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.”
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BILLY / OXBERG Bookcase with door, brown walnut effect, 40x30x106 cm
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BILLY / OXBERG
494.832.90BILLY bookcase is a beloved icon that, thanks to its versatility, can be used in many ways. One unit can be enough for a small space and a panel door hides away things that you don´t want to show.
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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.
A panel door hides your belongings and protects them from dust.
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.
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PerfectAnonymous reviewerJust what we needed for our bedroom. Easy to put together. Reasonable price.
Great multi useAnonymous reviewerI have a couple of these, easy to put together and useful for extra storage for a multitude of things including shoes (upto size 6)
PerfectAnonymous reviewerSimple to build
Small and Useful.Anonymous reviewerReally like it as it tidied a lot of mess I had in the hallway and it was a good price point. I had someone else set it up but if you are handy with DIY, I reckon you could put it up yourself.
Amazing product Anonymous reviewerWell
Priced
UsefulAnonymous reviewerUseful storage unit and easy to put together. Pity back panel wasn’t stronger but it serves it’s purpose
easy to assembleAnonymous reviewergood for small space.easy to assemble
Brilliant!!Anonymous reviewerSturdy, easy to assemble. Billy stuff lasts forever!!
Great product Anonymous reviewerAs usual the Billy bookcase with door has comin into its own as a cupboard for our downstairs toilet. Easy to wipe clean and plenty of space
Delightful cupboard with many uses and one surprise. Anonymous reviewerI wanted a small cupboard to accommodate my modem, router, network switch and power sockets. This did the job rather splendidly. It was easy to build and there's plenty of space for all the equipment. But there's more. I have a small dog (unknown parentage, we got him from a woman who was running a charity auction who admitted her charity work made it hard to look after the dog, her children and husband properly. She was exhausted so we agreed to help by taking the dog. We didn't have space for the husband or children. Anyway, the dog was sniffing around the new cupboard when he disappeared. He seemed to go inside and out through the back, and yet the back was solid. Two minutes later he reappeared through the solid backing. He had aged and had learned to talk in English with a Swedish accent. I was amazed, and I asked him how he had aged so much so quickly. He explained that in caninia, the place he visited, two great wars had been fought and won over 10 years. Thanks Ikea.
Bookcase is extremely lightweight andAnonymous reviewerBookcase is extremely lightweight and insubstantial.
I have kept it because I am storing heavy stuff inside otherwise I would have probably returned it as unsuitable for my needs.
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Exactly fit in the placeAnonymous reviewerExactly fit in the place I choose, handling and nice
Perfect bookcaseAnonymous reviewerTen out of ten as normal from IKEA
Perfect for vinylAnonymous reviewerGood product nice look to my hallway
perfect for storageAnonymous reviewerbrilliant little unit perfect for storing babies nappies/ wipes and bath products. keeps the room looking tidy.
Great itemAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble, great size, great price
Easy fitAnonymous reviewerFitted 2 of these, one on top the other, looks good, easy to put together & up.
exactly the right size.Anonymous reviewerGreat value small cupboard. Easy to build. Fits the space perfectly.
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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.”