A sculptural vintage hair barrette with bold modernist lines and a distinctly Brutalist, hand-worked texture.
Formed as an elongated rectangle, the surface features organic relief and subtle irregularity that suggest studio or artisan construction rather than mass production. The weight and solid feel give the piece presence, reading more like wearable metalwork than a traditional accessory.
Its restrained silver-toned finish pairs easily with both everyday and tailored looks, adding a graphic mid-century accent to pulled-back hair or a low chignon. A striking example of 1960s modernist design with quiet architectural character.
Details
- Era: c. 1960s
- Style: Modernist / Brutalist
- Metal: Silver-tone base metal, possibly pewter
- Form: Rectangular sculptural barrette
- Length: 3 1/8 in (80mm)
- Width: 1 7/8 in (36mm)
- Weight: 27.3 grams
- Marks: Unsigned
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition with light wear consistent with age