This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. The BILLY bookcase is a legend. One of ...

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It has something of a cult following. First launched in 1979, its minimal design, modular practicality, and accessible price point have made it a fixture in homes all over the world — but if you're ...

You know IKEA’s Billy bookcase, right? You probably have one or two or 10 of them in your home, so popular is this staple of Swedish flat-packed build-it-yourself furniture. So why is IKEA changing ...

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The BILLY bookcase is a legend. One of IKEA's signature products, BILLY models remain in the company's catalog year after year - and it even has its own entry on Wikipedia. Many people love it; in ...