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IKEA Ektorp Sofa Guide and Resource Page

Welcome to the ultimate guide and resource for the IKEA Ektorp sofa series – find sizes, dimensions, reviews, slipcovers, assembly instructions and more here.

Maybe you’re searching for the perfect sofa and need a little help. Maybe you’ve already decided on the Ektorp, and need more information. Or maybe you already own an Ektorp and your house guest decided to spill coffee on its difficult to acquire slipcover. In this cheat sheet, we’ll help you with all of that.

If your questions aren’t addressed here, feel free to contact our support staff at info@comfortworks.com.au.

Ektorp in grey velvet slipcovers

Status Check

Status: Sofa and slipcovers available in most IKEAs across the globe but has been discontinued in the US and Canada (replaced by Uppland). Only the three-seater sofa remains in those regions.

In other countries most sofa variants and slipcovers are still available from IKEA except for the 2 seater sofa bed, corner 2+2 sofa bed, solo chaise lounge with armrest(s) and 2+2 Corner sofa.

Slipcover: Custom Ektorp Sofa slipcovers available from Comfort Works

Measurements: All couch models, sizes and dimensions can be found in this post – https://www.comfort-works.com/news/discontinued-ikea-ektorp-sofa-size-and-dimensions/

Cool Factor: Inexpensive, durable, comfortable and extremely easy to maintain with its machine washable slipcovers. Child-friendly.

Ugh Factor: Semi-comfortable slipcovers by IKEA; not easy to slip on, not readily available for certain discontinued models.

Instruction Manual.

Want to know how to assemble an Ektorp sofa? Download the respective Assembly Instruction Manual below for the:

Ektorp Armchair/Loveseat/Sofa.
Ektorp 2 seater and Chaise.
Ektorp 2 seat sofa bed.
Ektorp 3 seat sofa bed PIXBO.
Ektorp Left-hand Chaise.
Ektorp Bromma Footstool
Ektorp Jennylund Armchair.

Our Review.

Custom Ektorp slipcover with contrast piping

There aren’t many negatives that can be said with the classic Ektorp as it is a perfect entry level sofa for most families with children. Durable, long-lasting, inexpensive, plus removable and washable slipcovers definitely makes this the most practical model of IKEA.

Although some Ektorp configurations has been discontinued in IKEA stores, Comfort Works is still producing replacement slipcovers for the IKEA Ektorp. Our Ektorp slipcovers also come complete with pleated skirts and piping, just like the original.

For more customisation options, get in touch!

More Information.

Modern Mrs. Darcy – Review and maintenance tips to keeping your Ektorp Sofa ever white and bright.

PRODUCT REVIEW –  Pros and cons, likes and dislikes all listed by individuals that purchased the Ektorp Sofa.

VIEWPOINTS – See the good and bad of what other users are saying about the Ektorp Sofa.

Left on Highland – IKEA Ektorp vs Pottery Barn Basic Sofa; any differences?

The Three Sweet Peas  – IKEA Ektorp slipcover easy washing review – are all the rumors true?

Tiny Twig – A complete review of the Ektorp White sectional

Shabby French Cottage – Review of Ektorp 3 Seater in white plus an instructional assembly video.

Color Outside the Lines – Ektorp Lino Broadweave slipcover review.

On Sutton Place – Ektorp Slipcover review with close up of its beautiful piping.

Pretty Petals – Ektorp Rough Ash (Velvet Gray) Slipcover review with many pretty pictures.

Cottage4c – Follow the discussion on getting “off-white” slipcovers from IKEA and where to possibly find the best pure white replacements.

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52 Comments

  • by Mari Sieradzki
    Posted July 21, 2015 2:41 PM 0Likes

    Do you make Rouge Ash Velvet covers for the Ektorp sofa and ottomans? If so what would be the price?

  • by Julie
    Posted January 21, 2016 5:41 AM 0Likes

    I have an ektorp sofa with chaise and am looking for someone who would like the chaise cushion and base in exchange for their ektorp sofa cushion.

  • by val
    Posted January 22, 2016 5:17 AM 0Likes

    Where can I get replacement cushion inserts for the back cushions of my ektorp couch?

    • by Chris
      Posted January 22, 2016 7:57 PM 0Likes

      We don’t sell the inserts unfortunately, but a local upholsterer or cushion shop should be okay to make foam inserts to your specification.

  • by Yasmine Gonzalez
    Posted May 26, 2016 6:22 AM 0Likes

    Hi there! Im looking for the manual for this sofa, looks like the one on the IKEA website isnt very helpful, as I need to find out how I can take it apart… Can anybody advise?

    • by Chuck
      Posted May 26, 2016 11:08 AM 0Likes

      Hi Yasmine!

      Thanks for inquiry — we’ve just updated our blogpost with all the assembly instruction manuals we have for the Ektorp 🙂

      Hope that helps!

  • by Meda
    Posted October 17, 2016 11:58 AM 0Likes

    I’m looking for just a replacement seat cushion for the Ektorp sofa. I bought the one with the chaise lounge on it but would like to have the option of taking the foot piece off to turn it into a regular sofa without the chaise during the holidays. IKEA store says they don’t sell them but I don’t understand why.

    • by Chuck
      Posted October 17, 2016 1:33 PM 0Likes

      Hey Meda,

      From a business point of view, we’d imagine that IKEA is able to keep cost low because they cater for the masses – they cater everything in large sets with minimal or no room for flexibility. This means you won’t be able to choose a pink cover for your sofa, request for taller legs or get replacement cushions from IKEA.

      Unfortunately your best bet would be to go to the aftermarket for your slipcover, sofa legs and cushion needs. You can quite easily get it at a local upholsterer, Walmart, Costco or Home Depot also – which is probably why IKEA doesn’t feel the need to sell replacement seat cushions for the Ektorp.

      Personally – it sounds like a good idea that they do though!

    • by Mary Edmands
      Posted July 23, 2018 9:41 AM 0Likes

      Hi, I am trying to do exactly the same thing!! If I find a source for cushions, will let you know.

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