by HIGH POINT — The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) recognized this year’s top home furnishings and textile
designers when they announced the winners of the 26 th annual Pinnacle Awards at a celebration held on Monday, Oct. 24 at
High Point University’s Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena and Conference Center. This year’s theme, “Creating Tomorrow’s
Homes,” focused on the styles, forms, finishes, and functionality of the furnishings that will be part of our future lives.
“It is impressive how the Pinnacle Awards have grown in notability, creativity and number of entries over the past few years,” said John Conrad, ISFD executive director. “Also, it is good to see that more companies are recognizing the value of professional product designers along with the added revenue that is generated from Pinnacle-awarded products. I want to thank all that have contributed to make this year’s Pinnacle Awards even more memorable. That list includes the designers and manufacturers who shared their extraordinary work with us and the judges who spent hours reviewing the entries to select the Pinnacle Awards finalists and winners.”
“In addition, I would like to recognize our wonderful co-Masters of Ceremonies, Libby Langdon, interior design icon, author, product designer and makeover television personality, who also inspired us with her thoughts as the keynote speaker along with Bill McLoughlin, editor in chief of Furniture Today,” Conrad continued. “Thanks to the many ambassadors that presented the Pinnacle Awards to the winners. And a special thanks goes out to the ISFD board whose support was instrumental in creating this event. Thank you all!”
To show the organization’s appreciation and as an acknowledgment for the groundwork that Conrad has laid over the past 10 years helping design students and product design professionals in the furniture industry, the ISFD Board of Directors announced that the Student Pinnacle Award is renamed the John Conrad Student Pinnacle Award.
Steve Wilcox, ISFD executive board president and president of Furnishings Design Inc., said, “John created the annual Student Pinnacle Award in 2014 to help prepare design students for a future in the furniture industry. He has shared his time, experience, knowledge and introduced these students to industry leaders to get their careers started.”
To that Liz Moore, ISFD chairman of the board and furniture designer for Otto and Moore Inc., added, “John is one of the most passionate people I know, and he has truly made a mark on our organization. I’m lucky to have been by his side since I was a KCAD design student, and with his guidance, I have been exposed to many wonderful opportunities for my career, as well as nonprofit experiences.”
The Pinnacle Awards are the furniture industry’s highest honor recognizing the top professional and student furniture designers who envision and create the designs that ultimately become some of the most sought-after home furnishings items around the world. Their works are produced and marketed by companies large and small, but with a common denominator — to proudly illustrate that artistry, craft, and innovation are important and quite desirable to the consumer marketplace.
Below is the official list of winners who were honored with the 2022 Pinnacle Awards trophy. To view the winners and their product submissions, visit www.isfd.org.
Accessories
Revolving Teak Wood Sculpture
By Phillips Collection Design Team, ISFD For Phillips Collection
Bedroom – Luxury
Wanderlust Bedroom
By Michelle DeLaRosa, ISFD For Caracole
Dining – Luxury
Full Score Dining Room
By Caracole Design Team, ISFD For Caracole
Entertainment Furniture
Enrico Entertainment Center
By Eros Angelini For Bellini Modern Living
Floor Coverings
Nourison Scroll Area Rug, Grey Shadow
By Nourison Design Team For Nourison
Green Leaf Award
Hanna Console
By Jim Liu For Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture
Home Office
Corridor L-Desk
By Matthew Weatherly, ISFD For BDI
Home Textiles – Print
On the Way, color Atlantic
By Tana-Bana Studio For Trevi Fabrics
Home Textiles – Woven
Stitch, color 19306
By Brandy Evans Moore For Ter Molst/Global Textile Alliance
Leather Upholstery
Oakley Sling Chair
By Paul Delaisse For Verellen
Lighting
Collier 108 Chandelier
By Sean Lavin For Visual Comfort & Co.
Major Collections
Casa Paros Collection
By Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team & Otto & Moore Design Team, ISFD For Bernhardt Furniture
Maker/Designer
Shelf of Drawers
By Jeremy Kamiya, ISFD For Kamiya Furniture
Motion Upholstery
Montreaux Power Motion Sofa
By Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team For Bernhardt Furniture
Occasional Storage
Theseus
By Annina Fremgen, ISFD For Caracole
Occasional Tables – Luxury
Aura Occasional Table Group
By Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team For Bernhardt Furniture
Outdoor
Foglia Daybed
By Carlo Basso, ISFD For CV TROPICALIA
Stationary Upholstery – Luxury
Live Wire
By Christopher Sandomenico, ISFD For Caracole
Student Pinnacle Award
Blum Chair
By Pedro Sandoval, ISFD For University of Houston
Wall Décor
Fashion Faces Wall Art, Large
By Julie Phillips, ISFD & Phillips Collection Design Team, ISFD For Phillips Collection
