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, black oak effect, 40x28x202 cm
Price $ 79
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BILLY
404.773.35BILLY 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, black oak effect, 40x28x202 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 a door, 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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Good 👍 👍 👍JackieGood 👍 👍 👍
Great buy!SerenaLove it. Chose the white version. While nondescript, I like that it blends into the wall and doesn't take up a lot of space yet it is able to hold a lot of books. My children's rooms are now more organised and have been reading more because of it. Quality is good, looks decent. Good range of colours to select from too.
Nice appearance and quality isJohnNice appearance and quality is good. Would be better if the long sides of 202cm could be split into 2 with dowels for joining. This will made self collection and transportation very easy and convenient. Size and width are very suitable for my small room. Would be lovely if back top of self comes with some self adhesive attachments for securing to wall, for added safety of toppling.
Billy BookcaseBrianVery good quality product with fast delivery by efficient delivery staff. Easy to assemble with easy to follow instructions.
Not well tooledZainiThe product is excellent. However the tools for self installation are not complete, especially for those homes without some of basic toolwares.
Billy bookshelfChuaBought Billy bookshelf because of the durability. Especially this 40cm width bookshelf.
Very good shelfErnestVery good shelf
Excellent bookshelfAnonymous reviewerGood quality build at an affordable price. Very easy to install
This shelve is good. EasyWongThis shelve is good. Easy to assemble and work as expected.
Great Product!AlexPractical and useful.
Great bookcaseCarolGot this as an add on to the BILLY corner bookshelf we got earlier. Very happy with ease of purchase, promptness of delivery and smooth installation.
Great shelfP.thank you
A good productAnuraGreat, just what we needed.
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Great buy!YongGood value for money and very easy to assemble. It can hold > 100books. Happy with the buy.
Very useful bookshelf, looks cleanLucyVery useful bookshelf, looks clean and lovely, can hold many books.
Perfect ,very useful n valueYashPerfect ,very useful n value for the money
Item purchased price is differentTanItem purchased price is different from display price
Fit my needsHI paid for assembly and the ikea guy did it in 10 mins. Saved me a lot of time. The bookcase fit in the space I had perfectly and consolidated all my stuff in one place.
My favourite bookshelf. Looks reallyDarylMy favourite bookshelf. Looks really clean
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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.
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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.”