ASFD 2004 Pinnacle Awards - We have the Finalists

Furniture World Magazine

A field of 61 finalists in 16 design categories have been chosen for the 2004-2005 Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards from the American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) to be presented on October 15 at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina. "We are delighted that there was over 30 percent more entries than last year and a record number overall for the Pinnacle Awards," says Christine Evans, executive director of ASFD. “While one designer in each category will receive the actual Pinnacle, all of the finalists are important winners, in the sense that their compelling designs in the eyes of the judges met the strict criteria that includes value to consumers, visual appearance and function, use of materials and application of production technology,” said Karl D. Felperin, a California-based furniture designer and chairman of ASFD’s Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards. For the furniture industry’s most prestigious recognition for design, a panel of 12 independent judges selected the following finalists: 2004 Pinnacle Awards FINALISTS Occasional Tables: • Saville Row - Brian Palmer for Hammary Furniture • Leonardo - James DiPersia, ASFD for Johnston Casuals • Wainwright - Rick Schroeder for Stanley Furniture Co. Inc. • Mocha Collection - Hugh Elliott, ASFD for Charleston Forge Occasional Storage: • Beau Nouveau Bar - Gary Hokanson for Stanley Furniture Co. Inc. • Shadow Box Tower - Gayle Zalduondo, ASFD & Laisy Martinez for Urbanus, Inc. • Symphony Hall Chest - Frank M. Spano, ASFD & Thom O'Leary, ASFD for Polidor Juvenile: • Monster Bedroom - David Walker for Powell Company • Citisleeper Student Studio - Tinka Camfield Swetland for A Custom Workshop Co • 2nd Nature - Michael Warren, ASFD & Shannon Lookabill for Stanley Furniture Co. Inc. • Spring Garden - Bonnie Kielwasser for Lea Industries Casual Dining: • Madera - Jeffrey White & Bill Faber for Century Furniture • Nova Swivel Barstool - Carl Muller, ASFD for Elite Manufacturing Corp. • 4-Score - Michael Wolk for Johnston Casuals Furniture • Princeton Collection - John LeShane for Johnston Casuals Furniture Formal Dining: • Moderne - Steve Hodges Associates, Inc., ASFD for Cresent Manufacturing Co • Kentshire - Bill Faber for Century Furniture • Symphony - Frank M. Spano, ASFD & Thom O'Leary, ASFD for Polidor • Camden Group - Lisa Strong for The Platt Collections Motion Upholstery: • (sub) Urban Recliner - Jack Lewis, ASFD for Berkline/Benchcraft LLC • Comfort Swing - Tom Garland for American Leather • The Ritz - Michael A. Galardo for Elite Leather Company Stationary Upholstery: • Snap - Todd Oldham for La-Z-Boy, Inc. • Mackenzie Settee - Lauren Brooks, ASFD for Vanguard Furniture • Lizzie - Nancy Genova for John Charles Designs, Inc. Sandy Jeffrey Goodman & Steven Charlton for John Charles Designs, Inc. Leather Upholstery: • San Tropez - Fillmore Harty for W. Schillig USA • Hip Hop Chaise - Vladimir Kagan, ASFD for American Leather • Milan - Greg Sheres, ASFD for Elite Leather Company • Glen Cove - Michael A. Galardo for Elite Leather Company Accessories: • A Man & A Woman Sculpture - Yuri Zatarain for The Phillips Collection • Styletrends Floor Clocks - Mike Warren, ASFD & Shannon Lookabill for Sligh Furniture Co. • Cole Side Chair - Sarah Gayle Carter, ASFD for Casa Pacifica • Water Lily/Bowl/Watergarden - Joe Gordy for Natural Decorations, Inc. Lighting: • Neo-classic Desk Lamp - John T. Burke, ASFD for Decorative Crafts, Inc. • Dolci - Mark McDowell for Fine Art Lamps • Quadralli - Mark McDowell for Fine Art Lamps • Impressions Table Lamp - George Chandler, ASFD for Hubbardton Forge Home Office: • Gen "X" Collection - Jim Sexton for Z Line Designs, Inc. • Tuxedo Executive Collection - Walton Shaw, ASFD for Bush Industries, Inc. • Candlewood - Jack Kelley, ASFD & Mike Warren, ASFD for Sligh Furniture Co. • Elegance Credenza 51" Desk/Hutch - Alex Holden for Kimball Home Home Entertainment: • Mason Hills Collection - Walton Shaw, ASFD for Bush Industries, Inc. • Tuxedo 36" Ent. Center - Walton Shaw, ASFD for Bush Industries, Inc. • Candlewood Display Case & Pop-Up - Mike Warren, ASFD & Shannon Lookabill for Sligh Furniture Co. Summer/Casual: • Trinidad Wicker - Shaun Sweeney, ASFD & Carl Muller, ASFD for Woodard • Atrium Collection - Frederic Doughty, ASFD for Crate & Barrel • Harmony - Ray Carter for Brown Jordan International • Skyline Umbrella - John W. Caldwell, ASFD for Treasure Garden Bedroom: • Moderne - Steve Hodges Associates, Inc., ASFD for Cresent Manufacturing Co • Simply French - Bill Faber for Century Furniture • Avery Bed John T. Kolkka for Kolkka • Elements - Martin de Blois, ASFD for Glober Finel Metal Furniture Major Collections: • Nautica, Colonial Passage - Troy Hollis & Jerry Crotts for Lexington Home Brands • National Geographic Home - Matthew Hurley, ASFD; Dudley Moore, Jr.; Lesli Chastain , Lane Home Furnishings • Continental Sketchbook - Tommy McDaniel, ASFD & D. Scott Coley, ASFD for Bassett Furniture Inds. • American Home - Tommy McDaniel, ASFD & D.Scott Coley, ASFD for Hickory White Decorative Surfaces: • Vance Collection - Linda Marsh for Recherché Limited • Avery Bed - John T. Kolkka for Kolkka • Vanderbilt Dining Table - John T. Kolkka for Kolkka • Florence Table & Chairs - Kelly Neal Mariotti, ASFD for Green Frog Art