Taber & Company’s custom made wood kitchen islands are designed and built as fine furniture exclusively for each client authentically expressing the architecture of the home.

Built from hardwood trees that are reclaimed, salvaged or selectively harvested and milling on site, gives John  the ability to cut slabs for each project to the desired wood thickness and width of each plank.

While most cabinet makers are limited to what is available through lumber resources, Taber has no limitations.

Old world custom designed kitchen island combines an antique look with modern functions.

Creating the finest one of a kind hand crafted custom made wood kitchen islands, specializing in European, Mediterranean and Spanish  style.

The custom kitchen island and cabinetry was built for a Santa Barbara mediterranean estate. The island design was inspired by an  antique Italian furniture piece the homeowner admired.

Adding to the character, the top was made from hand cut end grain mesquite wood that create a butcher block pattern. While the island looks a century old it houses modern appliances and drawers that close with ease using the highest quality soft touch glides.

This free standing custom made wood kitchen islands with room for seating is handcrafted as piece of furniture from mesquite wood and  The wood countertop has a patterned top, each diamond is cut and finished individually by hand. The hand carved edge is a solid three inches thick. This Silverleaf luxury home was custom built by Schultz Development.

Each custom made wood kitchen islands is built in the same tradition as Taber & Company furniture, by hand from the start to finish. Dovetail joinery, hand forged iron hardware and layers of hand applied custom blended stains and wax are all trademarks.  Made in the United States with a passion of preserving the art of craftsmanship and creating heirlooms from salvaged and reclaimed hardwoods. Using soft touch glides on solid wood drawers and skillfully integrating appliances offers the client the best of both worlds, old world carpentry with todays convenience.

This handcrafted custom kitchen island is made from an Arizona Ash tree, the incredible grain is rich in character that is enhanced with a wax finish. The design is based on an old bakery table with deep drawers, wood shelves and a naturally worn and patina finish that is achieved from years of use. One slab was precisely cut to book match the grains on the drawers fronts. The wood countertop is made from solid planks with European dovetail joints and has an end grain edge.  Architect: Urban Design Associates. Custom Home Builder: R-Net Custom Homes Interior Designer: Billi Springer Associates

custom made wood kitchen islands