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How to assemble IKEA VITTSJÖ Nesting Tables

Step-by-step IKEA VITTSJÖ Nesting Tables assembly: 20 illustrated steps, an animated video, the hardware list and the tools you need — following the official instructions (AA-2592510-2).

  • 20 illustrated steps
  • 19 steps in the manual
  • 2:57 video
  • 90×50×50 cm
IKEA VITTSJÖ Nesting Tables, assembled

What you need

Tools

  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Allen key (included)

You’ll need: a Phillips screwdriver. The Allen key (10037615) is in the box.

Hardware in the box

Part no. (as printed in the manual)Qty
117689 / 13061030×
123723 / 12469410×
10130559 / 101305644×
122158 / 1431318×
1070917×

Step-by-step assembly

  1. Step 1: Small table first: push the 2 side pieces onto the end frame. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 1

    Small table first: push the 2 side pieces onto the end frame.

    They click down over the plugs.

  2. Step 2: Fix them with 2 screws (117689) and the Allen key. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 2

    Fix them with 2 screws (117689) and the Allen key.

  3. Step 3: Lower the leg frame onto the top frame, upside down. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 3

    Lower the leg frame onto the top frame, upside down.

    All 4 legs click onto the plugs in the corners.

  4. Step 4: Fix each corner with 1 screw (117689). — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 4

    Fix each corner with 1 screw (117689).

    4 screws in total.

  5. Step 5: Screw the 4 adjustable feet into the legs by hand. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 5

    Screw the 4 adjustable feet into the legs by hand.

  6. Step 6: Turn the table over and stick 6 pads (107091) onto the ledge. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 6

    Turn the table over and stick 6 pads (107091) onto the ledge.

    Use 3 sheets of pads.

  7. Step 7: Lay the glass top into the frame. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 7

    Lay the glass top into the frame.

    Check it is level; turn the feet to adjust.

  8. Step 8: The small table is done. Now build the large table. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 8

    The small table is done. Now build the large table.

    Manual steps 1–12, pages 10–19.

  9. Step 9: Push the 2 long rails onto an end frame. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 9 · manual step 1

    Push the 2 long rails onto an end frame.

    Check the hole pattern on the rails — info box, page 10.

  10. Step 10: Fit 2 angle brackets and fix each with 4 screws (117689). — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 10 · manual step 2–5

    Fit 2 angle brackets and fix each with 4 screws (117689).

    2 screws into the leg, 2 into the rail — see steps 2–5.

  11. Step 11: Push the second end frame onto the top of the rails. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 11 · manual step 6

    Push the second end frame onto the top of the rails.

    Then fit its 2 brackets the same way (steps 2–5, p. 11–12).

  12. Step 12: Lower the leg frame onto the top frame, upside down. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 12 · manual step 7

    Lower the leg frame onto the top frame, upside down.

    All 4 legs click onto the plugs in the corners.

  13. Step 13: Fix each leg with 2 screws (117689) — 8 in total. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 13 · manual step 8

    Fix each leg with 2 screws (117689) — 8 in total.

  14. Step 14: Screw the 4 adjustable feet into the legs by hand. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 14 · manual step 9

    Screw the 4 adjustable feet into the legs by hand.

  15. Step 15: Turn the table onto its side and slide the shelf in. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 15 · manual step 10

    Turn the table onto its side and slide the shelf in.

  16. Step 16: Fix the shelf with 10 screws (123723) through the tabs. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 16 · manual step 10 (cont.)

    Fix the shelf with 10 screws (123723) through the tabs.

    Use the Phillips screwdriver.

  17. Step 17: Turn the table upright and stick 8 pads (107091) onto the ledge. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 17 · manual step 11

    Turn the table upright and stick 8 pads (107091) onto the ledge.

    Use 4 sheets of pads.

  18. Step 18: Lay the glass top into the frame. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 18 · manual step 12

    Lay the glass top into the frame.

  19. Step 19: Turn the feet to level the table. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 19

    Turn the feet to level the table.

    Check with a level — info box, page 19.

  20. Step 20: Slide the small table over the end of the large one. — IKEA VITTSJÖ assembly

    Step 20

    Slide the small table over the end of the large one.

    Its open side fits around the large table.

Tips & safety

  • Max. load 10 kg (22 lb) per table. Delicate tables — do not sit on them or put heavy objects on them (manual p. 2).
  • Check the screws now and then. Retighten them when necessary (manual p. 20).

Official instructions

This guide follows IKEA’s official assembly instructions (AA-2592510-2). Keep the printed manual to hand — if anything differs, the manual is right.

Open the official PDF manual

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