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 Number204.773.79
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 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 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 Bookcase204.773.79Advice and care instructions
BILLY Bookcase204.773.79Weight & measurements
- Width: 40 cm
- Depth: 28 cm
- Height: 106 cm
- Max. load/shelf: 14 kg
Package details
BILLY
Article Number204.773.79- Width: 39 cm
- Height: 7 cm
- Length: 110 cm
- Weight: 14.68 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Small bookcaseAnonymous reviewerThis is a decent little bookcase.
Perfect fitAnonymous reviewerPerfect little bookcase just the job for our needs.
Easy to put together and the option for additional shelves wooden or glass is a bonus
Great bookcaseAnonymous reviewerThis bookcase is assembled to other Billy items. It is sturdy and looks really nice.
Billy BookcaseAnonymous reviewerLooks great, easy to assemble, a good buy for any small room
Perfect size and easy to assembleAnonymous reviewerThis is the perfect size for next to my desk, it holds all my most used books and stationery. Love the warm colour, looks great.
Change of colour finishAnonymous reviewerHave bought many BILLY products over the recent years, oak finish always, always matching. This time the product finish is not the same. Have given the unit away to family, no use to me.
good valueAnonymous reviewera versatile piece of furniture that is easy to adapt to ones own needs
BillyAnonymous reviewerIt's a Billy bookcase - you know what you are getting and you get what you are expecting.
Easy to construct, solid, would be nice in different colours but it is what it is.
Billy to the rescue!Anonymous reviewerWhat a versatile piece of furniture Billy bookcase is- not expensive, easy to assemble (really) and answer to my book storage problems in a small space
Billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewerGreat sturdy Lego sets fit like a treat
Billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewerIdea storage for a teenagers bedroom
PerfectAnonymous reviewerPerfect fit for the space I have,
It’s a bookcaseAnonymous reviewerEasy to put together, robust and clean looking
Everyone loves Billy! Anonymous reviewerIf you love books you never have enough storage and there's always that little space where a Billy can go! Billy who doesn't need one.
Fantastic billy book case.Anonymous reviewerFantastic quality, added a glass door👌
Quality BookcaseAnonymous reviewerThis is a really great value for money bookcase, and needless to say with Ikea very easy to construct
Billy Anonymous reviewerI have three of these bookcase already in my living room with I bought an extra one for cds and books.
Revised design isn't helpfulAnonymous reviewerDisappointed that assembling and installing isn't as easy as it used to be! The new cut-in at the bottom doesn't match our taller skirting board, so I've had to juggle will battens etc.
Love these keeps everything in orderAnonymous reviewerLove these keeps everything in order in the study so we know were to find everything
Great little bookshelvesAnonymous reviewerThese small Billy bookshelves fit perfectly either side of my piano and are just right for music and CDs (in CD racks). Really pleased with them.
Customer reviews
4.8Average rating
120Reviews
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.