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.”
More from the BILLY series
BILLY Bookcase, black oak effect, 80x28x202 cm (31 1/2x11x79 1/2 ")
Price ₱ 3999
Choose color:
Black oak effect
How to get it
BILLY
204.773.41BILLY 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
More information
BILLY Bookcase, black oak effect, 80x28x202 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 customize 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 personalize by adding boxes, lighting and your favorite 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.
Reviews
SturdyLeaWe were supposed to buy the cheaper one but we found this to be sturdier.
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasingRoxanneSturdy and aesthetically pleasing
I love the adjustable shelves!PatrickI love the adjustable shelves!
Billy Best Buy BookcaseJaimeBilly Best Buy Bookcase
I love the clean andAbigailI love the clean and simple look of Billy! It goes well with anything!
GoodReynaldoGood
Billy as alwaysRainierThis is my go to book case in collecting Mangas!
Sulit! Mura pero eleganteng tignanRommelSulit! Mura pero eleganteng tignan at matibay.
product manual could be improvedAntoniWould be nice if the product manual puts more emphasis on what to look out for when building the product, so as to avoid mistakes
Nice.MariaNice.
billy is really reliable piece.Ritchiebilly is really reliable piece. in fact this is our 2nd billy purchase.
Best bookcaseJamesBilly had all my books in its shelves. Looks neat and very sturdy.
Beautiful and sturdyToniBeautiful and sturdy
good qualityErmelindagood quality
GOOD BUTRohalimaI love the overall quality and style but what i don't like was the board at the back it was so easy to break and that's the only part that i had a hard time putting it. And the screw at the back is kind of easy to lose also
Very nice . You canMariaVery nice . You can put a lot of things inside. Thank u Ikea
Versatile bookcaseMaVery easy to assemble and versatile to whatever the customer needs.
My GUNDAM Bookcase!MaricarI love this bookcase! It's sturdy, high quality and it can accommodate a lot of my Gundam displays!
GoodRaado-
N/aJuliusN/a
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
217Reviews
4.7Average rating
217Reviews
Accessories for BILLY
Related products
Explore more options
Recommended for you
Story
An updated storage hero
BILLY bookcase has been a steady customer favorite for more than 40 years – but old faithful favorites 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 use 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.”