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The Edward Haimsohn Design Award recognizes 
​manufacturers who are producing outstanding and original products 

Now accepting entries for the 2026 competition!

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.  

​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.

Submit Your Design for 2025

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

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2025 Winner

Winner: Luma Office by Matthew Weatherly for BDI

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2025 Finalists

Winner: Luma Office Collection by BDI
1st Runner Up: Nautilus Recliner by Himolla
2nd Runner-up: Amama Seating by Natuzzi
2nd Runner-up: Havana Occasional Table by Charleston Forge
2nd Runner-up: SM543 Sideboard by Skovby
Bubba Lounge Chair by Thayer Coggin
Comfort Solace Recliner by American Leather
Kava Bedroom Collection by BDI
Lazy Louise Recliner by Indera
Ondea Seating by Incanto Italia
Panos Dining Table by Theodore Alexander

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2025 Entries

Adam by Stressless

2nd Runner-up: Amama by Natuzzi

Bonbon by Miniforms

Bouquet Droplet by Theodore Alexander

Brera by Theodore Alexander

Finalist: Bubba by Thayer Coggin

Carmela by Amisco

Casey by Moe's Home Collection

Charlotte by Amisco

Finalist: Comfort Solace by American Leather

Contour by BDI

Core by Max Divani

Craig by Cattelan Italia

Cuban by Charleston Forge

Dorian by American Leather

Essential by Magniflex

Fabiola by Amisco

Flow by Unique Furniture

Fraser by Charleston Forge

Harlo by Palliser

2nd Runner-up: Havana by Charleston Forge

Horizon by Trica

Finalist: Kava by BDI

Laguna by Bracci

Finalist: Lazy Louise by Indera

Winner: Luma by BDI

Lumen by American Leather

Magnetic Candle Holders by Giant Up TW

Midtown by Romano

Morgan by Gamma

Nara by Palliser

1st Runner Up: Nautilus by Himolla

Nice by Dienne

Obispo by Charleston Forge

Odyssey by Himolla

Finalist: Ondea by Incanto Italia

Finalist: Panos by Theodore Alexander

River by Huppé

Sandy by Calligaris

Savoy by Copeland Furniture

Shell by Vilmers

SM115 by Skovby

2nd Runner Up: SM543 by Skovby

SM819 by Skovby

Softform by Palliser

Spirit by Urbia

Stanley by Chateau d'Ax

Vivian by Luonto

Volare by Trica

Zarah by Feizy Rugs

Congratulations BDI
Winner of the 2025 Eddie!

Now accepting entries for the 2026 competition!

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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

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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