Five Custom Design Trends

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Creative Table Bases

Sometimes it is really is all about that base. Custom table bases can take an ordinary tabletop and transform it into a memorable design moment. We fabricated a diverse range of table bases including wooden dowels and cones, "Y" bases, turned wood totems, drums (both in steel, wood and even fabric!), just to name a few. As we always say, Icon Modern loves a good design challenge so let your creative energy flow.

Projects featured:
BDO NY, Gensler 
Willkie Farr, Interior Investments
Icon Modern showroom, Tvrdy + McCord

2023 07 07 13 52 46 Multi-dowel dropside base in walnut veneer
custom walnut veneer work table + multi-dowel panel base + power integration by Icon Modern (Installed) Multi-dowel dropside base in walnut veneer
Custom table Y base in wood ebonized finish CNC'd routed ash "Y" bases + Scuffmaster finish
Custom table Y base in wood ebonized finish 2 (Staged) CNC'd routed ash "Y" bases + Scuffmaster finish
20240904 Icon Modern 5 Fabric-wrapped drum base + stacked oak totem base
Custom oak table in custom shape turned oak table bases Icon Modern (Staged) Fabric-wrapped drum base + stacked oak totem bases

Arched Space Dividers

From entering a lush wonderland to a golden arch, we fabricated arched space dividers for several projects this year. These represent a unique way to create a memorable reveal when entering a space as well as dividing space when needed. Swipe through to see a few.

Projects featured:
IPG, TPGA
Ace Hardware, CBRE
Nevins, Kuchar Studio
Icon Modern showroom, Tvrdy + McCord

Games for Cafe + Amenity Spaces

As employees are increasingly returning to the office, we've seen a rise in requests for in-office games such as chess, foosball, checkers and even skeeball! We fabricated several chess tables that feature a unique flip-style top that houses game pieces as well as a plain side to hide the screen-printed chess board when desired. Customizing foosball tables allows clients to personalize the playing field with their company logo. 

Project featured:
Chicago-based law firm, Interior Architects

IMG 9551 Walnut chess table + flip-style storage for game pieces + turned base
Chess 2 Installation day
IMG 9210 Walnut foosball table with screen-printed client logo
custom foosball tables in fabrication by Icon Modern In-progress fabrication of foosball tables

Stone Tables

We've seen a significant increase in demand for stone tables, as workspaces have taken on a more luxe and refined aesthetic (think hospitality). What we love about this trend is the ability to combine stone with both wood and metal. We love a good mixed material project! We work closely with our stone partners to source your stone specification and are very familiar with coordinating seaming and install. 

Projects featured: 
Clayton, Wright Hereema Architects
Ryan Specialty, Charlie Greene Studio
BDO New York, Gensler

custom library table in walnut hardwood and stone by Icon Modern Walnut library table: stone in-lay + dropside base
IMG 8066 Sm Walnut library table: Pre-install staging
custom boardroom table by Icon Modern Pill-shaped quartz boardroom table: fabric panel in-lay + MDF plinth base
HIPCH BDO NYC Fry Gillian 231102 8432 2 Stone cafe tables + steel brass color powdercoat base

Steel Ceiling Elements

Steel ceiling elements are an easy and budget-friendly way to maximize ceiling heights while masking exposed ducts, pipes and other undesired objects and as a result, they continue to be a highly requested product for Icon Modern. They represent a great opportunity to add biophilic elements such as faux hanging plants. With unlimited shapes, colors and textures, there are endless possibilities. 

Projects featured:
Reyes, OKW Architects
Agave, Wright Hereema Architects
222 W Adams Spec Suite, Charlie Greene Studio
BCU, Partners by Design

custom hanging ceiling element by Icon Modern Pill-shaped steel pipe ceiling element + expanded metal infill
custom ceiling element with steel tube grid and brass color powdercoat by Icon Modern Steel tube grid in custom shape + brass color powdercoat
custom steel ceiling planter by Icon Modern Steel tube ceiling element (plants by others)
custom steel ceiling element in metal mesh by Icon Modern Curved tube + wire mesh infill ceiling element
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