Icon Design
Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY

Heritage & Craft · Rochester, NY

Rooted in craft. Shaped by history.

The studio

Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY

Our work begins in a studio shaped by decades of American design and craftsmanship. Operating from a historic Rochester, New York workshop, our team continues a tradition of making sculptural furniture rooted in material exploration, technical precision, and artistic expression.

Each piece is crafted by skilled artisans using techniques refined over generations of studio furniture production. This lineage informs not only how we build, but how we think about prioritizing longevity, integrity of materials, and sculptural form.

Today, we carry this tradition forward with a contemporary perspective, creating furniture designed to live at the intersection of art and function.

Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
Inside the Icon Design workshop, Rochester NY
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A Studio Tradition

Rochester has long played an important role in American studio furniture and sculptural design. For decades, the region has fostered experimentation, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for material-driven work.

Our studio continues this tradition by producing pieces that emphasize:

  • Sculptural form
  • Hand craftsmanship
  • Material integrity
  • Limited production
  • Longevity

Each piece is made with intention and designed to endure.

Craft in process at the Icon Design workshop
Craft in process at the Icon Design workshop
Craft in process at the Icon Design workshop
Craft in process at the Icon Design workshop
Craft in process at the Icon Design workshop
Craft in process at the Icon Design workshop
Craft in process at the Icon Design workshop
Craft in process at the Icon Design workshop
Craft in process at the Icon Design workshop
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Craft & Process

Our work begins with material.

Wood, metal, and upholstery are selected for their character, durability, and expressive potential. Each piece moves through a hands-on fabrication process, where craftsmanship and sculptural thinking shape the final result.

Rather than mass production, we prioritize thoughtful fabrication in small quantities. This allows for:

  • Attention to detail
  • Customization opportunities
  • Material experimentation
  • Long-term durability

The result is furniture designed to be lived with and passed down.

The Icon Design workshop today
The Icon Design workshop today
The Icon Design workshop today
The Icon Design workshop today
The Icon Design workshop today
The Icon Design workshop today
The Icon Design workshop today
The Icon Design workshop today
The Icon Design workshop today
The Icon Design workshop today
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A New Chapter

While rooted in history, our work looks forward. We continue to explore new forms, materials, and approaches while honoring the craft tradition that defines our studio.

Each piece represents both continuity and evolution through a balance between heritage and contemporary design.

Behind the scenes at the workshop
Finished pieces in place

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Visit

Rochester, by appointment.

The workshop is open by appointment for trade and design clients. Email or call to schedule a visit.

Address

1677 Lyell Ave, Suite A
Rochester, NY 14606