This arrived within 4 days of ordering. We had picked a different model for $550, but it jumped to $700 as I WATCHED. This looked like a good alternative, and much less than anything comparable. They call it engineered wood or whatever, but it's very firm and sturdy when assembled. The top was the biggest surprise. It's an inch thick, but looks like miniature butcher-block. And with the leaf raised, you've got room to roll out dough, or even seat a couple with a pair of stools. We're very pleased with it, we're using it more like a peninsula than an island, and we added 4 feet of counter top to our original 5. Plenty of storage space, and seems sturdy. I will amend this review if future events indicate.
This is not cheap pressboard!
This arrived within 4 days of ordering. We had picked a different model for $550, but it jumped to $700 as I WATCHED. This looked like a good alternative, and much less than anything comparable. They call it engineered wood or whatever, but it's very firm and sturdy when assembled. The top was the biggest surprise. It's an inch thick, but looks like miniature butcher-block. And with the leaf raised, you've got room to roll out dough, or even seat a couple with a pair of stools. We're very pleased with it, we're using it more like a peninsula than an island, and we added 4 feet of counter top to our original 5. Plenty of storage space, and seems sturdy. I will amend this review if future events indicate.