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How to assemble IKEA INGOLF Junior Chair

Step-by-step IKEA INGOLF Junior Chair assembly: 15 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2025674-5).

  • 15 illustrated steps
  • 13 steps in the manual
  • 2:22 video
  • 40×52×91 cm
IKEA INGOLF Junior Chair, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Allen key (included)

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1095783×
1002148×
1002172×
1013572×
1013506×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Lay one side frame flat and push in the two stretchers. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 1

    Lay one side frame flat and push in the two stretchers.

    Their ends go into the holes in the front and back legs.

  2. Step 2: Push the 2 thick dowels (101357) into the front apron. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 2

    Push the 2 thick dowels (101357) into the front apron.

    One in each end.

  3. Step 3: Push the 6 thin dowels (101350) into both aprons. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 3

    Push the 6 thin dowels (101350) into both aprons.

    1 more in each end of the front apron, 2 in each end of the back apron.

  4. Step 4: Stand the two aprons in the side frame’s seat-rail holes. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 4

    Stand the two aprons in the side frame’s seat-rail holes.

    Turn them so the screw holes match the close-up in step 4 of the manual.

  5. Step 5: Place the other side frame on top. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 5

    Place the other side frame on top.

    Guide the dowels and stretcher ends into its holes.

  6. Step 6: Fit 4 bolts (100214) through the legs with the Allen key. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 6

    Fit 4 bolts (100214) through the legs with the Allen key.

    Leave each head about 5 mm out for now.

  7. Step 7: Stand the chair frame upright. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 7

    Stand the chair frame upright.

  8. Step 8: Fit 4 bolts (100214) in the other side. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 8 · manual step 7

    Fit 4 bolts (100214) in the other side.

    Again, leave each head about 5 mm out.

  9. Step 9: Lay the seat on the frame. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 8

    Lay the seat on the frame.

    The cut-outs at the back fit around the backrest posts.

  10. Step 10: Spread the posts and fit the two X splats into the slots. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 9–10

    Spread the posts and fit the two X splats into the slots.

    Gently pull the post tops apart, slot one splat in, then the other.

  11. Step 11: Now tighten all 8 bolts (100214) with the Allen key. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 11

    Now tighten all 8 bolts (100214) with the Allen key.

  12. Step 12: Fit the top rail with 2 bolts (100217) from the back. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 12

    Fit the top rail with 2 bolts (100217) from the back.

    It sits on the front of the posts; tighten with the Allen key.

  13. Step 13: Turn the chair upside down onto a table, backrest over the edge. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 13

    Turn the chair upside down onto a table, backrest over the edge.

    Centre the seat evenly between the back posts (manual, step 13).

  14. Step 14: Fix the seat with 3 screws (109578). — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 13

    Fix the seat with 3 screws (109578).

    Phillips screwdriver — 2 by the front, 1 by the back.

  15. Step 15: Turn the chair upright. — IKEA INGOLF assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 13

    Turn the chair upright.

Tips & safety

  • Turn it over with care. Hold the chair firmly when you turn it — see the warning in manual step 13.
  • Get a second pair of hands. The manual recommends assembling with two people, on a soft surface.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2025674-5). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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