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How to assemble IKEA FRÖSET Chair

Step-by-step IKEA FRÖSET Chair assembly: 13 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2200719-3).

  • 13 illustrated steps
  • 8 steps in the manual
  • 2:04 video
  • 70×74×76 cm
IKEA FRÖSET Chair, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
100032838×
1307188×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay the seat upside down on a table. — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 1

    Lay the seat upside down on a table.

    Put a soft cloth under it to protect the veneer.

  2. Step 2: Place the 2 short L-shaped legs on the front of the blocks. — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 1

    Place the 2 short L-shaped legs on the front of the blocks.

    Check you have the right parts — see the manual, step 1.

  3. Step 3: Fix the legs with 4 bolts (130718) and the Allen key. — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 1

    Fix the legs with 4 bolts (130718) and the Allen key.

    Use the plain bolts 130718 here — not the black ones.

  4. Step 4: Place the 2 bent brackets on the back of the blocks. — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 2

    Place the 2 bent brackets on the back of the blocks.

    Check you have the right parts — see the manual, step 2.

  5. Step 5: Fix the brackets with 4 bolts (130718). — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 2

    Fix the brackets with 4 bolts (130718).

    Tighten them with the Allen key.

  6. Step 6: Hold a long leg against the right bracket: 2 bolts (10003283). — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 3

    Hold a long leg against the right bracket: 2 bolts (10003283).

    Only turn them in loosely — leave a small gap under the heads.

  7. Step 7: Do the same on the left: 2 bolts (10003283), loosely. — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 4

    Do the same on the left: 2 bolts (10003283), loosely.

    Don’t tighten them yet — that is done in step 8.

  8. Step 8: Turn the chair over and stand it on the floor. — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 5

    Turn the chair over and stand it on the floor.

  9. Step 9: Press down on the seat. — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 5

    Press down on the seat.

    This lines up the legs.

  10. Step 10: Slide the backrest down between the tops of the long legs. — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 6

    Slide the backrest down between the tops of the long legs.

    Its two blocks go between the legs — check the picture in step 6.

  11. Step 11: Fix the right side with 2 bolts (10003283). — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 6

    Fix the right side with 2 bolts (10003283).

    Use the Allen key.

  12. Step 12: Fix the left side with 2 bolts (10003283). — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 7

    Fix the left side with 2 bolts (10003283).

    Use the Allen key.

  13. Step 13: Now tighten the 4 bolts from steps 3 and 4. — IKEA FRÖSET assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 8

    Now tighten the 4 bolts from steps 3 and 4.

    The heads must sit flush with the legs.

Tips & safety

  • Leave the leg bolts loose until the end. In steps 3–4 turn them in loosely with a small gap; tighten all 4 in step 8.
  • Protect the seat. Lay it on a soft cloth on the table while you fit the legs.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2200719-3). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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