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 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 Number305.086.48
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 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 completed with doors; available in different colours 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.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
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 Bookcase305.086.48Advice and care instructions
BILLY Bookcase305.086.48Weight & measurements
- Width: 80 cm
- Depth: 28 cm
- Height: 106 cm
- Max. load/shelf: 30 kg
Package details
BILLY
Article Number305.086.48- Width: 31 cm
- Height: 15 cm
- Length: 110 cm
- Weight: 22.70 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
PerfectAnonymous reviewerWe needed a bookshelf and this is perfect.
Just the right sizeAnonymous reviewerI bought this for my bedroom to fit across a sealed fireplace. It's lovely. Deli ered on time and easily assembled. Love my Billy bookcase
Great bookcaseAnonymous reviewerThis is assembled to other Billy items. It is sturdy and looks great.
book shelvesAnonymous reviewerput together really quickly, just make sure you have the pieces the right way as they can go back to front as i did. adjustable so you can fit some bigger books . i have 3 side by side and the vidja lamp and i looks quite cool at night.
Great bookcaseAnonymous reviewerBought this along with the Oxberg doors. I didn't use the shelves as I wanted it as a cupboard in my utility room to hold my airers. Works a treat!!
Simple bookcaseAnonymous reviewerNice easy to assemble book case
Sturdy and easy to put together.Anonymous reviewerno issues
Good bookcaseAnonymous reviewerI've always liked the Billy range especially in oak. Got this next to a 2 metre Billy bookcase. There is a slight colour difference but that's what happens with different batches. I'm ok with it and like the 2 units together.
Billy low bookcaseAnonymous reviewerHave loved the Billy bookcases for years, but never had the opportunity to get them. I wanted to reduce my books in the living room, and these gave me the incentive to do that. The bookcases look great on either side of my Kallax unit.
If you need a bookcase get this one! Anonymous reviewerIt was easy to put together. A high quality item but at a great price. Feels so chunky and sturdy and the shelves are a good depth for getting all your books on. Highly recommend this bookcase.
Great productAnonymous reviewerGreat product, well made and easy to put together
Great productAnonymous reviewerDoes the job
Billy/Oxberg a great combination...Anonymous reviewerBilly/Oxberg a great combination and I have these in my living room and a white one in my bedroom for bags etc. Easy to build and I was able to do them on my own. (I am female, just to say its easy girls don't be afraid.) Guys same for you.
Great for fabric storageAnonymous reviewerI bought this to put in my craft room so that I could store my mini bolts of fabric. I was able to put it together myself which I found very easy. The quality of the bookcase is excellent too.
You can't go wrong with a Billy Bookcase!Anonymous reviewer- I now own 9 in various sizes. They look quite good, are strong, fabulous value, flexible (in shelf placement and availability of extra shelves and of course a range of sizes), well designed and use space very efficiently. Besides books I have 1 in the kitchen for cereals, glasses and cups etc.
The 80cm wide ones, I discovered, can fit 2 kallax "cubes" if you rotate them 90 degrees before pushing in. Admittedly quite a tight squeeze and they protrude 2.5 inches - but usable.
Miss parts Anonymous reviewerThough it is from recycled centre, but I don’t suppose the panel is broken and missing some parts.
At least there should have some wording on the box to mention above issue.
ExcelentAnonymous reviewerGot two of these with doors as part of our study make over
Amazing amount of storage and all looks so neat now
PerfectAnonymous reviewerPerfect fit for the space I have, nice deep shelves. Had a handyman to assemble as I’m disabled, went together very quickly.
Basic good valueAnonymous reviewerThis is a classic that does what you need
Billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewerI like the billy bookcase range as you can mix and match to create the storage that works best for your space. Easy to assemble and flat packed.
Customer reviews
4.6Average rating
145Reviews
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.