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How to assemble IKEA MUSKAN Storage Stool

Step-by-step IKEA MUSKAN Storage Stool assembly: 10 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-1905749-2).

  • 10 illustrated steps
  • 8 steps in the manual
  • 1:54 video
  • 36×36×50 cm
IKEA MUSKAN Storage Stool, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Hammer

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1095478×
1013458×
1087874×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay a side frame flat and push 4 dowels (101345) into its legs. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 1

    Lay a side frame flat and push 4 dowels (101345) into its legs.

    Two dowels in the inner face of each leg.

  2. Step 2: Press the two slat panels onto the dowels. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 2 · manual step 1

    Press the two slat panels onto the dowels.

    Slats run across the frame, like in the manual.

  3. Step 3: Fix both panels to the frame with 4 screws (109547). — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Fix both panels to the frame with 4 screws (109547).

    Two screws through each panel batten into the leg.

  4. Step 4: Lay the second side frame flat and push in 4 dowels (101345). — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 3

    Lay the second side frame flat and push in 4 dowels (101345).

  5. Step 5: Turn the assembly over onto the second side frame. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 3

    Turn the assembly over onto the second side frame.

    The panel ends go onto the dowels.

  6. Step 6: Fix the panels to this frame with 4 screws (109547). — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 4

    Fix the panels to this frame with 4 screws (109547).

  7. Step 7: Stand the stool upright on its legs. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 7 · manual step 5

    Stand the stool upright on its legs.

  8. Step 8: Lower the bottom shelf into the stool. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 5

    Lower the bottom shelf into the stool.

    It rests on the two cleats inside the side frames.

  9. Step 9: Tap 4 glides (108787) into the underside of the lid. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 6

    Tap 4 glides (108787) into the underside of the lid.

    Use a hammer and a piece of wood, as shown in the manual.

  10. Step 10: Turn the lid over and put it on top of the stool. — IKEA MUSKAN assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 7

    Turn the lid over and put it on top of the stool.

Tips & safety

  • The lid lifts off — use the inside for storage. The glides keep it steady on the legs.
  • Check now and then that the 8 screws are tight. Re-tighten them with a Phillips screwdriver if the stool wobbles.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-1905749-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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