Buckles, belts and sports equipment—that's where David and the team got some unexpected ideas for VIDGA curtain rails. "By looking at solutions from different fields of products, you can get inspired to find new ways of solving problems," he explains. That's how the team came up with the concept for VIDGA to click together using as few tools as possible. And there aren't any rice-sized screws to lose. "You still put it together yourself," Martin says, lifting an arm into the air like he's holding a curtain rail against a wall. "But you don't need to spend an hour and a half with your arm like this." So now you know how customers and clicks helped improve curtain rails. That just leaves the robots.
VIDGA Wall bracket, white, 2 ¼ "
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This shorter wall fitting brings curtains closer to the wall to help block out light and allow a good night’s sleep. VIDGA curtain rail system gives you more flexibility and less complexity.
Article Number102.991.51
Product details
A shorter wall fitting that makes it possible to hang the curtain at a short distance to the wall and window.
Designer
David Wahl
Good to know
Includes: 1 wall fixture (length 2⅜").
Wall fitting with 2⅜" arm can hold 1 VIDGA single track rail or 1 VIDGA triple track rail.
Wall fitting with 2⅜" arm allows you to hang the curtain close to the window recess.
Screws are not included.
Different wall materials require different types of fasteners. Use fasteners suitable for the walls in your home.
Materials and care
Material
- Wallbracket/ Cover:
- Aluminum, Epoxy/polyester powder coating
- Plastic stopper:
- Synthetic rubber
Measurements
- Length: 2 ¼ "
- Max. load: 22 lb
Packaging
VIDGA
Article Number102.991.51- Width: 3 ¼ "
- Height: 1 "
- Length: 3 ¼ "
- Weight: 2 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Disappointed JayendraTotally disappointed!!
After buying these, we found out that the screws are to be bought separately. This information is not provided anywhere!
Hanging curtain track over bamboo Roman shadesLisamariePerfect for hanging curtain track behind bamboo Roman shades.
Misguided by employeeAnonymous reviewerAn associate told me that this single will hold double rods, well I would now disagree. Wasted precious $. And overpriced.
bracket works wellWendygood bracket system
Smart design and very functional DuannaSmart design and very functional. Quality product.
Great product for hanging drapesSherieThe Vidga is sturdy and easy to attach to the wall. They are hidden once you hang your drapes and allows the curtains to be the vocal point. Our curtains look beautiful using this curtain rail system.
Curtain support bracket LiliketteThis does a great job
Fast delivery HelgaEasy to install
Easy to UseAnonymous reviewerThis product was very easy to use and install.
Easy product ValerieI bought the track system for our daughter’s room and love it. Very easy to use and love the look, very simple and track is hidden, makes the room look larger and more put together!
Perfect for our corner windows!ElizabethThis track system was perfect for our corner windows in our livingroom. So we don’t have a bunch of curtains in the corner
Works perfectlyRichWorks perfectly when installed correctly. Installation looks professional.
Please include or sell replacement hardwareAnonymous reviewerIn order to attach the rail to the wall bracket one needs this special attachment that is not sold separately and one must purchase a $20 rail to get them (2 are included with a rail). These plastic attachments break super easily so I have ended up with so many extra rails, wall hooks, but no way to connect the rail to the hook. Please consider selling the hardware sparely or including with the bracket.
Connector part numberMikeThe hinged connector that goes through the rail and into the bracket broke and I need a new one. You’d think this would be a common replacement part, but I can’t find it or the part number anywhere.
Well-designedMargaretDoes not include mounting hardware because walls require different systems, so be prepared to provide your own. The brackets are very sturdy, and the provided plate hides the screw heads nicely.
Paint chips easily.RyanThe paint chips very easily--I dropped a wall bracket onto a wood floor and it chipped the paint. You have to line up the screws just right, or you can't get the cover on or off.
It is very small and not very noticeable.
Slim profile and easy to installAnonymous reviewerGreat with the rail system.
OK, but the old version was MUCH betterKeriIKEA, PLEASE BRING BACK THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF THIS! (I don't recall the name, but it's the silver one pictured here https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/vattenax-panel-curtain-white-white-50299314/) I know this new version is supposed to be easier to use, but I haven't found it to be any easier. As far as I can tell, the only real difference is that it uses cheaper materials. This is still the best value for the money compared to similar non-IKEA options, but this LOOKS like a cheaper option. The previous one LOOKED as good as the more expensive options.
Fits the billWaltraudLove this line. Gives the option to single/double track, easy to install and unobtrusive
excellent bracketAnonymousgreat support for our triple rail system
Customer reviews
4.3Average rating
190Reviews
Story
How customers, clicks and robots helped make better curtain rails
At IKEA, we want to create innovative solutions for a better everyday life that's easier, too. Take curtain rails, for example. Over the years, we've learned from customers that our curtain rails are good quality but assembling them can be complicated and take hours. In challenging ourselves to make a better solution, we never expected robots would be involved.
Product development engineer Martin Bo Zhang has worked with curtain rails for more than a decade. He uses lots of gestures and body movements when he talks. Martin lifts both arms over his head like a ballerina. He's showing how hard it can be to keep a curtain rail in place while assembling it at the same time."There are 30-50 small screws," Martin says. He brings his thumb and forefinger together, leaving space for a grain of rice. "This small." He keeps one arm up and reaches toward the floor with his other arm. "If a screw falls on the floor, you can't find it," he explains, "and good luck if you have a high pile rug." So how did Martin, designer David Wahl and a team of many at IKEA figure out how to improve curtain rails? First, they researched what customers and co-workers said about curtain rails that had been returned. They had workshops with lots of IKEA colleagues, too. Then they started looking at anything and everything but curtains.
A concept that clicked
Bring in the robots
Where are the robots, exactly? About an hour north of the IKEA home base in a town called Åseda with a population of roughly 2,500. A supplier there won the worldwide bid to produce VIDGA curtain rails, built a new factory and hired more than two dozen new employees. "Going from talking about the small things to being in the factory, looking at the conveyors going around the robots continuously working, is a mind-blowing experience," Martin says. The team was able to automate production with the robots because they designed every piece of VIDGA from scratch. In fact, since nothing like VIDGA exists on the market, we're applying for a global patent for the whole system—a rare step for IKEA. Will you need to call in a high-tech robot to assemble VIDGA curtain rails for you? Nope. You'll just need a simple allen key. Sometimes a better everyday life starts with a click.
Material
What is aluminium?
After iron, aluminum is the world's most used metal and has a very wide range of uses. It’s easy to shape and lightweight, but is still strong and durable. In our range we use it for things such as kitchen utensils, curtain rods and tealight cups. A big advantage with aluminum is that it can be recycled again and again without losing its quality. Recycling consumes only a fraction of the energy required to produce aluminum from new raw materials.
Designer thoughts
Designer thoughts
"When mounting curtain rails myself, I’ve often thought about how it could be made simpler. So when I got the chance to create VIDGA curtain rail system, I knew what I wanted to do. The new system needed to look good, and be as easy to understand as to mount with just a few tools. And I am very pleased with the outcome! I’m sure you’ll like the end result, when all your curtains or panel curtains are in place."