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How to Assemble IKEA LISABO Chair

Step-by-step IKEA LISABO chair assembly: 12 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2174482-8).

  • 12 illustrated steps
  • 7 steps in the manual
  • 1:56 video
  • 46×51×78 cm
IKEA LISABO Chair, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)

No tools needed — the Allen key (100001) is included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1235956×
1002124×
100877534×
1000011×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Slot the two leg frames together at the cross joint. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 1

    Slot the two leg frames together at the cross joint.

    Check which frame goes on top — see the manual, step 1.

  2. Step 2: Push the small block into the front of the cross joint. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 2

    Push the small block into the front of the cross joint.

    Press it in flat, as shown in the manual, step 2.

  3. Step 3: Insert 4 screws (100212) with the Allen key — not tight yet. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Insert 4 screws (100212) with the Allen key — not tight yet.

    2 through each rail into the block. Leave a small gap under the heads.

  4. Step 4: Now tighten the 4 screws. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 3

    Now tighten the 4 screws.

    The heads must sit flush with the wood.

  5. Step 5: Hold the backrest against the front of the back posts. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 4

    Hold the backrest against the front of the back posts.

  6. Step 6: Fit 4 bolts (10087753) from behind — not tight yet. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 4

    Fit 4 bolts (10087753) from behind — not tight yet.

    2 through each back post. Leave a small gap under the heads.

  7. Step 7: Tighten the 4 backrest bolts. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 5

    Tighten the 4 backrest bolts.

    The heads must sit flush against the posts.

  8. Step 8: Lay the seat face down on a table. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 6

    Lay the seat face down on a table.

  9. Step 9: Turn the frame over and set it on the seat. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 6

    Turn the frame over and set it on the seat.

    The backrest hangs over the edge of the table.

  10. Step 10: Insert 6 bolts (123595) through the frame into the seat. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 6

    Insert 6 bolts (123595) through the frame into the seat.

    Use the Allen key. Don’t tighten them yet.

  11. Step 11: Now tighten all 6 bolts. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 7

    Now tighten all 6 bolts.

    Every head must sit flush with the rail.

  12. Step 12: Turn the chair upright. — IKEA LISABO assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 7

    Turn the chair upright.

Tips & safety

  • Check that every bolt sits flush. The manual shows no gap under any head once tightened (steps 3, 5 and 7).
  • Missing a part or unsure? The manual says: contact your IKEA store for help.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA's official assembly instructions (AA-2174482-8). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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