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.”
BILLY Bookcase, oak effect, 15 3/4x11x41 3/4 "
Price $ 49.00
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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.
Article Number204.773.79
Product details
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 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.
A single unit can be enough storage for a limited space – but you can add more bookcases and shelves to create a larger storage solution if your needs change.
The wooden expression with a tactile wood texture brings a warm and natural feel into your home and adds a beautiful and vibrant look to the room.
The back panel fixes in place with snap fittings – making BILLY easy to assemble and disassemble, so you can bring it when moving instead of buying a new one.
Designer
Gillis Lundgren
Good to know
2 adjustable shelves included.
May be used with doors; available in different colors and designs.
May be completed with extra shelves to add storage space.
Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.
Materials and care
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.
Safety and compliance
Must be secured to the wall. Different wall materials require different types of hardware. Use fixing devices suitable for the walls in your home, sold separately.
Assembly and documents
Assembly instructions
BILLY Bookcase204.773.79Advice and care instructions
BILLY Bookcase204.773.79Measurements
- Width: 15 3/4 "
- Depth: 11 "
- Height: 41 3/4 "
- Max load/shelf: 31 lb
Packaging
BILLY
Article Number204.773.79- Width: 15 ¼ "
- Height: 2 ½ "
- Length: 43 ½ "
- Weight: 32 lb 6 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Simple and functionalAshleyI used these to stage my booth at markets where I sold blind-date-with-a-book boxes. They are very easy to transport and the perfect height. And you just can't beat the price. I highly recommend purchasing these for children's rooms or to use as display shelves if you're a small business owner like me.
Perfect editionMichelleWe have an entire wall in our home office designed with tall Billy book cases and wanted one more on either end that would hold a bit more (to hide the shredder) and have a shelf for a plant. These are perfect! They match the bottom, half of our tall cabinets perfectly and blended right in.
Great!MattThis book case is very sturdy. Doesn’t move at all once assembled. (If you’ve bought bookcases from other places you know they always seem to have a bit of move to them) The one thing I really like about it is the back of it slides into cut outs in the wood which means the back doesn’t pop off like other bookcases I’ve bought. Highly recommend! Very easy to assemble.
Practical and beautifulJudyEasy to assemble. Not too tall and not too short. Easy to keep clean.
Multipurpose StorageImranWe have been using it for multipurpose storage
Worst thing I've ever bought at IKEA LayshaI've gotten many items from IKEA, including recently, that I love. Other bookshelves have lasted me years and looked stylish. This I would return if I lived near a store. It wobbles. The finish looks dull and cheap. I got it with the Oxberg door to hide shoes from our pup and it barely shuts (may try adding a magnet). Just feels misaligned and certainly not worth $100 given other online and local retailers.
DirtyYourBought a new one and was willing to try out the new build. The shelves were dirty all over and the white stained by dust. Can't even clean them well unless you want to damage the laminate.
Very sturdy. Christine Leegood quality for the price.
Bookcase wraper in paper imitation of wood!ElenaIt is not possible to describe the dismal "birch" effect and quality of this item! The shelves are with indentations and the4 paper wrapping is already peeled at edges! Avoid this product by all means!
Sturdy bookshelf!DebraI need a small bookshelf & this one was the answer! Made well, sturdy, with a great finish!
Poorly QualityCoreyThe quality on this particular product is not there. The backboard lines did not match up causing the board to not go in correctly, the holes for the shelves are also ever so slightly misaligned.
I was able to get everything together and hide the imperfections after doing some minor alterations to bookcase. Once the shelving was in one of the pegs busted out of its hole so I had to move the shelve up one notch to hide the damage.
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
709Reviews
Accessories for BILLY
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.”
Material
An updated storage hero
BILLY bookcase has been a customer favorite for over 40 years – but even old faithful servants need to be updated to keep up with the times. We took a closer look at this storage hero and came up with some ideas. One means more efficient use of materials and another makes the bookcase easier to assemble and take apart. The improvements can be hard to see – except on the price tag – which has become even more pleasant to see.