ASFD honors 15 designers with Pinnacle Awards
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, November 2, 2009
HIGH POINT — Designers of 15 products and collections took home Pinnacle Awards as the American Society of Furniture Designers honored the best in the business at a gala during market.
Judges named Black Ice by Lexington Home Brands, designed by Troy Hollis, the best major collection, saluting its “arresting combination of contrasts — dark finish and chrome, urban elegance and bling, sophistication and softness.”
In specific product categories, the Pinnacle awards went to:
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Occasional tables: Palomar Round Bunching Tables by Berry & Clark Design Associates for Bernhardt Furniture.
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Occasional storage: Loft Table & Pot/Plate Rack by Pamela Merritt and Donna Dill for DesignSolutions.
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Bedroom: Kemperton Envision by Mark Tucker for Hooker Furniture.
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Youth furniture: Artsy Craftsy by Arlette Mulford, Jonah Shaw and Arielle Eckstut for Powell Co.
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Casual dining: Veer by John Caldwell for Tropitone Furniture.
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Formal dining: Milan Dining by William Faber for Century.
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Motion upholstery: Aurora by Rick Lee for American Leather.
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Stationary upholstery: Bergen II Chair by Joe Ruggiero for Miles Talbott Furniture.
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Leather upholstery: Springfield Sofa and Chair, by Amy Archer for American Leather.
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Accessories: Bloomin' Onion Vase by Jeremy Penn for The Phillips Collection.
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Lighting: Formae Contemporary by George Chandler, David Martin and Charles Camacho for Hubbardton Forge.
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Home office: Adagio by Ken Levi and Andy Nielsen for Aspenhome.
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Entertainment centers/home theater: Young Classics Tailor by Ken Levi and Andy Nielsen for Aspenhome.
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Summer/casual: Latour Lounge Chair by Shaun Sweeney for Woodard.
