The VUKU team headed to a factory in Vietnam that had experience from tent design. This shows in several VUKU features. For instance, the skeleton is made of fibreglass tubes, like the ones you see in tents. They become more stable when you put weight on them—an ideal feature for a hanging wardrobe. And though VUKU is small, you can fit four to six winter jackets in it. The entire wardrobe simply clicks together too, no tools required. Just like a tent.
Inspired by the ingenuity of tents, we worked with tent suppliers to develop this wardrobe. Great for seasonal clothes or when you need to bring your wardrobe with you. Roll it and bring it along.
Article Number803.319.73
Product details
A hook on each side – perfect for clothes, bags or other things you want close at hand.
You can easily clean the bottom with a damp cloth since it’s made from durable polypropylene plastic, the same material used for our well-known FRAKTA carrier bag.
Easy to bring home since it is roll packed.
Easy to assemble – no tools required.
Designer
J Karlsson/W Chong
Good to know
1 clothes rail included.
2 hooks included.
The clothes rail holds about 10-12 shirts on hangers.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Fabric:
- 100% polyester (min. 90% recycled), Polyurethane plastic
- Other textiles:
- 100% polypropylene
- Mesh:
- 100% polyester (min. 90% recycled)
- Zipper:
- 100% polyester
- Clothes rail:
- Steel, Powder coating
- Leg:
- Glass fibre reinforced polyester, Polyethylene plastic
- Connection:
- Steel, Galvanized
Care
Do not wash.
Do not bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Do not iron.
Do not dryclean.
Safety and compliance
WARNING! TIPPING HAZARD – Unanchored furniture can tip over. This furniture shall be anchored to the wall with the enclosed safety fitting to prevent it from tipping over.This furniture must be fixed to the wall with the enclosed wall fastener.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
VUKU Wardrobe803.319.73Weight & measurements
- Width: 74 cm
- Depth: 51 cm
- Height: 149 cm
Package details
VUKU
Article Number803.319.73- Width: 12 cm
- Height: 7 cm
- Length: 76 cm
- Weight: 2.12 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Cheap and functional Anonymous reviewerI've been using these wardrobes daily for over a year. They are functional and sturdy and the zips work well. The only issue is that it's not easy ylto stack items on top.
Portable wardrobesAnonymous reviewerThey were not too difficult to put together. We were moving house and the property we were going to had no wardrobes so bought as a stopgap. Will be useful in the future too.
Very spaciousAnonymous reviewerThis was a bit of a pain to build so certainly not really 'pop up' and wouldn't want to do it for camping etc. But using as a temporary wardrobe and it fits loads in both hanging up and bags etc at the bottom
wardrobe is sturdyAnonymous reviewerwardrobe is sturdy and holds a lot more than first thought , great product
Not the sameAnonymous reviewerI bought this wardrobe last year and it was brilliant, very structurally stable. Because of how great that one was, I decided to buy another. However, to my disappointment, it is leaning (I even took it apart and put it back together just in case it was my fault) at almost 90 degree angle and cannot get it to stand up straight, the cover material has also been changed and feels a lot more flimsy and less durable. Severely disappointed.
Ideal for caravan awningAnonymous reviewerNeed extra wardrobe space when holidaying in our tourer caravan for two weeks. Have used a metal open clothes rail before until it broke. Realised I needed something with a cover to protect clothes from damp air in Uk. Just used this in heavy rain conditions and my clothes remained dry and crease free. Bit tricky to assemble by one person but otherwise very happy. Have disassembled for use on our next trip.
A nightmare to put together but worth it!Anonymous reviewerBought a couple of these just for temporary storage after downsizing as I got rid of my overspill wardrobe before the move. Getting the poles to stay in the little pockets and then bending the two halves of the poles requires great patience. No joke, I have genuinely put together actual Ikea wardrobes in less time! My advise would be, persevere and don’t worry too much about the poles (I was afraid that they would break when you have to bend the two to connect them together but they don’t, trust me!). The finished article is incredibly sturdy and completely encased. I was amazed just how much you can hang on them and you can also store things in the bottom. Once I get my new wardrobes, I will put these in the loft for clothes that are out of season. Highly recommended.
Tent wardrobeAnonymous reviewer
I bought 4 as they were exactly what I needed. I need to be able to hang clothes in a potentially very dusty but wind and watertight new build. Canvas wardrobes from other outlets were open at the bottom - and more expensive. This is just like a tent with a sewn in groundsheet.
Easy to build? Well the instructions are easy to follow, but I wouldn't say it's 'easy' to build. The poles constantly want to pop out of the pockets they sit in while constructing it. With the first tent my husband held them in place, while i connected the poles. It takes quite a bit of pressure to get them to pop in. Tent #2 i managed to wedge the end of the pole in the tent pocket against my boot, while putting pressure on the poles to connect them.
Worth the work out though! I'm confident that these wardrobes with keep our clothes dry (which they aren't in a caravan in winter) and dust free.
Fights back 😂Anonymous reviewerI had a very easy time installing the first pieces until the very last / one, it would not go into place, it decided it was going to beat me, it did, 😞 however my eldest daughter was more determined , she beat it into submission. It stands proudly in my bedroom guarding my clothes,
VUKUAnonymous reviewerGood for outdoor. Reasonable price
Stylish pop up wardrobeAnonymous reviewerWe have three of these Vuku wardrobes. They are absolutely fantastic. Quick and easy to put up, holds a lot, looks stylish and such a good price. Definitely recommend.
Terrible I thought but someone else might likeAnonymous reviewerBrought these back lot of nonsense. Suppose for £12 I should not of expected better
UsefulAnonymous reviewerThis is a very handy extra wardrobe space. Easy to erect and sturdy. Very good value.
bit flimsy but great for non daily storageAnonymous reviewerLittle bit on the flimsy side for everyday use but great size for long term storage
Good temporary wardrobe Anonymous reviewerWorks well keeps clothes dust free, it’s a shame they don’t make a bigger one as have to buy two. Great value for money compared to elsewhere though.
Cheap and cheerful wardrobe. Highly recommended. Anonymous reviewerIf you’re looking for a temporary wardrobe or a portable wardrobe then the VUKU is well worth a look. It’s fairly straightforward to put together, I saw some reviews complain about the folds in the corners, I found a torch helped to illuminate them. Once located the poles slot in firmly and that really tightens up the whole structure.
One review in particular said this:
“Product/Sustainability: Once assembled, you cannot disassemble this item without breaking/destroying it.”
You should disregard that statement as it’s a load of nonsense. The VUKU comes apart without needing to be destroyed. You simply slide two of the floor poles out of their slots and then pretty much dismantles itself. Don’t be scared of the top. Sure it may feel a bit tight but one pole will slip out of its corner and the rest will follow. I’ve just finished dismantling two.
It’s not as tall as i thought would be, but it stores clothes great and zips up nicely to protect what you’re storing.
Recommended.
Wardrobe Anonymous reviewerWas very pleased with this, I managed to put it together relatively easily, I bought this to use when we are away in the camper, taking apart is a bit harder
Quite possibly the most frustrating product ikea have ever madeAnonymous reviewerI have assembled numerous pieces of ikea furniture over the years but this is terrible. It's virtually impossible to put the side poles in without them slipping out of the corner slot.
Perfect addition to our tent Anonymous reviewerBought this for our tent, it’s absolutely brilliant, ok a little bit complicated to erect but once in situ, serves its purpose well. Compact, sturdy and a great price.
Don’t bother Anonymous reviewerNear impossible to put together. Not worth the hassle
Customer reviews
4.3Average rating
66Reviews
Accessories for VUKU
Story
Clothes storage inspired by camping
You’d expect the occupants of a tent might wake to the sound of bird song and perhaps the scent of pine. But the occupants of this particular “tent” will likely see a bedroom when the door un-zips. That’s because this is really a solitary wardrobe and the occupants are trousers and shirts. It’s VUKU, a low price, high quality wardrobe that’s inspired by smart design for campers.
The product development team wrestled with the challenge of offering a quality solitary wardrobe at an affordable price. Every prototype left them unhappy because it compromised on one thing or another. “We could’ve created an affordable clothes rail with some storage below, but to really be true to what customers are looking for we needed to make a completely enclosed and dust-free clothes storage solution,” says product developer Mark D’Souza. “And, for me, the most important part was to make a product that was quality, too.” They started over. That’s when a new idea struck. “A wardrobe is just enclosed space,” says Mark. “And what does that well?” Tents.
Working with suppliers
Meeting customer expectations
For Mark and his teammates, creating an affordable product that lives up to all the customer’s expectations was always the goal. “I’m super happy with the outcome because we have something really strong. There’s absolutely no comparison in terms of strength and durability.”
Material
What is recycled polyester?
When we create products from recycled polyester, PET bottles and other sources of polyester get a new life in products like textiles, storage boxes, kitchen fronts and even lamps. When using them, you get to enjoy exactly the same quality and function as with virgin polyester products. And naturally, they’re just as clean and safe in every way. And perhaps the very best part – you contribute to using less new raw materials too.