A 30-Year Legacy of Design: International Society of Furniture Designers Names 107 Pinnacle Awards® Finalists
Be there when the winners are revealed; reserve your seats now
High Point, N.C., September 22, 2026 — The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) marks 30 years of celebrating exceptional furniture design by announcing the 2026 Pinnacle Awards® finalists. The 107 contenders, including professional product, furniture, and textile designers as well as student designers representing the home furnishings industry, have been selected across 32 categories. The 2026 winners will be announced and honored with the prestigious Pinnacle Award trophy at a gala during Fall High Point Market on Monday, Oct. 19, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the IHFC 11th Floor Club Level Ballroom. Seating is limited, and tickets are now available on the Pinnacle Awards Gala website. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the ISFD Foundation Scholarship Fund, which supports student designers from schools across the country.
What sets the Pinnacle Awards apart is the connection between creative vision and the marketplace. The competition highlights designers whose ideas move beyond the drawing board to become furniture and textiles that manufacturers produce, retailers present, and consumers ultimately bring into their homes. It celebrates design not only as an aesthetic pursuit but also as a force that drives the home furnishings business. Visit the ISFD 2026 Pinnacle Awards website to view the complete list of finalists.
“Over the past thirty years, the Pinnacle Awards have given us a front-row seat to the evolution of furniture design, from shifting aesthetics and materials to new technologies, manufacturing methods, and ways of living,” said David Blair, executive director of ISFD. “The 2026 finalists continue that evolution, bringing fresh perspectives to products designed not only to make an impression but also to find a place in consumers’ homes. We look forward to bringing the industry together to celebrate these talented designers and to reveal this year’s Pinnacle Award winners.”
ISFD gratefully acknowledges the support of its 2026 Pinnacle Awards sponsors: Presenting sponsor: Andmore; Gold Level: Richelieu Hardware; Bronze Level: High Point Market Authority; Designer-Maker category sponsor: Appalachian Hardwood; Biophilic Design in Wood sponsor: Real American Hardwood; Student Competition sponsors: Furniture Design Studios, Lockdowel, Hooker Furnishings, and Richard Frinier Design Studio; Corporate Partner: Canadian Wood; and industry partners: Designers Today, Elements Studios, Furniture Today, International Furnishings and Design Assn. and A New Day Creative Communications & Marketing. We also thank the International Textile Alliance (ITA) and the Sustainable Furnishings Council for their continued support.
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About ISFD
The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) is an association of professional and student furniture designers in residential and contract furnishings and accessories. Its mission is to promote and advance outstanding design and to elevate and support the furniture designer through networking, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Its Pinnacle Awards® recognize the very best in furniture design each year. Visit ISFD.org for more information about the organization and its programs, or follow its activities on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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