“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.
VADHOLMA Kitchen island, black/oak, 49 5/8x31 1/8x35 3/8 "
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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: 49 5/8 "
- Depth: 31 1/8 "
- Height: 35 3/8 "
Packaging
This product comes as 2 packages.
VADHOLMA
Article Number203.591.54This product has multiple packages.
- Width: 31 ½ "
- Height: 6 ½ "
- Length: 48 ½ "
- Weight: 70 lb 16 oz
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 32 ¼ "
- Height: 2 ¾ "
- Length: 52 ¼ "
- Weight: 53 lb 13 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Great quality and StyleAnonymousGood quality. Sturdy. Good size and counter space. Was easy to put together. My galley kitchen is really small with no counter space. This was the perfect height and depth to add a little more room and style. If I had more room I would buy another but not sure if I’d buy it at the $699 price.
$200 price JumpDerekWhy is it 799 it was 499 not that long ago
PRICE!!!!!Paulafound this on line 3 weeks ago. came back today to order it and the price has increased $200.00 in less than a month, you're crazy. Not tariffs either but I'm sure you will try to make that your excuse. Looks like a great Island but not getting taken for additional $200.00 in less than 3 weeks. Really ridiculous IKEA...
Outrageously priced NatalieReally, IKEA? Price jumps $200 in one month? This is called price gouging and you are losing my business. Don’t try to claim tariffs as an excuse because none of your similar products had a huge price jump. Wayfair, here I come!
Best Purchase!ChynnaBy far my best purchase from ikea...a little more expensive than I wanted to spend but it was worth it. Functional, compact and made well!
Excellent quality. I would buy this again. JudyMy husband would have liked to be able to have shelves on both sides as an option
The Dream Island of VadholmaTheresaWe visited IKEA in search of a stand alone island. I lucked out finding this beauty at the end of the show floor complete with overhead rack for pots and pans. It is a separate piece you can purchase but we did not need it. The island is a perfect 47x35 that has a thick wood veneer top in oak. It requires assembly of the top, sides and slotted shelves and takes about an hour. It comes in two flat boxes that will fit in SUV.
The shelves hold pots and pans and some life will fit into the slots to stand up. It held all of our pans, we added bins for lids and our giant 13 inch lids stand up in the slots.
The shelves and structure are wood or MDF.
It allows two stools to be slid under the non shelf side providing us seating again in our kitchen. The top requires butcher block wood oil to seal it and protect it from moisture. I am delighted with the sturdiness, look and versatility of the island. It moves around easily. The price perfect and thrilled with the quality snd look.
Love this pieceJenniferI love the extra space I have to work on for my meal prep. Love it.
Nice pieceDonnaThis island was easy to assemble with two people and looks great. I love the butcher block top.
Great product!CarolI have been looking at this island for a couple of years, and when I finally bought it, I couldn’t be happier. The delivery service was great - they brought it up the stairs to the kitchen. It adds so much work space to the kitchen!
Worst installation everSteven`Spent 2 hours trying to get the rack on this thing. The stud screws that come through are about 1/4 inch to high in the hole. Going now to get a drill to cut on this cabinet to make it work. First problem I've ever had with Ikea and it's enough to ensure I'll never be in one of your stores again. Peace.
addendum...I love how you have to sign up for your site to leave a review.
Not real butcher block but only thin veneerAnonymousThis is not a real butcher block countertop but veneer. It will not wear well and looks good temporarily until you use it and
Sturdy/Fuctional small islandCraigSolid, heavy top. Strong legs. Ample storage. Room to store two stools.
Nice kitchen islandCarolI am happy with the Vadholma kitchen island. It checked all the boxes!
Great Kitchen AdditionMaryI recently purchased this for my kitchen. It has been great to have the extra space. The only negative is that the top is faux butcherblock. It looks slightly tacky and I'm just not sure yet how it will hold up.
VadholmaRoxanneGreat addition to my kitchen space!!
Finally got what I wanted!JeanI've been looking to replace my kitchen table and chairs for a kitchen island. Smallish kithen and wanted more space to food prep and baking etc. I was orignally looking at another Island not on Ikea but it's been out of stock for over 1 year. I had the opportuity to visit the Ikea in Stoughton MA and found this right away and bought it. Thankfully, the customer service person whom I asked to find the Island was great and she was able to find the isle it was in and bought it. I was able to have my good friend and neighbor to put it together and I LOVE IT!
Most Amazing Island!AnneIn search of a large kitchen island that was NOT on wheels and had a very large surface area because I roll out a lot of dough to make pastas, pierogi, pies, etc.. This is the Best! In addition, it has one side for 2 bar stool height seats, and the other side has spacious shelves to store extra bakeware, or whatever you wish! I am in LOVE!
Sturdy Kitchen IslandBeverleyPerfect for 2 people to sit at. Great to use as a buffet. Big enough for a batch of meal prep. One of the best items I've bought at IKEA.
Quality is questionableRachelI’ve had this for a few months. Love the design and how functional it is. Also have the rack in top. However the paint or something it peeling off the legs. Not sure why or how to fix it.
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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.
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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 veneer?
A veneer is a thin wooden sheet attached to things like particleboard 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.