Instead of a thin layer of wood veneer, BILLY now has a hard surface of durable paper foil. ”The foil has different printed patterns that look like natural wood and means that less wood is needed to make each BILLY,” says Umut. Using materials only where they are needed is resource-efficient. “And it has meant another positive thing – an even more affordable BILLY.”
How to get it
BILLY bookcase is a beloved icon that never goes out of style. Thanks to its versatility you can use it in many different ways at home – regardless of whether you store books or everyday items in it.
Article number505.086.52
Product details
BILLY is a versatile bookcase that works just as good as a storage unit and is suitable to use in many different ways at home.
The shallow and adjustable shelves help you customise your BILLY and allow you to use it as you like – for storing everyday items, memorabilia or other things you collect.
BILLY has a simple and timeless design that is easy to personalise by adding boxes, lighting and your favourite items.
Make it even more personal by adding doors, allowing you to both hide and display things. In this way your BILLY can get new functions and a new look as your style and living situation changes.
A single unit can be enough storage for a limited space – but you can add more bookcases, extension units and shelves to create a larger storage solution if your needs change.
The wooden expression with a tactile wood texture brings a warm and natural feel into your home and adds a beautiful and vibrant look to the room.
The back panel fixes in place with snap fittings – making BILLY easy to assemble and disassemble, so you can bring it when moving instead of buying a new one.
Designer
Gillis Lundgren
Good to know
Keep in mind that you need enough space between the top of the furniture and the ceiling to be able to anchor the product to the wall.
1 fixed shelf and 4 adjustable shelves included.
May be completed with doors; available in different colours and designs.
May be completed with extra shelves to add storage space.
May be completed with BILLY height extension unit in the same width and depth for added vertical storage.
Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.
Materials and care
Material
- Basematerial/ Side panel:
- Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging
- Plinth front:
- Particleboard, Paper foil
- Back:
- Fibreboard, Paint, Paper foil
Care
Wipe clean with a cloth dampened in a mild cleaner.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
Must be anchored to the wall. Different wall materials require different types of fixing devices. Use fixing devices suitable for the walls in your home, sold separately.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
BILLY Bookcase505.086.52Advice and care instructions
BILLY Bookcase505.086.52Measurements
- Width: 80 cm
- Depth: 28 cm
- Height: 202 cm
- Max. load/shelf: 30 kg
Packaging
BILLY
Article number505.086.52- Width: 30 cm
- Height: 13 cm
- Length: 207 cm
- Weight: 39.75 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
OkAnonymous reviewerOk
Really goodAnonymous reviewerI really liked the size of it I’ve been looking for couple years for a good shelfs for my books and finally found this one it was a chef kiss final touch to my room
Billy b9okcaseAnonymous reviewerA great product but slightly disappointed with the back part. It's very thin and shows line. When you put books on it's not visible but still not great.
Meet my expectationAnonymous reviewerMeet my expectation
Best bookcasesAnonymous reviewerThe BILLY line is an excellent value for money! I have the corner and this one in the bedroom and some in the living room in a different finish.
Very niceAnonymous reviewerVery nice
Very goodAnonymous reviewerVery good
Good productAnonymous reviewerVery happy with the product and installation was simple.
Beautiful bookcaseAnonymous reviewerMy daughter wanted to make a cozy reading nook in her room. The worked out so well!
good oneAnonymous reviewerit looks good but the holes in the sides give bad look
So neat!Anonymous reviewerSo neat!
very good product value forAnonymous reviewervery good product
value for money
I like it.Anonymous reviewerI like it.
Does the jobAnonymous reviewerGood value, functional, looks nice. I appreciate that there’s a mixture of high- and low-clearance shelves for taller and shorter books
What i neededAnonymous reviewerwhat i needed
Great valueAnonymous reviewerThis unit was easy to assemble. Looks great when filled with books.
2nd one!Anonymous reviewer2nd one bought as first was overflowing. Easy to construct and versatile shelving placement with additional shelves available if needed
Billy ShelvesAnonymous reviewerReally Love it and so far I have like 10 of them
Customer reviews
4.6Average rating
34Reviews
Accessories for BILLY
Story
An updated storage hero
BILLY bookcase has been a steady customer favourite for more than 40 years – but old faithful servants also need to be updated to keep up with the times. We took a closer look at BILLY and came up with some ideas. One of them means more efficient use of materials, and another makes the bookcase easier to assemble and take apart.
“BILLY was introduced in 1979 and has helped millions of people to organize books and other things in the home. But the world has changed a lot since then, and even popular big-sellers need to adapt to new demands and ways of living,” says Umut Ates, one of our co-workers.
Paper means smarter use of raw materials
Easier to assemble and take apart
BILLY fits just as well in the living room as in other areas of the home – the office, dining room or library. It’s easy to expand and combine with other furniture. But one thing that has had potential for improvement is how the bookcase is assembled and taken apart. “Previously, you had to nail about 50 small nails to get the back panel in place, but that’s history now. Instead, you snap on the back panel without any tools,” explains Umut. It also makes it easier to disassemble BILLY without damaging it if you move or want to resell your bookcase. “The improvements have made BILLY more adaptable – it can keep up changing life situations – and it wouldn’t surprise me if this storage hero is as popular in 40 years as it is today.”
Material
An updated storage hero
BILLY bookcase has been a customer favourite for over 40 years – but old faithful servants also need to be updated to keep up with the times. We took a closer look at this storage hero and came up with some ideas. One means more efficient use of materials – another makes the bookcase easier to assemble and take apart. The improvements can be hard to see – except on the price tag – which has become even more pleasant reading.