The American Society of Furniture Designers has announced the finalists for the 2008 Pinnacle Design Achievement Award.
According to Jane Matteson, Executive Director of the American Society of Furniture Designers, a record number of companies submitted their work to be considered for a prize this year.
This year's judging panel included Julie M. Smith, Publisher of Furniture Style, De. Richard Bennington of High Point University, Steve Walker of North Carolina State University, Max Shangle of Kendall College, Jo Fleisher of Home Furnishings Business, Terry Allen, a furniture industry expert, Daren K. Konig of City Furniture, Rhonda Wolf of Havertys, Judth Cushman Hammer of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Jackie Hirschhaut of the American Home Furnishings Alliance.
Three finalists were selected as the best in each furniture design category. The winners in each category will be announced during a gala reception on Oct. 20 during the fall High Point Market. The event will take place at the Natuzzi showroom building and will be hosted by HGTV's Nancy Glass and Furniture Today's Ray Allegrezza.
This year’s finalists include:
Major Furniture Collections
- Ethan Allen, for the New Horizon collection, designed by Paul Rosebrock/Craig Stout
- Century, for the Metro Luxe collection, designed by William Faber
- Berhardt, for the Cascade collection, designed by Clark/Binns/Lehman
Stationary Upholstery Furniture
- Rene Casares, for Ari Sofa, designed by Rene Cazares
- Berhardt, for Cadden Cutaway, designed by Brown/Culler/Galli
- Century, for Natural, designed by Craig Staton
Motion Upholstery Furniture
- Klausser, for Savoy, designed by Rick Hendrix
- American Leather, for Spinnaker, designed by Louis Lara
- Couture, for Jazz, designed by Normand Coture
Leather Upholstery Furniture
- David Francis, for Bordeaux, designed by David Francis
- Century, for Stilleto, designed by Joe Mallison
- Elite, for Candemir, designed by Nathan Turner
Bedroom Furniture
- Box Collection, for Generation, designed by Opstal/Basyroel
- Lexington, for Zacara, designed by Troy Hollis
- Century, for Stainless Bed, designed by William Faber
Casual Dining Furniture
- Lexington, for Long Cove, designed by Aulbert/Patton
- Brown Jordan, for Campaign, designed by John Caldwell
- Phillips, for Origins, designed by Nikom
Formal Dining Furniture
- Stanley, for Continuuim, designed by hokanson/Schroeder
- Aspenhome, for Potomac, designed by Hall/Lena
- Scott Thomas, for New Vienna, designed by Scott Hamed
Home Office Furniture
- Sligh, for Palm Beach, designed by Warren/Lookabill
- Century, for Ebony Desk/Credenza, designed by David Zagaroli
- Maitland Smith, for Map Desk, designed by Glenn Yelvington
Juvenile
- Green Frog, for Mod Frog 11, designed by Kelly Neal Mariotti
- Q Collection, for Stella Stackables, designed by Jonsara Ruth
- Q Collection, for Celestial Crib, designed by Jonsara Ruth
Lighting
- Murray Feiss, for Ribbon Lamp, designed by Kauffman/Hannoosh
- Murray Feiss, for Silver Glass, designed by Kauffman/Hannoosh
- Hubbardton Forge, for Dyad Tale Lamp
Home Accessories
- Phillips Collection, for Origins Wall Décor, designed by Nikom
- Phillips Collection, for River Rock Planters, designed by Jason Phillips
- Phillips Collection, for Stella, designed by Nikom
Home Entertainment Furniture
- Century, for Ash Credenza, designed by Eric Graham
- aspenhome, for Adagio Entertainment, designed by Neilson/Levi
- Klaussner, for New Horizons, designed by Chris Rayle
Occasional Tables
- Palliser, for Bar Box, designed by Futhark
- aspenhome, for Adagio Tables, designed by Neilson/Levi
- Ethan Allen, for Wire Form Table, designed by Rosebrock/Stout
Occasional Storage Furniture
- Brastilo, for Console, designed by Katie Hatch
- Brastilo, for Bench with Tray, designed by Katie Hatch
- Four Hands, for Copenhagen Sidebd, designed by Anna Ogden
Summer Casual Furniture
- Gloster, for Symphony, designed by John Caldwell
- Century, for Orient, designed by Richard Frinier
- Selemat, for Stratus, designed by Jarrod Lim
1 comments:
ASID needs to do their research...awarding a century designer for recreating the designs he learned from his former employer..been buying Verellen for years and recognize Tom Verellen's style, scale, detail.....century even used the same fabrics...awards for copying.
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