American Society of Furniture Designers Announces the 2004 Pinnacle Design Achievement Award Winners

Furniture World Magazine

The American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) announced the winners of the 2004 Pinnacle Awards at the Ninth Annual Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards ceremony held Friday evening at the High Point International Home Furnishings Center Ballroom. Over 300 guests were present for the event which was kicked off with a cocktail reception sponsored by Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company. Sixty-one finalists in sixteen categories were recognized and the glass Pinnacle statue was presented to one winner in each category by representatives from the Pinnacle co-sponsors. The participating Pinnacle judges were Susan Andrews, Fabric Editor, Furniture/Today, Dr. Richard Bennington, Professor of Business and Director of the Home Furnishings Programs, High Point University; Lee Buchanan, Editor-in-Chief, InFurniture; Larry Chilton, General Merchandise Manager, Wood-Armfield Furniture; Brenda Eskridge, Owner, Creative Interiors and National President, IDS; Mary Frye, President, Home Furnishings International Association; Jackie Hirschhaut, Vice President, Public Relations and Marketing, AFMA; Max S. Shangle, Professor and Chair, Design Studies, Kendall College of Art & Design; Julie Smith, Editor, Furniture Style magazine and its supplements, Connected and Home Fashion Forecast; Mary Turschmann, Director of Business Development, Robb & Stucky; Steve Walker, Extensions Specialist, Furniture Manufacturing and Management Center, NC State Engineering School; and Rhonda Wolf, Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Havertys Furniture. The 2004 Pinnacle sponsors include Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Composite Panel Association, Elmo Leather, FurnitureFan.com, FurnitureStyle , Hafele America, Hickory Springs Manufacturing Co., Home Lighting & Accessories, Leggett & Platt, MGM Transport, The October Company, Weyerhaeuser, Wiseway Transportation and the World Market Center Las Vegas. More information is available on the ASFD website, www.asfdpinnacle.com. High resolution images of all sixty-one finalists are available in the Press section. Use access code PINNACLE02 to obtain a user name and password if you have not done so already. The 2004 Press Book is available in the Downloads section. You can browse descriptions of the finalists in the Finalists section. The 2004 Pinnacle Award winners including a comment from the Pinnacle Judges follows: Occasional Tables: Wainwright, Rick Schroeder for Stanley Furniture Co. Inc. "This stylish tufted cocktail ottoman design provides seating, storage, and serving function at an exceptional value." Occasional Storage: Symphony Hall Chest, Frank M. Spano and Thom O'Leary, Apparenza Design Studio for Polidor. "An updated classic silhouette with transitional form and contemporary lines; an elegant storage solution." Juvenile Monster Bedroom, David Walker for Powell Company. "Cool look with edgy industrial materials and "at-work" functionalism; a lot of fun." Casual Dining: Madera, Jeffrey White and Bill Faber for Century Furniture. "Innovative leaf configuration featuring elegant veneers; sophisticated dining with acasual touch." Formal Dining: Kentshire, Bill Faber for Century Furniture. "A broad mix of well-scaled product incorporating updated 18th Century with magnificent veneers, elegant carving and excellent surface treatment." Motion Upholstery: Comfort Swing, Tom Garland, Motion Technology LLC for American Leather. "A stylish combination of motion, function and comfort suited for placement in various rooms." Stationary Upholstery: Sandy, Jeffrey Goodman and Steven Charlton for John Charles Designs, Inc. "Elegant, fluid silhouette in retro contemporary offers great value." Leather Upholstery: San Tropez, Fillmore Harty for W. Schillig USA. "Clean, strong, linear look with elegant detailing; design makes a statement without being loud." Accessories: Espresso/Black Coffee Styletrends Floor Clocks, Mike Warren and Shannon Lookabill, Warren Associates for Sligh Furniture Co. "Unique transitional design with a delightful blend of materials, scaled for today's interiors." Lighting: Impressions Table Lamp, George Chandler for Hubbardton Forge. "Sophisticated contemporary form, suitable for casual environments; a fresh look at every angle." Home Office: Elegance Credenza 51" Desk/Hutch, Alex Holden, Holden Designs for Kimball Home. "Highly functional and good value with traditional elements; elegant use of veneers and innovative task lighting. Packs a lot of office function into a small space." Home Entertainment: Tuxedo 36" Entertainment Center, Walt Shaw for Bush Industries, Inc. "Exceptional value with a great use of mixed materials and an excellent combination of storage and display." Summer/Casual: Atrium Collection, Frederic Doughty, Premises Design for Crate & Barrel. "Understated elegance with bold geometric lines; both fashionable and functional." Bedroom: Moderne, Steve Hodges Associates, Inc. for Cresent Manufacturing Co. "Urban, mid-century modern, functionally scaled and tastefully accented; a thoughtful blend of products for the bedroom." Decorative Surfaces Vanderbilt Dining Table, John T. Kolkka for Kolkka Furniture. "A fusion of decorative detail and rich patina." Major Collections: National Geographic Home, Matthew Hurley, Dudley Moore, Jr. and Lesli Chastain, Otto & Moore for Lane Home Furnishings. "Extensive and diverse collection incorporating many design elements and materials. Reflects a world of influences." For more information about ASFD and the Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards Program, please contact: ASFD Executive Director Christine Evans, ASFD Headquarters, 144 Woodland Drive, New London, NC 28127, T: (910)576-1273, F: (910) 576-1573 or e-mail: info@asfd.com. Founded in 1981, the American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) is the only international, non-profit professional organization dedicated to advancing, improving and supporting the profession of furniture design and its positive impact throughout the world marketplace. Professional Members specialize in the design of both residential and contract furnishings and accessories. Membership includesboth American and International professional designers, industry affiliates and associates, design school teachers and students. Corporate Members include suppliers of products and services to the industry and furniture manufacturing companies who wish to support the goals and objectives of the Society.