Step 2 of 10
BLÅLIDEN cabinet step 2 of 10: Stand the 4 corner posts in the bottom tray
Stand the 4 steel corner posts upright in the corner sockets of the bottom tray with their shelf-support hole rows facing inward. Fasten the bottom end of each post with a black cross-head screw (116654).
- 1× Back-left post
- 1× Back-right post
- 1× Front-left post
- 1× Front-right post
- 4× Frame screw
116654
Tools: Cross-head screwdriver
- Have a helper steady the posts while you drive the 4 bottom screws so the tall posts do not lean.
All 10 steps
- 1 Screw the 4 leveling feet into the bottom tray
- 2 Stand the 4 corner posts in the bottom tray
- 3 Fit the back glass panel and 4 retainer clips
- 4 Fit the left glass panel and 4 retainer clips
- 5 Fit the right glass panel and 4 retainer clips
- 6 Fit the top steel tray onto the 4 posts
- 7 Attach the wall brackets and anchor to the wall
- 8 Insert the 12 cushioned shelf supports
- 9 Lower the 3 tempered glass shelves in place common mistake
- 10 Fit the pivots and magnetic catch and hang the door
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size.
01Elevations
Drawn from our 3D model, to scale. Point at a part to find it in the list below; click it to jump there.
02Parts / cut list
| Part | Name | Qty | T | W | L | Material |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Bottom trayThe powder-coated steel bottom tray (35×32 cm): it carries the 4 leveling feet underneath and sockets for the 4 corner posts on top.20 × 320 × 350 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 320 mm | 350 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| B | Back-left postThe back-left vertical steel corner post: holds the left edge of the back glass panel, the rear edge of the left glass panel, and the rear-left shelf supports.24 × 24 × 1455 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 24 mm | 1455 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| C | Back-right postThe back-right vertical steel corner post: holds the right edge of the back glass panel, the rear edge of the right glass panel, and the rear-right shelf supports.24 × 24 × 1455 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 24 mm | 1455 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| D | Front-left postThe front-left vertical steel corner post: frames the latch side of the glass door and supports the front edge of the left glass panel.24 × 24 × 1455 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 24 mm | 1455 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| E | Front-right postThe front-right vertical steel corner post: frames the hinge side of the glass door and supports the front edge of the right glass panel.24 × 24 × 1455 mm | ×1 | 24 mm | 24 mm | 1455 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| F | Back glass panelFull-height tempered glass back panel: sits in the rear channels of the back-left and back-right posts and is locked by 4 screwed retainer clips.5 × 298 × 1450 mm | ×1 | 5 mm | 298 mm | 1450 mm | Tempered glass |
| G | Left glass panelFull-height tempered glass left side panel: sits between the front-left and back-left posts and is held in place by 4 plastic retainer clips.5 × 268 × 1450 mm | ×1 | 5 mm | 268 mm | 1450 mm | Tempered glass |
| H | Right glass panelFull-height tempered glass right side panel: sits between the front-right and back-right posts and is held in place by 4 plastic retainer clips.5 × 268 × 1450 mm | ×1 | 5 mm | 268 mm | 1450 mm | Tempered glass |
| J | Top trayThe powder-coated steel top cap tray (35×32 cm): ties the 4 corner posts together at the top and carries the anti-tip wall brackets.20 × 320 × 350 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 320 mm | 350 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| K | Glass shelf5 × 266 × 286 mm | ×3 | 5 mm | 266 mm | 286 mm | Tempered glass |
| L | Glass doorThe full-height tempered glass front door: pivots on the top and bottom hinge pins (10093468) and latches closed against the magnetic catch (10093470).5 × 296 × 1426 mm | ×1 | 5 mm | 296 mm | 1426 mm | Tempered glass |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. Overall dimensions (35×32×151 cm) and hardware part numbers are from IKEA assembly manual AA-2395628-3 (article 005.205.19); frame tube sections and hole offsets are close estimates from the manual drawings. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cross-head screwdriverDrives the 8 black frame screws (116654), the 12 retainer-clip screws (100347), the 2 wall-bracket screws (109049), and the 2 wall anchoring screws. | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating | ABCDEJ | |
| Tempered glass | FGHKL | |
Not in the box: 2 wall screws and plugs suited to your wall.
04Hardware
| ×4 | Leveling foot | 122158 | Steel and polyamide plastic | |
| ×8 | Frame screw | 116654 | Steel, black powder coating | |
| ×12 | Retainer clipalso numbered 10093081 | 10093463 | Acetal plastic | |
| ×12 | Clip screw | 100347 | Zinc-plated steel | |
| ×12 | Shelf supportalso numbered 131372 | 10093465 | Steel and soft plastic pad | |
| ×2 | Door pivot | 10093468 | Polyamide plastic and steel | |
| ×1 | Magnetic catch | 10093470 | Plastic and magnet | |
| ×2 | Wall bracket | 106989 | Galvanized steel | |
| ×2 | Bracket screw | 109049 | Zinc-plated steel | |
| ×4 | Washer | 100823 | Zinc-plated steel |
Questions
How much weight can each BLÅLIDEN glass shelf hold?
IKEA rates each of the 3 adjustable tempered glass shelves in the BLÅLIDEN 35×32×151 cm cabinet for a maximum load of 3 kg.
Do I have to anchor the BLÅLIDEN glass-door cabinet to the wall?
Yes. Because BLÅLIDEN is a narrow, tall collector cabinet (35×32×151 cm) with a heavy glass door at the front, IKEA requires anchoring it to the wall using the 2 included L-brackets (106989), screws (109049), and washers (100823) before loading the shelves.
How are the fixed side and back glass panels held in the BLÅLIDEN frame?
The back, left, and right tempered glass panels sit in channels inside the 4 powder-coated steel corner posts and are locked in place by 12 plastic retainer clips (part 10093463) and 12 cross-head screws (part 100347) — 4 clips per panel.
Can I adjust the height of the glass shelves inside BLÅLIDEN?
Yes. The 4 corner posts are pre-drilled along their inner faces so the 12 cushioned shelf supports (part 10093465 / 131372) and 3 tempered glass shelves can be positioned at heights that fit your collectibles.
Safety
Furniture that tips over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Always anchor this BLÅLIDEN glass-door cabinet to the wall using the included anti-tip brackets (106989) and wall fasteners suited to your wall material, and handle tempered glass panels with care around their edges.
About this guide
The part numbers and counts match IKEA's assembly instructions, so you can check each piece against your box. The outer size, 35 × 32 × 151 cm, is IKEA's published size. Overall dimensions (35×32×151 cm) and hardware part numbers are from IKEA assembly manual AA-2395628-3 (article 005.205.19); frame tube sections and hole offsets are close estimates from the manual drawings. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
IKEA gives a maximum load of 3 kg for each tempered glass shelf.
The manufacturer's instructions are on IKEA's product page (PDF). If something here differs from the manual in your box, follow the manual.
The 3D models, drawings and text are our own. IKEA and BLÅLIDEN are named only to say which product this guide is for.