“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, 31 1/8x24 5/8x35 3/8 "
Price $ 449.99
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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 Number403.661.15
Product details
Gives you extra storage, utility and work space.
The kitchen island has a pull-out drawer which closes softly and quietly thanks to its soft-closing function.
You can store anything from cutlery and napkins to laptops and pens in the generous drawer beneath the countertop.
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
Different wall and floor materials require different types of hardware. Use hardware suitable for the walls or floors in your home, sold separately.
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/ Drawer front:
- Particleboard, Solid wood, Solid wood, Acrylic paint
- Shelf:
- Particleboard, Solid wood, Acrylic paint
- Drawer bottom:
- Fiberboard, Acrylic paint
- Drawer sides:
- Plywood, Solid wood, 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.
Safety and compliance
A kitchen island must be secured to the wall or floor with the included wall or floor fastener.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
VADHOLMA Kitchen island403.661.15Measurements
- Width: 31 1/8 "
- Depth: 24 5/8 "
- Height: 35 3/8 "
Packaging
This product comes as 2 packages.
VADHOLMA
Article Number403.661.15This product has multiple packages.
- Width: 25 ½ "
- Height: 6 ¼ "
- Length: 34 ¾ "
- Weight: 55 lb 2 oz
- Package(s): 1
- Width: 25 ¾ "
- Height: 2 ¾ "
- Length: 33 ¾ "
- Weight: 28 lb 4 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Vadholma kitchen islandToniIt is great, the only issue we have is that we had to repair the drawer twice.
Great, does have a few flaws on installation CarisaOverall, this is a great kitchen island. It replaced an older IKEA kitchen island that I had. Here are my gripes, when inserting the dowels there are 3 holes, they are all the same size except one is definitely not for a dowel. It got stuck and broke in half. I had to go to Lowe’s and buy a drill bit to drill it out. The 2nd trip to Lowe’s was due to the cam lock screws, one of them wouldn’t screw in and another was crooked. The third and final trip to Lowe’s was due to the front screws on the drawer. They did not screw in all the way. Believe it or not I for some reason after all the IKEA purchases over the years did not have any short screws. After 3 trips to Lowe’s however, it turned out beautiful and is a great place for my Vitamix and spirits. Thank you IKEA.
Happy with my purchase but...AlanFound assembling the piece to be rather easy but I enjoy a challenge like this. Instructions were excellent except for a couple of areas that I thought could use some improvement. Once built, the piece feels very solid. The thing I dislike the most is the quality of the drawer. It has a thick, black cardboard bottom and the self-closing mechanism does not operate smoothly. Overall, it feels cheap.
TerribleJenniferI wanted to love this. Holes aren’t aligned. Missing pieces. Absolute disaster to try and put together. 5 hours later… will be returning.
Nice overall design & size but few problems JulieI got this to match the larger version I got from IKEA. The wood top is similar but not exactly the same. The old one has a clear coat whereas this doesn’t. Also there are some scratches on top and chipped areas on the side. It was difficult to assemble to get all the pieces fit together. Because I like the overall design, I decided to live with the scratches & chips.
Nice quality and great size CarolynI am absolutely so trilled that I bought this item because it is going to be great for my condo and thank you so much for having this item available and my meal prep is going to be amazing now that I bought this item.
Great storageRhodaFirst, I bought 2 to organize my living space and they were so easy to assemble and provided so much storage, I went back and got 2 more. Would do it again if I had/needed the space.
The feet are adjustable for uneven floors. The drawer slides smoothly and is almost hidden. Sturdy and solid.
Perfect fit!LindaThis table is perfect for a small island. Very sturdy piece for the price.
Perfect for our needs!LoriThis table is made with quality materials. The table is very sturdy and is great as a baking station with my kitchen aid and other items on it. Bought 2. the first one is used for a large microwave stand and works great.
Quality has declined TeresaI bought this exact island five years ago loved it so much needed some extra space. Wanted to buy another one. Putting this one together they pre-drilled hole for the drawer we’re so off that we couldn’t use them and we had to instead use gorilla glue. Hopefully it works because it’s just been delivered today January 27, 2024.
The previous one I’ve bought no issues. This one has been a nightmare to assemble because holes for the left side of the drawer were about quarter inch too high and this made it so the bottom of the drawer could not be inserted.
Very disappointed in the decline of this product
Perfect, stable cutting board island!AthyI don’t have a lot of counter-space in my kitchen, so this island adds just the right amount. I keep most of my pots and pans I use most in the shelves! Love it!!
Great IslandTimothyEverything is great except putting the drawer in
Perfect Kitchen AdditionNikiThis solved our kitchen storage problem. Looks great and is all around awesomeness.
Good quality productPDefinitely would recommend this product as I am currently using it as an island. Very sturdy even if it is easy to move around
Pretty but not as shownStephanieThere were no holes on the outside for the towel rack. That was one of the selling points. Customer service said for us to just skip that part… umm we paid 400.00 for this to be as shown as it was in the store. Irritated but what can we do?
Hooray extra workspace in the kitchenJeffThis is a great storage and workspace for our somewhat cramped kitchen. The extra countertop is really helpful. The hardware included was missing a screw, but as with other Ikea purchases we made it work!
Great table, TERRIBLE instructionsJamesWonderful table, my wife loves it in the kitchen. As for the instructions, however......someone needs to go back to the drawing board. Very confusing and not easy to understand.
Exactly what I neededMichelleWe bought two of these for our basement, to use in a-coffee/snack area we were creating.
They are perfect for what we needed, well made and sturdy.
Only negative is-in store it’s shown with a towel handle on one side, we had no towel bar parts in either box we purchased.
Took my time putting thisRonaTook my time putting this together as I did alone. Recommend two or more people do it or, if you can afford it, hire someone.But as other Ikea assemblies go, it's not too bad. I really like the look and it's really sturdy.
Great island!CindyThis island is the perfect size for our kitchen! We did have one hole that was a shade off on assembly that we needed to drill a little, but overall fairly easy to assemble and looks great!
Customer reviews
4.5Average rating
116Reviews
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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 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.