The International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) has announced the winners of the 2025 Pinnacle Awards, presented during the organization’s annual gala held on October 27 in the IHFC 11th Floor Ballroom. The awards recognize professional and student designers whose work demonstrates artistry, craftsmanship, and innovation in home furnishings.

“Winning a Pinnacle Award is indeed a powerful recognition that, in some cases, has been known to advance individuals’ careers and companies' reputations,” stated David Blair, executive director of ISFD. “I want to congratulate everyone who was recognized as our industry’s top design leaders. They are shaping the future of our retail floors and influencing what consumers see and buy. With their help, we will continue to meet the consumer’s demand for great design.”

Professional Furniture Designers – Winners by Category
 

• Accessories & Wall Décor: Contour Cast Root Flower Wall Art, Phillips Collection, designed by Jason Phillips, Mark Phillips, and Mandy Shanahan.

• Bedroom – Luxury: Everett Bedroom, Fairfield, designed by the Fairfield Team.

• Biophilic Design in Wood (tie): Madura Outdoor Sofa, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by Bernhardt Exteriors Design Team; and Pelican Storage Chair + Perriand Table, Hévéa House, designed by Joyce Lee and Francois Iglesia.

• Case Goods & Occasional Tables – Broad Appeal: Santorini Deluxe 5-in-1 Convertible Crib with Toddler Guardrail, Storkcraft, designed by Justin L. Segal, Dashiell Corvin-Brittin, and Chris Wyman.
  
  
  Trilogy Dining Room

• Dining – Luxury: Santiago - Madrid Luxury Dining Collection, David Francis, LLC, designed by Catherine Blüm and Lariza Luna.

• Entertainment Furniture: Loggia Entertainment Credenza, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by the Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team.

• Finishings: Aged Brass Finish, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by the Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team.

• Green Leaf Award: Liam Queen Size Bed, David Francis, LLC, designed by Catherine Blüm and Lariza Luna.

• Home Office – Broad Appeal: Charlotte Bookcase, Hévéa House, designed by Joyce Lee and Francois Iglesia.

• Home Office – Luxury: Absinthe, Caracole, designed by the Caracole Design Team.

• Home Textiles – Print: Girasole, Wesley Mancini, Ltd, designed by Wesley Mancini and Ed Rihacek.

• Home Textiles – Woven: Daintree, Brentano, designed by Iris Wang, Ashley Buddish, and Abraham Buddish.

• Leather Upholstery – Luxury: Echo Canyon Leather and Hide Occasional Chair, Jonathan Charles, designed by Jonathan Charles Furniture.

• Major Collections: Oasis, Universal Furniture, designed by Laura Niece and Dudley Moore.

• Motion Upholstery: Walnut Grove Recliner, L. & J.G. Stickley, designed by Marissa Brown and Ron Lackey.

• Occasional Storage – Broad Appeal (tie): Demi Lune Accent Cabinet and Stackwell Shoe Cabinet, Whalen LLC, designed by Tandy Wang and Mike Scherzer.

• Occasional Storage – Luxury: Allure Armoire, Caracole, designed by the Caracole Design Team.

• Occasional Tables – Luxury: Malko Console Table, Bernhardt Furniture, designed by the Bernhardt Casegoods Design Team and Otto & Moore Design Team.

• Outdoor: Concourse Sling, John Caldwell Design, designed by John Caldwell.

• Stationary Upholstery – Broad Appeal: The Skylar Lounge Chair, Greenington Fine Bamboo Furniture, designed by Jim Liu.

• Stationary Upholstery – Luxury: Gelee Accent Chair, Caracole, designed by the Caracole Design Team.

Designer-Maker Winners by Category

• Accessories, Lighting & Occasional: Floating Orb Reading Light, Ulumulu Design, designed by Dean Verhoeven.

• Bedroom & Dining: Covenant Knockdown Bed, Kamiya Furniture, designed by Jeremy Kamiya.

• Entertainment, Home Office & Outdoor: The Estel Record Console, Jordan Allen Furnituremaker LLC, designed by Jordan Cady.

• Upholstered Seating: The Serafim Sofa, Brooke M Davis Design, designed by Brooke M Davis.

Student Winner

• Elaine Chair: Calvin Ma, Graduate Student, California Polytechnic State University.

Awards sponsors included presenting sponsor ANDMORE; Bronze sponsors Furniture Design Studios, High Point Market Authority, and Lockdowel; Designer-Maker category sponsor Appalachian Hardwood; Biophilic Design in Wood sponsor Real American Hardwood; Student Competition sponsor Richard Frinier Design Studio; and Corporate Partner Canadian Wood. Industry partners included Designers Today, Elements Studios, Furniture Today, IFDA, and The Media Matters, with additional support from the International Textile Alliance and the Sustainable Furnishings Council.

To view all 2025 Pinnacle Awards finalists and winning photos, visit isfd.org/pinnacle-awards.

Source: isfd.org