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How to assemble IKEA SMÄLLEN Swivel Chair

Step-by-step IKEA SMÄLLEN Swivel Chair assembly: 7 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2324419-3).

  • 7 illustrated steps
  • 5 steps in the manual
  • 1:32 video
  • 47×49×83 cm
IKEA SMÄLLEN Swivel Chair, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: only the Allen key (108490), included.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1228988×
1008428×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Slide the 4 legs onto the centre hub. — IKEA SMÄLLEN assembly

    Step 1

    Slide the 4 legs onto the centre hub.

    Work on a rug or the box. The hub lies upside down, holes facing up.

  2. Step 2: Fix each leg with 2 bolts (122898) and 2 washers (100842). — IKEA SMÄLLEN assembly

    Step 2

    Fix each leg with 2 bolts (122898) and 2 washers (100842).

    Tighten with the Allen key — 8 of each in total.

  3. Step 3: Turn the base over onto its feet. — IKEA SMÄLLEN assembly

    Step 3 · manual step 2

    Turn the base over onto its feet.

  4. Step 4: Put the column into the hole in the centre of the base. — IKEA SMÄLLEN assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 3

    Put the column into the hole in the centre of the base.

  5. Step 5: Lower the seat onto the top of the column. — IKEA SMÄLLEN assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 4

    Lower the seat onto the top of the column.

    The pin goes into the socket under the seat.

  6. Step 6: Sit down on the chair to press the seat on. — IKEA SMÄLLEN assembly

    Step 6 · manual step 5

    Sit down on the chair to press the seat on.

    It locks onto the column with a click.

  7. Step 7: To adjust the seat height, turn the seat. — IKEA SMÄLLEN assembly

    Step 7

    To adjust the seat height, turn the seat.

    Turning it moves the seat up or down on the screw thread — see the manual’s information page (p. 8).

Tips & safety

  • Assemble on a soft surface Use a rug or the cardboard box so the floor and the legs don’t get scratched (manual p. 2).
  • Seat height Turn the seat to raise or lower it on the column (manual p. 8).

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2324419-3). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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