IKEA Karlstad Sofa Guide and Resource Page

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

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

Launched in 2008, The IKEA Karlstad are one of the longer running sofa series besides Klippan, Ektorp, Stockholm and Poang. Models include 2 seater, armchair, 3 seater, corner sofa, chaise longue and footstool.

As of 2015, the sofa has been partially discontinued in the US (replaced by the Landskrona) and only the 3-seater Karlstad remains for sale. The Karlstad is however still available in all of its configurations in many parts of the world.

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

Status Check

Status: Sofas and slipcovers are still available from IKEA in some parts of the globe

Slipcover: Custom Karlstad slipcovers available from Comfort Works

Measurements:

Karlstad Arm Chair, SMALL W- 69cm D- 87cm H- 80cm
Karlstad Arm Chair W- 91cm D- 93cm H- 80cm
Karlstad Chaise Lounge Stand Alone W- 74cm D- 137cm H- 80cm
Karlstad Chaise Lounge, Add on Unit W- 74cm D- 137cm H- 80cm
Karlstad Footstool W- 81cm D- 63cm H- 46cm
Karlstad Sofa bed W- 223cm D- 90cm H- 80cm
Karlstad 2 seater sofa W- 162cm D- 88cm H- 80cm
Karlstad 3 seater sofa W- 202cm D- 86cm H- 80cm

Cool Factor: Good looking, sturdy and comfortable. All at a very competitive price.

Ugh Factor: Not the best looking legs, but easily replaceable.

Instruction Manual.

Want to know how to assemble a Karlstad sofa?

Click on the model below to download their Assembly Instruction Manual.

Our Review.

Retro looking and very minimalist of a sofa from IKEA introduced in 2008 to replace the Karlanda range – the Karlstad can be made even more Scandinavian with custom vintage legs, tufted cushions, or by giving it a long skirt. It truly is the ideal sofa for DIY hacking.

Interested in hacking the Karlstad? Design your own custom Karlstad today!

More Information.

OurMidCentury – Instructions and cost breakdown of getting your Karlstad’s seat and back cushions button tufted.

APARTMENT THERAPY – Opinions and reviews of the Karlstad sofa.

The Sweetest Digs – Review of the Karlstad slipcover in nice Taupe Gray.

dooyoo.co.uk – Some user reviews of the Karlstad sofa in general.

Young House Love – Review of the best looking sectionals, including the Karlstad.

IKEA Hackers – How to Petproof your Karlstad sofa using the ‘box-in’ method.

Productreview.com.au – Reviews of the IKEA Karlstad sofa.

Transform your Karlstad

113 Comments

by Amy

Posted July 10, 2018 3:25 PM 0Likes

Hi there,

I need to dismantle the Karlstad that and I no longer have the tools that came with it originally. Can I buy tools online or in a hardware to achieve this?

Thanks!

- by Bogna
  
  Posted July 11, 2018 11:09 AM 0Likes
  
  Hi Amy,
  
  Definitely! You can also buy tools at IKEA or ask if they have any remaining tools for the Karlstad sofa. 🙂
  
  Hopefully that helps!
  
by Art

Posted July 14, 2018 6:24 PM 0Likes

Hello! One of the rollers mounted on the back side of the pull out frame has snapped off my Karlstad sofa bed. The rollers normally sit in a channel on the sofa frame so it holds the back end of the pull out frame up off the floor.

The bracket that holds the roller bushing screws off the metal frame easily so I’m hoping that it can be replaced. Anyone know what the bracket/roller part number might be? It isn’t listed in the assembly guide as it was attached to the pull out frame right out of the box.

Any other advice or suggestions for replacing the roller is much appreciated! Thanks!

- by Linda
  
  Posted July 28, 2018 10:28 PM 0Likes
  
  Same part just broke on my sofa. Did anyone respond to your inquiry?
  
  - by Dale Depweg
    
    Posted October 5, 2018 10:02 AM 0Likes
    
    Me too Any luck?
    IKEA is NO HELP.
    
  - by Chuck
    
    Posted December 10, 2018 3:14 PM 0Likes
    
    Hey Linda and Art,
    
    Not sure how your question was overlooked, but IKEA does have a section for all the spare parts required should you ever lose anything. Best to head down to your nearest IKEA store and talk to their customer service I reckon.
    
    Hope this helps!
    
by Elaine

Posted September 4, 2018 10:13 PM 0Likes

Is it possible to make a cover for the large Karlstad chair that can be put on without taking the chair apart?

- by Omar
  
  Posted September 10, 2018 4:10 AM 0Likes
  
  Hi Elaine,
  
  Yes, it’s possible. I’d recommend getting the Karlstad Armchair Long Skirt Cover.
  
  You can check it here: https://comfort-works.com/en/karlstad-armchair-covers/karlstad-arm-chair-long-skirt-254?1003-06,DF,CUST,CNRP,SP,JH-07
  
  Hope this helps!
  
by Max

Posted September 17, 2018 9:09 AM 0Likes

Is it possible to order a regular cover (not long skirt) for Karlstad leather sofa?

- by Omar
  
  Posted September 23, 2018 12:29 AM 0Likes
  
  Hey Max,
  
  Yes, you can check our fabrics, prices, and customisation here: https://comfort-works.com/collections/ikea-karlstad-slipcovers
  
  Hope this helps!
  
by Alison

Posted October 27, 2018 4:17 PM 0Likes

Hi,
Is it possible to get replacement springs for a three seater karlstad sofa?
Thanks,
Alsion.

- by Hema
  
  Posted November 8, 2018 9:27 AM 0Likes
  
  Hi Alison,
  
  Unfortunately, we don’t carry the replacement springs for the Karlstad. Maybe IKEA would have them, try contacting your local IKEA.