We first spotted a piece just like this in a little shop on the coast of Italy when on a trip with friends a few years ago. We knew we'd never get it home in one piece, and didn't want to pay for international shipping so we left without it. Fortunately for us, the wonderful friend knew how much we loved it and surprised us with it later as a gift! When we found an exact replica closer to home, we were ecstatic! This stunning piece looks fantastic on built-ins or stacked on top of design books (which is where we keep ours, out of reach of the sneaky hands of our little ones!)