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A tall, white BILLY bookshelf. It has five empty shelves, ideal for storage. The design is minimalist and functional, perfect for any room.
White BILLY bookshelf with books and plant.
A white bookshelf with three shelves, storing colorful cookbooks and yellow storage boxes, ideal for organizing and displaying books.
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BILLY Bookcase, white, 40x28x202 cm

Price 44,99€
(1666)
Choose colour: White
A tall, white BILLY bookshelf. It has five empty shelves, ideal for storage. The design is minimalist and functional, perfect for any room.
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This tall, light brown BILLY bookshelf five open shelves, perfect for home storage. Its simple, sleek design suits any room.

How to get it

📞 Buy by phone

Call us at 900 400 922, Monday to Saturday, excluding holidays, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays and holidays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call

It is estimated that every five seconds, one BILLY bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Pretty impressive considering we launched BILLY in 1979. It’s the booklovers choice that never goes out of style.

Article number502.638.38

Product details

Shallow shelves help you to use small wall spaces effectively by accommodating small items in a minimum of space.

Adjustable shelves; adapt space between shelves according to your needs.

A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change.

  • Min. ceiling height required: 205 cm.

    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 BILLY corner fitting to form a stable corner unit.

    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.

    IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com

  • Material

    Basematerial:
    Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging
    Side panel:
    Particleboard, Paper foil, Melamine 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.

  • 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 instructions

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    Advice and care instructions

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Measurements

  • Width: 40 cm
  • Depth: 28 cm
  • Height: 202 cm
  • Max. load/shelf: 14 kg

  • BILLY

    Article number502.638.38
    • Width: 39 cm
    • Height: 6 cm
    • Length: 207 cm
    • Weight: 24.30 kg
    • Package(s): 1

Reviews

Billy Bookcase (with extension)JulieA really good unit for books & ornaments. Looks smart, easy to assemble and sturdy. We like the fact you can vary the shelf height & they are not fixed heights.5
SatisfiedPhilipSatisfied5
EStupendoAntonioEStupendo5
ExcellentPaulVery good item. Easy to put together and strong.5
Always delivers.PaulSpace to store books or display your treasured items. Brought to life with overhead lighting. Value and colours to meet your style with grace.5
So happy with itHelgaSo happy with it5

Customer reviews

4.7Average rating
1666Reviews
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I have an entire wall of Billy Bookcases
5
They are study and easy to set up. It makes my living room look very nice.
Dale, United States of America
Perfect fit
5
We were looking to find a solution for an odd corner to fill in and this IKEA shelf unit was the perfect fit for this corner. Also needed pretty tall and this item was tall enough for my short wife to use.
In, United States of America
Very beautiful and functional
5
I purchased these along with the glass door to fit in among the larger Billy bookcases for my book collection and they are perfect. Easy to put together and holds about 100 books.
Rachell, United States of America

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Material

What is particleboard?

Particleboard is made from recycled wood and sawmill leftovers – so wood pieces with the wrong shade, woodchips and sawdust become a resource instead of possibly being discarded. We use boards for things like bookcases, bed frames, sofas and kitchen frames. To protect from wear and moisture, we apply varnish, veneer or foil that adds to the furniture's look.

Designer thoughts

Designer thoughts

"When I got the assignment to design a simple, functional and smart storage for books, I couldn’t have imagined that BILLY bookcase would wind up in so many homes across the world. I remember being especially pleased with the adjustable shelves and the depth of the bookcase – perfect for books. We were also able to transport it in a flat pack - an idea I was actually first to develop. The bookcase is one of my favourites and I hope it will be around for many more years."

Designer Gillis Lundgren (1929-2016)

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