, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team; Otto & Moore design team
- Oasis, Universal Furniture, designed by Shannon Lookabill, vice president of product development
Motion Upholstery
- Bliss Power Motion Sectional, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Upholstery design team
- Hyde Motion Sofa, Universal Furniture, designed by Shannon Lookabill, vice president of product development
- Massimo Power Motion Sectional, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Upholstery design team
- Walnut Grove Recliner, L.&J.G. Stickley, designed by Marissa Brown, director of design; Ron Lackey, upholstery designer
Occasional Storage – Broad Appeal
- Bassett Furniture: Newbury Occasional Storage, Otto and Moore, designed by Liz Moore
- Demi Lune Accent Cabinet, Whalen LLC, designed by Tandy Wang, design manager
- Stackwell Shoe Cabinet, Whalen LLC, designed by Tandy Wang, design manager
- Verge Accent Chest, A.R.T. Furniture, designed by A.R.T design team
Occasional Storage – Luxury
- Allure Armoire, Caracole, designed by Caracole design team
- Celeste Drinks Cabinet, Jonathan Charles, designed by Jonathan Charles Furniture
- Sharaab Storage Cabinet, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team
- Stone Ridge Marble Credenza Light, Jonathan Charles, designed by Jonathan Charles Furniture
Occasional Tables-Luxury
- Argos Console Table, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team
- Malko Console Table, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Casegoods design team; Otto & Moore design team
- Rossetta, Caracole, designed by Caracole design team
- The Bouquet Collection Droplet Tables, Theodore Alexander, designed by Theodore Alexander design team
Outdoor
- Andros Outdoor Collection, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Exteriors design team; Otto & Moore design team
- Cantata, John Caldwell Design, designed by John Caldwell, owner
- Concourse Sling, John Caldwell Design, designed by John Caldwell, owner
- Madura Outdoor Sofa, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Exteriors design team
Stationary Upholstery-Broad Appeal
- Arch Sofa, Universal Furniture, designed by Shannon Lookabill, vice president of product development
- Arya Swivel Solid Wood Bar Stool, Fusion Designs, Designed by Abby Lane, Red Head Furniture Design; Allen Bontrager, Fusion Designs
- Snugg, Lovesac, designed by Lovesac PD team
- The Skylar Lounge Chair, Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture, designed by Jim Liu for Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture
Stationary Upholstery-Luxury
- Ava Sofas, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Upholstery design team
- Brera Sectional, Theodore Alexander, designed by Theodore Alexander design team
- Gelee Accent Chair, Caracole, designed by Caracole design team
- Marni Return Swivel Chair, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Upholstery design team
- Soleil Sectional, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Upholstery design team
Student Finalists
- A Ming-Inspired Mahjong Table, Emily Fuchs, senior, University of Notre Dame
- Anti Lounge, Claire Cooper, senior, Auburn University
- Asteria, Jackson Sargeant, senior, Appalachian State University
- Cave In, Shih Hsu Chang, junior, Otis College of Art and Design
- Echo Chair, Francesca Melillo, graduate student, Savannah College of Art and Design
- Eden Coffee Table, Jacob Rosko, senior, Purdue University
- Elaine Chair, Calvin Ma, graduate student, California Polytechnic State University
- Flux: Ambient Hanging Light Fixture, McGuire Hill, senior, Appalachian State University
- Knota Side Table, Matthew Kempa, senior, Lawrence Technological University
- Komichi Entry Set, D’Arcy Boyce, senior, Purdue University
- Lucia Coat Rack, Abigail Checkley, senior, Purdue University
- Nosk, Walker Hailey, senior, Appalachian State University
- Nova, Avery Beard, senior, Auburn University
- Orbit, Luis Sandoval, senior, Savannah College of Art and Design
- Studium Curvare, Orko Sen, graduate student, Appalachian State University
SPONSORS: Bronze level – Furniture Design Studios, High Point Market Authority, and Lockdowel; Designer-Maker category – Appalachian Hardwood; Biophilic Design in Wood – Real American Hardwood; Student Competition – Richard Frinier Design Studio; Corporate Partner – Canadian Wood; industry partners: Designers Today, Elements Studios, Furniture Today, International Furnishings and Design Assn. and The Media Matters; continued support from International Textile Alliance and the Sustainable Furnishings Council.
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