Step 5 of 7
IDÅSEN desk step 5 of 7: Mount the stained ash veneer tabletop
Lower the 120×70 cm stained ash veneer tabletop onto the front and rear pads of the top brackets so the pre-drilled pilot holes underneath line up with the wing slots. Drive eight 4.5×25 mm screws (108443) upward through the brackets into the tabletop with a cross-head screwdriver.
- 1× Tabletop
- 8× Screw
108443
Tools: Cross-head screwdriver
Common mistake: beam locked at 160 cm instead of 120 cm. Locking the telescoping centre crossbeam at the 160 cm width marks instead of the 120 cm setting places the top support brackets too far apart, so their mounting holes miss the pre-drilled inserts underneath the 120×70 cm tabletop. The switch in the player shows what goes wrong.
All 7 steps
- 1 Fit the four levelling glides to the feet
- 2 Bolt the lifting columns to the feet
- 3 Join and set the telescoping crossbeam
- 4 Attach the left and right top brackets
- 5 Mount the stained ash veneer tabletop common mistake
- 6 Fit the power unit, cable net, and controller
- 7 Calibrate and raise to standing height
00Overall
The outer size is IKEA's published size, the height as far as it adjusts.
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 | Left floor foot60 × 80 × 620 mm | ×1 | 60 mm | 80 mm | 620 mm | — |
| B | Right floor foot60 × 80 × 620 mm | ×1 | 60 mm | 80 mm | 620 mm | — |
| C | Left lifting column80 × 480 × 480 mm | ×1 | 80 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm | — |
| D | Right lifting column80 × 480 × 480 mm | ×1 | 80 mm | 480 mm | 480 mm | — |
| E | Left crossbeam section38 × 110 × 555 mm | ×1 | 38 mm | 110 mm | 555 mm | — |
| F | Right crossbeam section38 × 102 × 555 mm | ×1 | 38 mm | 102 mm | 555 mm | — |
| G | Left top support bracket20 × 70 × 560 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 70 mm | 560 mm | — |
| H | Right top support bracket20 × 70 × 560 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 70 mm | 560 mm | — |
| J | Tabletop25 × 700 × 1200 mm | ×1 | 25 mm | 700 mm | 1200 mm | — |
| K | Power supply unit30 × 80 × 200 mm | ×1 | 30 mm | 80 mm | 200 mm | — |
| L | Cable management net80 × 220 × 800 mm | ×1 | 80 mm | 220 mm | 800 mm | — |
| M | Height adjustment controller20 × 62 × 80 mm | ×1 | 20 mm | 62 mm | 80 mm | — |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
Questions
How do I reset or calibrate the IDÅSEN sit/stand desk?
Press and hold the front paddle controller downward for at least five seconds at the lowest 63 cm stop until both columns pulse slightly. That synchronizes the left and right motors.
Which width setting should the telescoping crossbeam use?
Align the telescoping crossbeam with the 120 cm inner width marks before tightening the four centre clamping bolts (110907); the wider 160 cm marks are for the 160×80 cm tabletop.
Safety
Keep clear of the gap around the tabletop while raising or lowering the desk, and always complete the five-second downward paddle reset before first use so both motorized columns stay synchronized.
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, 120 × 70 × 63–127 cm, is IKEA's published size. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
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 IDÅSEN are named only to say which product this guide is for.