Pair of English Decoupage Yellow-Ground Bird & Botanical Lamps, circa 1970s

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Pair of English Decoupage Yellow-Ground Bird & Botanical Lamps, circa 1970s

This refined pair of English decoupage lamps, dating to … Read more Pair of English Decoupage Yellow-Ground Bird & Botanical Lamps, circa 1970s

This refined pair of English decoupage lamps, dating to the 1970s, embodies the romantic revival of natural history imagery that characterized late 20th-century decorative arts. Elegant in proportion and richly detailed, each vase-form body is set upon a carved hardwood base and crowned with a polished brass cap and socket assembly.

The softly glowing yellow ground serves as a luminous backdrop for finely rendered birds, butterflies, and botanical studies. The imagery recalls 18th- and 19th-century English naturalist engravings—delicate songbirds perched among flowering vines, berries, and stylized foliage in nuanced shades of teal, sage, lavender, and soft rose. The decoupage technique is expertly executed, with seamless integration beneath a smooth lacquered surface, creating the impression of hand-painted porcelain while retaining the graphic clarity of printed illustration.

The sculptural silhouette—gently waisted with a flared lip—adds to their classical presence. The carved hardwood bases provide contrast and grounding, lending the pair an elevated, furniture-like quality suitable for traditional, chinoiserie, or English country interiors.

Each lamp measures 18 inches to the top of the vase and 24 inches to the socket. Diameter is approximately 6 inches. The lamps have been professionally rewired and are ready for use.

Dimensions (each):
24 in. H to socket
18 in. H to top of vase
6 in. diameter

Condition:
Very good vintage condition with minor surface wear consistent with age. Professionally rewire d. See less