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BILLY Bookcase, black oak effect, 31 1/2x11x79 1/2 "

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BILLY
404.773.40

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.

BILLY Bookcase, black oak effect, 31 1/2x11x79 1/2 "
DesignerGillis Lundgren
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  • Material

    Main parts/ Side panel:
    Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging
    Plinth front:
    Particleboard, Paper foil
    Back:
    Fiberboard, Paint, Paper foil

    Care

    Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.

    Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

  • Assembly instructions

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BILLY Bookcase, black oak effect, 31 1/2x11x79 1/2 "

Reviews

Billy bookcaseTracyLove the BILLY bookcase! The clean, classic design makes it easy to coordinate with other furniture, and the adjustable shelves offer flexibility for books and decorative pieces. A practical, attractive storage option at a great price. Definitely recommend!5
BILLY is the best…DanaWe love BILLY shelves because they don’t sag under the weight of books. It has been awhile since we bought a unit, so I don’t know when this improvement happened, but they have totally fixed the issue with the backing slipping off the nails - a new plastic fastener that holds the backing on perfectly. Really impressed - thanks IKEA!5
Very PleasedDanaWe love Billy shelves because they don’t sag We love Billy shelves because they don’t sag under the weight of books. It has been awhile since we bought a unit, so I don’t know when this improvement happened, but they have totally fixed the issue with the backing slipping off the nails - a new plastic fastener. under the weight of books. It has been awhile since we bought a unit, so I don’t know when this improvement happened, but they have totally fixed the issue with the backing tearing & slipping off the nails - a new plastic fastener that holds the backing on perfectly. Really impressed - thanks IKEA!5
Works wellMarie SindyaPurchasing for my son to organize his space and it works well with the space I was trying to fit it in.4
Great with a small design flawKristofferThe bookcase is perfect except for one thing. The little 3" cutout at the bottom in the back for sitting around floor molding isn't really tall enough for anything more than fairly short molding. It's good enough for wires and cables to pass under, but I had to put rubber stops under the front so it leaned back properly against the wall. If it sat flat on the floor it would be about an inch and a half out from the wall. Other than this it was easy to put together and looks good.4
I have 8 of these!RobinI LOVE the Billky Bookshelves. I have eight of these tall ones and every one is packed. I bought three when I moved in 8 years ago, three more when I created my office 3 years ago and the last two recently. I love them, they hold up well and I love that I can adjust them if my needs change.5
Very low quality, baseboard cut-out too small, damaged goodsJoaoFrankly, I'm very disappointed by IKEA. Several issues I had here: 1) The baseboard cut-out is too small, and not large enough for most US households (even those without tall baseboards). This is really the unforgivable part. 2) The back panel is horrible, too thin and you can see all the folds. 3) Even though I vacuumed the floor before assembly and did not drag anything, one of the sides still got a small amount of damage. The material is extremely low quality, about as durable as paper. 4) Some parts came slightly damaged, even though I definitely handled them with care; they must have been like this when I picked them up from the store already. Not bad enough for me to return it, but definitely not acceptable for a store like IKEA. The worst part is that, at least in the US, EVERYTHING I buy from them has these sorts of issues. For example, for the Aurdal wardrobes, the spacing of the holes in the supporting bar isn't even compatible with US stud spacing. Ridiculous!1
Came damagedFranciscoOrdered two and one of them came with damage on the back panel and one of the shelves. Other than that they look good. Sucks to pay for something damaged though.2
Not the Billy we have bought for yearsMkNo longer a foil finish. Flat and chalky. One shelf came out of the box with a chip out of the front edge. A second shelf has finish missing along the entire edge of the front. The back is flimsy. Next to the White foil finished Billy I bought less than 2 years ago, this case has a yellow hue. Billy should be ashamed.1
Perfect sizeTamiNeeded to update a bedroom. Bought this cabinet plus 2 smaller to make a corner unit. Easy to put together. Great price. Looks great. 5
Beautiful AkankshaMy daughter loves this, we got glass doors with this, and because of the glass doors the look changed. Thank you 5
The classic Billy bookshelf never goes out of styleLisaI can't remember having an apartment or home without a Billy bookshelf. This has to be the best value for shelving around. Although they can be customized, we have always just purchased the basic shelf and paired it with additional Billy shelves. I love that the shelves can be moved to fit whatever you are putting into them. I highly recommend this shelf for looks, function and the great price. They are also very simple to assemble.5
Ready to assembleEdwardEverything is in the box5
Straightforward build, brown walnut looks great!AndrewThese bookshelves are straightforward to build and the brown walnut effect variant looks really nice - one could be forgiven for not recognizing that it's particleboard! Shelves are sturdy enough, I've had no problems with sagging.5
I would give it 0 stars if I couldAlexseyUltra low quality particle boards that crumble in your hands and assembled shaky and very weak. 1
Great bookcaseKimberlyWe bought 2 of these cases to display my huge collection of Brumates and it looks amazing!5
Missing piece, damaged backing, hole in wrong placeCherryI recently bought a billy bookcase in the walnut color. I bought a few of them in the past and they really like them. However, this one was missing a piece the little gray things that tighten the screws down. There were only six of them instead of eight. Also, the backing net slides down to mimic Wood in the background was damaged and discolored. Also the screw holes that allow you to attach it to the wall one was in the correct location, but the other one was on the bottom instead of the top near the part that goes around the baseboard. I've never had anything damaged from IKEA so I'm not sure what the process is to get replacements.1
Really difficult to assemble HebeThe sides are difficult to be fixed tightly, so that the middle boards can’t be placed onto this shelf, making it useless… I use it as my shoe rack anyway (doesn’t worth buying it :(1
It had a lot of imperfectionsMonicaI order two bookcase and I received them 9/2. There are a lot of marks on them. But that didn't bother me. You won't see them once I fill it. But what does bother me is that they do not slide completely together. There is a gap between the two bookcases. I don't understand why is the bottom the only part that is flush. It doesn't look good at all. Also they are not the same color, only in one section in the front. I'm going to deal with them because I could not find an adjustable bookcase that all the shelves can be removed except for the middle shelf. Other then that they are okay for what I'm using them for.4
Really goodJoshuaIt looks sturdy It feels sturdy and it was very easy to put together and it fits way more Manga than my other bookshelf.5

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4.5Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 2109Average rating
2109Reviews
4.5Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars. Total reviews: 2109Average rating
2109Reviews

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