Decorating & Design
12 Freestanding Tables That Will Add Style, Storage and Prep Space To Your Kitchen
Published on January 17, 2022
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.
Winning Dish
The contemporary Frame kitchen console offers both a spot to dine and display dinnerware.
Chef’s Kiss
Get the industrial look of restaurant kitchens with the stainless steel–trimmed Rimforsa work bench.
Work Station
From Barclay Butera comes a concrete-topped island perfect for cooking or working from home.
Bite-Size
Hidden wheels make it easy to roll this island into small spaces.
Season, To Taste
The handsome Gourmet kitchen island 4836-W6 can be customized to suit any palette.
Nature’s Bounty
Create a farmhouse vibe with the mint-hued Belmont kitchen island.
Market Find
Bring a French bazaar look to the hub of your home with the Bordeaux Medium kitchen table, which comes with four boxes.
In Fine Form
A cold-rolled, blasted stainless steel frame and oak shelves give the B Solitaire island a luxe minimalist look.
Home Base
Quartersawn white oak and a Craftsman-style shape give the MäRyan Island table an heirloom quality.
Shelf Life
Display your collection of kitchenware with the Westwood Village kitchen island table.
Dinner Party
An extendable surface makes the Ian kitchen island ideal for entertaining.
House & Home March 2021
Produced by Kai Ethier