Sold and priced individually. A trompe-l’oeil of stacked books, this 1970s end table, attributed to American maker Maitland-Smith, blurs the line between object and illusion. Carved from wood and hand-painted in rich tones of oxblood, navy, and ochre, each faux volume is worn at the edges like a well-loved classic. Clever yet grounded, it functions beautifully as an end table, nightstand, or sculptural punctuation in a reading nook. Condition: Good vintage condition. The painted wood surface shows scuffs and areas of paint loss, primarily along the edges and corners. The finish remains rich and intact, and the piece sits level and stable.