Each October, AFHF hosts a gala banquet to honor the individuals who will enter the Hall of Fame. The "Affie" is presented to each winner who then becomes a permanent member.

The "Affie" is the industry icon that is presented to each new permanent member of the Hall of Fame. Designed by George Kozinski, the flame finial design made of solid American walnut and ash.

A new design for the Affie Award will be commissioned in 2009. Click Here to download a pdf file of Award Competition Guidelines and an Entry Form.

The nominee 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.

The collection of the industry's "living history" involves recording the recollections of furniture pioneers.

These priceless interviews contain accounts of developments and events in the lives of our leaders. Sponsors help to defray the expense of the interview and transcription.

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Videos are produced that depict the lives and times of the American Furniture Hall of Fame members and their companies.

Wall Of Fame

Walk Of Fame

On April 25, 2006 a ribbon cutting ceremony was held in the Plaza Building of Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc., High Point, NC, where the first exhibit of AFHF members and archives was unveiled.

The exhibit is 50 feet wide and 10 feet high. It is divided into three sections - "Honoring Our Heroes", "Members", and "Preserving Our History".

This is the first exhibit to show our archival materials and the progression of the furniture industry. The first furniture factory and the first phase of IHFC building, early transportation, manufacturing, and collection of books - some written by our Members and Sponsors and others from our library.

The Wall of Fame exhibit is open during the Spring and Fall High Point, NC furniture markets and can be opened for special viewing at other times by reservation.

Additional photos of exhibits housed on the main floor of the Plaza building can be seen at the bottom of this page.

The Walk Of Fame is located at the entrance to the Plaza Building, Merchandise Mart Properties, South Main Street, High Point, NC. Engraved bronze plaques with the names of honored Furniture Hall Of Fame Members are inlaid permanently in the sidewalk entrance. These welcome visitors to each furniture show in High Point.

Gifts of historical publications, records, models, and photos are encouraged.

Industry print, photo and video materials donated to AFHF or produced by AFHF are made available for authorized research. Authors and advanced degree thesis writers are already using these materials. The resultant books and articles will document and promote our industry.

"The Chronicler" is full of information about the AFHF and its programs.