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 / OXBERG Bookcase with glass doors, brown walnut effect, 80x30x202 cm (31 1/2x11 3/4x79 1/2 ")
Price $ 220.00
How to get it
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BILLY bookcase is a beloved icon that, thanks to its versatility, can be used in many ways at home. With glass doors you can display your favourite items while also protecting them from dust.
Article Number394.833.18
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.
Glass doors keep your items free from dust but still visible.
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.
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.
Adjustable hinges allow you to adjust the door horizontally and vertically.
Good to know
1 stationary shelf and 4 adjustable shelves included.
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.
Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.
May be completed with extra shelves to add storage space.
Materials and care
Material
Bookcase
- Main parts/ Side panel:
- Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging
- Plinth front:
- Particleboard, Paper foil
- Back:
- Fiberboard, Paint, Paper foil
Glass door
- Frame:
- Fiberboard, Paper foil, Paper foil, Plastic edging, Plastic edging
- Rail:
- Fiberboard, Paper foil
- Door panel:
- Tempered glass
Care
Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
Handle with care! A damaged edge or scratched surface can cause the glass to suddenly crack or break. Avoid bumps from the side - this is where the glass is most vulnerable.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
Measurements
- Width: 80 cm (31 1/2 ")
- Depth: 30 cm (11 3/4 ")
- Height: 202 cm (79 1/2 ")
- Max load/shelf: 30 kg (66 lb)
Packaging
This product comes as 3 packages.
BILLY
Article Number505.086.52- Width: 30 cm (11 ¾ ")
- Height: 13 cm (5 ")
- Length: 207 cm (81 ¼ ")
- Weight: 39.75 kg (87 lb 10 oz)
- Package(s): 1
OXBERG
Article Number205.087.00- Width: 40 cm (15 ¾ ")
- Height: 3 cm (1 ")
- Length: 211 cm (83 ")
- Weight: 8.50 kg (18 lb 12 oz)
- Package(s): 2
Ratings and reviews
Great unit but...GwynI have two suggestions.
One: Include longer screws for bracing the unit to the wall. The short screws included are far too short and will barely clear gyprock and not screw into a stud.
Two: Make the baseboard cut out longer. It didn't clear my baseboards by 1/4 inch and I had to trim it off. Hard to do when I only had a tree hand saw!
Otherwise, very nice unit, well made and finished, , easy to assemble. Have a Philips or X head screwdriver or drill, and a flat screwdriver handy. No tools included. Would deffo recommend.
fab!!Leslie-AnnUsed as pantry storage - great!!
Amazing versatility, but REEEEALLY wish it was available in a deeper depth.ShantelleI bought a pair of these and wanted to repurpose them in my home office for textbooks, binders, photobooks and decor pieces, but was very disappointed when I realized that none of my 11inch x 17inch tabloid-size photobooks could fit in landscape orientation with the binding showing. Same issue with my standard-sized binders and some decorative vases that I wanted to display, but keep dust-free behind glass. It's great for small items though. I think these should have a minimum of 12-in depth, but an 18-in depth would make this product the absolute best!!!
Beautiful addition to our living roomDayleFamily photos and treasured items are beautifully displayed behind glass doors ( less dusting! ) Addition of timer light strings highlight the shelves at night. I had task-rabbit assemble it; very professional and had it done in an hour. Highly recommend this bookcase in the walnut colour.
Wonderful size for every heightGregEasy to put together. Did not seek a divorce attorney after working on it together. Good height for her to use ( she’s 5’3”) and still lots of space despite its narrow footprint. Deceptive in its size for how much it can hold.swapped out the handles it came with for the Eneryda ones so it matched our koppang dresser. Very happy with it and works well with the dröna boxes.
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
806Reviews
Accessories for BILLY / OXBERG
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.