12 Freestanding Tables That Will Add Style, Storage and Prep Space To Your Kitchen

If you have the space for a kitchen island but not quite the budget (or the right layout), a freestanding work table might be the perfect solution for you.

Whether you want to replicate the look of a built-in marble-topped island, or simply need a counter-height table for occasional use, these freestanding tables are a great way to add storage, style and prep space to your hardworking hub.

Scroll down for 12 kitchen island alternatives!

Counter Intelligence

Don’t be fooled by its name — the Jerry counter-height table makes a splendid island, too.

Jerry counter table, $229. At Structube.

Winning Dish

The contemporary Frame kitchen console offers both a spot to dine and display dinnerware.

Frame kitchen console, $2,249. At West Elm.

Chef’s Kiss

Get the industrial look of restaurant kitchens with the stainless steel–trimmed Rimforsa work bench.

Rimforsa work bench, $699. At Ikea.

Work Station

From Barclay Butera comes a concrete-topped island perfect for cooking or working from home.

Seaboard Bistro table, $3,229. At Paramount Home & Design.

Bite-Size

Hidden wheels make it easy to roll this island into small spaces.

36-inch kitchen cart by Stylewell, $328. At The Home Depot.

Season, To Taste

The handsome Gourmet kitchen island 4836-W6 can be customized to suit any palette.

Gourmet kitchen island, $2,199. Through Canadel.

Nature’s Bounty

Create a farmhouse vibe with the mint-hued Belmont kitchen island.

Belmont kitchen island, $799. At Crate and Barrel.

Market Find

Bring a French bazaar look to the hub of your home with the Bordeaux Medium kitchen table, which comes with four boxes.

NovaSolo Bordeaux kitchen table, $1,219. At Rona.

In Fine Form

A cold-rolled, blasted stainless steel frame and oak shelves give the B Solitaire island a luxe minimalist look.

B Solitaire stainless steel island, from $8,500. Through Bulthaup.

Home Base

Quartersawn white oak and a Craftsman-style shape give the MäRyan Island table an heirloom quality.

MäRyan Island table, from approx. $5,823. At Sandy’s Furniture.

Shelf Life

Display your collection of kitchenware with the Westwood Village kitchen island table.

Farmhouse extendable kitchen island, $1,540. At Stoney Creek Furniture.

Dinner Party

An extendable surface makes the Ian kitchen island ideal for entertaining.

Ian kitchen island, $5,069. At Accents For Living.