Decoupage is the art of decorating an object by gluing colored paper cutouts onto it in combination with special paint effects, gold leaf and other decorative elements.

Decoupage has a long history, with origins dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was used to decorate papyrus scrolls. The technique was later adopted by the Chinese and Japanese, who used it to decorate lacquered objects. In Europe, decoupage was first popularized in the 17th century, where it was used to decorate furniture and other household items. The technique then spread to other parts of Europe, and by the 18th century, it had become a popular pastime among the upper classes.

During the 19th century, decoupage experienced a resurgence in popularity, and it was used to decorate a wide range of items such as trinket boxes, picture frames, and even screens and wallpaper.

The technique can also be used on larger items more...

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A child's vintage timber chair with decoupage decoration, early…

A child's vintage timber chair with decoupage decoration, early to mid 20th century, 74 cm high, 27 cm wide

A vintage decoupage two fold screen, French, circa 1920, each…

French Vintage Decoupage Two-Fold Screen, Circa 1920 (116 x 40 cm)

A vintage decoupage two fold screen, French, circa 1920, each panel 116 x 40 cm

Cigar label decoupage glass fishbowl, 26 cm high, 27 cm wide

Cigar Label Glass Fishbowl: Vintage Decoupage, 26x27 cm

Cigar label decoupage glass fishbowl, 26 cm high, 27 cm wide

Two apple-shaped tea caddies, each with a hinged top, one…

Apple Tea Caddies by Herbert Sixsmith

Two apple-shaped tea caddies, each with a hinged top, one lacquered cream and decorated with decoupage and signed 'Herbert Sixsmith'. Height of the larger 17 cm. Provenance: Contents of Swanton, Sutton Forest

Circular decoupage wall hanging, the bride of Bethlehem, after…

Bride of Bethlehem Decoupage Wall Hanging

Circular decoupage wall hanging, the bride of Bethlehem, after William Holman Hunt, diameter 49 cm, (total). Provenance: John Schaeffer collection; thence by descent.

A verre eglomise chess board, late 19th century, geometrical…

Geometrical Tartan Chess Board with Floral Borders

A verre eglomise chess board, late 19th century, geometrical patterned with alternate tartan decoupage, and corner decorated borders of rose, waratah, shamrock and thistle, 56 x 56 cm

An impressive Jane Brenkley carved box. The lid features an…

Jane Brenkley Carved Box with Unique Maori Design

An impressive Jane Brenkley carved box. The lid features an uncommon design of possum and tuatara forms flanked by Maori masks and organic spiral patterns. The design is carved and painted, with inset paua detailing. Pokerworked and painted cottage scene…

A glass globe with internal decoupage decoration on cast metal…

Decoupaged Glass Globe on Cast Metal Base, 45cm High

A glass globe with internal decoupage decoration on cast metal base, 45 cm high

A New Zealand colonial Jane Brenkley carved and painted rose…

Rose Carved Colonial Box with Farmhouse Decor, 1955

A New Zealand colonial Jane Brenkley carved and painted rose decorated box, rectangular form, stained and painted red, cream and green roses, the interior lid with poker work decoration of farmhouse scene together with verse, wallpaper and portrait…

An impressive Jane Brenkley Maori carved box, the lid…

Maori Carved Box with Possum and Tuatara Motifs

An impressive Jane Brenkley Maori carved box, the lid uncommonly carved and painted with possum and stylised tuatara forms on a Maori mask and carved ground, the front with central stylised mask flanked by spiral forms, conforming sides and back, all with…

'Album of the Paris Exhibition 1889 published by Allen & Ginter,…

Paris Exhibition 1889 Lithographic Collection

'Album of the Paris Exhibition 1889 published by Allen & Ginter, Richmond, Virginia' superb colour lithographic publication by the tobacco company usually associated with cigarette cards; also, colour lithographic advertising cards (16), a small…

Pair of wrought iron floor lamps, with encircling vine, on…

Wrought Iron Floor Lamps with Floral Parchment Shade (Pair)

Pair of wrought iron floor lamps, with encircling vine, on three scrolling feet, with a floral decoupage parchment shade (2), height 174 cm

A Decoupage glass ball on painted glass stand, height 45 cm

Decoupage Glass Ball on Painted Stand

A Decoupage glass ball on painted glass stand, height 45 cm

Decoupage 'Pride of Lions' ostrich egg decorated with geometric…

Geometric Pride of Lions Ostrich Egg with Stand

Decoupage 'Pride of Lions' ostrich egg decorated with geometric patterns & depicting lions within an African landscape. Set of a three tusk stand with copper mounts. Condition: excellent to good, as new. Height including stand 23.5 cm

A Victorian cut card and pressed flower decoupage floral…

Victorian Floral Decoupage in Framed Pressed Flowers

A Victorian cut card and pressed flower decoupage floral picture, framed and glazed, 75 x 60 cm

A Trumeau style mirror, 20th century. the mirror with a beaded…

Beaded Trumeau Mirror with Decoupage Panel

A Trumeau style mirror, 20th century. the mirror with a beaded architectural pediment above a decoupage pastoral print panel, the bevelled plate framed with simple moulding, with gilding and incised rope twist border decoration. Height 85 cm. Width 53 cm

A decoupage gilded two handles comport. 37 cm high, 51 cm wide

Gilded Decoupage Comport with Two Handles

A decoupage gilded two handles comport. 37 cm high, 51 cm wide

Decoupage lacquered needle box

Lacquered Decoupage Needle Box

Decoupage lacquered needle box

A silk scarf by Hermes, the 'Decoupage' design by Anne Rosat in…

Hermes Decoupage Silk Scarf with Autumnal Design and Box

A silk scarf by Hermes, the 'Decoupage' design by Anne Rosat in autumnal colours on a cream background, 90 cm square, with box

A large late 19th century Continental dome top trunk bound with…

19th Century Continental Dome Top Trunk with Decoupage Interior

A large late 19th century Continental dome top trunk bound with oak and pressed alloy scroll mounts and studded with tin panels, enclosed with decoupage compartmental interior 55 x 93 x 74