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.”
BILLY Bookcase, black oak effect, 40x28x106 cm (15 3/4x11x41 3/4 ")
Price $ 55.00
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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 Number304.773.31
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 customize 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 personalize by adding boxes, lighting and your favourite items.
Make it even more personal by adding a door, 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 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
2 adjustable shelves included.
May be used with doors; available in different colors and designs.
May be completed with extra shelves to add storage space.
Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.
Materials and care
Material
- Main parts/ Side panel:
- Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging
- Plinth front:
- Particleboard, Paper foil
- Back:
- Fiberboard, Paint, Paper foil
Care
Wipe clean using a damp cloth and 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 Bookcase304.773.31Advice and care instructions
BILLY Bookcase304.773.31Measurements
- Width: 40 cm (15 3/4 ")
- Depth: 28 cm (11 ")
- Height: 106 cm (41 3/4 ")
- Max load/shelf: 14 kg (31 lb)
Packaging
BILLY
Article Number304.773.31- Width: 39 cm (15 ¼ ")
- Height: 7 cm (2 ½ ")
- Length: 110 cm (43 ½ ")
- Weight: 14.68 kg (32 lb 6 oz)
- Package(s): 1
Ratings and reviews
Perfect size for my officeAmy CarrollThis completed my office perfectly !
Great bookcaseCarolinePerfect little bookcase fits beside fireplace and looks like a built in
Went together super easily and love that is so customizable!LauraQuick to put together, even solo. Holds lots. Love that it's so customizable with different doors, etc. It made a great little bookcase/sideboard!
Perfect!DanielleThis is exactly what I was looking for.
It fits perfectly where I wanted it to be.
Great title LindaGood size fits perfectly
Like sturdiness EthelNeed a little better instructions to fitting the back on
Bad instructions, ruined the whole thingJustinThe instructions are bad and I ended up building it wrong. Impossible to go back to the start and I ended up breaking the whole thing as a result. Now it has to be thrown out.
Perfect fit for my home MireilleThis bookcase was so easy to assemble and fits perfectly into my home. Great solution
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
710Reviews
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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.