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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
Measurements
- Width: 31 1/2 "
- Depth: 11 "
- Height: 41 3/4 "
- Max load/shelf: 66 lb
Reviews
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!
Looks great, easy to assembleMariaThis is my second set of Billy bookcases (I wanted to change color). Inexpensive, easy to assemble (will hopefully last 20 years plus like my older ones) and looks fantastic!
Unbeatable priceSophieGot these to create a faux built in and they work perfectly for a fraction of what that would cost. They were out of stock forever but I couldn’t find anything even close to as inexpensive that didn’t look terrible. These don’t even look cheap, they look pretty nice! Happy I waited and used the remind me when back in stock service ikea provides.
Beautiful but different in personAhlaniI loved how the walnut bookcase appeared warm in the product images, but the color is less warm in person. Also, be sure to check the store in person. My local store said the walnut bookcase was out of stock, but I found 8 in-store.
PerfectBrendaBasic shelves. Easy to assemble. Serves the purpose well
Do not buy for books!!AshleyWe had this bookshelf for a year and it COLLAPSED when my kids were putting books away the other day. The shelves aren’t long enough and the brackets keep ripping through the shelf. I tried taking the entire system apart and reassembling it and same problem.
IKEA told me they can’t do anything about it and maybe the books were too heavy. It’s a BOOK shelf. Very disappointed, we have so many IKEA products in our house including all of my kids bedroom furniture but we won’t be buying this again and will probably think twice about going here for future purchases if they can’t stand by their products better than this.
Nice shelves, but why eliminate birch veneer?DanielWe bought a number of Billy bookshelves with real birch veneer (not "birch effect") in March 2024 and were very happy with the quality and the ease of assembly and installation. However, we are very disappointed to discover that the birch veneer is no longer available. We had planned to add more bookshelves to those already installed in our library, but it is very unlikely we will do so since we do not want to mix paper with wood.
Good QualityJohnGood Quality for the price. Very easy to assembly.
Oak effect colorDeborahI bought the 2 short ones and a tall one plus the doors for these pieces. I placed them all together to cover a wall and make them look a little built-in. It looks great and more high end than previous models. The wood texture on the oak effect color looks pretty! More realistic. The doors have some areas that look cheap if you take a closer look. Wish I could post pictures with the review. Overall it was a great price for what I needed. Hope it last! lol
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