IKEA · Chairs & Stools
How to Assemble IKEA FRANKLIN Bar Stool with Backrest
Step-by-step IKEA FRANKLIN bar stool with backrest assembly: 7 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-502778-3).
- 7 illustrated steps
- 1 steps in the manual
- 1:31 video
- 44×50×95 cm
What you need
Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver.
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 129891 | 2× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Lay the folded stool on its back on a soft surface.
The stool comes pre-assembled and folded — only the footrest goes on.
Step 2 · manual step 1
Hold the footrest over the 2 sockets on the front legs.
The curved ends point down, into the sockets near the feet.
Step 3 · manual step 1
Push both ends of the footrest down into the sockets.
Push them all the way in so the screw holes line up.
Step 4 · manual step 1
Fix each end with a screw (129891).
Tighten both with the Phillips screwdriver.
Step 5
Stand the stool up.
Next: unfold it (manual page 4).
Step 6
Pull the seat down to unfold the stool.
The back legs swing out as the seat comes down.
Step 7
Press the seat down until it clicks.
Hold it by the edges — keep your fingers out from under the seat.
Tips & safety
- Mind your fingers. Hold the seat by its edges when folding or unfolding — the hinges can pinch.
- To fold: lift the front of the seat up. Fold it up against the backrest and the legs close together (manual page 4).
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA's official assembly instructions (AA-502778-3). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
