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 / OXBERG Bookcase with doors, brown walnut effect, 80x30x106 cm
Price £ 100
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BILLY bookcase is a beloved icon that, thanks to its versatility, can be used in many ways at home. One unit can be enough for a small space and panel doors hide away things that you don´t want to show.
Article Number394.832.76
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.
Behind the panel doors you can keep your belongings hidden and free 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.
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.
Adjustable hinges allow you to adjust the door horizontally and vertically.
Good to know
2 adjustable shelves included.
Different wall materials require different types of fixing devices. Use fixing devices suitable for the walls in your home, sold separately.
Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.
May be completed with extra shelves to add storage space.
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Materials and care
Material
Bookcase
- Basematerial/ Side panel:
- Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging
- Plinth front:
- Particleboard, Paper foil
- Back:
- Fibreboard, Paint, Paper foil
Door
- Stile:
- Fibreboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging, Paper foil, Plastic edging
- Rail/ Door panel:
- Fibreboard, Paper foil
Care
Bookcase
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
Weight & measurements
- Width: 80 cm
- Depth: 30 cm
- Height: 106 cm
- Max. load/shelf: 30 kg
Package details
This product comes as 3 packages.
BILLY
Article Number305.086.48- Width: 31 cm
- Height: 15 cm
- Length: 110 cm
- Weight: 22.70 kg
- Package(s): 1
OXBERG
Article Number905.086.74- Width: 40 cm
- Height: 3 cm
- Length: 115 cm
- Weight: 3.11 kg
- Package(s): 2
Reviews
Great lil bookcaseAnonymous reviewerWanted something small for the guest room and this is perfect.
Storage unitAnonymous reviewerAs a 64 year old woman this item was easy to put up. You get what you pay for price wise.
Cutting cornersAnonymous reviewerNot as good as they used to be. Joints between boards used to be precise now they are sloppy. When something is perfect you can't fix it so why did you?
Excellent furnitureAnonymous reviewerGreat design, very easy to put together and hang the doors. Once together it’s very sturdy and looks awesome. The panels in the doors could have been glued in places which would stop the sound of the cardboard moving when you close the doors. I did buy an extra shelf at £15 which it doesn’t state on the website they they sell shelves.
Very sturdy and nice furniture.Anonymous reviewerGreat cupboard which was easy to assemble. The cut out for skirting boards is great for pushing flush to the wall making it super stable.
Great cabinetAnonymous reviewerUsed this in my kitchen for extra storage for snacks and baby food. Holds quite a lot of stuff
Very flimsy and not at all sturdyAnonymous reviewerGorgeous looking product but that is all that can be said. Shelves keep falling down and back so flimsy offers no support. The worst thing I have ever bought from Ikea
Typical IKEA self assembly cupboardAnonymous reviewerReasonably easy to assemble.
Looks OK.
Only cupboard that we could find to fit a particular space.
It would be nice if IKEA made glass doors in the size ans colour I had purchased.
Woukd also look better if you could cover the pre drilled excess holes for the shelves.
Very flimsy and not at all sturdyAnonymous reviewerVery good looking cabinet, however it is very flimsy and not sturdy, 4 times now the inside shelves have fallen and dispersed and crushed everything within it. I am so disappointed in this item.
NICE HANDY CUPBOARDAnonymous reviewerSmart looking cupboard that was fairly easy to put together. I just took my time and worked through the sparse instructions. The most fiddly bit for me was adding the doors. The result is a fairly stable cupboard that I intend to use in my hallway to hide away the usual detritus. I am pleased with it so far and may add more to my home. The price reduction rally helped in deciding to purchase.
Nicely designed furniture at a good priceAnonymous reviewerAs per title, nicely designed, good price, easy to assemble and delivered on time.
Does the job.
Fantastic bookshelf but…………..Anonymous reviewerThis bookshelf is really good. I use this for storing towels and bedding in my hallway. Only problem is the poor packaging if you get it delivered. Should be fine if you can collect it but unfortunately my nearest ikea is too far away. I ended up with 2 which were both damaged. Phoned Ikea to get it sorted out but they treated me like I was wasn’t telling the truth, as it was the 2nd one they had sent me and I wouldn’t except a collection in about a months time as I had nowhere to store it for a month! Managed to get it sorted with them in the end, but it was all a big hassle. Never had problems with ikea in the past so pretty disappointed with them this time round.
Brilliant cabinetAnonymous reviewerIt's a brilliant multi purpose cupboard. I've used it to store my shoes as a side cabinet. I've lined the shelves with carpet and placed the shoes stackers to create space. So, I could store as many shoes as possible.
It was so easy to assembletoo.
Ideal storage cupboardAnonymous reviewerI was looking for a compact storage cupboard for the utility room, and this fitted the bill. Its slim, yet spacious enough to store the bulkier items.
Would thoroughly recommend.
Great looking bookcasesAnonymous reviewerTook care of a dead corner. Didn’t use the corner unit as advised. Changed it to make square corner. Very happy with the result
AMAZINGAnonymous reviewerGreat build for the price - we used some sticky back vinyl on the doors too
Super value for money product,Anonymous reviewerSuper value for money product, easy to put together. Just perfect for my craft room/ spare bedroom
Great productAnonymous reviewerVery happy with all the Billy Oxberg units. Very versatile.
Great liquor cabinetAnonymous reviewerBought it to replace a custom drinks cabinet, that took way too much room out of our conservatory. The Billy/Oxberg is perfect as it is a smaller form and sits unobtrusively against a wall.
Plenty of adjustable shelf room for those weirdly tall whisky bottles!
Ideal for my study, happyAnonymous reviewerIdeal for my study, happy overall
Customer reviews
4.5Average rating
26Reviews
Accessories for BILLY / OXBERG
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.