Step 1 of 22
RUDSTA 80×37×120 step 1 of 22: Bolt the two bottom rails to the right side frame
Lay the right side frame flat on the rug. Stand the bottom back rail (marked 1) and bottom front rail (marked 2, with the two small stop holes near the middle and two pivot holes on top) onto the lower mounting lugs of the right side frame, and fasten each corner with a black button-head screw (10073004) using the 4 mm hex key (130445).
- 1× Right side frame
- 1× Bottom back rail
- 1× Bottom front rail
- 2× Button-head screw
10073004
Tools: Hex key (130445, in the box)
Common mistake: swapping the bottom back rail (1) and bottom front rail (2). Check the markings on the two bottom rails before bolting them down: rail 2 goes at the front with its two middle door-stop holes and two outer pivot-bushing holes, while plain rail 1 goes at the back. The switch in the player shows what goes wrong.
All 22 steps
- 1 Bolt the two bottom rails to the right side frame common mistake
- 2 Bolt the two top rails to the right side frame
- 3 Lower the left side frame onto the four rails and bolt all four corners
- 4 Thread the four adjustable feet into the bottom of the posts
- 5 Fit the steel bottom panel into the frame
- 6 Fasten the two door stops behind the bottom front rail
- 7 Stand the frame upright and press six pivot bushings into the bottom rails
- 8 Press four pivot bushings into the two removable top side rails
- 9 Set the right glass side panel onto its bottom pivot bushings
- 10 Fit the right top rail over the glass side panel and screw it to the posts
- 11 Set the left glass side panel onto its bottom pivot bushings
- 12 Fit the left top rail over the glass side panel and screw it to the posts
- 13 Screw the lower and middle steel back panels to the back posts
- 14 Fasten the lower corners of the upper back panel and turn the cabinet around
- 15 Hang the right glass door and drive its top pivot screw flush common mistake
- 16 Hang the left glass door and drive its top pivot screw flush
- 17 Slide the steel top panel onto the cabinet from front to back
- 18 Bolt the rear flange of the top panel to the upper back corners
- 19 Move the cabinet against the wall, level the feet and mark the anchor holes
- 20 Anchor the cabinet to the wall and snap on the two black cover caps common mistake
- 21 Hook the four shelf supports into the front posts and stick on the clear bumpers
- 22 Rest the two tempered glass shelves on the rear lips and front supports
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 | Right side frameWelded U-shaped side frame of 18 mm anthracite powder-coated square steel tube with a fixed bottom crossbar and open top.18 × 370 × 1200 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 370 mm | 1200 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| B | Bottom back railLower back horizontal steel rail (marked 1 in the manual) joining the two side frames at the rear base.18 × 18 × 764 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 18 mm | 764 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| C | Bottom front railLower front horizontal steel rail (marked 2 in the manual) carrying the two door stops and lower door pivot bushings.18 × 18 × 764 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 18 mm | 764 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| D | Top back railUpper back horizontal steel rail (marked 3 in the manual) joining the top rear corners of the side frames.18 × 18 × 764 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 18 mm | 764 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| E | Top front railUpper front horizontal steel rail (marked 4 in the manual) carrying the two top door pivot screws and the latch slot.18 × 18 × 764 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 18 mm | 764 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| F | Left side frameMatching welded U-shaped side frame of 18 mm anthracite powder-coated square steel tube for the left side of the cabinet.18 × 370 × 1200 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 370 mm | 1200 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| G | Bottom panelBent anthracite sheet-steel fixed bottom shelf that sits across the four bottom frame rails.12 × 365 × 764 mm | ×1 | 12 mm | 365 mm | 764 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| H | Right glass side panelTempered glass side pane in an anthracite powder-coated aluminium frame, held between the bottom crossbar and removable right top rail.12 × 330 × 1024 mm | ×1 | 12 mm | 330 mm | 1024 mm | Aluminium, epoxy/polyester powder coating, tempered glass |
| J | Right top railRemovable 18 mm square steel top side rail that locks over the top pivot pins of the right glass side panel.18 × 18 × 334 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 18 mm | 334 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| K | Left glass side panelTempered glass side pane in an anthracite powder-coated aluminium frame for the left side of the cabinet.12 × 330 × 1024 mm | ×1 | 12 mm | 330 mm | 1024 mm | Aluminium, epoxy/polyester powder coating, tempered glass |
| L | Left top railRemovable 18 mm square steel top side rail that locks over the top pivot pins of the left glass side panel.18 × 18 × 334 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 18 mm | 334 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| M | Lower back panelLower anthracite powder-coated sheet-steel back panel; its folded top lip supports the rear edge of the lower glass shelf, and magnets stick to its steel face.6 × 348 × 796 mm | ×1 | 6 mm | 348 mm | 796 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| N | Middle back panelMiddle anthracite powder-coated sheet-steel back panel; its folded top lip supports the rear edge of the upper glass shelf.6 × 340 × 796 mm | ×1 | 6 mm | 340 mm | 796 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| P | Upper back panelUpper anthracite sheet-steel back panel with two wall-anchoring openings that take the distance plates (114664), washers (126916) and cover caps (133304).6 × 368 × 796 mm | ×1 | 6 mm | 368 mm | 796 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| Q | Right glass doorRight-hand tempered glass door in an anthracite aluminium frame, hinged on the right.12 × 368 × 1020 mm | ×1 | 12 mm | 368 mm | 1020 mm | Aluminium, epoxy/polyester powder coating, tempered glass |
| R | Left glass doorLeft-hand tempered glass door in an anthracite aluminium frame with a top slide-bolt latch that locks into the top front rail.12 × 368 × 1020 mm | ×1 | 12 mm | 368 mm | 1020 mm | Aluminium, epoxy/polyester powder coating, tempered glass |
| S | Top panelBent anthracite sheet-steel top panel that slides from front to back over the top rails and leaves rear corner openings for lighting cables.18 × 370 × 800 mm | ×1 | 18 mm | 370 mm | 800 mm | Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating |
| T | Lower glass shelfLower tempered glass shelf (rated up to 9 kg) resting on the lower back panel lip and two front corner supports with clear bumpers (107091).5 × 336 × 756 mm | ×1 | 5 mm | 336 mm | 756 mm | Tempered glass |
| U | Upper glass shelfUpper tempered glass shelf (rated up to 9 kg) resting on the middle back panel lip and two front corner supports with clear bumpers (107091).5 × 336 × 756 mm | ×1 | 5 mm | 336 mm | 756 mm | Tempered glass |
The parts' sizes are our 3D model's own estimates: close, not measured. Built from the 22 steps and 13 numbered fittings of the RUDSTA 80×37×120 cm assembly booklet, with dimensions, materials and 9 kg per-shelf load rating from IKEA’s product specifications. IKEA publishes only the outer size.
03Tools & materials
| Tools | ||
|---|---|---|
| ×2 | Hex key4 mm ball-end hex key in the box; drives the 22 black button-head screws (10073004) and 4 zinc countersunk screws (117784) | In the box 130445 |
| Cross-head screwdriverfor the two wall-anchoring screws in step 20 | You need it | |
| Spirit levelto check the cabinet while adjusting the four feet in step 19 | You need it | |
| Materials | ||
| Steel, epoxy/polyester powder coating | ABCDEFGJLMNPS | |
| Aluminium, epoxy/polyester powder coating, tempered glass | HKQR | |
| Tempered glass | TU | |
Not in the box: two wall screws and two wall plugs suited to your wall.
04Hardware
| ×10 | Pivot bushing | 10055922 | 6.5 / 5.1 × 9 mm | Black polypropylene |
| ×2 | Door pivot screw | 10055656 | M6 × 17 mm | Black steel |
| ×4 | Adjustable foot | 103095 | M6 × 23 mm, 15 × 5 mm base | Black polyamide and zinc-plated steel |
| ×22 | Button-head screw | 10073004 | M6 × 14 mm | Black steel |
| ×4 | Bumper2 sheets of 2 | 107091 | 8 × 1.8 mm | Clear plastic |
| ×4 | Countersunk screw | 117784 | M6 × 12 mm | Zinc-plated steel |
| ×2 | Washer | 126916 | 6.4 / 25 × 1 mm | Pre-galvanized steel |
| ×2 | Cover cap | 133304 | 28 × 28 × 7 mm | Black polypropylene |
| ×4 | Shelf support | 10126583 | 18 × 18 × 16 mm | Black polyamide |
| ×2 | Door stop | 10060813 | 30 × 23 × 1.5 mm | Black steel |
| ×2 | Distance plate | 114664 | 19 × 6 mm | Black polypropylene |
Questions
What is the difference between the two M6 screws (10073004 and 117784) in the RUDSTA box?
Part 10073004 (22×) is a black button-head screw (M6 × 14 mm) used on the main frame rails, door stops, steel back panels and top panel. Part 117784 (4×) is a shorter zinc-plated countersunk screw (M6 × 12 mm) used only in steps 10 and 12 to fasten the removable top side rails flush through the front and back posts. Both use the 4 mm hex key (130445).
Which hex key drives the top door pivot screws (10055656)?
The two headless door pivot screws (10055656) take the smaller 3 mm hex key (100006) in steps 15 and 16. Drive each screw down through the top front rail until its top face sits flush with the rail so the smooth 4 mm tip engages the door and the steel top panel can slide flat over the rail in step 17.
How much weight can each RUDSTA glass shelf hold, and are the back panels magnetic?
IKEA rates each of the two tempered glass shelves for a maximum load of 9 kg. The three back panels are powder-coated sheet steel, so you can attach magnets to them inside the display cabinet, and the rear corners under the top panel leave an opening for cabinet lighting cables.
How do you keep the left glass door closed on the RUDSTA 80×37×120 cm cabinet?
The left glass door has an integrated slide bolt at its top inner corner. Slide that bolt up into the slot on the underside of the top front rail to hold the left door shut; the right door then closes against the left door and the two bottom door stops (10060813).
Safety
Furniture tip-over can cause serious or fatal crushing injuries. Always anchor this cabinet to the wall using the enclosed distance plates (114664), washers (126916) and cover caps (133304) with screws and plugs suited to your wall material, and handle the tempered glass panels by their edges on a soft surface.
About this guide
This is an independent 3D engineering guide modeled from physical hardware specifications and standard fastener part numbers so you can identify your pieces before building. The outer size, 80 × 37 × 120 cm, is IKEA's published size. Built from the 22 steps and 13 numbered fittings of the RUDSTA 80×37×120 cm assembly booklet, with dimensions, materials and 9 kg per-shelf load rating from IKEA’s product specifications. The 3D runs faster than real hands do.
IKEA rates each tempered glass shelf of the RUDSTA 80×37×120 cm cabinet for a maximum load of 9 kg, and notes that magnets stick to the powder-coated steel back panels.
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 RUDSTA are named only to say which product this guide is for.