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, brown walnut effect, 80x30x202 cm
Price £ 160
How to get it
Available services
BILLY 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.
Article Number394.833.18
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.
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.
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
1 fixed shelf and 4 adjustable shelves included.
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.
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
Glass door
- Stile:
- Fibreboard, Paper foil, Paper foil, Plastic edging, Plastic edging
- Rail:
- Fibreboard, Paper foil
- Door panel:
- Tempered glass
Care
Wipe clean with a cloth dampened in a mild cleaner.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
Handle with care! A damaged edge or scratched surface can cause the glass to suddenly crack or break. Avoid bumps from the side - this is where the glass is most vulnerable.WARNING! Tipping hazard – to reduce the risk of this furniture tipping over, it must be securely anchored. Use suitable screws and plugs for your home. If you are uncertain, seek professional advice.
Assembly and documents
Weight & measurements
- Width: 80 cm
- Depth: 30 cm
- Height: 202 cm
- Max. load/shelf: 30 kg
Package details
This product comes as 3 packages.
BILLY
Article Number505.086.52- Width: 30 cm
- Height: 13 cm
- Length: 207 cm
- Weight: 39.75 kg
- Package(s): 1
OXBERG
Article Number205.087.00- Width: 40 cm
- Height: 3 cm
- Length: 211 cm
- Weight: 8.50 kg
- Package(s): 2
Reviews
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.
Absolutely gorgeous Anonymous reviewerIt’s absolutely gorgeous and fits well in my space ❤️❤️❤️ a good value for my money
Billy/oxbergAnonymous reviewerA very nice sturdy assembly
Quite sturdy and looks good.Anonymous reviewerIt would be helpful to have a line or dots that gives you guide to put the nails down for the back of the unit.
CabinetAnonymous reviewerIt looks great it’s a lovey cabinet
Looks great, purchased over 10Anonymous reviewerLooks great, purchased over 10 of these over the years and they are still great quality!
Customer reviews
4.8Average rating
38Reviews
4.8Average rating
38Reviews
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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.