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How to assemble IKEA STEFAN Chair
Step-by-step IKEA STEFAN Chair assembly: 14 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-21977-11).
- 14 illustrated steps
- 9 steps in the manual
- 2:14 video
- 42×49×90 cm cm
What you need
Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Allen key (included)
You’ll need a Phillips screwdriver and an awl.
Hardware in the box
| Part no. (as printed in the manual) | Qty |
|---|---|
| 104322 | 6× |
| 101350 | 14× |
| 122620 | 4× |
| 122925 | 4× |
Step-by-step assembly
Step 1
Press 2 brackets (122620) into each seat rail.
Lay the two seat rails flat on a rug, holes facing up.
Step 2
Push 4 dowels (101350) into a seat rail.
Lay a side frame flat. Brackets must face as shown in the detail, step 2.
Step 3 · manual step 2
Fit it into the side frame at the back leg.
Step 4 · manual step 3
Do the same with the other seat rail at the front leg.
4 more dowels (101350).
Step 5 · manual step 4
Push 6 dowels (101350) into the backrest and fit it.
2 in each end of the top rail, 1 in each end of the middle rail.
Step 6 · manual step 5
Place the second side frame on top.
The dowels go into its holes.
Step 7 · manual step 5
Fasten it with 3 bolts (104322) and the Allen key.
Step 8 · manual step 6
Turn the chair over.
Step 9 · manual step 6
Fasten the other side with 3 more bolts (104322).
Use the Allen key.
Step 10 · manual step 7
Lay the seat face down on a table.
Step 11 · manual step 7
Set the frame upside down on the seat.
The backrest hangs over the edge of the table.
Step 12 · manual step 8
Line the seat up evenly with the legs.
Same gap at the front and both sides — see the details in steps 7 and 8.
Step 13 · manual step 9
Fix the seat with 4 screws (122925).
Pre-punch the holes with an awl, then screw through the brackets — Phillips screwdriver.
Step 14
Turn the chair upright.
Your STEFAN chair is ready.
Tips & safety
- Work on a rug or the flattened box. The manual shows this so the parts don’t get scratched.
- Missing a part or unsure about a step? The manual says: contact your IKEA store.
Official instructions
This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-21977-11). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.
