Beautiful design, disappointing quality and customer service
I purchased a dining table and chairs from Icon By Design because I loved the design and craftsmanship they advertised. The furniture is beautiful, but unfortunately the table's finish began failing within just a few months of receiving it in July 2025.
By late November/early December, I contacted the company because the table was developing cloudy white patches and the finish appeared to be breaking down. Rather than acknowledging a possible defect, I was told the problem was "aesthetic" and was advised to use repair products to fix it myself. After a delay, they sent me a ring mark remover and touch-up products.
I followed their recommendation, but instead of solving the problem, the repair products left an obvious glossy patch on the table. Meanwhile, the original damaged areas continued to spread. We have owned this table for less than a year, and it now looks significantly worse than the dining table we replaced after 22 years of daily family use.
This table has been treated with care. There have been no children using it, we have been careful about cleaning products, and we use our furniture as any reasonable customer would. A dining table at this price point should not require refinishing within months of purchase.
When I contacted Icon By Design again to request a replacement, I was told the damage "appeared to be as a result of heat and moisture damage" and was reminded to use trivets and coasters. I found this response extremely disappointing because the problems began only months after delivery, long before a quality finish should be failing under normal household use.
The design is genuinely beautiful, which makes this even more frustrating. However, appearance alone cannot justify the price when the finish deteriorates so quickly and the manufacturer declines to stand behind the product.
I cannot recommend purchasing one of their dining tables based on my experience. read more