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Supplier: Cook In Style  Guide price: £1,339.99

Now this really is a butcher's block! That end grain maple top is 127mm, or 5 inches, thick. The overall style is fairly plain ... to fit in with any style of kitchen ... and don't those black painted legs show off the maple to good effect. Although, if you want a plain maple finish throughout, you can have that too.

Made by John Boos; they're solid maple throughout with dimensions: H86.5 x W91cm x D61cm. The top is northern hard rock maple (or there's also a cherry version).

No wheels, so not one to push around the kitchen easily ... but very good looking.

Made to order ... delivery within four weeks ... it comes partly assembled.