“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 countertops 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 countertop, it’s possible to produce five thick veneer countertops.
VADHOLMA Kitchen island, black/oak, 126x79x90 cm (49 5/8x31 1/8x35 3/8 ")
Price $ 799.00
How to get it
Available services
Key features
10 year limited warranty
Gather around the kitchen island! VADHOLMA is the home’s given meeting point and perfect when you cook together. Plenty of storage ‒ and the generous butcher block gives you a robust workspace.
Article Number203.591.54
Product details
Free-standing kitchen island; easy to place where you want it in the kitchen.
Gives you extra storage, utility and work space.
Countertop with a thick oak veneer, a durable natural material that can be sanded and surface treated when required.
For quick installation and easy maintenance the countertop is pre-treated with hard wax oil.
Layer construction adds stability and makes the countertop less sensitive to humidity, thus, less likely to bend, split or crack than solid wood.
The countertop has an end-grain design that gives it a rustic charm that complements traditional kitchen styles. The expression is enhanced by design on the edges.
10-year Limited Warranty. Read about the terms in the Limited Warranty brochure.
Designer
Ebba Strandmark
Good to know
Bar stools with seat height 24¾" fit in well with this kitchen island.
Materials and care
Material
- Work top:
- Particleboard, Thick oak veneer, Solid oak, Oil-acrylic
- Leg/ Underframe:
- Solid beech, Particleboard, Thick beech veneer, Solid beech, Acrylic paint
- Fixed partition:
- Particleboard, High-pressure melamine laminate, Plastic edging
- Shelf:
- Particleboard, Thick beech veneer, Solid beech, Acrylic paint
Care
Wipe clean with a dry cloth.
Wipe clean with a water dampened soft cloth and a mild non-abrasive dish detergent or soap, if necessary.
To ensure that your countertop ages gracefully, treat it regularly with STOCKARYD wood treatment oil; it gives the surface a beautiful sheen, protects the wood and prolongs the life of the countertop.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
VADHOLMA Kitchen island203.591.54Measurements
- Width: 126 cm (49 5/8 ")
- Depth: 79 cm (31 1/8 ")
- Height: 90 cm (35 3/8 ")
Packaging
This product comes as 2 packages.
VADHOLMA
Article Number203.591.54This product has multiple packages.
- Width: 80 cm (31 ½ ")
- Height: 17 cm (6 ½ ")
- Length: 123 cm (48 ½ ")
- Weight: 32.20 kg (70 lb 16 oz)
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 82 cm (32 ¼ ")
- Height: 7 cm (2 ¾ ")
- Length: 133 cm (52 ¼ ")
- Weight: 24.41 kg (53 lb 13 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
poor quality island for a few reasonsKent1) the butcher block is really just oak veneer
2) IKEA Canada doesn't even sell the kitchen rack anymore despite using the picture showing the rack (misleading really) I am talking about 804.023.81 , it's still in stock in other countries
3) the shelves are wood and not metal
overall, lower quality and you can't even get the rack anymore
Can’t remove wooden dowels. NicolaIf you make a mistake and put the wooden dowels in the wrong spot they are impossible to remove. I couldn’t remove them and could not put this together properly. So disappointed with this.
Extremely functional and built to last, best value for size and quality.SusanneSeniors need a strong young man for help!! Lol
Great ProductLyndaLovely piece of furniture. Well made and sets off the kitchen beautifully. Love it. Maybe a bit expensive.
Perfect for my kitchenDavidI had looked at other kitchen islands and this was definitely the most solid. Putting it together was easy, although time-consuming, following the instructions. The unit gives me a lot of food prep space, which is not something I have in my kitchen. It is very solid but, when I need to move it, it slides easily out of the way.
Very easy to put togetherReneeThis product is very well made and easy to put together.
FunctionalDianneLoving this island. It's just the right size and fits perfectly in my kitchen.
The only thing that would make it better is a drawer, for utensils as an example.
Great island DeeThis is a great island and it is being used each day.
Not real butcher blockAbigailThe overall star rating for this item was so high that I didn’t bother reading the negative reviews. Combined with the high price tag, I genuinely believed this would be a real butcher block. However, this is NOT a solid butcher block if that’s what you’re expecting. It’s merely about 3mm of wood on particle board—not even enough to sand down if needed. We were very disappointed. Unfortunately, since it's already assembled and there are no nearby Ikea stores for a return, we’re stuck with it. While it does look attractive, some other reviews mentioning issues with the veneer are quite concerning.
Vadholma is mediocre.ScottThe redesigned wooden shelves are awful. Ikea should have put metal shelves on this model like they used to.....
Exceptional IslandKathyI highly recommend the Vadholma. It's very nicely finished and there's space to either add a couple counter height chairs, or you can do what I did, and add shelves in that area. The storage space is fantastic! Love the countertop as well.
Very nice additionRickThis unit was a very nice addition to our re-done kitchen. Very sturdy; clean looking. Prefect for our needs.
We coat the wood surface as needed.
Valuable Kitchen IslandAnthonyGood quality very durable. Only wish it was 2 ft longer
Looks great!JimLooks great!
Nice item - but open shelves get dirtyAnonymous reviewerI've had this island for years now and I like it but it does have one big flaw: the shelves are completely open (no doors) so it's difficult to keep clean; if you want to use the island for food preparation, debris like flour, crumbs, veggie peals, etc are constantly getting all over whatever it is you're storing on the shelves. If this item came with doors to cover the storage space it would be perfect.
Great unit for our requirementsBillGreat unit for our requirements
Happy with our purchase! LooksCarmenHappy with our purchase! Looks great and is very sturdy!
It’s great! Perfect height andSuz-AnnIt’s great! Perfect height and super sturdy
Perfect IslandRobinI absolutely love my kitchen island. It is the perfect addition! Extra seating, extra workspace, perfect height, easily moved if needed.
Beautiful piece!TaraUnfortunately, part of a shelf was arrived damaged - appears to have split in manufacturing. I love this piece so much I ordered two to make up one large island. I am still waiting (month+) for a replacement part. Until then, my new kitchen waits to be completed.
Customer reviews
4.6Average rating
278Reviews
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SustainabilityPeople and planet
Sustainable life at home
Better countertops with fewer trees
At IKEA we have a tradition of trying to utilize materials in the best possible way. For our countertops in thick veneer it means that we combine old craftsmanship with modern manufacturing methods. It makes the countertops easier to install, more stable and more resistant to humidity compared to solid countertops. And since we use the whole tree – even the crooked branches and the small twigs – we can save natural resources too.
Story
Better countertops 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 countertops in thick wood veneer.
“At IKEA we have a tradition of trying to utilize the materials we have in the best possible way,” says Johnny Rietz, who’s been involved in developing the kitchen countertops 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 countertop 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 countertops. 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.