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.
- IKEA Karlstad Sofa Bed
- IKEA Karlstad Armchair, 2 Seater and 3 seater
- IKEA Karlstad Corner Sofa 2+3/3+2
- IKEA Karlstad Chaise Lounge, add on unit
- IKEA Karlstad Footstool
- IKEA Karlstad Armchair
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.
90 Comments
by Katherine Lau
Hello!
I’m looking for a chaise lounge with only a single arm (to sit next to an existing non-Ikea couch). I came across a second hand Karlstad chaise with 2 arms and I’m wondering if I take one arm off if there will be visible attachment points.
I had a look on Google and the Ikea website (at some of the current modular chaises) but I got no answers. Then I stumbled across this post and you look like you’re still giving advice even on the discontinued models! 🙂
by Naomi
Hey Katherine, thanks for dropping by! You’re in the right place 🙂
Yes, that’s right – the attachment points will indeed be visible.
If you’re looking to cover this up, one easy way would be to get slipcovers for the chaise and leave both sides without arms.
If you want to keep the arms, the best thing to do (if you’re concerned about the exposed attachment points) would be to push it really close to your other couch so that the attachment point is not as visible.
Hope this helps, good luck!
by Katherine Lau
Thanks so much for the reply – yes this does help 😊
by Naomi
So glad it does! 🙂 x
by Jenny
Hello!
Do you know what size Allen wrench is used to remove the legs on this couch?
I just got given one but I don’t have the tools. Looking online is not helping me at all… And I’ve looked on the ikea website and can’t seem to be able to buy their toolkits for assembling furniture.
Thanks so much!
by Naomi
Hey Jenny,
Thanks for asking! According to the IKEA Karlstad assembly manual (in the article), the Allen wrench used is the 104601 wrench, which you may get second-hand on ebay. Simply search for “IKEA wrench 104601” and you’ll find a few options.
Hope this helps 🙂
by Carin
Hi, if I convert my Karlstad corner sofa to a 3 seater and a 2 seater will individual covers fit? I have 2 spare arm rests I can use.
by Naomi
Hi Carin, thanks for your question!
Yes, the individual covers will fit.
This is due to the Karlstad’s modular design – meaning that each component is affixed individually. You may disassemble and reassemble each part (ie. 2-seater section, corner section, 3-seater section, and each armrest), and the covers all go over each component individually.
You may also refer to page 11 of the Karlstad 2+3 corner sofa assembly manual for further guidance on how this is done. 🙂
Hope this helps!
by Holly
Hi, do you know if the Karlstad 3 seater in white is made of cotton? It doesn’t feel like polyester, but I can’t find any information except about a grey polyester cover. Any info you have would be great.
by Mira
Hey there, Holly! The Karlstad in white is covered in our Pure Linen White – a soft, lightly textured fabric that is made from 100% linen.
I highly recommend checking out our fabric range and ordering some samples here: https://comfort-works.com/en/fabric-samples/fabric-samples-24/