Thomas Pheasant to Be Honored as Design Icon in Vegas

LAS VEGAS – Award-winning interior designer, Thomas Pheasant, recognized internationally for his interior designs and furniture collections, will be honored as the 2016 Design Icon during Winter Las Vegas Market, January 24-28, 2016.

As this year’s recipient, Pheasant will share his experiences working with high-profile clients, as well as impart his design wisdom and philosophies. The Design Icon Award honors an interior designer who has made a significant contribution to the industry throughout their career. Now in its 10th year, the Design Icon Award seeks to both highlight the achievements of important designers and to offer Las Vegas Market attendees an opportunity to learn from living legends.

“Thomas Pheasant’s work has made an indelible imprint on interior design that has stood the test of time,” said Bob Maricich, chief executive officer of International Market Centers. “He has the uncanny ability to wed classic style with a modern feel that never feels stilted—it’s always fresh and soothing—with an aesthetic that feels luxurious yet comfortable. He’s one-of-a-kind, and we are thrilled to have him as this year’s Design Icon honoree.”

Pheasant is known for his look of luxurious understatement, with interiors that are at the same time modern and traditional. Current projects include Blair House, the President’s Guest House on Pennsylvania Avenue across from the White House, a redesign of Starwood’s Crescent Hotel in Dallas, a luxury resort in Middleburg VA, along with private residences in New York, Paris, Moscow and Los Angeles. His client list includes some of America’s most powerful people.

Although Pheasant is one of the most published designers in the U.S., many of his well-heeled clients prefer to keep their names, if not their living rooms, out of the limelight.

“I am honored to be selected as the Design Icon for 2016 and to join the ranks of the amazing designers before me,” Pheasant said. “It is so rewarding to be recognized and feel that my work has contributed to the evolution of American design.”

With residences in Washington and Paris, Pheasant opened his own firm at the age of 24. His furniture design collections include, Thomas Pheasant Collection for Baker, Thomas Pheasant Collection for McGuire and he has recently launched his own collection of limited edition pieces, Thomas Pheasant STUDIO.

In 2005, he was honored by Architectural Digest with the distinction “Dean of American Design”. He is a fixture on the AD100, the annual list of top architects and designers compiled by Architectural Digest, where he has remained from 2000 to present. The magazine describes Pheasant’s work as having “restraint, clarity and timelessness.” Additional accolades include the Andrew Martin International Designer of the Year Award and Thomas was the first American designer invited to exhibit his custom furniture at the Pavillon des Antiquaires et des Beaux Arts in Paris. This year he also received the John Russell Pope Award by the Institute of Classical Architecture.

His book, “Simply Serene: The New Luxury for Modern Interiors,” is a lavishly illustrated monograph that highlights, through images and words, the philosophy that guides the fundamental principles that are at the heart of his work. Published by Rizzoli, the tome brings to life the serenity and classic imprint that are Pheasant’s signature.

The 2016 Design Icon presentation will take place on Tuesday, January 26 in the WorldView Room, 16th floor, Building B. The event will include a presentation by Thomas Pheasant, followed by a Q&A session with Bob Maricich of IMC. Immediately following the Design Icon presentation will be a book signing of  “Simply Serene.”

As the newest Design Icon honoree, Pheasant joins previous recipients Carleton Varney, Barbara Barry, Vladimir Kagan, Juan Montoya, Vicente Wolf, Christopher Guy, Larry Laslo, Roger Thomas, Jamie Drake and Alexa Hampton.