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The Power of Hardwood: Craft, Performance & Purpose in Modern Design When: 9:00-10:00 AM Monday, April 27, 2026 Where: Suites at Market Square, Seminar Room, Top Floor CEU Accredited Presented in partnership with Real American Hardwood and Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc., this panel of industry leaders give interior designers everything they need to know about the benefits of specifying hardwoods for furniture design, including structural integrity, design flexibility, a compelling environmental story, a timeless aesthetic appeal, and an unparalleled ability to create biophilic interior environments. Following the panel discussion at 10:30 AM, designers are invited to join The Hardwood Design Experience: A Curated High Point Tour, a CEU-accredited event conducted by representatives of Real American Hardwood and Appalachian Hardwood. The tour will guide you through the Century, Gat Creek, and Simply Amish showrooms to explore how hardwood is specified, crafted, and brought to life in today’s interiors. Attendees will gain insight into material selection, construction techniques, sustainability considerations, and emerging design trends — all through the lens of U.S. hardwood. Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/hardwoodtour to register for this tour.

9am - 10am, April 27

The Power of Hardwood: Craft, Performance & Purpose in Modern Design

Educational Suites at Market Square, Seminar Room, Top Floor Neighborhood: Market Square and Elm Shuttle Stop: 14 (Green Line)

Presented in partnership with Real American Hardwood and Appalachian Hardwood Manufacturers, Inc., this panel of industry leaders gives interior designers everything they need to know about the benefits of specifying hardwoods for furniture design, including structural integrity, design flexibility, a compelling environmental story, a timeless aesthetic appeal, and an unparalleled ability to create biophilic interior environments. Following the panel discussion at 10:30 AM, designers are invited to join The Hardwood Design Experience.

Speakers: Justin Binnix, Vice President of Case Goods & Outdoor Merchandising at Century Furniture, Scott Scott Coley, ISFD, Founder, Scott Coley Designs, Jerri Hobdy, Founder, Furniture Designer, MENO HOME, Jeremy Kamiya, Founder of Kamiya Furniture, David Blair, Executive Director, ISFD


26th Annual Pinnacle Awards Celebration

Join the International Society of Furniture Designers (ISFD) as they celebrate the 26th annual Pinnacle Awards on Monday, Oct 24, 6pm, at the Nido and Mariana Qubein Conference Center. Tickets are on sale now.

2022 Pinnacle Awards Keynote and Judges

Interior design icon, author, product designer and makeover television personality, Libby Langdon, will be our keynote speaker for the 26th annual Pinnacle Awards, the industry’s highest design honor. Winners were selected by a panel of 13 furniture industry and design experts.

2022 Innovation + Design Winners

Winners of the Innovation + Design competition were announced on Sep 23. The work of all finalists in this prestigious maker/designer competition will be on display at 401 W. English (Red Line stop 27) throughout Market. ISFD will host a reception for Market attendees on Oct 22, from 3-6pm.

2022 Pinnacle Awards Finalists

ISFD Names Finalists in 20 Categories For The 2022 Pinnacle Awards® Tickets available now for the Pinnacle Awards Gala held during High Point Market on Oct. 24