High Point, N.C. October 17, 2023 — This year at the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) Pinnacle Awards “Untamed Minds” Gala held on Monday, October 16 in the Loft at Congdon Yards in High Point, a slate of industry notables presented professional and student home furnishings and textile designers with the prestigious 2023 Pinnacle Awards. The Pinnacle Awards are the furniture industry’s highest honor, recognizing brilliant designs created by individuals who envision and craft the pieces that become some of the most sought-after home furnishings 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.
“I want to thank the creative beasts who have contributed their time and talents to make this year’s Pinnacle Awards an outstanding event,” stated David Blair, executive director of ISFD. “Our Untamed Minds list includes the designers and manufacturers who are constantly working to take design in a new direction and the panel of esteemed judges who spent hours poring over the entries to select the Pinnacle Awards finalists and winners. In addition, I would like to recognize Kaitlin Petersen, editor in chief of Business of Home, who inspired us with her thoughts as the keynote speaker and our master of ceremonies, Bill McLoughlin, editor in chief of Furniture Today. Thanks also to the many ambassadors who presented the Pinnacle Awards to the winners. And a special thanks goes out to the ISFD board whose driving force was instrumental in creating this event. Thank you all!”
Here is the official list of winners who were honored with the 2023 Pinnacle Awards trophy. Photos can be downloaded at Pinnacle Awards Winners.
Accessories & Wall Decor
Phillips Collection Dancing Roots
Designed by Phillips Collection Design Team
Bedroom–Broad Appeal
Whalen LLC Scott Living Robin Black Wood Closet Collection
Designed by Kurt Berlin, Tandy Wang, Drew Scott, Jonathan Scott, and Whalen Design Team
Bedroom–Luxury
Caracole Classic Bedroom
Designed by Annina Fremgen of Caracole
Dining–Luxury
Caracole Classic Formal Dining
Designed by Annina Fremgen of Caracole
Entertainment Furniture
David Francis, LLC The Swirl Console Table
Designed by Catherine Blüm, David Francis, LLC
Home Office
A.R.T. Furniture Portico Home Office
Designed by ZagCo and A.R.T. Design Team
Home Textiles–Print
Kravet Inc Taplow Velvet
Designed by Lee Jofa Design Team
Home Textiles–Woven
De Leo Textiles Knockout
Designed by Katie Williams, Creative Director, De Leo Textiles
Leather Upholstery
Four Hands Padma Sofa – Eucapel Leather
Designed by Four Hands Product Design Team
Lighting
Hubbardton Forge The Chrysalis Collection
Designed by David Kitts and Paul Marr Hilliard
Major Collections
Caracole Modern Principals Whole Home
Designed by Christopher Sandomenico of Caracole with independent designers Ryan Saghian and Thor Tabor
Maker-Designer
Kamiya Furniture #0061
Designed by Jeremy Kamiya
Motion Upholstery
Bernhardt Furniture Aldo Power Motion Sectional
Designed by Bernhardt Upholstery Design Team
Occasional Storage
Jonathan Charles Water Pelagic Cast Metal Bar
Designed by Jonathan Charles Design Team and Abby Lane, Redhead Furniture Design
Occasional Tables–Broad Appeal
Sauder Woodworking Coral Cape Coffee Table
Designed by Nicole Kujawa and Lindsay Hierholzer, Sauder Design Team
Occasional Tables–Luxury
Universal Furniture Miranda Kerr Home Luxury Occasional Tables
Designed by Miranda Kerr with Dudley Moore and Laura Niece of Otto & Moore
Outdoor
Bernhardt Furniture Calypso-Trinidad Teak Collection
Designed by Bernhardt Exteriors Design Team
Stationary Upholstery–Luxury
Hooker Furnishings Jasmine Sofa
Designed by Charlie Zagaroli for M, a Hooker Furnishings brand
Youth
Phillips Collection Kid Sized Seat Belt Chair
Designed by Phillips Collection Design Team and Nuttapong
Green Leaf Award
David Francis, LLC Entertainment Furniture The Swirl Console Table
Designed by Catherine Blüm, David Francis LLC
Student Pinnacle Award
Vic Stocker – Junior, Appalachian State University
Jude–Turntable designed by Vic Stocker
ISFD would like to recognize the 2023 Pinnacle Awards sponsors who made this all possible: Platinum Sponsor: ANDMORE, Silver Sponsor: High Point Market Authority, Bronze Sponsors: Continental Hardware, Furniture Design Studios, Leggett & Platt and Sherwin-Williams, along with partners Elements Studios, and Furniture Today. And extend a special thanks to the International Textile Alliance (ITA) and Sustainable Furnishings Council for their continued support.