Deal on a kitchen island in LA?

[Hegenbarth]

I recently moved to a new apt downtown, and while the kitchen is well-equipped, we're i dire need of more counter-space.

Any suggestions on where to find a good, affordable, quality kitchen island?
(especially ones featuring a butcher block top)

Thanks for your help!

[flylice2x]

Have you tried IKEA or Target?

[cls]

Depends on your definition of quality, but for affordable, IKEA is by far the best choice.

[bulavinaka]

>>I recently moved to a new apt downtown<<
>>especially ones featuring a butcher block top<<

Do you mean an actual built-in island made of a carcass, drawers and cabinet doors; those carts with the butcher block tops; or? Since you mention you're in an apartment, I'm guessing you're renting so a permanent island seems inappropriate. Here's something from IKEA that might work if you have the space for it.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/cat...

[Baron]

Try Surfas in Culver City

[westsidegal]

there are a bunch being advertised on craigslist on the los angeles board in the furniture-for-sale section. here are a couple of examples:

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/fuo/1394095718.html

and
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/fuo/1390955863.html
and

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/...

for some reason the last link won't copy completely so i'll add another post with it.

[westsidegal]

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/...

[young_chower]

Charlie's Fixtures... awesome restaurant supply store that will have professional grade portable islands amongst everything else you'll want/need for your new apartment. And its not too far from Downtown.

http://charliesfixtures.com/

[abseygale]

I second Charlie's Fixtures. I've purchased a couple of stainless steel work tables there. Charlie's delivers and has reasonable prices. (I've also purchased from Metro though a broker, but that's a more expensive option.)

[Hegenbarth]

Thanks all! Was looking for an option besides Ikea, which of course was my first thought. Didnt think of restaurant supply stores, I'll look into those.