Each fall, the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation hosts a gala banquet to honor the individuals who are inducted into the Hall of Fame. The "Affie" is presented to each inductee who then becomes a permanent member, the industry’s highest honor.

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Affie Award

In 2009, the new Affie was designed by Mark Tucker III, a furniture designer with Home Line Furniture and a graduate of Kendall College of Art and Design. Presented to each member inducted into the American Furniture Hall of Fame, the flame symbolizes the enduring spirit of the furniture industry and the energy required to achieve the accomplishments, innovation and leadership of each Hall of Fame Member.

Handcrafted by Appalachian artisan metal crafters, the new Affie features a copper flame, circled by a metal infinity band. A black collar rests on a turned wooden based of solid, vintage black walnut, reclaimed from a barn built in 1887 in Wonewoc, Wisconsin, courtesy of Turning House Furniture.

Development of the new Affie was generously underwritten by the Berkshire Hathaway furniture companies: Jordan's Furniture, Nebraska Furniture Mart, R.C. Willey Home Furnishings and Star Furniture.

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Member Lapel Pin

The American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. presents each inducted member and Hall of Fame Industry Fellow with a beautiful custom-designed lapel pin to commemorate their honor.

The Industry Fellow pin features the flame symbol surrounded by the black enamel detail. The back of both pins will be inscribed with the American Furniture Hall of Fame logo and the members’ year of induction.

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Our oral history and book publishing programs forever capture the personal stories and culture of the furniture industry in America. Published as books, these rich little gems share the memories and wisdom of our leaders in their own words and through historic photography.

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The Wall of Fame in Furniture Plaza of the Merchandise Mart Properties on South Main Street, High Point, N.C., features portraits of Hall of Fame Members and history of the industry.

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Walk of Fame

Established in 2001, The Walk of Fame is located just outside Furniture Plaza. Bronze plaques for each member are placed in the walkway following the induction of new members.

View past Walk of Fame Photo Galleries

2009 Photo Gallery

2008 Photo Gallery

2007 Photo Gallery

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From original industry artifacts, to patents, oral interviews, drawings, photographs, historical biographies of industry founders, company histories, manufacturing techniques and much more, the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation archives an array of resources.

Through state-of-the-art software developed for leading museums and historical societies, we catalog memorabilia in order to make it available for ongoing research on the retail, design, manufacturing and supplier histories of the American furniture industry. Please consider donating your historical materials because … if we do not preserve our priceless industry memorabilia now, it will not be available for future generations.

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2011

• October 23, 2011 - American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Inducts Three New Members into the American Furniture Hall of Fame
• October 21, 2011 - Ten New Oral Histories of Industry Leaders Released from the American Furniture Hall of Fame
• August 8, 2011 - Kathy Ireland To Host 23rd Induction Banquet For The American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation
• July 11, 2011 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Announces Six New Industry Fellows And Nominees For Induction In October
• June 15, 2011 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Calls On Industry To “Tell Us Your Story”
• April 1, 2011 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Elects New Officers And Directors
• March 22, 2011 - Four New Oral Histories of Industry Leaders Now on Sale From the American Furniture Hall of Fame
• March 14, 2011 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Call For Nominations March 14-April 29
• February 10, 2011 - Hall of Fame Member Prints Now Offered from the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc.

2010

• December 13, 2010 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Provides Guidelines to Preserve Company Histories
• October 17, 2010 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Inducts Four New Members Into The American Furniture Hall Of Fame
• October 13, 2010 - Oral Histories Of Industry Leaders Now On Sale From The American Furniture Hall Of Fame
• July 12, 2010 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Calls On Industry For Company Histories And Books
• June 2, 2010 - American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Announces Six Industry Fellows for Induction in October
• April 28, 2010 - American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Elects New Officers and Directors
• April 5, 2010 - American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Offers Members Window Clings for Supporters
• March 29, 2010 - American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Names Karen McNeill Harris as CEO
• March 15, 2010 - American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Call for Nominations March 15-May 10
• March 9, 2010 - American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation Launches All New Expanded Web Site
• January 4, 2010 - Prints of Hall of Fame Members Now Offered From the American Furniture Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc.

2009

• October 18, 2009 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Inducts Three New Members Into The American Furniture Hall Of Fame
• September 28, 2009 - Berkshire Hathaway Group Underwrites Redesigned Of The Affie Award For The American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation
• September 4, 2009 - Libby Langdon To Host 21st Induction Banquet For The American Furniture Hall Of Fame
• August 12, 2009 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Extends Voting Period To August 24
• July 13, 2009 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Calls On Industry For Vintage Photos
• July 1, 2009 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Announces Candidates For Induction
• June 17, 2009 - New Redesigned Framed Portraits Now On Sale At The American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation, Inc.
• April 25, 2009 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Elects New Officers And Directors
• March 25, 2009 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Call For Nominations March 23-May 11

2008

• October 21, 2008 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Inducts Four New Members Into The American Furniture Hall Of Fame
• October 2, 2008 - The American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Unveils Custom-Designed Lapel Pins For Members And Inductees
• September 23, 2008 - Susie Coelho To Host 20th Anniversary Induction Banquet For The American Furniture Hall Of Fame
• September 22, 2008 - Award Design Competition For American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation
• July 2, 2008 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Announces Candidates For Induction
• April 25, 2008 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Elects New Officers And Directors
• April 1, 2008 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Call For Nominations April 1 – May 15
• March 7, 2008 - Framed Portraits On Sale Now At The American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation, Inc.

2007

• August 22, 2007 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Announces Candidates For Induction
• July 26, 2007 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation, Inc. Unveils Fresh New Look
• July 24, 2007 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Inc. Nominations Extend To August 1
• June 29, 2007 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Opens Nominations For New Inductees
• June 25, 2007 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Foundation Elects New Officers And Directors
• June 11, 2007 - American Furniture Hall Of Fame Opens Membership To All U.S. Businesses

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