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.”
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BILLY Bookcase, oak effect, 40x28x202 cm
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BILLY
604.773.82BILLY 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.
DesignerGillis Lundgren
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BILLY Bookcase, oak effect, 40x28x202 cm
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 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.
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Good lookingAnonymous reviewerVery easy to assemble and a very good looking unit
welcome colourAnonymous revieweri have several billy bookcases, all originally the usual dreary white. i have painted all of them. so it is welcome to have a billy bookcase in a bright simple colour. There are many ikea products that would benefit from being available in different colours. there is too much dreary white, and dreary brown imitation wood!
Practicable and Good qualityAnonymous reviewerFound to be as described, good quality as expected from IKEA. Easy to assemble, no missing parts!
Love the blue style!Anonymous reviewerGreat product, love the blue and very easy to assemble. Just wish they had other variants of shelving in the same colour to complete the room!
ShelvesAnonymous reviewerGood quality
Horrible experience Anonymous reviewerImpossible to assemble, end broken and impossible to return. Low quality. Not recommend.
Book cornerAnonymous reviewerGot a couple of these to go with the bigger ones, black looks great and u can screw them into the wall which makes them very sturdy
Hall storage Anonymous reviewerThis billy unit plus extension and doors have transformed my hall. They went together easily. I painted it to blend in my decor and it looks amazing
Great bookcaseAnonymous reviewerExactly as described, well-packaged, was straightforward to put it together.
Billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewerBasic bookcase, easy to assemble and sturdy enough for what it is
LovelyAnonymous reviewerLovely bookcase. Easy to put together sturdy looking
IKEA Billy Bookcase Great ItemAnonymous reviewerExcellent Billy Bookcase, bought from display corner and to be honest it was immaculate, nothing wrong or at least nothing that bothered me.
Billy book case.Anonymous reviewerEasy to assemble, good quality materials giving a very pleasing end product.
Narrow Billy BookcaseAnonymous reviewerThis is absolutely perfect for the space I had available for it, both with width and height. It was also very easy to put together. I couldn't be happier with it if I tried!
Narrow Billy BookcaseAnonymous reviewerFits the space perfectly. Looks great. As expected
Slim bookcaseAnonymous reviewerVery good quality. Fits perfectly well in the space
Does the JobAnonymous reviewerGood book storage so long as not moved around. Flimsy IKEA hardboard back but hasn't fallen apart in 5 months. Easy to construct
Great for the priceAnonymous reviewerAbsolute perfect fit for my small office space. Surprising amount of storage for such a narrow unit. Due to its size it ideally needs securing to the wall, otherwise a breaze to setup. Adjustable shelves are good as well.
Good half size bookcaseAnonymous reviewerI have already filled three full width Billy bookcases and didn't have room for another but this fits neatly into the space I had left and also matches the others.
Brilliant billyAnonymous reviewerGreat
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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.”