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Oak Brook 36-Inch Sink Base Cabinet vs Maple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet

Both are 36-inch unfinished hardwood base cabinets with no particleboard, so the choice comes down to assembly and hardware. The Oak Brook sink base arrives fully assembled with a solid wood face frame and concealed hinges, which suits anyone replacing a cabinet fast. The Amishwerks maple cabinet is ready-to-assemble, made to order in the USA, and adds soft-close doors and a drawer, but you wait weeks and build it yourself. Owners of the oak cabinet report solid construction and easy staining, with an occasional blemished door.

  • Choose the Oak Brook oak sink base if you want a fully assembled cabinet you can set in place and stain the same day.
  • Choose the Amishwerks maple base if you want soft-close hardware, a real drawer, and American-made solid wood, and can wait for it and assemble it.

Prices

  • Oak Brook 36-Inch Sink Base Cabinet: $139.18 at Northside Material Brokers (last seen Nov 8)
  • Maple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet: $189.00 at The Home Depot (last seen Nov 13)
  • Difference: the Oak Brook 36-Inch Sink Base Cabinet is $49.82 cheaper than the Maple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 13)
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Sink Base Cabinet in Unfinished Oak

Oak Brook 36-Inch Sink Base Cabinet

Sink Base Cabinet in Unfinished Oak

4.3(3 ratings)
$139.18at Northside Material BrokersChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • Arrives fully assembled
  • Solid oak face frame and plywood box, no particleboard
  • Concealed hinges
  • One-year limited warranty
  • Owners report easy staining and solid build
Cons
  • No soft-close hinges
  • No drawer on the 36-inch sink base
  • Unfinished, so it needs staining or painting
  • One owner received a door with a blemish
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Maple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet

Maple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet

$189.00at The Home DepotChecked Nov 13
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Pros
  • Soft-close doors and drawer
  • Real drawer plus false front
  • 100% solid wood and birch plywood, no particleboard
  • Made in the USA, Amish handcrafted
  • Maple takes stain and paint evenly
Cons
  • Ships ready-to-assemble, so you build it
  • Made to order with a 3-4 week lead time
  • No stated warranty
  • Assembly mistakes can affect door alignment

What separates them

Oak Brook 36-Inch Sink Base CabinetMaple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet
AssemblyFully assembled out of the boxReady-to-assemble, instructions included
Lead timeShips from stockMade to order, 3-4 week lead time
Door and drawer hardwareConcealed hinges, no soft close listedSoft-close doors and drawer
DrawerNo drawer on the 36-in sink baseOne working drawer with a false front above the doors
Wood speciesSolid oak face, plywood boxMaple face, birch plywood box
ConstructionAll wood, no particleboard100% hardwood and birch plywood, no particleboard
Origin and buildCollection-built cabinet, origin not statedMade in the USA, Amish handcrafted
WarrantyOne year limited warrantyNot stated

Price history

  • Maple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet: lowest $189.00 on Nov 13 at The Home Depot.

Prices at every store

Oak Brook 36-Inch Sink Base Cabinet

  • Northside Material BrokersNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $139.18Checked Nov 8
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Maple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet

  • The Home DepotNew

    In stock

    $189.00Checked Nov 13
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  • AmishwerksNew

    In stockReturn policy

    $587.25Checked Nov 13
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    $379.99Free shippingChecked Nov 13
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Specs compared

SpecOak Brook 36-Inch Sink Base CabinetMaple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet
AssemblyFully AssembledReady-to-Assemble
Door styleFlat Panel Squaredouble door
Overall width36-in—
Overall height35-in—
Overall depth23.75-in—
FinishNatural Unfinished Oak—
Number of doors2 doors—
Face frame materialSolid wood—
WarrantyOne year limited warranty—
CollectionOak Brook—
Cabinet typeSink Base—
Width—36"
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SpecOak Brook 36-Inch Sink Base CabinetMaple Unfinished 36" Base Cabinet
Height—34.5"
Depth—24"
Drawer fronts—false drawer fronts
Material—100% Hardwood and Birch Plywood (no particleboa…
Door and drawer feature—Soft Close
Origin—Made in the USA

What reviewers say

Oak Brook 36-Inch Sink Base Cabinet

Buyers rate the cabinets as quality, well-built wood that stains easily.

What people mention
  • Build qualityPraisedBuyers describe the cabinets as well built with quality wood and no particle board.
  • StainingPraisedOwners say the unfinished oak takes stain easily.
  • AssemblyPraisedThe cabinet arrives fully assembled, so there is no flat-pack build.

Questions and answers

Which is better for a quick kitchen fix?
The oak sink base. It comes fully assembled, so you set it in place and finish it. The maple cabinet must be assembled and is made to order.
Which has better hardware?
The maple cabinet. Its doors and drawer are soft close. The oak cabinet uses standard concealed hinges with no soft-close feature listed.
Do either use particleboard?
No. The oak cabinet is all wood with a plywood box, and the maple cabinet is hardwood and birch plywood throughout.
Which lasts longer?
Both are solid wood and should hold up similarly. The maple's soft-close hardware reduces door slam wear, while the oak's factory assembly avoids home-assembly errors.
Is the maple worth stepping up to?
If soft-close hardware, a working drawer and US-made construction matter to you, yes. If you need it installed now, the assembled oak cabinet is the practical pick.
Can both be stained to match existing cabinets?
Yes. Both ship unfinished, so you can stain or paint them. Oak has a pronounced grain; maple has a tighter, smoother grain.

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