Since IVAR storage system is so good at what it does, it has faithfully served customers’ needs across the home for over 50 years. Attics, living rooms, pantries and bedrooms – they all love IVAR.
Article Number504.846.51
Product details
Untreated solid pine is a durable natural material that can be painted, oiled or stained according to preference.
Solid pine is a natural material which ages beautifully and gains its own unique character over time.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Measurements
- Height: 178.5 cm (70 1/4 ")
- Depth: 30.0 cm (11 3/4 ")
Ratings and reviews
Hate the new sidesBarbaraReally disappointed to have to assemble the side rails and the fact that deep cabinets are no longer available. I have been using Ivar for 30 years and love them. They’ve gone from house to house. Simple but too fiddle and time consuming and noisy to assemble the sides now especially since the fitting is not very accurate. I’m surprised IKEA- quality control
Shorter ivar side unitsAlizahIt looks like IKEA Canada does not carry the shorter Ivar side units anymore. These were the best hide for under the stair, under bulkhead shelving. It was also what was needed to the Ivar desk set up. Please bring it back!
Hate the New Side Rails!MichelleMy entire work studio features Ivar, and I also used Ivar for my booth displays at trade and retail shows. It is so useful and modular, but my latest extension of the unit required purchasing more side rails and boy did assembling them ever cause a lot of frustration. The savings is not worth the trouble and tears. I would much rather have the old side rails back. I do really like the new metal shelves though.
Ruined the easy assemblyAllieMe and everyone else out here wondering why the IVAR changed from the easy to assemble setup to the side that have to be put together, with a bunch of hammering poorly cut pegs into holes that don’t align. Used to be my favourite IKEA product and now just so frustrating to deal with. Would rather pay a higher price for the product I used to love.
Simple enough to assemble and installKevinI 100% get the idea of assembling the side rails. It keeps costs down for IKEA and for use the purchasers. I found the assembly fairly intuitive and not at all difficult using my everyday hammer and the supplied wooden block. There was a little skill needed to get the cross brace on and to balance it carefully while I got all 4 screws in place. With my level, I found it fairly easy to get it both level and plumb.
Very happy with this product in my office as a means to handle the clutter. It is great for providing a "rack" of sorts for thge assembly on odd mini-pcs I have.
Horrible assemblyJuheeHow much is IKEA saving by selling it disassembled, really? It makes horrendous noise, you need to use a hammer for every single joint, and the pieces are flimsy it takes forever to finish a joint. Not to mention the safety issues that come with requiring a hammer for everything.
From best to worst productNicoleSelling the side units disassembled has made what was one of IKEAs best products into the worst. I have an entire pantry and storage using IVAR and needed just one more new side unit to finish the room. Just this one side unit has taken me over an hour of tedious hammering as none of the pieces slot in flush nor easily. So disappointing. I would have been done my setup by now with the preassembled side unit.
You've ruined IVARSamirYou used to have a simple product to install. Now with the unassembled rails, it has become a nightmare ...
IVAR Shelving Units BrendaGreat shelves for additional storage in my basement. Very easy to build. Make sure that you have all of the shelf pegs before leaving the store!
Assembling these is painful and annoyingIanThe Ivar system was a LOT BETTER when you didn't have to assemble the side rails. I have hit my hand multiple times with a hammer, and my partner almost broke her index finger while assembling them. Bring back the pre-assembled versions please, because we probably won't buy these again.
Egregiously hard to put together now??ChristinaLike many other reviewers, the IVAR series has been a beloved staple in my home for many years. I went to pick up an additional side unit, and they are unassembled. I thought at first it was fine as I have assembled many pieces of furniture from ikea and built my own furniture from scratch. Spoiler... it was a horrible experience....
The problems began when the poorly machined pegs and holes were so hard to hammer in I had my neighbours knocking on my door it was so loud. It required THREE people to get it together, one to hammer and two people to firmly hold down the wooden piece. When I say hammered, I mean I was hitting it with a small sledgehammer and still some pegs wouldn't lie flush. I ended up having to cut 1cm off half of the pegs because they could not be sunk; who knows what that did to the stability. Then the tiny wooden block they give you to finish hammering is useless because it cannot conduct force effectively.
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What is solid wood?
Solid wood is one of our favourite materials and is part of our Scandinavian heritage. It is also a timeless material with many uses. Regardless of the wood species, it is durable, beautiful and renewable. We strive to use this raw material as smartly and efficiently as possible to avoid waste – and we also invest in facilities and logistics so that we can increase the use of recycled wood.