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 panel/glass door, black oak effect, 40x30x202 cm
Price £ 90
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 a panel/glass door you can display items and hide clutter in both your living room and dining area.
Article Number394.833.37
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.
A panel/glass door provides dust-free storage and lets you hide or display things according to your needs.
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.
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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
Panel/glass door
- Stile:
- Fibreboard, Paper foil, Paper foil, Plastic edging, Plastic edging
- Rail/ Door panel:
- Fibreboard, Paper foil
- Glass panel:
- Tempered glass
Care
Bookcase
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.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: 40 cm
- Depth: 30 cm
- Height: 202 cm
- Max. load/shelf: 14 kg
Package details
This product comes as 2 packages.
BILLY
Article Number704.773.34- Width: 39 cm
- Height: 7 cm
- Length: 207 cm
- Weight: 26.15 kg
- Package(s): 1
OXBERG
Article Number304.773.74- Width: 40 cm
- Height: 3 cm
- Length: 211 cm
- Weight: 7.13 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Sleek looks easy assemblyAnonymous reviewerLove the billy oxberg range. Easy assembly, look good and with the door and glass variations the same piece can look so different in each room. We have these pieces in our snug and office and are incredibly practical for keeping things tidy as well as displaying your favourite pieces
Good qualityAnonymous reviewerEasy to install. I recommend it.
Just the job Anonymous reviewerThis was easy to assemble and I can now put all my make up, hair stuff etc and my dressing table is tidy!
I feel that one of those strip lights inside would be a good addition.
Display unit Anonymous reviewerQuick delivery and easy to put it together. Looks lovely in my kitchen and really pleased with my purchase
Great cabinet with weird doorknob Anonymous reviewerGreat stylish cabinet but could do with a better doorknob. Reasonably priced too. Click and collect from Warrington store nice and easy with pleasant staff on hand to help.
Disappointed Anonymous reviewerThe unit was what I expected but I had previously bought table and chairs which I was very pleased with . Both shown as being oak effect and I thought they would have matched but the book case has a grey tinge to it and as they are about 2Ft away from each other you can see a difference . hence my disappointment . I just think if you order Oak from the same supplier the colour should match
Good Anonymous reviewerGood quality
My little white TardisAnonymous reviewerThis fits in my hallway perfectly and looks great. It is super practical as it holds books and my glass dolphins at the top and lots of junk I want to hide away at the bottom. I love how it fits around the skirting board so fits flush to the wall, simple practical design ideas like that make life easier and make furniture fit a room better.
CHEAP, LOOKS GOOD AND DOES THE JOBAnonymous reviewerI built these into either side of a media wall. Blends into it and looks good. Easy assembled.
It’s okAnonymous reviewerMaterial is ok. Design it’s not good for me. The bottom is weird and shakes. I don’t want to fix to the wall because I may change places. Not suitable for carpet floors
BookcaseAnonymous reviewerLovely once made up. Easy to make up.
Good price
Simple and stylishAnonymous reviewerEasy to assemble and looks great in the living room. Room to display some items but also room to store others out of sight (a relief given the trend for perfectly curated open shelves and cupboard).
so versatileAnonymous reviewerjust love Ikea
just wish delivery was not so much !
IdealAnonymous reviewerMakes good home for showing off glassware
Billy UnitAnonymous reviewerSolid piece, easy assemble and looks great
Our billy/is very purchase.Anonymous reviewerExcellent , yes it is self assembly and quite heavy but really good quality and value. Would definitely recommend.
Great shoe storeAnonymous reviewerExcellent value, easy to put together and a great place to store shoes, which is why I bought them.
Exactly what we wantedAnonymous reviewerExcellent quality and easy to put together.
GoodAnonymous reviewerGood
Billy by JoveAnonymous reviewerBought this for the bathroom as it’s bigger than some cabinets and holds all my hair products - which are many
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
23Reviews
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.