“After some trials and errors, we came up with the solution. A core of particleboard and a layer of solid wood on the outside – or thick veneer,” says Johnny. “It’s a combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern manufacturing methods. Paper-thin veneer has been used in fine, decorative furniture making for centuries, but for our worktops we’re using a much thicker layer of wood.” The thick veneer makes the surface hardwearing, and it saves raw material – a lot of it. From the same amount of wood needed to make one solid worktop, it’s possible to produce five thick veneer worktops.
Product features
10 year guarantee
The TORNVIKEN series is ideal when you need more workspace, more storage ‒ more kitchen. Combine a kitchen island with shelves to create a rustic kitchen where you can cook together. Everyone can fit!
Article Number304.022.46
Product details
Free-standing kitchen island; easy to place where you want it in the kitchen.
Gives you extra storage, utility and work space.
Worktop with a thick oak veneer, a hardwearing natural material that can be sanded and surface treated when required.
For quick installation and easy maintenance the worktop is pre-treated with hard wax oil.
Layer construction adds stability and makes the worktop less sensitive to humidity, thus, less likely to bend, split or crack than solid wood.
The worktop has a full plank design that gives it an authentic plank expression with a genuine wood feeling.
Oak is an exceedingly strong and durable hardwood with a prominent grain. It darkens beautifully with age acquiring a golden-brown undertone.
10 year guarantee. Read about the terms in the guarantee brochure.
Designer
Ebba Strandmark
Materials and care
Material
- Work top:
- Particleboard, Thick oak veneer, Oil-acrylic
- Side panel/ Bottom rail:
- Fibreboard, Acrylic paint
- Leg:
- Particleboard, Solid wood, Thick beech veneer, Thick birch veneer, Acrylic paint
- Shelf:
- Solid oak, Particleboard, Thick oak veneer, Oil-acrylic, Clear lacquer
- Partition:
- Particleboard, Plastic edging
- Top rail:
- Particleboard, High-pressure laminate
Care
Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth dampened in water and a mild non-abrasive washing-up detergent or soap, if necessary.
Light stains can be removed with a sponge damped in water or a mild soapy solution, or with a fine sandpaper.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
TORNVIKEN Kitchen island304.022.46Advice and care instructions
TORNVIKEN Kitchen island304.022.46Measurements
- Length: 126 cm
- Width: 77 cm
- Height: 90 cm
Packaging
This product comes as 3 packages.
TORNVIKEN
Article Number304.022.46This product has multiple packages.
- Width: 79 cm
- Height: 5 cm
- Length: 130 cm
- Weight: 27.95 kg
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 77 cm
- Height: 9 cm
- Length: 91 cm
- Weight: 13.60 kg
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 39 cm
- Height: 7 cm
- Length: 123 cm
- Weight: 18.30 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
BrilliantHelenaBest purchase ever for small apartments. Attractive , solid practical , multi use piece of furniture. Love this item .
Looks really good.PennyThis was a bit trickier than some other Ikea products are to put together. But end result is very nice.
Awesome itemAnonymous reviewer2 weeks before moving into a small 1 bedroom place, i realised that once the microwave was on the bench i was left with about 50 x 50 cm bench space free. I spent a wèek searching couldnt find what i liked then found this. Best purchase i have made. Just the extra bench space and love the 2 shelves you can put so much on. Really like the fact being in a small place i can put a chair on the other side to sit and eat. Not to hard to put together once i worked out which side of the legs the shelves went on. I wish their instructions were a bit clearer.
Island JodieGreat functionality and quality product!
So useful in a kitchen with little cupboard space AnonymousLove it
Very robustJulieGreat quality, strong, easy to assemble. Must be used with chopping boards or the wooden top will scratch
Don’t buy 2MichaelBought 2 to have side by side but unfortunately they haven’t different finish on top. Contacting ikea for Assistants isn’t worth the hassle.
Looks amazing. Happy with product.RashindrieI have a tiny kitchen space in my 1BA. This was a great addition to the apartment, increasing both bench and storage space. I use it for meal preparation as well as a dining table.
Shelf is loose MichaelI have found the shelves to be loose and move around. Apart from that it’s ok but for the price it is, I’d expect it to be better. Customer service explained to me that’s how it’s been designed so pretty poor design. I expected better for the price.
Coastal living, looks amazing. KimMet all my storage needs.Teams up beautifully with bar stools
A beautiful kitchen centrepieceDanielWith the caveat that I don't at all recommend trying to assemble it alone - took me the best part of four hours and a lot of swearing! - my TORNVIKEN is everything I hoped it would be and more. Its sturdy, clean lines and ample shelving make it both the visual and functional anchor of my kitchen - and just rubbing my hands over the gorgeously smooth work surface makes me happy.
IslandHiriaWonderful, revolutionised our kitchen. Solid and looks great. Lots of room for things and the top is attractive
Extra bench space SandraI bought this for my studio perfect size , good storage with the shelving and super solid and sturdy . It’s fantastic !
Working perfectly in my kitchenAnnWorking perfectly in my kitchen
Looks greatPetrinaSturdy and easy to assemble.
Kitchen islandVirginiaUseful, stylish, and easy to construct - if you are are good at following instructions!
Very good productJaneVery good product
Kitchen IslandJulieFantastic quality, fits in well in my kitchen.
Very functional and good valueKirstenVery functional and good value
Great productJohnFantastic for purpose intended
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
795Reviews
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Story
Better worktops by using wood smartly
Wood is a precious natural resource. Even though it’s a renewable material it needs to be handled responsibly. One way to do it, is to use the wood more efficiently. That’s what we do with our kitchen worktops in thick wood veneer.
“At IKEA we have a tradition of trying to utilise the materials we have in the best possible way,” says Johnny Rietz, who’s been involved in developing the kitchen worktops in thick veneer. The work started in 2008 when IKEA founder, Ingvar Kamprad, visited one of our suppliers and asked a simple question that took some time to answer: ‘How can we make this product using fewer trees?’
Less is more
No wood is wasted
Another advantage with this production technique is that you can use the whole tree; the stem as surface, and scrap bits – curvy, bent branches and small twigs – for the particleboard on the inside. The end result is a worktop that is every bit as genuine as solid wood, only more stable and more resistant to humidity. “Sometimes a small, harmless question can make a big difference. That’s exactly what happened with our kitchen worktops. It started as a challenge to use resources wiser, and proved to have positive effects not only for the environment, but also the quality. I think it’s great when that happens!” says Johnny.
Material
What is veneer?
A veneer is a thin wooden sheet fixed on things like particleboards to add a durable surface and a natural wood look – so we enjoy the many benefits of wood without using solid wood. The most common veneer types are birch, ash, oak and beech and we’ve made a special UV lacquer that helps preserve the wood's natural structure. A benefit with a slightly thicker veneer is how you can repair and sand the surface if it’s damaged to give furniture a longer and more beautiful life.