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Article Number202.653.01
Product details
You can use the extra shelves to make room for more stuff when your storage needs change.
Designer
IKEA of Sweden
Good to know
Fits BILLY bookcase 80 cm wide and 28 cm deep.
The shelf does not fit bookcases purchased in the spring of 2014 or earlier.
Shelf supports are included.
IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com
Materials and care
Material
- Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging
Care
Wipe clean with a cloth dampened in a mild cleaner.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Assembly and documents
Advice and care instructions
BILLY Extra shelf202.653.01Weight & measurements
- Width: 76 cm
- Depth: 26 cm
- Thickness: 2 cm
- Max. load: 30 kg
Package details
BILLY
Article Number202.653.01- Width: 26 cm
- Height: 2 cm
- Length: 77 cm
- Weight: 2.87 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Billy Book CaseAnonymous reviewerGood quality
GreatAnonymous reviewerGreat addition for extra shelving
It’s a shelfAnonymous reviewerPurchased several for Billy Bookcase used as a shoe cupboard. It functions perfectly as a shelf.
Good ShelfAnonymous reviewerBought an extra shelf for an existing Billy bookcase. Does the job.
Does what its supposed to Anonymous reviewerSame colour and quality as the Billy bookcase and has solved an issue that I had with needing a little more storage
UsefulAnonymous reviewerBeing able to buy extra shelves is wonderful
Fits perfectlyAnonymous reviewerFits perfectly and bought at family price. It is what it is and if u can say MDF is good quality this MdF is good.
Great extra shelf Anonymous reviewerNeeded an extra shelf for my Billy display setup.... this was perfect....all good 😁😁😁.
Billy bookcase Anonymous reviewerBilly is a must for any collectors or book lovers, has ample shelving, very sturdy. We are happy with it.
ShelfAnonymous reviewerCame with all fittings good quality
NiceAnonymous reviewerReally nice colour and finish. It gives a touch of elegance and minimalist at the same time.
billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewervery happy with my purchase good price very good shelf fit lovely would buy again easy to fit
billy bookcaseAnonymous reviewervery good
still not strong enough!Anonymous reviewerIKEa's response to my earlier concern was that maximum load is 30kg. TBH, it would not occur to me to weigh books. The shelves come in a certain length and depth and I simply put books into the space until the space is full, which is what I suspect most users would do. Perhaps IKEA should make the shelves stronger if it it knows that a shelfful of books weighs more than 30kg, rather than placing a constraint on users that is impractical. I am considering ways of modifying the selves to make them fir for purpose, but really why should I have to do this?
not strong enoughAnonymous reviewerWithin only a few weeks, all of these shelves, loaded with books (and nothing else that might be too dense) are sagging very noticeably. They still work and are not going to collapse but they don't look too good. Disappointing that with its decades of experience with this shelving system, IKEA cannot make a shelf that stays flatter in ordinary use.
Magic Device to Help You Fit More Books in the Same Space!Anonymous reviewerThese shelves are brilliant - they enable you to make the best use of your Billy Bookcase capacity, especially if you have a lot of small books that don't need a high shelf space. You just slot the shelves into spare peg-holes.
The only small downside is colour-matching, as Billy bookcases have been made in a number of shades over the years, some of which are no longer available. I picked the closest match, fixed the new shelves low down and they are not noticeably different.
Simple and effectiveAnonymous reviewerSimple and effective
Cheap and easy way to get more from your Billy bookcyAnonymous reviewerSometimes you have smaller books and other items and need to get more from your shelves without taking up more space and these shelves are a quick , easy and cost effective way to do that. I can't think of an improvement other than more publicity on the shop floor displays
Spare Billy ShelvesAnonymous reviewerIt's great to be able to add shelves to our old Billy bookcases. The only minor problem is that the colour-options of Billy bookcases change sometimes, so you catch always match the new shelf to the existing bookcase.
Extra shelfAnonymous reviewerIt was so useful to be able to buy an extra shelf for the bookcase
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
46Reviews
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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.