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I have that IKEA cart--one of the best things I've bought from there. It's attractive, sturdy (made of actual birch), has wheels so it's easy to roll around for cleaning, and provides a ton of counter and storage space. Oiling the wood gives it a warmer color and brings out its texture nicely.

I have the ikea one as well and its great, though will be getting rid of it soon come kitchen remodel.

The DWR piece isn't very impressive at first sight, but once you take a look at some of the sample pictures, you can really see its flexibility.

I have the IKEA cart as well- also love it! It is small enough to fit into my small apartment kitchen, but has provided so much extra storage and shelf space! I use a piece of oilcloth on top for color. I'm not sure it would move well (I purchased it after moving into this place) but it is sturdy enough for the day to day wear.

Oh- to specify it is the Forhoja kitchen cart from IKEA.

Does anyone have a clue where I can buy a cart that also keeps food warm? These are easy to buy in the UK, but I don't know where to buy one in the US.

I was talking about the Forhoja cart as well.

The more I think about it, the more I feel like I should put a coat of sealer and use it in the garden once its stint in the kitchen is over.

How smooth is the surface of the Forhoja cart? I've been looking for something to use as a sewing table, to spread projects out onto. The more I consider it the more a kitchen island seems like it might be perfect.

Seeing the forhoja cart reminds me of one of my favorite IKEA hacks.

The hole she cut holds multiple depths of bowl and the shelf underneath is lined so she can quickly and neatly take her scraps to the compost pile. This hack is still on my to-do list.

I got my ex's mother the Ikea one on craigslist for $10. I got myself the nicer Ikea one (not shown here, the one with the stainless steel tray underneath and is larger) on craigslist a few weeks later, also for $10. ;)

Lesson: keep an eye on craigslist, especially now that it's moving season.

Rolen the Great--it's smooth but maybe not smooth enough for your purpose. You'd probably have to sand and seal the top, but that should be easy.

I have the Boos Cucina carts and its a heffer. The solid maple top is a dream and the stainless steel is awesome. It is by far one of my favorite kitchen pieces I own. I did purchase it $500 ago...the price just keeps going up.

I just wrote about kitchen carts in my Dream Kitchen post on my blog Food & Femininity! Thank you so much for doing such a comprehensive rundown of the options on the market right now. The price range is insane but TOTALLY helpful. Thanks a bunch.

http://foodnfemininity.blogspot.com/2009/05/grownup-wishlist-dream-kitchen.html

Can anyone who owns an Ikea FÖRHÖJA kitchen cart provide me with exact measurements of the depth excluding the top, and of the height from the bottom to the underside of the top?

I'm considering purchasing one, and the 16 7/8" depth will be too wide between my existing counters by an 1/8 or 1/4 inch, but it is taller than my counter by an inch, so I think the top could overhang a bit.

Thanks.