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Italian Companion Pair Tole Painted Literature Books End Tables
Italian Companion Pair Tole Painted Literature Books End Tables

Italian Companion Pair Tole Painted Literature Books End Tables

$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 18 in W 16 in D 18 in

Italian Companion Pair Tole Painted Literature Books End Tables

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

conversation-worthy, these tole painted book stack tables capture the timeless romance of literature and

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical Revival End Tables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Faux Stacked Book Side Table
Vintage Faux Stacked Book Side Table

Vintage Faux Stacked Book Side Table

$475

H 17 in W 17 in D 16 in

Vintage Faux Stacked Book Side Table

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Regency Style Faux Stacked Book Side Table This piece features a charming design that

Category

Mid-20th Century Regency Side Tables

Materials

Paint

Pair of Large Painted Wood Faux Ledger Book Form Low or Side Tables as a Stack
Pair of Large Painted Wood Faux Ledger Book Form Low or Side Tables as a Stack

Pair of Large Painted Wood Faux Ledger Book Form Low or Side Tables as a Stack

Located in Nashville, TN

polychrome painted ,gilt decorated . The finish extremely hard and durable (possibly fired ).Some light wear

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Maitland-Smith Trompe L'oeil Book Stack End Table
Maitland-Smith Trompe L'oeil Book Stack End Table

Maitland-Smith Trompe L'oeil Book Stack End Table

$1,650

H 24.5 in W 22.5 in D 17.5 in

Maitland-Smith Trompe L'oeil Book Stack End Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Bridgeport, CT

book forms with titles along the spines including "American Arts 1887" and "Barnaby Rudge" by Charles

Category

20th Century Georgian End Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Maitland Smith Solid Wood Stacked Book End Table, Hand-Carved, 1970
Maitland Smith Solid Wood Stacked Book End Table, Hand-Carved, 1970

Maitland Smith Solid Wood Stacked Book End Table, Hand-Carved, 1970

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1878 Stacked Books solid wood hand painted side table Small crack on bottom book

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Vintage 1970s End Tables

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

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Vintage Coastal Carved Book Stack Side Table
Vintage Coastal Carved Book Stack Side Table

Vintage Coastal Carved Book Stack Side Table

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H 16.25 in W 12.75 in D 12.5 in

Vintage Coastal Carved Book Stack Side Table

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A brilliant Boho carved wooden side table. A charming stack of books painted a bright white. A Palm

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Late 20th Century North American Side Tables

Materials

Paint

Artful Italian Metal Stacked Book End Table
Artful Italian Metal Stacked Book End Table

Artful Italian Metal Stacked Book End Table

Located in North Miami, FL

PRICED TO SELL.... This painted tole metal stacked book table features many of the greats

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20th Century Italian End Tables

1900s French Leather Book Stack Tantalum Liquor / Drinks Box, neo empire style
1900s French Leather Book Stack Tantalum Liquor / Drinks Box, neo empire style

1900s French Leather Book Stack Tantalum Liquor / Drinks Box, neo empire style

Located in Paris, FR

Superb rare Neo-Empire style piece: a stack of tantalus-designed leather books with hidden shot

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Revival Decorative Boxes

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Gold Leaf

Faux Stacked Book Tole Painted Side Table
Faux Stacked Book Tole Painted Side Table

Faux Stacked Book Tole Painted Side Table

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Faux painted metal stacked books.

Category

20th Century Side Tables

Late 19th Century Painted Metal Table in Book Stack Form
Late 19th Century Painted Metal Table in Book Stack Form

Late 19th Century Painted Metal Table in Book Stack Form

Located in Middleburg, VA

Rare English side table. Painted toile to look like a stack of five books. England, circa 1870

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Metal

Italian Tole Metal Painted Stacked Book Form Flip Top Side Accent End Table
Italian Tole Metal Painted Stacked Book Form Flip Top Side Accent End Table

Italian Tole Metal Painted Stacked Book Form Flip Top Side Accent End Table

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Whimsical Italian Hollywood Regency stacked book form toleware flip-top accent table. This vintage

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Tables

Materials

Steel

Italian Tole Metal Painted Stacked Book Form Flip-Top Side or Accent End Table
Italian Tole Metal Painted Stacked Book Form Flip-Top Side or Accent End Table

Italian Tole Metal Painted Stacked Book Form Flip-Top Side or Accent End Table

By Fornasetti

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Whimsical Italian Hollywood Regency stacked and leaning book form toleware flip-top accent table

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Steel

Vintage Faux Stacked Book Sculptural Wood Side Table
Vintage Faux Stacked Book Sculptural Wood Side Table

Vintage Faux Stacked Book Sculptural Wood Side Table

Located in Doylestown, PA

in lifelike stacked form. Each book has realistic texture with painted gold details and intricately

Category

20th Century European Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Early 1900s French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur
Early 1900s French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur

Early 1900s French Leather Faux Book Stack Cave a Liqueur

Located in Dallas, TX

This French cave à liqueur from the early 1900s appears as a leather-bound book stack. When in its

Category

Early 20th Century French Barware

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Stacked Book Table
Stacked Book Table

Stacked Book Table

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H 25 in W 16 in D 12 in

Stacked Book Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Whimsical stacked book table with hidden drawer.       

Category

20th Century Tables

Materials

Leather, Wood

Faux Book Cupboard Side Table
Faux Book Cupboard Side Table

Faux Book Cupboard Side Table

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H 19.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

Faux Book Cupboard Side Table

Located in Stamford, CT

Painted faux stacked book side table with interior cupboard on wheels, circa 1980s. Please note of

Category

Vintage 1980s British Tables

Materials

Wood

Maitland, Smith Scholar Book Stack Table
Maitland, Smith Scholar Book Stack Table

Maitland, Smith Scholar Book Stack Table

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H 16 in W 13 in D 13.5 in

Maitland, Smith Scholar Book Stack Table

By Maitland Smith

Located in Jupiter, FL

Maitland Smith Stacked side table, very unique to a library setting, the is a very sturdy item with

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Faux Stacked Book Sculptural Wood Side Table
Faux Stacked Book Sculptural Wood Side Table

Faux Stacked Book Sculptural Wood Side Table

Located in Hudson, NY

Nine vintage wood carved faux books stacked into 13" side table height. Sweet.

Category

20th Century Arts and Crafts End Tables

Materials

Wood

Napoleon III Style Stacked Wooden Book Side Table
Napoleon III Style Stacked Wooden Book Side Table

Napoleon III Style Stacked Wooden Book Side Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A delightful little side table comprised of painted wooden stacked books. Versatile and fun!

Category

Vintage 1910s French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

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$7,592

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20th Century Faux Books Table with Portrait Painting and Lift-Top Storage

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Located in Doylestown, PA

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Large Six Drawer Stack of Scholars Library Books Coffee Table Brown Leather Top

Large Six Drawer Stack of Scholars Library Books Coffee Table Brown Leather Top

By Theodore Alexander

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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$145,000

H 106 in W 66 in D 26 in

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Located in Queens, NY

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Located in Hopewell, NJ

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,689Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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Italian Painted Tole Metal End Table Styled after Historic Literature Books

Italian Painted Tole Metal End Table Styled after Historic Literature Books

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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By Maitland Smith

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Stunning Faux Book Hardwood & Brown Leather Kidney Desk with Gallery Rail

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Find many varieties of an authentic painted book stack available at 1stDibs. A painted book stack — often made from wood, metal and paint — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a painted book stack — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right painted book stack, those designed in mid-century modern, Art Nouveau and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made painted book stack has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Chamberlains Worcester and Frankart are consistently popular.

How Much is a Painted Book Stack?

The average selling price for a painted book stack at 1stDibs is $1,848, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $6,950 for the highest priced.

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Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life. 

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Questions About Painted Book Stack
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To stack books on a coffee table, place the largest one on the bottom with the spine facing the focal piece of furniture, usually the sofa. Then, add the next largest, lining up the inner edges so that the spines create a stepped effect. Continue adding books to complete the stack and top it off with a decorative object if you wish. Shop a variety of coffee tables on 1stDibs.