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EXCELLENCE
The Edward Haimsohn Design Award recognizes 
​manufacturers who are producing outstanding and original products 
How to Enter
Entering is easy and happens in two steps:
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Step 1: Quick Entry Form – Fill out a short form below with basic info about your design to get started. You will be billed $150 entry fee per submission.   Entry fee is waived for all current CDG Partners for a limited time!

​Step 2: Full Submission – Once your initial entry is accepted, we’ll start promoting your design!  We'll also send you a link to the full form where you can provide detailed information and complete your submission.

The Criteria

Designs must meet the following eligibility criteria:
  • Original design
  • In production by the time of judging (December 2024)
  • Introduced between September 1, 2024- August 31, 2025

The Judging

  • Our entry panel will determine the final nominees 
  • Our judging panel will evaluate and score the final nominees.
  • Finalists and Winner will be recognized at the 2025 Contemporary Design Group Annual Conference

2025 Entries

Image of Vivian seating by Luonto
Vivian by Luonto
Image of Magnetic Candle Holders by Giant Up TW
Magnetic Candle Holders by Giant Up TW
Image of Morgan Seating by Gamma
Morgan by Gamma
Image of Lazy Louise seating by Indera
Lazy Louise by Indera
Image of Flow occasional table by Unique Furniture
Flow by Unique Furniture
Image of Craig seating by Cattelan Italia
Craig by Cattelan Italia
image of Nice sofa bed by Dienne
Nice by Dienne
Image of Nautilus seating by Himolla
Nautilus by Himolla
Image of Odyssey seating by Himolla
Odyssey by Himolla
Image of Sandy table by Calligaris
Sandy by Calligaris
Image of Bubba seating by Thayer Coggin
Bubba by Thayer Coggin
Congratulations Mobello!
Winner of the 2024 Eddie!

The Details


The Edward Haimsohn Design Award recognizes manufacturers who are producing outstanding and original products that excel in the following areas:
  • Design Aesthetics- visual appeal of the design, scale,  proportion, combination of elements or finishes, etc
  • Creativity- demonstrate creativity and originality through design, use of materials, aesthetics, and function.
  • Consumer Relevance and Appeal- our judges interpretation of whether the product will have real consumer appeal (perceived value and desirability of look and function).
  • Use of Materials- how the materials used relate to the design, ingenuity, sustainability, and practicality.
  • Manufacturing Execution- the overall quality of production, including attention to detail, material quality, and workmanship.
  • Functionality- how well the design functions for its’ created purpose.

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About Edward Haimsohn

Photo of Edward Haimsohn
Edward "Eddie" Haimsohn has always been known as a force in the Contemporary Furniture Industry.   He is a true Modern Design Pioneer--who followed his own personal aesthetic preference for clean modern and contemporary style. His appreciation of design and quality kept his business at the forefront of fashion.  Throughout the 1950’s, 60’s, and 70’s, Modern Furniture Company (now known as Lawrance Contemporary Furniture) in San Diego, CA was one of few major independents in Southern California that modern furniture manufacturers absolutely wanted to be associated with.   

Eddie followed the industry closely, attending major shows to stay on top of fashion and equally important, to meet people in the industry and network.  At a time when few American retailers (outside of department store buyers) traveled to European shows, Eddie made the trip to Copenhagen and Milan.  And of course he always attended High Point and San Francisco Markets seeking the best designs he could find.  Eddie was known by almost everyone in the contemporary and modern niche of the industry.  He was friends with many reps, manufacturers and other retailers.  He knew the Bassett’s, the Lane family, the Broyhill’s, the Hookers and he knew the designers and owners of almost all of the great modern manufacturers.  In the 1960’s when he first went to High Point Market, Eddie reached out to a young man he knew in North Carolina asking for help finding a motel room.  This young man worked with a designer named Milo Baughman, producing pieces that Eddie sold at Modern Furniture Company.   Over the years, Thayer Coggin and Eddie would develop a great friendship and business partnership.  

As co-founder of the Contemporary Design Group, Eddie had the foresight to help create an organization of like minded retailers who appreciated design and who saw home furnishings as much more than just a product to sell.   The members of Contemporary Design Group continue on in the spirit of constructive collaboration, teamwork, and partnership between retailers and manufacturers in the contemporary home furnishings category.  

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