“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
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 number803.591.89
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.
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
May be completed with VADHOLMA rack for kitchen island.
Bar stools with seat height 24¾" fit in well with this kitchen island.
Materials and care
Material
- Work top:
- Particleboard, Honeycomb structure paper filling (min. 70% recycled), Solid oak, Oil-acrylic
- Edge:
- Solid oak, Oil-acrylic
- Leg/ Underframe:
- Solid beech, Particleboard, Solid beech, Acrylic paint
- Fixed partition:
- Particleboard, High-pressure melamine laminate, Plastic edging
- Shelf:
- Particleboard, 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.
Light stains can be removed with a damp sponge in water or a mild soapy solution, or with a fine sandpaper.
For increased stability, make sure to retighten the screws every 3 months.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
VADHOLMA Kitchen island803.591.89Measurements
- 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 number803.591.89This 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
Reviews
Perfect kitchen counter! We neededAlethPerfect kitchen counter! We needed workspace and storage for our tiny kitchen.
Love the design.ElaineLove the design.
Customer reviews
5Average rating
7Reviews
Perfect Fit
Fits great into my kitchen. Versatile with many compartments to put my things and the option to have my meal on it. Just what I needed!
Shyh, Malaysia
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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 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 utilize 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 constructed board?
We use constructed boards when manufacturing many of our pieces of furniture, such as tables and wardrobes. They are light yet still stable and strong. Each board has a frame made of chipboard, fiberboard or solid wood, while the inside is a honeycomb filling structure made of mostly recycled paper, which is extra durable thanks to its special construction. The board is then covered with a protective paint, foil or veneer depending on the style wanted.