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How to assemble IKEA NÄMMARÖ Armchair
Step-by-step IKEA NÄMMARÖ Armchair assembly: 15 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2308985-2).
- 15 illustrated steps
- 9 steps in the manual
- 2:21 video
- 60×66×83 cm cm
What you need
Tools
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Allen key (included)
You’ll need: a flat-head screwdriver.
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 106581 | 4× |
| 117794 | 2× |
| 105089 | 4× |
| 128995 | 2× |
| 113107 | 6× |
| 10089384 | 2× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Lay the seat face down and place the front rail on it.
Work on a rug. Check the rail is the right way round — see the manual, step 1.
Step 2 · manual step 1
Fix the front rail with 2 bolts (117794).
Use the Allen key.
Step 3 · manual step 2
Turn the seat over and stand it on its end.
Step 4 · manual step 2
Put 2 cross dowels (113107) in the backrest and place it.
Turn them with a flat screwdriver so the holes line up. Check the backrest is the right way up — see the manual, step 2.
Step 5 · manual step 2
Bolt the backrest to the seat with 2 bolts (105089).
Step 6 · manual step 3
Push 2 dowels (128995) into the back rail and fit it.
Check which end goes where — see the manual, step 3.
Step 7 · manual step 4
Put a washer (10089384) on the backrest and place a side frame on top.
Check the frame is the right way round — see the manual, step 4.
Step 8 · manual step 4
Bolt the frame to the backrest with a bolt (105089).
The washer sits between the frame and the backrest.
Step 9 · manual step 5
Fix the side frame with 2 cross dowels (113107) and 2 bolts (106581).
Through the legs into the ends of the front and back rails.
Step 10 · manual step 6
Turn the chair over onto the other end.
Step 11 · manual step 6
Put the other washer on and place the second side frame.
Then bolt it to the backrest with a bolt (105089).
Step 12 · manual step 7
Fix it with 2 cross dowels (113107) and 2 bolts (106581).
Step 13 · manual step 8
Tighten the 2 bolts (105089) that hold the backrest.
Use the Allen key — see the manual, step 8.
Step 14 · manual step 9
Stand the chair up on its legs.
Step 15 · manual step 9
Tighten all 6 bolts in the side frames.
Three in each frame. Use the Allen key.
Tips & safety
- Assemble on a soft surface. The manual shows building on a rug, so the wood doesn’t get scratched.
- 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-2308985-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
