Versus Sideboard by Mobi

Ivana Piel of Planum Furniture accepted the award on behalf of Mobi. CDG President, Howard Haimsohn presented.

The Contemporary Design Group announced the winner of the 2023 Edward Haimsohn Design Award at their Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.  The top prize went to Mobi Furniture for the Versus Collection.  It was accepted by Mobi’s US Planum Furniture. Designed by A. Rasit Karaaslan, the Versus Collection uses natural materials and organic forms, combined with a contemporary aesthetic.  Pieces from the collection have sleek, solid wood legs with options for slatted detail, interior cabinet lighting, and marble or ceramic tops.
First runner up was the Scott Keramik Table by Cattelan Italia, designed by Studio 28. Second runner up went to Linq Bedroom by BDI, designed by Matthew Weatherly. Lastly, third runner up went to the Reuleaux Occasional Table designed by Bruce Andrews for Charleston Forge. 

The Edward Haimsohn Design award recognizes manufacturers producing outstanding and original furniture designs. A panel of anonymous judges, consisting of CDG retailer members, evaluated nominees on originality, creativity, consumer appeal, use of materials, functionality, and manufacturing execution. CDG Retailers were thoroughly impressed with the high quality of entries. 

The twelve finalists (listed in alphabetical order) were: Dolomitas Table by Uultis, Ema Night table by Mobican, Killian Rug by Feizy, Le Beaumont Seating by Trica, Linq Bedroom by BDI, Mesa Credenza by BDI, Mona Seating by Thayer Coggin, Reuleaux Occasional Tables by Charleston Forge, Ripple Credenza by BDI, Scott Keramik Table by Cattelan Italia, Versus Collection by Mobi and the Vooom Chair by Via Seating. A lookbook of all entries and a video of the complete presentation is available now on the Contemporary Design Group website.

The award is named after CDG's co-founder, Edward Haimsohn, who was well known for his strong eye for design and attention to quality. The members of Contemporary Design Group continue in the spirit of constructive collaboration, teamwork, and partnership between retailers and manufacturers in the contemporary home furnishings category. To learn more about the Edward Haimsohn Design Award, view all 2023 entries, or to enter a design in the 2024 competition, visit www.contemporarydesign.com/award  

The Contemporary Design Group is a national association of independent home furnishings showrooms, specializing in modern and contemporary design.  Currently the buying/performance/networking group is 45 showrooms strong with retail members in 39 cities throughout the United States. www.contemporarydesign.com