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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Brown walnut effect
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BILLY
105.086.49BILLY 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.
DesignerGillis Lundgren
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BILLY Bookcase, brown walnut effect, 80x28x106 cm
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.
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okAnonymous reviewerok
goodAnonymous reviewergood
Love the product so much. .NanikLove the product so much. .
The door is sold separately.ShairaThe door is sold separately. A challenge to assemble it too.
like the design and qualityLawlike the design and quality
Good BillyKokJust nice to fit in all the staff and well organised in proper arrangement. But a bit heavy to carry without helper for a lady.
pembelian yang berbaloi masa diskaunMazlinapembelian yang berbaloi masa diskaun
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Nice 👍MinNice 👍
It took me about 2ShirleenIt took me about 2 hours in between of dinner (quick bite).
GoodAnonymous reviewerGood
Good productChanReasonable price.
This is the 2nd unit I boughtAnonymous reviewerThis is the 2nd unit I bought to replaced the old unit bought 20 years ago
Not sturdy enough and theSindhuNot sturdy enough and the base feet is like a cheap plastic. Hopefully ikea is not compromising its quality
NoneAnonymous reviewerNone
Worth to buyAnonymous reviewerBEST price and good quality
Good Value and very sturdyTerenceGood Value and very sturdy
Good item and qualityHartynyGood item and quality
Good to goSabidiGood look and practical.
niceZafarulmake my reading room look nice
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4.6Average rating
111Reviews
4.6Average rating
111Reviews
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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.”