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How to Assemble IKEA GLADOM Tray Table

Step-by-step IKEA GLADOM tray table assembly: 5 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2544925-1).

  • 5 illustrated steps
  • 4 steps in the manual
  • 1:10 video
  • 45 dia×53 cm
IKEA GLADOM Tray Table, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: the Allen key (100006). It’s in the box.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
1234511×
1222023×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Screw the leg frames together at the top crossing. — IKEA GLADOM assembly

    Step 1

    Screw the leg frames together at the top crossing.

    Use the longer screw 123451 here — not 122202.

  2. Step 2: Screw the frames together at the bottom crossing. — IKEA GLADOM assembly

    Step 2

    Screw the frames together at the bottom crossing.

    Screw 122202, tightened with the Allen key.

  3. Step 3: Lower the ring onto the top of the frame. — IKEA GLADOM assembly

    Step 3

    Lower the ring onto the top of the frame.

    The two tabs lie flat on the ends of one crossbar.

  4. Step 4: Fix the ring with 2 screws (122202). — IKEA GLADOM assembly

    Step 4 · manual step 3

    Fix the ring with 2 screws (122202).

    Check each tab sits flat, not tilted, before tightening.

  5. Step 5: Place the tray in the ring. — IKEA GLADOM assembly

    Step 5 · manual step 4

    Place the tray in the ring.

Tips & safety

  • The tray is not screwed down. It rests in the ring — lift it off to carry things.
  • Delicate table: maximum load 10 kg (22 lb). Don’t sit on it.

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA's official assembly instructions (AA-2544925-1). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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