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 bookcase is a beloved icon that never goes out of style. Thanks to its versatility you can use it in many different ways at home – regardless of whether you store books or everyday items in it.
Article number204.773.41
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.
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.
Make it even more personal by adding doors, allowing you to both hide and display things. In this way your BILLY can get new functions and a new look as your style and living situation changes.
A single unit can be enough storage for a limited space – but you can add more bookcases, extension units and shelves to create a larger storage solution if your needs change.
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.
Designer
Gillis Lundgren
Good to know
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 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.
Materials and care
Material
- Basematerial/ Side panel:
- Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging, 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 Bookcase204.773.41Advice and care instructions
BILLY Bookcase204.773.41Measurements
- Width: 80 cm
- Depth: 28 cm
- Height: 202 cm
- Max. load/shelf: 30 kg
Packaging
BILLY
Article number204.773.41- Width: 29 cm
- Height: 13 cm
- Length: 206 cm
- Weight: 40.00 kg
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
GoodAnonymous reviewerGood
Good quality and beautifulGood quality and beautiful
Absolutely good. No doubt. 4Anonymous reviewerAbsolutely good. No doubt. 4 star . Thank you IKEA
Very sturdy and affordableAbdulBest purchase and value for money! Its easy to assemble and fits nicely in our cozy home. Its bit heavy and long to carry alone and small car. So use their shipping for easier logistics and self care.
It's really very nice andChongIt's really very nice and can put alot of books! Love it!
Worth to buy it withK.Worth to buy it with voucher.
GoodAnonymous reviewerGood
Very easy to assemble nRaymondVery easy to assemble n high quality product
good quality product. clear assemblegood quality product.
clear assemble instructions.
wish it have in green color version
Good productValuedGood product
Nice . . senang pasangSitiNice . . senang pasang
Terrrbaikkk ❤️. Kayu yg sangatAnonymous reviewerTerrrbaikkk ❤️. Kayu yg sangat kukuh dan tahan lasak 🫶🏻
The items are awesome, itAnonymous reviewerThe items are awesome, it was my second purchase and i am satisfy with the product!
CoolAimanSo pretty
gooooooddddddddd!!!!Anonymous reviewergooooooddddddddd!!!!
Nice lookAnonymous reviewerNice look
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nice n qualityAnonymous reviewerGreat quality
second time bought it forTongsecond time bought it
for my children to keep their books
easy to install too
Easy to install. .Anonymous reviewerEasy to install. .
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
179Reviews
Accessories for BILLY
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.