1980s Farmhouse Handmade Usa Decoupage Wood Zebra & Monkeys Wastepaper Basket

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Here is a fabulous Essex House Waste Basket that was handmade in the USA. I will never forget the trade … Read more Here is a fabulous Essex House Waste Basket that was handmade in the USA. I will never forget the trade shows back in the 1980's when I had this dealer that was next to my space. She created the most amazing Decoupage items. I love this piece dearly and would like it to go to a good home. It is a statement piece and belongs in a special space.
This item is a vintage wood decoupage wastepaper basket from the Essex Collection. These pieces are known for their high-gloss black lacquer finish and folk-art style animal motifs. This specific model features a "Safari" or "Animal" theme, typically showcasing decoupaged figures like a lion, bull, bear, turtle, and rabbit against a black background with thin gold-painted borders. While the brand produced various home accessories, including serving trays and ceramics, their decoupage wooden items are particularly collectible for their mid-century to late-20th-century aesthetic. Most items in this collection are handmade in the USA, constructed from solid wood (often pine) that is then painted and decoupaged with hand-cut paper illustrations before being sealed with multiple layers of varnish.
Dimensions
Length: 12.5"
Width: 9.75"
Height: 14" See less