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A tall, white BILLY bookshelf. It has five empty shelves, ideal for storage. The design is minimalist and functional, perfect for any room.
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BILLY Bookcase, white, 40x28x202 cm

€ 40
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How to get it

It is estimated that every five seconds, one BILLY bookcase is sold somewhere in the world. Pretty impressive considering we launched BILLY in 1979. It’s the booklovers choice that never goes out of style.

Article Number502.638.38

Product details

Shallow shelves help you to use small wall spaces effectively by accommodating small items in a minimum of space.

Adjustable shelves; adapt space between shelves according to your needs.

A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change.

Article Number502.638.38

Good to know

Min. ceiling height required: 205 cm.

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.

1 fixed shelf and 4 adjustable shelves included.

May be completed with BILLY corner fitting to form a stable corner unit.

May be completed with doors; available in different colours and designs.

May be completed with extra shelves to add storage space.

May be completed with BILLY height extension unit in the same width and depth for added vertical storage.

Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.

IKEA of Sweden AB SE-343 81 Älmhult, IKEA.com

Materials and care

Material

Basematerial:
Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging
Side panel:
Particleboard, Paper foil, Melamine foil, Plastic edging
Plinth front:
Particleboard, Paper foil
Back:
Fibreboard, Paint, Paper foil

Care

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

Assembly instructions

BILLY Bookcase502.638.38

Advice and care instructions

BILLY Bookcase502.638.38

Weight & measurements

  • Width: 40 cm
  • Depth: 28 cm
  • Height: 202 cm
  • Max. load/shelf: 14 kg

Package details

BILLY

Article Number502.638.38
  • Width: 39 cm
  • Height: 6 cm
  • Length: 207 cm
  • Weight: 24.30 kg
  • Package(s): 1

Reviews

Vertical storage heroAmanaEasy to assemble, basic design, lots of storage space. Great price.5
Great piece of furniture EwaThis tall bookcase looks gorgeous. It is well made and easy to assemble. Highly recommended.5
PerfectAnonymous reviewerDid exactly what it said on the tin. Fit very neatly into the corner, and it's now full of books and ornaments just as I intended.5
Recommend LindaBought this for my daughter’s bedroom and she loves it. Lots off room for her books 5
Poor quality IanNot impressed Less than a week in place and the cabinet is showing signs of damage, this is a tiled floor and the only water anywhere near it is for cleaning the floors which is actually a steam clearer, which is immediately polished with a dry cloth. Seriously looking at having to replace this in the next week but not with IKEA. 1
Happy with this productChristineHappy with this product5
Perfect fitCarolLooks great. A perfect solution as extra shelving at the end of a wardrobe5
great quality and looks fabAnonymous reviewergreat quality bookshelf, plenty room for all sizes of books5
Billy book case fits the billGerardWorked perfectly in a tight space for books. Thanks5

Customer reviews

4.6Average rating
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Great piece of furniture
5
This tall bookcase looks gorgeous. It is well made and easy to assemble. Highly recommended.
Ewa, Ireland
Perfect
5
Did exactly what it said on the tin. Fit very neatly into the corner, and it's now full of books and ornaments just as I intended.
Anonymous reviewer, Ireland
Recommend
5
Bought this for my daughter’s bedroom and she loves it. Lots off room for her books
Linda, Ireland

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Material

What is particleboard?

Particleboard is made from recycled wood and sawmill leftovers – so wood pieces with the wrong shade, woodchips and sawdust become a resource instead of possibly being discarded. We use boards for things like bookcases, bed frames, sofas and kitchen frames. To protect from wear and moisture, we apply varnish, veneer or foil that adds to the furniture's look.

Designer thoughts

Designer thoughts

"When I got the assignment to design a simple, functional and smart storage for books, I couldn’t have imagined that BILLY bookcase would wind up in so many homes across the world. I remember being especially pleased with the adjustable shelves and the depth of the bookcase – perfect for books. We were also able to transport it in a flat pack - an idea I was actually first to develop. The bookcase is one of my favourites and I hope it will be around for many more years."

Designer Gillis Lundgren (1929-2016)

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