Here is a fantastic, antique piece from the late 1800's, featuring a trompe-l'œil stack of books. The figurative books have leather spines and wonderful, marbleized paper. The books appear to be numbered with green leather accents. At the top, the figurative book has a wooden hinged lid. It is decorated with a hand-painted book motif. The lid lifts to reveal inner storage. The figurative stack of 4 large books sits on a wooden base with red leather and nailhead trim details. Such a fun, whimsical piece that is great as a side table, pedestal or small trunk.