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BILLY Bookcase, white, 80x28x202 cm

Price £ 55
  • BILLY Bookcase, white, 80x28x202 cm
  • BILLY Bookcase, black oak effect, 80x28x202 cm
  • BILLY Bookcase, brown walnut effect, 80x28x202 cm
  • BILLY Bookcase, oak effect, 80x28x202 cm

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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 Number002.638.50

Product details

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.

Designer

Gillis Lundgren

Article Number002.638.50

Good to know

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 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

Materials and care

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.

Safety and compliance

WARNING! Tipping hazard – to reduce the risk of this furniture tipping over, it must be securely anchored. Use suitable screws and plugs for your home. If you are uncertain, seek professional advice.

Assembly and documents

Assembly instructions

BILLY Bookcase002.638.50

Advice and care instructions

BILLY Bookcase002.638.50

Weight & measurements

  • Width: 80 cm
  • Depth: 28 cm
  • Height: 202 cm
  • Max. load/shelf: 30 kg

Package details

BILLY

Article Number002.638.50
  • Width: 30 cm
  • Height: 13 cm
  • Length: 206 cm
  • Weight: 36.85 kg
  • Package(s): 1

Reviews

horribly thin veneerAnonymous reviewerThe quality on the Billy book cases has really dropped. Recently bought this unit and ours arrived with a couple of marks and chips on the veneer. The veneer on these is actually just a bit of paper with the wood effect and this will not hold up over time. Great to look at when new but give them a few months of use and they will be wrecked.2
Looks goodAnonymous reviewerBought this bookcase for our sons house. It was easy to assemble and looks good in the alcove of his front room. Room for all of his books. Delivery was quick, very pleased with it.5
Meeting my needAnonymous reviewerYes been waiting to buy these for while. So pleased with them as I needed two. They fill space where I wanted them. Great for book space and used bottom half for cupboard space.5
Easy to buildAnonymous reviewerVery easy to build, correct amount of hardware, easy to understand instructions!5
Sturdy, well pricedAnonymous reviewerI've been a fan of this bookshelf line for almost 8 years. All my bookshelves are Billy. Will keep buying5
Billy bookcasesAnonymous reviewerEasy to build, look good and excellent storage5
PerfectAnonymous reviewerJust what we needed for my Wife’s craft room5
Great value bookcaseAnonymous reviewerLooks great and good value5
PerfectAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble- did it on my own. Looks fantastic.5
A new bookcase for my 'things'Anonymous reviewerThis is a bookcase that is storing books but also many other items. It is also practical as the shelves are not fixed and can be adjusted to accommodate different heights of items.5
Just what we neededAnonymous reviewerThis is a beautiful bookcase. The oak effect looks more expensive than it was. I love the height so no wasted space. Very pleased with my purchase5
Great value for money however…Anonymous reviewerplease please please listen to your reviews and redesign the back so it can accommodate higher skirting boards, most standard UK skirting boards are 145mm.4
BillyAnonymous reviewerBilly bookcase is a solid bookcase with different sizes to fit all areas in your5
Useful bookcaseAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble just wish skirting board height could vary5
Excellent value and qualityAnonymous reviewerThe iconic Billy bookcase remains an excellent example of the quality and great value available at Ikea. I bought two several years ago for my first flat. Recently my son needed storage and we decided on the Billy bookcase. Easy to assemble from the clear instructions (my 3 year old Granddaughter helped) and substantial once built. I love tis item and recommend it yo all5
RecommendedAnonymous reviewerBought this bookcase along with a smaller one to create a corner library area. Really pleased. Great price too!!5
You get what you pay for!!!!Anonymous reviewerEasy to put together.3
Billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewerIkea's signature piece remains very good quality and good value for money.5
Uniformity in my LibraryAnonymous reviewerHaving all my books in different places I was able to create a uniform set-up in a small room whereby I could easily access all my books. This was an affordable and neat set- up.5
BillyAnonymous reviewerWho doesn't love a Billy bookcase? Robust, easy to build, looks great. Brilliant, 'go to' product.5

Customer reviews

4.7Average rating
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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."

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