Vintage Trompe L’Oeil Faux Book Stack Storage Side Table

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A wonderfully theatrical vintage side table designed as a stack of four oversized, timeworn books. The wood structure is wrapped … Read more A wonderfully theatrical vintage side table designed as a stack of four oversized, timeworn books. The wood structure is wrapped and detailed to resemble aged leather bindings, complete with softly faded surfaces, worn corners, gilt-style emblems, handwritten volume markings, and convincing page edges.

The upper book lifts to reveal concealed storage, making the piece as useful as it is decorative. Its compact proportions are ideal beside a library armchair, upholstered sofa, or reading chair, where it offers space for a lamp or drink while lending the room the eccentric, collected character of an old country-house library.

Dimensions: 23.25ʺ W × 17.25ʺ D × 19.25ʺ H
Materials: Wood and leather
Period and style: Circa 1980s; French Country, English Country, Traditional and Trompe l’Oeil
Condition: Good original vintage condition with surface wear, rubbing, softened corners, and tonal variation consistent with age and use; presents beautifully
Notable features: Four-book illusion, lift-top concealed storage, faux aged bindings, decorative crest, handwritten volume details, side handle, and cabriole-style base See less