Process & Capabilities
The Modern Approach to Custom

At heart, we are craft makers but with over a decade of experience, we have simplified the process by which custom commercial furniture & architectural elements are made.

We combine technology such as 3D renderings, prototyping and drawings with laser-focused project oversight, ensuring your project is engineered exactly as you envision it. As our client’s like to say, Icon Modern just takes care of it! (Keep scrolling to learn all about our Capabilities)

Our process is streamlined into 4 simple steps. If you’d like to meet the team that you will be working with, check this out.

Custom furniture wood shop Icon Modern
Custom laser cutting Icon Modern
Custom furniture prototype Icon Modern
Custom furniture shop drawings
Two men sawing wood in a wood shop
Wood shop in Logan Square of Chicago
Custom metal fabrication Icon Modern 2
Custom wood fabrication CNC Icon Modern
Custom steel shop Icon Modern
1

Collaboration + Engineering

When inspiration strikes, we’re here to help. Our A&D experts collaborate with you to transform your idea into a buildable solution, using our versatile capabilities & materials.

2

Quote

Upon receipt of your specification we will quickly develop a detailed line-item quote. Additionally, our team of experts can help you design a piece to your budget or assist in value-engineer recommendations to meet your budget.

3

Project Oversight

We take it from here! Our project management team engineers the details, producing shop drawings and 3D renderings while coordinating with our fabricators to guarantee accuracy and proper execution.

4

Production & Delivery

Our team supervises every step of the fabrication process, ensuring your one-of-a-kind vision comes to life, working through any challenges & details on your behalf. We take client service one step further and see your project through to the very end, from delivery (often making sure it will fit through your door) through installation to completion.


Still have questions? We launched a new FAQ series and first up are commonly asked questions about our Architectural Elements. Learn more about our capabilities and how to specify Icon Modern for these types of projects.

Custom furniture wood shop Icon Modern
Custom laser cutting Icon Modern
Custom furniture prototype Icon Modern
Custom furniture shop drawings
Two men sawing wood in a wood shop
Wood shop in Logan Square of Chicago
Custom metal fabrication Icon Modern 2
Custom wood fabrication CNC Icon Modern
Custom steel shop Icon Modern
custom reception desk material palette by Icon Modern
2020 09 16 IM Website Desk 1 PS
2020 09 16 IM Website Desk 2 PS
2020 09 16 IM Website Desk 3 PS
2020 09 16 IM Website Desk 4 PS
2020 09 16 IM Website Desk 5 PS
custom reception desk and feature wall by Icon Modern

To start your next project
contact Nicole Humphrey

Capabilities

In-House Services

Collaborative Engineering

Project Management

Value Engineering

3D Renderings & Shop Drawings

Prototyping

Materials + Tooling

Urban Wood

Mixed Metals

Other Materials

Branding & Signage

CNC Cutting

Laser Cutting

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Let us know! Contact Us

Two men sawing wood in a wood shop
Wood shop in Logan Square of Chicago
Custom furniture shop drawings
Custom furniture prototype Icon Modern
Custom conference tables showroom
custom table in reclaimed wood by Icon Modern
reclaimed wood by Icon Modern
custom conference table in reclaimed wood by Icon Modern
custom metal fabrication by Icon Modern
Our metal shop is located in Gurnee, IL
custom metal fabrication and powder coating by Icon Modern
Hot rolled steel powder coating process
custom steel wall panels by Icon Modern
Hot rolled steel wall panels
custom shelving with stainless steel, glass and urban wood by Icon Modern
Stainless steel shelving frame + clear glass + ebonized urban oak shelves
custom space divider with aluminum slats by Icon Modern
Aluminum slats + brass & black powdercoat
custom hot rolled steel accent wall panels & ceiling by Icon Modern
Hot rolled steel panels + perforated panels + ceiling treatment
custom furniture in solid surface options by Icon Modern
Solid surface materials: glass, stone, laminate
custom shelving with stainless steel, glass and urban wood by Icon Modern
Stainless steel shelving frame + clear glass + ebonized urban oak shelves
custom boardroom table by Icon Modern
Bookmatched stone tops + steel & brass Inlays + steel legs + urban hickory core
custom reception desk oak veneer by Icon Modern
Oak veneer reception desk + solid surface top
Custom community table solid surface bar height panel base by Icon Modern
Custom solid surface top + steel panel base community table
custom branding with laser cut steel and ash slat wall with plants by Icon Modern
Laser cut steel signage + urban ash slats + moss plants
custom reception desk and space divider by Icon Modern
Urban walnut + laser cut steel reception desk + space divider
custom accent panel in a CNC'd wood by Icon Modern
CNC'd wood feature wall + branding
custom steel accent panels by Icon Modern
Laser cut steel accent panels + branding
custom space divider steel mesh by Icon Modern
Steel space divider + laser cut branding
custom cladding in urban ash with wall signage by Icon Modern
Urban ash cladding + wall signage
custom urban ash wall cladding with CNC branding by Icon Modern
Urban ash cladding + CNC logo
custom shelving with plants in steel by Icon Modern
Steel shelving + planters + CNC branded signage
custom space divider with CNC pattern by Icon Modern
Sintra panels + custom CNC pattern
custom door in urban elm with CNC brand signage by Icon Modern
Urban elm door + CNC brand signage

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Let us know! Contact Us

Follow Us @iconmodern

SIGN UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER & We'll help plant a tree!

We share our latest creative projects, behind-the-scenes, versatile materials and advice that aims to inspire ideas for your own projects. Get access right to your inbox once a month!

For every sign-up, we will make a donation to the Chicago Region Tree Initiative which aims to create healthier, more diversified urban forests.