BILLY Bookcase with glass doors, dark blue, 31 1/2x11 3/4x79 1/2 "
Price $ 199.00
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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 Number203.238.05
Product details
Glass-door cabinet keeps your favorite items free from dust but still visible.
A simple unit can be enough storage for a limited space or the foundation for a larger storage solution if your needs change.
Adjustable shelves can be arranged according to your needs.
Designer
Gillis Lundgren
Measurements
- Width: 31 1/2 "
- Depth: 11 3/4 "
- Height: 79 1/2 "
- Max load/shelf: 66 lb
Reviews
great bookcaseQuirinoMy daughter loves how all her books are displayed beautifully on this bookcase. My brother liked it as well and got one for my nephew. Easy to assemble as well.
Nice basic bookcaseChelseaPlease bring back the burgundy color! I have several and would like to buy more to go with them.
Assembled as Directed, Still UnstableHeatherI've purchased two pieces of Ikea furniture in the past that I love; a sturdy bedframe and a nice light coffee table, neither of which have ever given me any issue. This piece, however, was unfortunately nothing but issues. I want to be very clear, me and two other people put this together following the directions to a T. However, when we first assembled it and were screwing in the hinges for the doors to attach to, the whole bookcase fell apart. The wooden connectors aren't very tight, and come apart easily. The metal ones secured by the plastic screw mechanism offer little, if any, security. We eventually went and got wood glue, and even with that there are visible gaps. I was also surprised at how thin and flexible the backboard is. It offers no counterweight to the rest of the product. In short, everything was done as instructed, and still the product has visible gaps and is only vaguely sturdy. Really disappointed in the quality for what I paid.
I JUST LOVE it!CathyI looked at several furniture stores but just couldn’t find what I was looking for until I saw this glass door cabinet. The price was so incredible I bought two. I wanted something modern, clean lines, with shelves strong and wide enough to hold my china and glassware, with glass doors. I love the dark blue color and everyone who sees it loves it too! I used the delivery service which was smooth and easy and exactly as described. I also used the assembly service which was again reasonably priced and my Tasker put two of the cabinets and a bench together in under 2 hours. She was amazing! I could only be happier if the Billy line had a table and chairs, a small low cabinet and a high open shelf in the blue color. I would buy them all!
Paper foil on doors is bubblingSamanthaI have three of these in the now-discontinued greige color, which I bought one year ago. They are made of particle board covered in paper foil, and that foil is bubbling up on all three of the doors. Makes otherwise functional and attractive bookcases look quite cheap.
I wonder if the bubbling issue is widespread and the reason this color was discontinued so quickly. Disappointing, as I don't know what to do to resolve this.
BeautifulNicoleThese are easy to put together, well except hanging the doors. And they show off my new book collection beautifully!
ShelfJustinI love this. I put most collection to the shelf and it look good. It just need add light inside when open. If you have carpet you need something to keep stable not fall over/loose. My is hook to not fall over. It will fine if you have wood floor.
Awesome bookcasesMikeHave four of these in Blue, very easy to put together, even the doors were easy for me to do by myself and just wish you could get extra shelves in blue. I got black oak extra shelves for its, use them on the lower part and with books on the shelves hard to notice the color difference.
Just what I was looking forMichelleNot difficult to put together and was just me, would be quicker and easier if 2 people on some spots. Love the navy color a true navy and finish. True to website picture and description.
Needs Extra ShelvesGlennaI love this product! However, I find I need more shelves to display everything I want in this. Please provide additional shelves in the pretty BLUE color!
Everyone comments on theseKarenLove my Billy bookcases with glass doors! I got the dark blue color, added gold Gribbol knobs, and it looks so elegant on our landing. Even better, I don't need to dust the shelves nearly as often because of the doors. Every person who comes into our home remarks on how great it looks. Wish I had room for more.
Stunning! Changed the entire room.StephanieAbout four of these to create a wall of built-in looking bookcases and they are a mood! So sophisticated and beautiful. I love the depth for books and the glass doors really set them apart.
AwesomeAnonymous reviewerThis is a great cabinet. I love the blue color. Everything is quality - typ[ical IKEA hardware with smooth hinges. The glass doors allow you to see the contents inside the cabinet. I upgraded the door pulls. The cabinet is heavy and v ery tall.
Great cabinet ThomasThis dark blue cabinet is designed so well. Although you have to build it, it went together flawlessly everything measured perfectly very solid and extremely happy with the product and it looks great in my house.
CabinetAnonymous reviewerVery nice color and lots of storage place
Billy shelf JohnsonHighly recommended for books and trophies
Sturdy. Highly recommended DestraI purchased Dec 2019.
2/23/25 its still going strong. It even survived a move which I was so worried it would get damaged while moving.
I use it as a closet.
Does not stay upright!HuongI bought 3. It does not stay upright after assembling, and like others mentioned - there is a missing screw to the wall. I do not want to make the trip to return it because it is so heavy and already assembled, too much headache for a return. Waste of money because it now sits in the room but I can not use it.
I love this bookcase!SusanIt took me over a year & a half to get my first two bookcases due to supply problems. Less than a month later, I bought a third one. I love the look and the convenience. I had previously had bought three tall Billys and three shorter ones, but they were open. The glass doors keep my books dust free and add a sophisticated look I love. If I had more room, I'd buy more.
Met my expectation.SanjuktaMet my expectation. Happy with the product
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
324Reviews
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Material
What is particleboard?
Particleboard is made from recycled wood and sawmill leftovers – so wood pieces with the wrong shade, woodchips and sawdust become a resource instead of possibly being discarded. We use boards for things like bookcases, bed frames, sofas and kitchen frames. To protect from wear and moisture, we apply varnish, veneer or foil that adds to the furniture's look.