Five Custom Design Trends
View all blog postsCreative 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
Multi-dowel dropside base in walnut veneer
(Installed) Multi-dowel dropside base in walnut veneer
CNC'd routed ash "Y" bases + Scuffmaster finish
(Staged) CNC'd routed ash "Y" bases + Scuffmaster finish
Fabric-wrapped drum base + stacked oak totem base
(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
Walnut chess table + flip-style storage for game pieces + turned base
Installation day
Walnut foosball table with screen-printed client logo
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
Walnut library table: stone in-lay + dropside base
Walnut library table: Pre-install staging
Pill-shaped quartz boardroom table: fabric panel in-lay + MDF plinth base
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
Pill-shaped steel pipe ceiling element + expanded metal infill
Steel tube grid in custom shape + brass color powdercoat
Steel tube ceiling element (plants by others)
Curved tube + wire mesh infill ceiling element
