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 carved bakelite.
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 carved bakelite.
Bakelite Blackbird Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Large Bakelite carved black bird brooch from the 1930's.
Deco Bakelite Clock Brooch
Located in New York, NY
Striking Art Deco black bakelite clock brooch with moveable hands.
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 biscuit, and bowed to boot. Anonymous bakelite jewelers created purely whimisical Ame...
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.
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 painted details. Lovely examples of American folk art. 2" X 1.75" each.
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 with an unusual musical motif. From the 1930's Jazz Age, USA. 3.25" x 1".
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 and gilded discs. Strangely cool subject matter. Brooch can clip onto edge of a lapel...
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 that carries a century of style.
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 harkens back to the mourning jewelry stylings of the Victorian Era, Sometimes early 20...
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 very early piece circa 1930s Comes with pink teardrop glass, made in france
1930s Black Bakelite and Laminated Wood Scotty Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Jet black Bakelite gives this iconic brooch a a sleek and sophisticated look as well as always adorable bakelite whimsicality.
1930s Unusual Black Carved Bakelite TIKI ANGRY GOD Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This unusual 1930s tiki angry god pin is arresting most certainly, and is a very collectible exotic piece of fine bakelite jewelry. In effect, a square brooch, it is almost 2" square...
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 series of pins utilizing heavy gage brass wire for decorative effect and accent in ...
Pair 1930s Black Red Bakelite Braying Donkeys Horses Brooches/Pins
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful pair of pins, worn together as a scatter grouping or individually as statement pieces--these 2 braying whinnying donkey pins are extra amusing, as all figural bakelite pi...
Black Bakelite Dog Hound Head Pin with Brass Encircling Leash Detail Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Guaranteed 1930s American bakelite. The brooch is large measuring approximately 3" high and 2.5" wide.
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 exquisite carmelized patina the brooch has naturally acquired over almost 90 years....
1930s Whimsical Bakelite Peas and Carrots Figural Brooch/Pin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An amazingly humorous bit of bakelite magic, this 1930s Amusing Bakelite Peas and Carrots Figural Brooch/Pin sums up the essence of whimsy which so many admirers love about figural b...
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 has edges which reveal great light and translucence. Approximately 2.25" wide by .75"...
1930s GREEN Bakelite and Laminated Wood Terrier Dog Pin Brooch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another canine creation offered here is this GREEN Bakelite and Laminated Wood Terrier Dog Pin Brooch, also classically 1930s and very much representative of the whimsicality of bake...
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 Pin with Domed Crystal Cabochons is a classic , an icon of American vintage costume j...
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 rows. The carving detail is sharp and quite sculptural. This classic design emulates...
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 the 1930's, USA. Excellent condition.
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 Couture Collection, under the artistic direction of Gianfranco Ferré.
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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 pattern bakelite with striped cream colored eyes and ears.
Bakelite
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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 yours. It comes from a French private collection.
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.
Vintage Bakelite brooch black/white USA 1940s
Located in Stuttgart, DE
A black Bakelite brooch with 8 drops hanging from pale Bakelite links.
PVD-Coated
Black Bakelite Schnauzer Dog Pin Brooch, Early 1900s
Located in Milford, DE
Black bakelite schnauzer pup pin brooch from the early 1900s.
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 detailing. 1930's USA.
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 Bakelite.
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 cream striped eyes and ears. Silver pin back, signed Lea Stein at the back. This bro...
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 is primarily known for its signature Art Deco designs in matte green gold. This is ...
Gilt Metal
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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 petals and a convex domed center with pave set rhinestones.
c.1930's Gold Running Fox & Riding Crop Black Bakelite Hunting Motif Brooch Pin
Located in Thiensville, WI
Both are set onto a black oblong bakelite base. Brooch fastens with a safety pin c-clasp.
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 'book' pins, is constructed of a thick painted bakelite pencil as a bar pin on top 1...
Art Deco Bakelite Watch Pin
Located in Winnetka, IL
A scarce, Art Deco black bakelite and chrome pin that resembles a watch.
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 ship’s wheel is made of brown and red Bakelite. It measures 2” x 2” and has a gold...
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/western themed figural style so popular in 1930s bakelite jewelry.
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, Patriotic Red cream and Dark Blue Figural jewelry is highly desirable. This 1930s...
Jean Cocteau Brooch
Located in Kent, GB
Large Art Deco Brooch by Jean Cocteau. Probably Bakelite or Celluloid, circa 1930s-1940s. Scarce piece.
Bakelite
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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