In 1976, Tom and Linda Turpin started selling barstools out of the back of their pick-up truck. Forty years later, Intercon is still family owned and operated, and their two-person barstool business has become an industry leader in designing, marketing, and manufacturing wood dining, bedroom, and home entertainment furniture. For over 45 years, Intercon has been a trusted manufacturer, importer, designer, and supplier of solid wood furniture, known for their commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. Intercon is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with domestic distribution facilities and international warehouse operations in Vietnam and Malaysia. Carefree Home Furnishings is an authorised Intercon dealer with free shipping sitewide.

Intercon is a family owned and operated manufacturer and designer of solid wood bedroom and dining room furniture. They design tables, chairs, dining benches, bar stools, and buffets for a variety of home styles. Whether your style is traditional, rustic, country or somewhere in between, you can find furnishings to fit the look of your dining room. Beyond dining, Intercon produces bedroom furniture including beds, dressers, nightstands, and chests, as well as living room occasional pieces including coffee tables, end tables, and sofa tables. Their Heritage Brands division offers premium solid wood dining and bedroom collections for buyers seeking the highest quality tier in the Intercon family.

Known for their use of high-quality materials like oak, maple, and pine, Intercon crafts durable pieces designed to withstand daily use. Specific collections use different wood species matched to the aesthetic of each range — the Kona collection uses solid mango wood; the Arlington collection uses solid rubberwood; the Kingston collection uses solid mango wood with select hardwoods featuring English dovetail drawer construction. Intercon also uses wood veneers on secondary surfaces such as sides and backs, which is standard practice in quality furniture construction and allows the solid wood character of each species to be expressed efficiently without sacrificing structural integrity.

Intercon deals only with high integrity, high quality sub-contractor factories. Their close, long-term relationships with factories and dealers have enabled them to provide customised programs that fit both vendor and retailer. They also have two overseas warehouses in Vietnam and Malaysia. Intercon designs all products at their Salt Lake City headquarters and maintains quality control partnerships with their manufacturing facilities. The brand’s 45-year track record of working with the same factory relationships — rather than continually switching to lower-cost alternatives — is a meaningful quality consistency signal in an industry where supplier switching is common.

To prove the durability of their products, Intercon has demonstrated a 4,000-pound elephant standing on one of their Classic Oak Chairs. Independent customer reviews consistently confirm this durability — one verified reviewer noted their Intercon Classic Oak table purchased in 1996 held up through 25 years and three children. Intercon specialises in solid wood construction, ensuring each piece is built to last and become a cherished part of your home for years to come. The Heritage Brands division under the Intercon umbrella specifically positions itself as offering the highest quality solid wood dining and bedroom furniture in the industry — the premium tier within an already quality-focused brand family.

Intercon offers a broad range of named dining collections spanning multiple styles and wood species. The Arlington collection uses solid rubberwood in Black & Java or White & Java finishes for coastal and transitional styles. The Kona collection features solid mango wood with a hand-distressed raisin finish. The Kingston collection uses solid mango and hardwoods with English dovetail drawers and distressed detailing for a formal-casual aesthetic. The Koloa collection uses honey-finish solid wood for a relaxed tropical character. Intercon is constantly experimenting with new woods and finishes to keep a refreshed look to their collections, presenting four new collection updates per year at their permanent showrooms in High Point, North Carolina and Las Vegas, Nevada.

Since no two trees are exactly alike, and no two pieces of wood are the same, natural colour and grain variations in wood products are normal. Wood texture and grain do affect the finish, so it is impossible to guarantee an exact match in finish between two pieces of furniture even though identical finishing processes are applied. These natural characteristics give solid wood furniture its own unique quality. This variation is not a quality defect — it is the inherent character of solid wood that distinguishes it from synthetic materials or printed veneers, which would look identical every time. Buyers who value the individuality of natural wood grain will find this variation part of what makes a solid wood piece genuinely special.

Intercon offers a stylish selection of beds, dressers, nightstands, and more to help you create the perfect bedroom escape. Bedroom collections from Intercon include pieces from the San Mateo, Hyde Park, Highland, Newport, Colonial, and Taos Canyon ranges, among others — each with a distinct style character from transitional warm-wood aesthetics through to rustic and coastal-influenced designs. The solid wood construction approach that defines Intercon’s dining range applies equally to their bedroom pieces, providing the same durability and natural grain character throughout. Bedroom sets typically include bed frames, dressers, nightstands, and chests that share the same finish and hardware for a cohesive room.

It is Intercon’s mission to offer customers superior quality products with lasting value. Their array of exclusive designs combined with timeless style offers an inspiration for the home, connecting their artisans and designers to people and places across the world. Against comparable mid-range solid wood brands, Intercon’s advantages are breadth of collection variety, 45-year track record of consistent quality, a family-owned structure that prioritises long-term customer relationships over short-term margin optimisation, and the Heritage Brands premium tier for buyers who want the highest quality solid wood option in the Intercon family. With Intercon, you’re guaranteed unique styles, high quality, and superior value — the brand sells over one million dining tables, chairs, and china cabinets annually.

Solid wood furniture requires simple but consistent care to maintain its appearance and longevity. Dust regularly with a soft, dry cloth — never use abrasive cleaners or rough cloths that can scratch the finish. For spills, blot immediately with a clean cloth and avoid leaving moisture on the surface. Use coasters, placemats, and felt pads under objects to protect against water rings, scratches, and heat marks. Avoid placing solid wood furniture in direct sunlight or near heating vents, as prolonged exposure to UV and heat causes wood to expand, contract, and potentially crack over time. Every few months, apply a quality furniture polish or conditioning oil compatible with the specific finish on your Intercon piece — the retailer or manufacturer can advise on the correct product for your collection’s finish type. With proper care, Intercon’s solid wood pieces are built to remain beautiful for decades.