BILLY Bookcase, white, 31 1/2x11x41 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 Number905.220.43
Product details
Adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs.
A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change.
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, Paper 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 Bookcase905.220.43Advice and care instructions
BILLY Bookcase905.220.43Measurements
- Width: 31 1/2 "
- Depth: 11 "
- Height: 41 3/4 "
- Max load/shelf: 66 lb
Packaging
BILLY
Article Number905.220.43- Width: 12 ¼ "
- Height: 6 "
- Length: 43 ½ "
- Weight: 50 lb 1 oz
- Package(s): 1
Reviews
Great BookcaseLiliaI bought 3 which covers most of one wall in my home office. Holds many books and just the right height to hold framed photos on top. Lovely.
Billy owner x a millionAprilWell, not a million but we have owned MANY Billy shelves over the years. Love the improvements btw
Billy BookcaseLeslieLovely bookcase. Easy to assemble.
My go to shelfJoshuaBilly has been my go-to shelf for the past 20 years. I believe I own about 10 of them in one form or the other around my house. Very sturdy and thicker shelves. These will last a lifetime if not abused.
Perfect for my needsCynthiaWe’re using this Billy Bookcase in the family room for the children’s books, games, and art supplies. It fits with the decor nicely, hold lots of items, and it’s safely secured to the wall. Perfect!
Love it! :)SarahI’ve had this bookshelf for a little over a year now and definitely plan on buying more eventually. It’s great quality and so pretty!
Nice for half wall storageAdianeLove all things Billy. I have many of the full size shelves but this one was perfect for a weird space in my laundry room and fit perfectly.
Disappointed – Poor QualityJoseI just bought this, and by the second day, it broke. It can't hold any weight — I only placed a few small books on it, and the shelves gave out. The pins didn’t support the shelves at all. Total waste of money. Very disappointed with the quality.
Great product for the moneyDavidI bought 4 of these and doors to match. I love them and they look so good in my space. I highly recommend them!
These are very niceSharonI purchased two and they are perfect. Very sturdy and easy to put together. Happy I got them, they look very nice
No the sameAnonymous reviewerI noticed two different Billy bookcases and one was not in stock for white. So I ordered the new version. The quality is somewhat lacking. The back board is not as thick as in the older model and it has some type of tape to reinforce the creases for the backing. The creases are noticeable when assembled. It has texture to it too, not smooth like older model. When assembled its flimsy somehow, not sure if its because the backing is not as supportive as old version. Also, when sliding the backing in place it caves in allot. I also did not like the plastic nails things. I prefer the older version but its too much of a hassle to return. I'll probably cover the backing with some peel and stick wall paper and add some 1x2s to the back for extra support. I would defiantly not recommend the new version and hopefully they bring back the old version of the Billy. That one was perfect.
Bully book case ElaineIt's a great product.
Bookcase works!JuneNice bookcase. Screws bleed through the wood when tightened. Shelving is held in place with a peg. Be careful the shelf can shift and land your items / books in the shelf below. I put mine inside of an empty closet in my home office. I also keep my printer and a small file cabinet in there.
Cheap plastic screwsSeanThe wood seems fine, but they use cheap plastic screws for the main assembly. These screws snap so easily it makes me feel like this thing is not gonna last long at all. And there are not extra parts in the bag so if one breaks you will need to call them or visit the store again to get more parts. I'm really surprised that they'd skimp out on using real metal for such small pieces.
Billy Bookcase Item #00477337 4x DefectiveIraDEFECTIVE from manufacturer 4X in 2 weeks: Please do not purchase this item. I tried 4 Billy bookcases ordered 2 at a time 2 weeks apart, ostensibly from 2 different IKEA warehouses and BOTH shipments totaling 4 Billy bookcases had this exact same issue: The side panel grooves that guide the entire backing panel are not cut evenly, nor are they cut lengthwise equally, therefore making the entire unit almost impossible to build and entirely impossible to trust it's stability at all.
+3 hours on the phone with 3 different customer service agents with conflicting answers to my question of where my Billy's were shipped from while only all agreeing on the negative when asked if they would escalate this to a supervisor ("No") as there are no such entities according to IKEA customer "service"), could anyone look at the units before they shipped? ("NO")
However, a resounding YES to accumulated lost time in my now stagnated project the Billy's were intended to finish. NOW: IKEA & I are DONE
Birch effect different Anonymous reviewerI have Billy bookcases in the birch veneer from more than ten years ago. When I purchased a new piece in the birch effect this year it clearly didn’t match. The new birch is whiter and cooler toned than the old one. Kinda disappointing the new piece won’t match the old ones. I also agree with other reviews that the shelves are not wide enough so they don’t fit flush against the outer frame.
Great shelfCarolineNice shelf, taller than other ones like it, easy to put together and looks great next to our taller Billy cabinet with glass doors. Great value and holds a lot of books.
Does not come with extra shelvesKarenIt's a nice solid bookcase, I stacked them. However, I was planning to purchase extra shelves but IKEA does not sell them. I will need to have them custom made
NEED OXBERG GLASS DOORS ASAP!Anonymous reviewerAbsolutely love Billy bookcases and these were no different! Just beautiful for the price! They would be PERFECT WITH OXBERG GLASS DOORS! Already have (2) large Navy cabinets with Oxberg glass doors and LOVE them! PLEASE MAKE GLASS DOORS FOR THIS UNIT ASAP! In desperation I purchased the Billy/Oxberg glass door but when no one could confirm I could cut the door without damage to the glass I returned it. Thanks!
LOVE BOOKCASES! JUST NEED GLASS OXBERG DOORS!Anonymous reviewerAbsolutely love Billy bookcases and these were no different! Just beautiful for the price! They would be PERFECT WITH OXBERG GLASS DOORS! PLEASE MAKE GLASS DOORS FOR THIS UNIT ASAP! Thanks!
Customer reviews
4.6Average rating
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