Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand
Black Americana Themed Bakelite Figural Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Super unusual and rare, collectible black Americana themed brooch of a young boys face in hand
Bakelite Blackbird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Bakelite carved black bird brooch from the 1930's. Glass painted eyes. Handcarved in the Deco
Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Striking Art Deco black bakelite clock brooch with moveable hands. Chrome back. Excellent condition
Gilt Metal
Frisky Bakelite Terrier Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Charming carved red bakelite terrier on a carved wood chair. Expectantly perched waiting for her
Designer Red and Black Bakelite Bow Ribbon Pin Brooch
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous Designer Chunky Red and Black Bakelite Layered Bow Tie Ribbon Pin Brooch. For that Special
Chanel Black Bakelite and Golden Metal Brooch, 1999
By Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Chanel - (Made in France) Black bakelite and golden metal brooch. Fall-Winter 1999 Collection
Gold
Art Deco Bakelite "Cleat" Brooches
Located in New York, NY
Charming figural brooches from the late 1930's of football cleats in navy blue bakelite with cold
Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Rare Art Deco Carved Bakelite Saxophone Brooch. Hand carved in green end of day marbleized bakelite
Brass
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Art Deco Bakelite Knight Clip from the 1930's. Hand carved and decorated with gilt wires
Gilt Metal
Vintage Art Deco Crystal Snake Brooch 1930s
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A Vintage Art Deco Snake Brooch. Black Bakelite set with sparkling crystals for a chic adornment
Unavailable
Bakelite Crystal Flower Brooch
Located in Carlsbad, CA
One of a kind black flower bakelite crystal brooch.
Crystal
Art Deco Intaglio Cameo Brooch in Jet Black Bakelite, Substantial Brooch
Located in Balmain, AU
Large Deco intaglio Cameo brooch in Jet Black Bakelite, substantial brooch Dimension - 6cm x 6 cm
Unavailable
Vintage Bakelite Statement Brooch
Located in Carlsbad, CA
Red and black vintage bakelite brooch
1930's Art Deco Black Bakelite Carved Floral Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A miniature work of art, this jet black wheel carved by hand rectangular floral bakelite brooch
Vintage Chanel bakelite black heart pink Glass Brooch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel brooch with bakelite heart design this is referenced on book "costume jewellery" By Miller
1930s Black Bakelite and Laminated Wood Scotty Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another canine creation offered here is this BLACK Bakelite and Laminated Wood Scotty Dog Pin
1930s Unusual Black Carved Bakelite TIKI ANGRY GOD Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
piece of fine bakelite jewelry. In effect, a square brooch, it is almost 2" square with an original
1930s Figural Black Bakelite Dog with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rarity indeed, this 1930s Black Bakelite DOG with Brass Leash in Mouth Brooch Pin, is part of a
Pair 1930s Black Red Bakelite Braying Donkeys Horses Brooches/Pins
Located in Palm Springs, CA
properly. One red. One black! Great painted eyes and tongue. Guaranteed authentic 1930s American bakelite.
1930s Bakelite Circle Brooch/Pin with Rare Patina
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic 1930s bakelite round floral carved brooch makes the leap from standard to rare with this
Black Bakelite Dog Hound Head Pin with Brass Encircling Leash Detail Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare and important black bakelite dog head pin is adorable, and represents a hound with
1930s Whimsical Bakelite Peas and Carrots Figural Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brooch/Pin sums up the essence of whimsy which so many admirers love about figural bakelite jewelry. A
1930s Translucent Maroon Bakelite Carved Leaf bar Pin brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A classic 1930s Translucent Maroon Bakelite Carved Leaf bar Pin brooch is rich claret color and
1930s GREEN Bakelite and Laminated Wood Terrier Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Brooch, also classically 1930s and very much representative of the whimsicality of bakelite figural
1930s BLUMENTHAL FINE Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch Pin Domed Crystal Cabochons
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A hybrid of fine bakelite and costume jewelry, this 1930s BLUMENTHAL Bakelite Carved Leaf Brooch
1930s Art Deco Black Bakelite Heavily Carved Bar Pin LEAVES
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Art Deco Black Bakelite Heavily Carved Bar Pin has LEAVES carved into it in horizontal
Art Deco Bakelite Disc Suite
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Suite in marbleized green bakelite. Charm bracelet and matching floral clip from
Dior brooch Haute Couture Summer 1990
By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
DIOR - Golden metal pendant brooch with black bakelite and rhinestones. 1990 Spring-Summer Haute
Sold
H 2 in W 0.25 in D 3 in
Vtg Lea Stein Gomina Sleeping Cat Tortoiseshell Bakelite Pin Brooch Retro MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lea Stein Gomina pin in the shape of a sleeping cat, fashioned of black and tortoiseshell
Bakelite
Sold
H 2.25 in W 0.75 in D 3.5 in
Lea Stein Renard Fox Purple & Gold Bakelite Pin Brooch Mid-Century Modern MCM
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lea Stein famous Renard fox pin in mottled purple, brown and gold bakelite.
Bakelite
Art Nouveau French Pink and Black Bakelita Brooch
Located in Valladolid, ES
Awesome female figure French Art Deco brooch in pink and black bakelita, circa 1930, the box is not
Bakelite
Isabel Canovas Black Bakelite Pineapple Brooch
By Isabel Canovas
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Isabel Canovas - (Made in France) Black bakelite brooch representing a pineapple. Additional
Vintage Bakelite brooch black/white USA 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A black Bakelite brooch with 8 drops hanging from pale Bakelite links. Hanging from 3 drops in
PVD-Coated
Black Bakelite Schnauzer Dog Pin Brooch, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Black bakelite schnauzer pup pin brooch from the early 1900s. Wonderful condition.
Art Deco Bakelite Anchor Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Bakelite Anchor Brooch of hand carved black bakelite with braided red and white lariat cord
Red and Black Bakelite Celluloid Flapper Brooch Pin
Located in Montreal, QC
Fabulous and Dramatic Red and Black Flapper Brooch Pin with raised Rib designs, in Celluloid
1970s Lea Stein Marbled Bakelite Cat Brooch
By Lea Stein
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The most adorable 1970s Lea Stein cat brooch! Made of a marbled iridescent bakelite material with
Joseff of Hollywood Bakelite Warrior Head Brooch
By Joseff of Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
Joseff of Hollywood Hand Carved Bakelite Warrior Head Brooch from the 1940's. Joseff of Hollywood
Gilt Metal
Sold
H 3.35 in W 3.31 in D 0.79 in
2-Color Black & Orange Bakelite Flower Brooch or Pin with Rhinestones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage bakelite brooch or pin. In the form of a flower with black and orange bakelite
c.1930's Gold Running Fox & Riding Crop Black Bakelite Hunting Motif Brooch Pin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1930's gold running fox and riding crop black bakelite hunting motif brooch. Gold-toned
VERY Rare 1930s Bakelite & Celluloid School Days DATE-BOOK Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An exceptionally rare figural Bakelite pin, this date book, subcategory from school days similar
Art Deco Bakelite Watch Pin
Located in Winnetka, IL
A scarce, Art Deco black bakelite and chrome pin that resembles a watch. A similar example of this
Vintage 1930s Bakelite Nautical Wheel Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Finding an old Bakelite nautical wheel is almost impossible, but here it is! This is vintage 1930s
1930s Black Bakelite Cowboy Face in Profile Brooch Pin Fun Figural WESTERN
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This 1930s Black Bakelite Cowboy Face in Profile Brooch Pin is a fun figural brooch in the cowboy
1930s Bakelite Patriotic Eagle Win The War Brooch Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Always among the most sought after and most collectible categories of Bakelite Jewelry of the 1930s
Jean Cocteau Brooch
Located in Kent, GB
Large Art Deco Brooch by Jean Cocteau. Probably Bakelite or Celluloid, circa 1930s-1940s. Scarce
Bakelite
Masriera 18 Karat Yellow Gold Angel of the Morning Plique a Jour Enamel Ring
By Masriera
Located in Troy, MI
Masriera is a company world-renowned for their amazing enamel work & Art Nouveau reproductions. This 18kt yellow gold Angel Of The Morning ring with “plique-à-jour” and “basse taill...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
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