"Berlin-based designer Michael Hilgers, however, looked at that same bookcase and saw a workspace hiding in plain sight. This gave birth to the STECKRETAR, a folded steel panel that plugs directly into the Billy's existing shelf pin holes and folds down into a compact standing desk. No tools, no drilling, no hardware."
"Made from 2mm recyclable steel, the STECKRETAR arrives powder-coated in a fine-texture finish across colors like reseda green, mustard, nougat, and rust red. These aren't neutral tones that blend into the Billy's usual white or birch exterior but deliberate accents, meant to be seen."
"The scenario where this makes the most sense is familiar to anyone living in a compact apartment. You probably already own a Billy because almost everyone owns a Billy. You need a workspace that doesn't permanently eat into your floor plan."
The STECKRETAR is an innovative accessory designed by Berlin-based designer Michael Hilgers that converts the ubiquitous IKEA Billy bookcase into a functional standing desk. Made from recyclable 2mm steel and available in distinctive colors like reseda green and mustard, the panel plugs directly into the Billy's existing shelf pin holes and folds down when needed. The work surface measures approximately 750mm x 330mm, accommodating a laptop and notebook. This solution addresses the needs of compact apartment dwellers who already own a Billy but require flexible workspace without permanently consuming floor space. The design requires the Billy to be wall-anchored beforehand, and the work surface lacks integrated power management.
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