Look! Card File Kitchen Island

We've seen card files as coffee tables, consoles and in craft rooms, but this kitchen island is proof that every idea has not yet been exhausted for using this much sought-after vintage find. We especially like the smaller footprint afforded by this particular card file, which we may have otherwise passed up for its odd dimensions.

The shape of the drawers tells us that this isn't a library card file exactly, but perhaps storage for some other kind of document or supplies. We wish we could find more pictures of how those drawers are being used in this kitchen. Towels, cutting boards or other vertical storage perhaps? What would you use them for?

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J'adore those brick-red cabinets!

posted by bepsf on March 16th 2009 at 6:44pm
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The kitchen is great, but who put that useless thing in the middle? It's in the way!

posted by bromelia on March 16th 2009 at 6:53pm
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I am in LOVE with this idea! In the kitchen? How fabulous! One of the ladies on two peas in a bucket said that she found a card catalog that she was using for all her scrapbooking stuff. I just ADORE the ways these catalogs get used!

http://www.carinagardner.com

posted by carinagardner on March 16th 2009 at 7:00pm
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carina, I have a beautiful old card catalog that I am using for storing seeds, but would not think of putting it where somebody is obviouslyt going to trip over it sooner or later.

posted by bromelia on March 16th 2009 at 7:53pm
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I agree....being in the middle looks a little hazardous, but it's a great idea. I would move it against a wall, though. Overall, cute kitchen!

posted by junklover on March 16th 2009 at 8:07pm
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I think this is a great idea. What makes it "hazardous" and "in the way" more than any other kitchen island? Color me confused.

posted by rosenatti on March 16th 2009 at 10:10pm
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I love this! I have always had a thing for card catalogs. We used an old tin top cabinet, refinished the back and put it in the middle of our open kitchen as an island. Its not in the way, we love how useful it is! check it out:
http://makemineeclectic.wordpress.com/2008/12/10/one-little-project-at-a-time/

posted by jessimarie33 on March 17th 2009 at 9:18am
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I think this is a case of function following form, rather than form following function. I wonder what they store in those drawers?

posted by heather77 on March 17th 2009 at 11:04am
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"I wonder what they store in those drawers?"

Band-Aids - for the folks who trip over it?
;-)

posted by bepsf on March 17th 2009 at 11:49am
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Mmmmm. Love it.

Emily

posted by Emily Sneds on July 27th 2009 at 8:35pm
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