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BILLY Bookcase, white, 40x28x202 cm
BILLY Bookcase, white, 40x28x202 cm
BILLY Bookcase, white, 40x28x202 cm
BILLY Bookcase, white, 40x28x202 cm

BILLY Bookcase, white, 40x28x202 cm

Price £ 35
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BILLY Bookcase, white, 40x28x202 cm
BILLY Bookcase, black oak effect, 40x28x202 cm
BILLY Bookcase, brown walnut effect, 40x28x202 cm
BILLY Bookcase, oak effect, 40x28x202 cm

How to get it

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

    BILLY Bookcase502.638.38

    Advice and care instructions

    BILLY Bookcase502.638.38

Weight & 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

Perfect piece of furniture Anonymous reviewerPerfect piece of furniture. Good weight and finish. Easy to assemble 5
Sturdy and solid furnitureAnonymous reviewerHappy with purchase .it is a good depth for books of all sizes 5
Great bookcaseAnonymous reviewerSo easy to assemble and looks great5
Great little bookcaseAnonymous reviewerHad a tiny space that needed storage and this was the perfect solution. Just the right size and as well made as the standard Billy5
Billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewerLove this product. Looks great and stores nicely5
BILLY BOOKCASEAnonymous reviewerGood quality bookcase which fit inbetween 2 existing BILLY bookcases.4
Billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewerWe were pleased to find that it was possible to get a tall Billy Bookcase that was narrow. It was relatively easy to put together following the instructions. 5
Great valueAnonymous reviewerSimple to put together and does the job well 5
Good old Billy!Anonymous reviewerI had a small space into which this slim Billy would just fit. And Voila! that blank space became useful storage for more books! Brilliant!5
Billy bookcase Anonymous reviewerThe bookcase was value for money easy to assemble looks good in alcove it was bought to fit into 5
VersatileAnonymous reviewerGreat, value for money and very versatile coupled with other IKEA fittings it hooks all my scarves and some shoes5
Billy book case Anonymous reviewerJust perfect love this range 5
Great value Billy bookcasesAnonymous reviewerVery good quality and value. Looks good filled with books. Does what it says. Ordered extra shelves which were very cheap too. Only negative is the cut out skirting board bit which didn't fit round mine and the back of the bottom shelf was in the way to cut the area big enough to properly fit over.5
Billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewerReally sturdy bookcase, great price and colour in light oak. We actually used them in a new pantry for the kitchen. Highly recommended.5
Solid, easy to assemble, and looks great. Anonymous reviewerSolid, easy to assemble, and looks great. Included a few spare parts we didn't need. Packaging was mostly environmentally-friendly cardboard. There's not much more to say! 5
Book case Anonymous reviewerEasy assembly, looks great, very happy5
Storage game changer!Anonymous reviewerUsed several of these. Brought a corner system that come with with bracket to create the corner. Used a 'cd' unit in corner as wall a bit short, Used one unit to left and 2 to the right. Added doors and extra shelves! Very happy and works a treat! Easy to do and sturdy.5
Great delivery service. Product was exactly as describedAnonymous reviewerProduct was well made and sturdy. Click and collect service was excellent from our local Tesco supermarket car park. Brilliant service5
Vijai Anonymous reviewerVry good 5
Lovely bookcase Anonymous reviewerPerfect bookcase in my kitchen to hold all my cookbooks. Added. Onus that I can click and collect locally. 5

Customer reviews

4.7Average rating
173Reviews
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Great little bookcase
5
Had a tiny space that needed storage and this was the perfect solution. Just the right size and as well made as the standard Billy
Anonymous reviewer, United Kingdom
Billy bookcase
5
We were pleased to find that it was possible to get a tall Billy Bookcase that was narrow. It was relatively easy to put together following the instructions.
Anonymous reviewer, United Kingdom
Good old Billy!
5
I had a small space into which this slim Billy would just fit. And Voila! that blank space became useful storage for more books! Brilliant!
Anonymous reviewer, United Kingdom

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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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