IKEA IVAR Shelving System Guide

Product Overview & Care

The IVAR system from IKEA is a versatile and durable shelving solution made from solid pine wood. It offers flexibility for organizing various spaces, from homes to offices.

Care Instructions

To maintain the wood and extend its lifespan, treat the wood with oil, wax, lacquer, or paint.

Environmental Considerations

The wood used in this product is recyclable, solid wood sourced from forests that are not primary forests. IKEA has strict requirements for wood sourcing, including a ban on illegal logging. Please familiarize yourself with local recycling regulations and the nearest recycling station.

Safety Information

For safety, it is recommended to secure the furniture to the wall using the provided safety fittings to prevent tipping, especially if children climb or hang on it. As walls vary, use screws and fittings suitable for your home's walls, sold separately. To increase stability, attach a cross brace to every other section.

Load Capacity

The load capacity for IVAR shelves is as follows:

Shelf Dimensions	Load Capacity
42 cm wide, 30 cm deep	18 kg
42 cm wide, 50 cm deep	30 kg
83 cm wide, 30 cm deep	35 kg
83 cm wide, 50 cm deep	45 kg

Tips for Assembly and Organization

Combine different IVAR shelving units to maximize your space. Start by assessing your needs and available space. Mix and match different heights and depths, and finally, add cabinets and doors. The IVAR system is ideal for organizing office supplies, stacks of papers on your desk, and files in your archive, bringing order and tidiness to your workspace.

Drill into the solid wood sides and add screws. You can paint, stain, or wax the entire unit in your desired color. The possibilities are many, even in small spaces.

Note: Products shown may be temporarily unavailable. Please contact IKEA staff or visit IKEA.is for more information. For detailed product information, check the price tag or the website. All units require assembly.

Assembly Configurations

You can design your IVAR shelving system using the planner tool on IKEA.is.

Configuration Examples

IVAR Shelving Unit

Overall Dimensions: 139×50×124-226 cm

Assembly Number: 894.070.63

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 50×124 cm, pine	104.846.53	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 50×179 cm, pine	904.846.54	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 50×226 cm, pine	604.846.55	2 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 42×50 cm, pine	703.181.61	17 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	2 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 3 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 259×30×226 cm

Assembly Number: 494.039.48

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	15 pcs.
IVAR Side unit, 30×124 cm, pine	904.846.49	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 30×179 cm, pine	504.846.51	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 30×226 cm, pine	304.846.52	2 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	2 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit

Overall Dimensions: 259×50×226 cm

Assembly Number: 694.070.64

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Shelf, 83×50 cm, pine	803.181.65	15 pcs.
IVAR Side unit, 50×124 cm, pine	104.846.53	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 50×179 cm, pine	904.846.54	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 50×226 cm, pine	604.846.55	2 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	2 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 3 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 219×30×226 cm

Assembly Number: 894.039.46

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×226 cm, pine	304.846.52	4 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 42×30 cm, pine	103.181.59	7 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	16 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	2 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 4 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 344×30×226 cm

Assembly Number: 894.039.51

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	22 pcs.
IVAR Side unit, 30×226 cm, pine	304.846.52	5 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	2 pcs.

IVAR Cabinet with Doors

Overall Dimensions: 89×30×124 cm

Assembly (Pine/Grey-green): 695.081.62

Assembly (Pine/Black): 495.081.58

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×124 cm, pine	904.846.49	2 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	1 pc.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.
IVAR Cabinet with doors, 80×83 cm, grey-green net	505.312.52	1 pc.
OR
IVAR Cabinet with doors, 80×83 cm, black net	005.312.40	1 pc.

IVAR Cabinet with Doors

Overall Dimensions: 160×30×83 cm

Assembly (Grey-green): 895.081.18

Assembly (Black): 995.081.08

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Cabinet with doors, 80×83, grey-green net	505.312.52	2 pcs.
OR
IVAR Cabinet with doors, 80×83, black net	005.312.40	2 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit with Doors

Overall Dimensions: 89×30×179 cm

Assembly (Pine): 894.034.61

Assembly (Pine/Felt): 395.725.69

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	5 pcs.
IVAR Side unit, 30×179 cm, pine	504.846.51	2 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.
IVAR Doors, 42×83 cm, 2 pack, bamboo	104.530.72	2 pcs.
OR
IVAR Doors, 42×83 cm, 2 pack, dark grey/felt	305.345.67	2 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit with Doors

Overall Dimensions: 259×30×226 cm

Assembly (Pine/Bamboo): 594.034.72

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×124 cm	904.846.49	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 30×179 cm	504.846.51	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 30×226 cm	304.846.52	2 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	15 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	2 pcs.
IVAR Doors, 42×83 cm, 2 pack, bamboo	104.530.72	3 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit

Overall Dimensions: 89×30×179 cm

Assembly with four shelves: 294.038.45

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×179 cm, pine	504.846.51	2 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	4 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

Assembly with five shelves: 894.045.78 (add)

IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine: 303.181.63, 1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit

Overall Dimensions: 89×50×179 cm

Assembly with four shelves: 794.070.54

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 50×179 cm, pine	904.846.54	2 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×50 cm, pine	803.181.65	4 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

Assembly with five shelves: 394.070.70 (add)

IVAR Shelf, 83×50 cm, pine: 803.181.65, 1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 2 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 174×30×124 cm

Assembly: 994.039.36

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×124 cm, pine	904.846.49	3 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	6 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 2 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 174×50×124 cm

Assembly: 094.070.57

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 50×124 cm, pine	104.846.53	3 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×50 cm, pine	803.181.65	8 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 2 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 134×30×179 cm

Assembly: 194.039.35

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×179 cm, pine	504.846.51	3 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	4 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 42×30 cm, pine	103.181.59	4 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 2 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 134×50×179 cm

Assembly: 494.070.55

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 50×179 cm, pine	904.846.54	3 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×50 cm, pine	803.181.65	4 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 42×50 cm, pine	703.181.61	4 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 2 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 130×50×226 cm

Assembly: 294.070.56

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 50×226 cm, pine	604.846.55	3 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 42×50 cm, pine	703.181.61	7 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×50 cm, pine	803.181.65	7 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 2 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 174×50×226 cm

Assembly: 894.070.58

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 50×226 cm, pine	604.846.55	3 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×50 cm, pine	803.181.65	12 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 4 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 179×50×179 cm

Assembly: 994.070.67

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Shelf, 42×50 cm, pine	703.181.61	18 pcs.
IVAR Side unit, 50×179 cm, pine	904.846.54	5 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	2 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 3 Sections

Overall Dimensions: 259×30×179 cm

Assembly with 15 shelves: 494.072.58

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×179 cm, pine	504.846.51	4 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	15 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	2 pcs.

Assembly with 24 shelves: 694.039.47 (add)

IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine: 303.181.63, 9 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit with Cabinet, Pine

Overall Dimensions: 80×30×120 cm

Assembly: 294.223.30

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Cabinet, 80×30×83 cm, pine	400.337.63	1 pc.
IVAR Frame, 80×30×37 cm, pine	004.889.01	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit with Drawer Runners

Overall Dimensions: 80×30×97 cm

Assembly: 294.946.47

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Cabinet with drawer runners, 80×30×60 cm, pine	004.943.94	1 pc.
IVAR Frame, 80×30×37 cm, pine	004.889.01	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit with Foldable Table and Drawer Runners

Overall Dimensions: 89×30×179 cm

Assembly (Pine): 694.594.18

Assembly (Pine/Felt): 195.080.89

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.
IVAR Cabinet with drawer runners, 80×30×60 cm, pine	004.943.94	1 pc.
IVAR Foldable table, 80×30×95 cm, pine	405.124.66	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 30×179 cm, pine	504.846.51	2 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	1 pc.
OR
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, dark grey/felt	305.345.72	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit/Bottle Rack

Overall Dimensions: 89×30×124 cm

Assembly (Pine/Grey): 894.038.14

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Bottle rack, 83×30 cm, grey	403.102.08	6 pcs.
IVAR Side unit, 30×124 cm, pine	904.846.49	2 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 3 Sections, Cabinets

Overall Dimensions: 259×30×124 cm

Assembly: 294.039.49

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×124 cm, pine	904.846.49	4 pcs.
IVAR Cabinet, 80×30×83 cm, pine	400.337.63	2 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	6 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	2 pcs.

IVAR Shelving Unit with Doors

Overall Dimensions: 89×30×124 cm

Assembly (Pine): 394.034.73

Assembly (Pine/Felt): 095.078.58

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×124 cm	904.846.49	2 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	4 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.
IVAR Doors, 42×83 cm, bamboo, 2 pack	104.530.72	1 pc.
OR
IVAR Doors, 42×83 cm, dark grey/felt, 2 pack	305.345.67	1 pc.

Assembly with felt shelf: 895.078.83 (replace one 83×30 cm shelf with)

IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, dark grey/felt: 305.345.72, 1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit with Doors

Overall Dimensions: 89×30×179 cm

Assembly (Pine/Felt): 395.725.69

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Doors, 42×83 cm, dark grey/felt, 2 pack	305.345.67	1 pc.
IVAR Side unit, 30×179 cm	504.846.51	2 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	4 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, dark grey/felt	305.345.72	1 pc.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 2 Sections, Cabinets

Overall Dimensions: 174×30×179 cm

Assembly: 394.039.39

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 30×179 cm, pine	504.846.51	3 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×30 cm, pine	303.181.63	6 pcs.
IVAR Cabinet, 80×30×83 cm, pine	400.337.63	2 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

IVAR Shelving Unit, 2 Sections, Cabinets

Overall Dimensions: 174×50×179 cm

Assembly: 694.070.59

Shopping List:

Item	Item Number	Quantity
IVAR Side unit, 50×179 cm, pine	904.846.54	3 pcs.
IVAR Shelf, 83×50 cm, pine	803.181.65	6 pcs.
IVAR Cabinets, 80×50×83 cm, pine	700.337.66	2 pcs.
OBSERVATÖR Cross brace, 100 cm, galvanized	877.496.00	1 pc.

All Components

Individual components available for the IVAR system:

IVAR Side Unit, Pine

Dimensions	Item Number
30×124 cm	904.846.49
30×179 cm	504.846.51
30×226 cm	304.846.52
50×124 cm	104.846.53
50×179 cm	904.846.54
50×226 cm	604.846.55

OBSERVATÖR Cross Brace, Galvanized

Cross braces help keep the shelving unit upright and stable. Attach to every other section for increased stability.

Dimensions	Item Number
100 cm	877.496.00

IVAR Shelf, Pine

Additional shelves provide more space for new items in your bookcase. Add shelves as needed.

Load Capacity	Dimensions	Item Number
18 kg	42×30 cm	103.181.59
30 kg	42×50 cm	703.181.61
35 kg	83×30 cm	303.181.63
45 kg	83×50 cm	803.181.65

IVAR Doors, 2 Pack

Material/Color	Item Number
Bamboo	104.530.72
Dark Grey/Felt	305.345.67

IVAR Cabinet, Pine

Dimensions	Item Number
80×30×83 cm	400.337.63
80×50×83 cm	700.337.66

IVAR Cabinet with Doors, 80×30×80cm

Color	Item Number
Black Net	005.312.40
Grey-Green Net	505.312.52

IVAR Cabinet with Drawer Runners, 80×30×60 cm

Material	Item Number
Pine	004.943.94

IVAR Shelving Unit, Pine

Dimensions	Item Number
80×30×83 cm	005.223.30

IVAR Bottle Rack, Grey

Dimensions	Item Number
83×30 cm	403.102.08

IVAR Drawer, Pine

Dimensions	Item Number
80×30×18 cm	204.889.00
80×50×18 cm	804.889.02

IVAR Foldable Table, Pine

Dimensions	Item Number
80×30-95 cm	405.124.66

IVAR Box on Wheels, 78×30×37 cm

Material	Item Number
Pine	504.845.09

IVAR Frame, 80×30×37 cm

Material	Item Number
Pine	004.889.01

IVAR Shelf, 80×30 cm

Color/Material	Item Number
Dark Grey/Felt	305.345.72

Accessories

SKÅDIS Pegboards

Dimensions	Color	Item Number
56×56 cm	White	003.208.03
36×56 cm	White	503.208.05
76×56 cm	White	103.216.18

SKÅDIS Accessories

Item	Color	Item Number
Elastic band, 3 pack	Grey	403.216.31
Elastic band, 3 pack	Black	505.699.28
Clip, 2 pack	White	003.216.14
Clip, 2 pack	Black	805.699.22
Connector, 2 pack	White	103.207.89
Container with lid, 3 pack	White	803.359.09
Container with lid, 3 pack	Transparent/Black	905.699.26
Container	White	203.207.98
Container	Black	405.699.24
Hook, 3 pack	Black	505.699.33
Hook, 5 pack	White	203.208.02
Hook, 5 pack	Black	605.699.37
Hook, 2 pack	White	503.356.18
Hook, 2 pack	Black	905.699.31
Hook, 19 mm, 5 pack	White	205.198.88
Hook	White	405.198.87
Hook	Black	005.699.35
Shelf	White	003.207.99
Shelf	Black	805.699.41
Magazine rack	Black	205.699.39
Stand	Black	905.699.45
Basket, 3 set	White	505.177.60
Basket, 3 set	Black	405.699.43
Basket	Grey	105.994.99
Accessories, 7 set	White	205.864.20

Storage Boxes

SAMLA Lid, Transparent

For Box Size	Item Number
5 litre	504.550.88
11 and 22 litre	904.550.86
45 and 65 litre	704.550.87
55 and 130 litre	304.550.89

SAMLA Box, Transparent

Dimensions / Capacity	Item Number
28×19×14 cm / 5 litre	701.029.72
39×28×14 cm / 11 litre	401.029.78
39×28×28 cm / 22 litre	801.029.76
56×39×28 cm / 45 litre	301.029.74
78×56×18 cm / 55 litre	001.301.29
56×39×42 cm / 65 litre	001.029.75
78×56×43 cm / 130 litre	901.029.71

SOCKERBIT Box, White

Dimensions	Item Number
19×26×15 cm	503.161.82

SOCKERBIT Box with Lid, White

Dimensions	Item Number
38×25×15 cm	403.160.69

KLÄMTARE Box with Lid, Dark Grey

Dimensions	Item Number
58×45×30 cm	702.923.64

KNAGGLIG Box, Pine

Dimensions	Item Number
23×31×15 cm	102.923.57
46×31×25 cm	702.923.59

SORTERA Sorting bin with lid, White

Dimensions / Capacity	Item Number
39×55×28 cm / 37 litre	102.558.97
39×55×45 cm / 60 litre	702.558.99

Lighting

RANARP Wall lamp/spotlight

Color	Item Number
Off-white	102.313.21

HEKTAR Wall lamp/spotlight

Color	Item Number
Dark Grey	802.153.08

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