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 / OXBERG Bookcase with panel/glass doors, dark brown oak effect, 31 1/2x11 3/4x79 1/2 "
Price $ 189.00
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BILLY bookcase is a beloved icon that, thanks to its versatility, can be used in many ways at home. With panel/glass doors you can display items and hide clutter.
Article Number494.833.27
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.
Panel/glass doors provide dust-free storage and let you hide or display things according to your needs.
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.
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.
Adjustable hinges allow you to adjust the door horizontally and vertically.
Good to know
1 stationary shelf and 4 adjustable shelves included.
Keep in mind that you need enough space between the top of the furniture and the ceiling to be able to anchor the product to the wall.
Product is possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.
Materials and care
Material
Bookcase
- Main parts/ Side panel:
- Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging
- Plinth front:
- Particleboard, Paper foil
- Back:
- Fiberboard, Paint, Paper foil
Panel/glass door
- Frame:
- Fiberboard, Paper foil, Paper foil, Plastic edging, Plastic edging
- Rail/ Door panel:
- Fiberboard, Paper foil
- Glass panel:
- Tempered glass
Care
Bookcase
Wipe clean using a damp cloth and a mild cleaner.
Wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Safety and compliance
Handle with care! A damaged edge or scratched surface can cause the glass to suddenly crack or break. Avoid bumps from the side - this is where the glass is most vulnerable.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
Measurements
- Width: 31 1/2 "
- Depth: 11 3/4 "
- Height: 79 1/2 "
- Max load/shelf: 66 lb
Packaging
This product comes as 3 packages.
BILLY
Article Number804.927.82- Width: 11 ¾ "
- Height: 5 "
- Length: 81 ¼ "
- Weight: 87 lb 8 oz
- Package(s): 1
OXBERG
Article Number404.929.01- Width: 15 ¾ "
- Height: 1 "
- Length: 83 "
- Weight: 15 lb 11 oz
- Package(s): 2
Reviews
Practical and BeautifulMadeleineWe have bought four of these and they are absolutely attractive. Several of our friends have been captured and have decided to go to IKEA and buy the same book cases.
Creative solution!DougWe used this in our kitchen to create a pantry in a very small apartment. The Hallbar bins were great to fit inside on the bottom and gave us hidden trash and recycling as well
Love dust freeAnonymous reviewerI bought 3 of these with the 1/2 glass doors, they look fantastic and looking forward to having dust free classy looking shelves.
The Billy/Oxberg is PerfectMelissaJust the right design and size for the space you have.
Love more than I thought I wouldRosemaryI put these shelves together by myself and it was surprisingly easy. I only dropped a couple f-bombs in the process. They provide a ton of storage in a wide hallway. Games, puzzles, electronics below; elegant vintage glassware above. Added the brass knobs because the knobs in the kit were awful. Will add strip lights to brighten shelves behind the glass. I’ve received many compliments on how nice the units look. Highly recommend.
Love the Billy Oxberg .PemaLove the Billy Oxberg and looks beautiful in my dinning room.
Quick and easy build! ChristianEasy build, great price!!
Billy Bookcase tips easilyJulieVery flimsy and light, so it tips easily. Yes, I know you anchor it to the wall. Needs to have a higher cutout at back for taller baseboards.
Upgrade of our 2003 Billy book casesAnonymous reviewerWe always liked the Billy bookcases, we recently replaced our Billy book cases we bought in Germany in 2003 only because we wanted doors and the US did not sell the gray slate color. So we went for the Billy with the Oxberg doors half panel/ glass brown walnut. We right away bought four and added a fifth later. We wanted the multiple book cases with the mobility to move. The look, ease of assembly and durability made us buy these.
Nice looking and well made bookcase for the priceCharltonI purchased 5 of these between a small office and a game room. The combo of the Billy book case with the Oxberg glass doors is a great combo. They are very nice looking and the build quality (making it very easy to build) is very good. I highly recommend these for great book cases at this price point.
Perfect for my bar glasswareKellyannwas looking for something that would be able to house my glassware and be storage at the same time, this works perfectly for both.
Great shelf PatriciaEasy to assemble. Looks so good.
Coloration not as advertised. Low quality as well.GraceThe brown walnut is significantly darker than the picture, which ruins the room’s aesthetic. Also, the holes for the shelves don’t line up. We’d return but shipping costs are expensive. Very disappointing.
Oak EffectFlynnOrdered without knowing how the oak would look in person. It is a beautiful light driftwood color. It was very easy to put together.
Customer reviews
4.7Average rating
717Reviews
Accessories for BILLY / OXBERG
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.