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How to assemble IKEA GLENN Bar Stool

Step-by-step IKEA GLENN Bar Stool assembly: 12 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-372553-9).

  • 12 illustrated steps
  • 8 steps in the manual
  • 2:03 video
  • 47×49×92 cm
IKEA GLENN Bar Stool, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Hammer
  • Spanner (included)

You’ll need: a hammer and an adjustable wrench. The Allen key (100001) is included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1201992×
1202002×
1001504×
1007162×
1202624×
1208334×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Tap the 4 glides (120262) into the runners with a hammer. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 1

    Tap the 4 glides (120262) into the runners with a hammer.

    Stand both leg frames upside down — 2 glides in each runner.

  2. Step 2: Turn both frames upright and put them together. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 2

    Turn both frames upright and put them together.

    The two tops meet side by side in the middle.

  3. Step 3: Bolt the frames together: 2 bolts (120199) and nuts (100716). — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Bolt the frames together: 2 bolts (120199) and nuts (100716).

    Don’t tighten them fully yet — that is done in step 6.

  4. Step 4: Fit the footrest between the front legs — 2 bolts (120200). — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 3

    Fit the footrest between the front legs — 2 bolts (120200).

    One bolt through each leg. Don’t tighten fully yet (step 7).

  5. Step 5: Press the 4 rubber cups (120833) into the holes on top of the frame. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 4

    Press the 4 rubber cups (120833) into the holes on top of the frame.

  6. Step 6: Lay the seat upside down on a table. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 5

    Lay the seat upside down on a table.

    Use a soft cloth under it; the back hangs over the edge.

  7. Step 7: Turn the frame upside down onto the seat. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 5

    Turn the frame upside down onto the seat.

    Line up the 4 cups with the 4 holes in the seat.

  8. Step 8: Fix the seat with 4 bolts (100150) and the Allen key. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 5

    Fix the seat with 4 bolts (100150) and the Allen key.

    Turn them by hand — don’t use a power drill.

  9. Step 9: Now tighten the 2 bolts (120199) in the middle. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 6

    Now tighten the 2 bolts (120199) in the middle.

    Hold the nut with the wrench and turn the bolt with the Allen key.

  10. Step 10: Tighten the 2 footrest bolts (120200) with the Allen key. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 7

    Tighten the 2 footrest bolts (120200) with the Allen key.

  11. Step 11: Turn the stool over and stand it on the floor. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 8

    Turn the stool over and stand it on the floor.

  12. Step 12: If it rocks: put a weight on the seat and tighten the 2 middle bolts again. — IKEA GLENN assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 8

    If it rocks: put a weight on the seat and tighten the 2 middle bolts again.

    Wrench on the nut, Allen key on the bolt — as in step 6.

Tips & safety

  • No power drill. Tighten every bolt by hand with the Allen key (manual step 5).
  • Protect the seat. Lay it on a soft cloth or the cardboard from the box while you fit the frame.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-372553-9). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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