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How to assemble IKEA HERRÅKRA Armchair

Step-by-step IKEA HERRÅKRA Armchair assembly: 13 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2382209-2).

  • 13 illustrated steps
  • 9 steps in the manual
  • 2:12 video
  • 72×71×80 cm
IKEA HERRÅKRA Armchair, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)
  • Spanner (included)

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
101004696×
1008546×
1007126×
12289912×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw 2 threaded studs (10100469) into each padded piece by hand. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 1

    Screw 2 threaded studs (10100469) into each padded piece by hand.

    The backrest and the 2 side pieces — 6 studs, near the bottom edge.

  2. Step 2: Stand the seat on end and lower it onto the backrest studs. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 2

    Stand the seat on end and lower it onto the backrest studs.

    The open underside of the seat faces you.

  3. Step 3: Fit a washer (100854) and a nut (100712) on each stud. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Fit a washer (100854) and a nut (100712) on each stud.

    Inside the seat. Tighten them with the box spanner (120202).

  4. Step 4: Turn the chair over so the seat is upside down. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 3

    Turn the chair over so the seat is upside down.

  5. Step 5: Fit the 2 legs 10095736 at the front, 3 bolts (122899) each. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 3

    Fit the 2 legs 10095736 at the front, 3 bolts (122899) each.

    Check the number on the leg plate. Tighten with the Allen key (111631).

  6. Step 6: Fit the 2 legs 10095747 at the back the same way. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 4

    Fit the 2 legs 10095747 at the back the same way.

    3 bolts (122899) in each leg plate.

  7. Step 7: Turn the chair the right way up. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 5

    Turn the chair the right way up.

  8. Step 8: Hook a side piece into the slot in the backrest, then slide it down. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 5

    Hook a side piece into the slot in the backrest, then slide it down.

    Its 2 studs go into the holes in the side of the seat.

  9. Step 9: Fix it with 2 washers (100854) and 2 nuts (100712). — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 6

    Fix it with 2 washers (100854) and 2 nuts (100712).

    From under the seat, through the open underside. Tighten with the box spanner.

  10. Step 10: Fit the other side piece the same way. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 7–8

    Fit the other side piece the same way.

    Hook it in, slide it down, then 2 washers and nuts under the seat.

  11. Step 11: Turn the chair upside down again. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 9

    Turn the chair upside down again.

  12. Step 12: Fold the cover over the open underside and close the zip. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 9

    Fold the cover over the open underside and close the zip.

  13. Step 13: Turn the chair onto its legs — it’s ready. — IKEA HERRÅKRA assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 9

    Turn the chair onto its legs — it’s ready.

Tips & safety

  • Check the leg numbers. Legs 10095736 go on first (step 3), legs 10095747 after (step 4) — the number is on each leg.
  • Work on a soft surface. The manual shows the parts laid on a rug, so the fabric and the legs don’t get scratched.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2382209-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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