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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BILLY Bookcase, oak effect, 40x28x106 cm (15 3/4x11x41 3/4 ")
Price ₱ 1999
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Oak effect
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BILLY
305.278.64BILLY 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 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
Easy to assembleShyatesaI like this item. Perfect for my little study area. It can hold my printer on top. And on top of that, it was so easy to assemble! Love it.
easy to buildEthyleasy to build
Nice Compact ShelfPaulineI love the simplicity of this shelf
Fits a lot of books but compact!MargaritaGreat purchase for my tiny apt. As a book lover but limited to a small space, this is godsent.
Very nice product. Good buyAdaoVery nice product. Good buy for me
Very nice product and easyLanieVery nice product and easy to assemble
GoodJoieDecent size
Worth the priceWorth the price
Durable , superb quality, niceAdoraDurable , superb quality, nice apperance
very niceElizabethvery nice
The perfect starter bookshelfJeanneI’m building up my personal book collection and I found the Billy shelves endlessly customizable
Bought it on sale. ConvenientMhayBought it on sale. Convenient and easy to assemble
Affordable bookshelf and easy toSidneyAffordable bookshelf and easy to assemble. Two thumbs up!
Nice item!MolyNice item!
Good piece of furniture!MyraGood piece of furniture!
Sturdy & Easy to assemble.IrisSturdy & Easy to assemble.
Good buy.VanezzaEasy to assemble and Serves its purpose.
Easy to assemble,neat looking bookshelf.myGemmaEasy to assemble,neat looking bookshelf.my kids love it
Simple bookshelfGerardLooks good in my room, just holding my stuff.
sleek and sturdy!Hannasleek and sturdy!
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4.7Average rating
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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.”