It just takes a flick through a photo album to see that some of the clothes we used to love might make us wonder 'what was I thinking?' today. And as the way we dress has changed over the years, so too has our approach to making storage at IKEA. That's why we've designed PAX/KOMPLEMENT clothes and shoes storage to adapt to how you would like to store your things, rather than trying to fit your clothes and accessories into an unsuitable space. An idea that's shaped its whole development.
PAX Wardrobe frame, white stained oak effect, 100x58x201 cm
Price £ 80
Doors, hinges and interiors are sold separately.
How to get it
Available services
Product features
10 year guarantee
Do you dream of a beautiful wardrobe for your bedroom? Here´s the solution for you! Start with frames, after that add KOMPLEMENT series that stores all your clothes, shoes and accessories. In the end, just personalise it by adding your favourite doors.
Article Number402.017.23
Product details
10 year guarantee. Read about the terms in the guarantee brochure.
If you want to organise inside you can complement with interior organisers from the KOMPLEMENT series.
Adjustable feet make it possible to compensate any irregularities in the floor.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Different wall materials require different types of fixing devices. Use fixing devices suitable for the walls in your home, sold separately.
Two persons are needed for the assembly of this furniture.
The frame can be assembled in an upright position if your ceiling height is a minimum of 202 cm. Follow the assembly instructions in the package.
If you want to complete your PAX frame with a sliding door, the minimum ceiling height required is 205 cm.
Doors, hinges and interiors are sold separately.
May be completed with SKUBB storage case 90x53x19 cm which is dimensioned for this wardrobe frame.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Particleboard, Paper foil
Care
Wipe clean with a cloth dampened in a mild cleaner.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
This furniture must be fixed to the wall with the enclosed wall fastener.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
PAX Wardrobe frame402.017.23Advice and care instructions
PAX Wardrobe frame402.017.23Weight & measurements
- Width: 99.8 cm
- Frame, width: 100 cm
- Depth: 58.0 cm
- Height: 201.2 cm
- Frame, depth: 58 cm
- Frame, height: 201 cm
Package details
PAX
Article Number402.017.23- Width: 61 cm
- Height: 8 cm
- Length: 210 cm
- Weight: 50.11 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Good value for moneyAnonymous reviewerSo pleased with these wardrobes. Very easy to put together and with the different door designs they can elevate any room.
AssemblyAnonymous reviewerThe design does not provide enough rigidity when assembling and lacks stiffness. This can result in collapse
Great wardrobeAnonymous reviewerI’ve bought countless pax wardrobes over the years because the quality is decent, they are easy to assemble & dismantle if moving.
I love that you can design the hanging & storage layout to your own liking.
The only criticism is that the back of the wardrobe is flimsy & needs nailing on, a hardwood backing or at least a couple of supports across the back would make it sturdier.
Awful qualityAnonymous reviewerNo idea why everyone raves about PAX on instagram. The quality is awful, cheap, brittle chip board. The back board is so flimsy. Awful. Not worth the money at all.
Building the productAnonymous reviewerIt is easier to build the frame with each side vertical with the front of the frame on tbe floor as it is not structurally safe to move until the back is nailed on. This way there is no need to move the frame until it is complete. I ruined a frame because I followed the instructions and had to buy a new one. Otherwise the frame is perfect and looks amazing with my mirror doors.
FittingAnonymous reviewerHad to go in a small alcove and fitted lovely
Once assembled looks greatAnonymous reviewerTwo stars deducted for the length of time it took to construct this. I understand there’s a new design that’s simple to erect. Wish we’d received the 2024 version. Ours was still the old 2023 model even though it’s 2025.
Does the jobAnonymous reviewerThere not made of MFC Melamine faced chipboard but more of a paper like finished board, so easier damaged.
But they do the job and seem to last.
Ikea perfect productAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble a perfect product for my space. Also great Coustomer service. And you can also talk to a person
Great wardrobe with 0 year guaranteeAnonymous reviewerSolid nice product
ExcellentAnonymous reviewerMore room than I had thought
Pax WardrobeAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble, good quality and looks stylish
Perfect storageAnonymous reviewerEasy to build
WardrobeAnonymous reviewerSlightly disappointed. I gave previously bought the 50cm wide with a solid back. So assumed, the 100cm to be the same. No, just a stupid thin bit of ply wood. Recommend buying 2 50cm wide and fixing together.
Wardrobe, just what I needed easy to buildAnonymous reviewerWardrobe,just what I needed easy to assemble
So straight forward.Anonymous reviewerFollow the instructions, check each piece is there including the screws etc and you shouldn’t have a problem. I am a pensioner and myself and Granddaughter (16) built this, including the doors in just over two hours using no power tools.
Adjustable legs are not suitableAnonymous reviewerThese are really good wardrobe/cupboard frames, but there is a flaw. The adjustable legs at the front are held by an inserted nut that you put in by belting with a hammer - into MDF! Once the leg is screwed in, this acts as a lever and the nut pulls out very easily. On a set of 3 units (6 legs) four legs have fallen out and can't be put back in.
Also because there is no adjustment at the back of the unit the floor needs to be made perfectly level to avoid rocking. If you put it on carpet the legs dig in and do not have enough adjustment to level the units. Make sure to put something solid like a piece of wood under the legs.
Finally there is no covering for the pull-in nuts that are ubiquitous on Ikea furniture so unly you cover it with a shelf you can see them
Pax wardrobe sliding doorsAnonymous reviewerI bought a pax wardrobe with sliding doors. We added features, lights glass shelf, organisers and it’s lovely. Doors are smooth wardrobe is organised. I used the planner and then checked then by using planning service in store. Very happy with my purchase
Fell apartAnonymous reviewerHave raised a complaint as it is too big and heavy to build the way the booklet tells you too and the whole thing collapsed.
It broke all the fixings and damaged our floor
Pax wardrobe frame excellent qualityAnonymous reviewerGreat wardrobe frame, solid, great quality, great price and quick delivery.
Customer reviews
4.2Average rating
314Reviews
Story
Because one size doesn't fit all
Have a little look around — not too obviously, just a peek. Chances are, even if it's just different coloured socks or another colour of scarf, there's no one dressing exactly the same as you right now.
Which is why it stands to reason that our clothes storage shouldn't be exactly the same either. It's this idea that led us to develop the PAX/KOMPLEMENT clothes and shoes storage. Designed so that no matter your passion, fashion or personality, your clothes and accessories will have a practical home.
The evolution of storage
The only similarity is difference
“Most people dream of having an organised wardrobe where they can see all their clothes and accessories. But that's where the similarities end", says Betina Tviis Larsson who developed the PAX/KOMPLEMENT system. Traditional storage often shoehorns you into doing things a set way, whether its folding t-shirts or sorting out a sock drawer – something Betina wanted PAX/KOMPLEMENT to step away from. "We didn't want to say there's a right way or wrong way to keep your clothes. If you want to hang your jeans by their belt loops we want you to be able to do it”, Betina says.
Multiple personality order
To get the design process off on the right foot, the design team focused on what kinds of storage do different people need. "We started by speaking to a lot different people in the team and around IKEA", Betina explains. "To try and determine different personalities and different needs. And what we ending up with was this big inventory of preferences and types of things that needed to be stored". By designing around personalities, the team started to develop types of storage that would fit collectors and families just as easily as minimalists and people with very little space. "The whole idea that defined the project became, don't change your personality, change your wardrobe instead", Betina says.
Fitting in function
Bringing this research together, the result is a series of interior organisers that can be adapted for particular uses, from multipurpose drawers and hangers, to specific features for everything from shoes, to trousers, to jewellery. The idea is that each organiser can be mixed or repeated as you choose, so if you want to store your whole sneaker collection inside, or have everything hanging, you can. "I really like to use space in a good way", Betina says. "With this system you can tailor your one wardrobe frame into hundreds of combinations." So whether you're a 'super organiser' or a 'piler' type of clothes person we hope you'll be able to match your storage to suit your style.
Material
What is particleboard?
Particleboard is made from recycled wood and sawmill leftovers – so wood pieces with the wrong shade, woodchips and sawdust become a resource instead of possibly being discarded. We use boards for things like bookcases, bed frames, sofas and kitchen frames. To protect from wear and moisture, we apply varnish, veneer or foil that adds to the furniture's look.
Function solution
Customise it to your style and build it to your space.
With the PAX wardrobe system you can build a storage solution that suits you, your clothes and your room. Combine interiors with frames in different heights, widths and finishes - and choose hinged doors or sliding doors in a style you like.