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 glass doors, black oak effect, 80x30x202 cm
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BILLY / OXBERG
594.833.17BILLY bookcase is a beloved icon that, thanks to its versatility, can be used in many ways at home. With glass doors you can display your favourite items while also protecting them from dust.
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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.
Glass doors keep your items free from dust but still visible.
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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Billy bookcase glass doorsAnonymous reviewerI have done a lot of flat pack furniture some have been a total nightmare, this is the easiest and quickest I have ever done and looks amazing and very sturdy I did fix it to the wall. It is a lovely shade not a stark brilliant white but more a soft off white colour, brilliant price, what's not to like.
Beautiful display cabinet/wall shelf Anonymous reviewerReally good quality and looks stunning! Only thing is that the doors are quite heavy so it will need fixing to the wall to stop it from tilting forward when opening the doors.
Solid itemAnonymous reviewerGreat item, easy to make.
Excellent value.Anonymous reviewerTop quality glass cabinet, excellent value and easy to assemble.
Many thanks.
Stylish bookshelfAnonymous reviewerThis is a tall and deep bookshelf, with adjustable heights for most shelves. Looks amazing, and even better with the matching glass doors.
Quite goodAnonymous reviewerWas the exact measurements I needed and looks great in white for my study as a book case and I really like the Oxberg glass doors. I bought the Kalerium brass gold door knobs for £3 for an extra effect and they really do enhance the whole thing but beware the screws are not as long as those for the original knobs, thankfully they still remain sturdily attached. Also note that the glass doors are quite heavy so you mus attach the brackets to the wall so have some long screws and raw plugs ready for the job. The reason I've given 4 stars is because the skirting grooves in the side pieces were not high enough for those in my house office which are ~11cm so I had to do some sawing. Also, there's couple of good videos on youtube on how you can strengthen the bookcase. Overall a lovely cabinet for the price!
Amazing value for moneyAnonymous reviewerCould not be more pleased with this item of furniture it blends in with my other furniture well and is very smart looking and well engineered
GreatAnonymous reviewerBought this a few months ago with the glass doors. We used ours as a drinks cabinet. Easy to put together. Would definitely recommend it.
BookcaseAnonymous reviewerVersatile bookcase ideal as a show cabinet
Doors help keep the dust away
Extra shelves readily available
Billy with Oxberg doorsAnonymous reviewerQuality product. Eady to build. Lovely piece of furniture. Measurements precise. Brilliant.
Good productAnonymous reviewerBilly bookcase with glass doors looks more expensive than it was, very happy with product
VERY USEFULAnonymous reviewerFOR ALL MY SEWINGS BITS AND PIECES
Very smart but simple display cabinet Anonymous reviewerI used the design feature online to personalise this Billy Oxberg and I am extremely pleased with it.
Good quality Anonymous reviewerGreat sturdy piece
Nice and good priceAnonymous reviewerI AM WAITING FOR THE NEXT PRICE DROP
All okAnonymous reviewerExcellent throughout
Easy to assemble Anonymous reviewerEasy to assemble. Very well made
Well made Anonymous reviewerThis unit is sturdy and well made and looks good to
Looks expensive.Anonymous reviewerEasy to build. Made with good solid material. Looks like an expensive piece of furniture.
Brilliant display cabinet that looks so elegant.Anonymous reviewerThis bookcase/ display cabinet is a fantastic size and looks very elegant, being able to adjust the shelves height makes for perfect for tall/ short contents.
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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.”