Vintage Brutalist Belt Buckle Abstract Sculptural Brass Bronze Tone Modernist

Description

View Vintage Brutalist Belt Buckle Abstract Sculptural Brass Bronze Tone Modernist with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is much more than a utilitarian buckle—it has the look of mid-century/1970s studio-made wearable art, with an intentionally irregular, sculptural surface characteristic of Brutalist and Modernist design. vintage Brutalist-style belt buckle featuring an unusual abstract, highly dimensional design with organic free-form shapes, openwork details, raised elements, and a beautifully aged mixed-metal appearance. This is much more than a utilitarian buckle—it has the look of mid-century/1970s studio-made wearable art, with an intentionally irregular, sculptural surface characteristic of Brutalist and Modernist design. The metal has developed rich variations of bronze, brass, copper and dark brown tones, along with areas of natural-looking green oxidation/patina. The irregular texture, coloration and surface character give the piece substantial visual depth. DETAILS * Vintage belt buckle * Brutalist / Modernist style * Abstract organic sculptural design * Dimensional raised relief and openwork * Brass/bronze-tone metal * Unusual artisan/studio-art appearance * Rich aged patina and surface variation * Unisex design * Quarter shown in photos for scale No maker’s mark has been identified. Exact age and metal composition are unknown. Based on its construction and aesthetic, the buckle appears consistent with vintage mid-to-late 20th-century Brutalist/Modernist design, particularly the studio-art styles popular during the 1960s–1970s. CONDITION Vintage pre-owned condition with visible age-related patina, oxidation, discoloration, surface wear, darkening and irregularities throughout. These characteristics are clearly shown in the photographs and contribute to the aged appearance of the piece. It has not been aggressively polished or restored, preserving the existing patina. Please review all photographs carefully, as the photos are considered part of the description. The buckle was intentionally photographed from multiple angles and under different lighting conditions to show the surface texture, patina, coloration, dimensional relief and overall condition as accurately as possible. Because of the reflective and varied nature of aged metal, colors may appear somewhat different depending on lighting, screen settings and viewing angle. Any styled/staged photographs are provided to demonstrate scale and display inspiration. Please refer to the detailed close-up photographs for the actual condition and appearance of the buckle. A distinctive piece for a collector of Brutalist jewelry, Modernist accessories, studio craft, artisan metalwork, 1970s fashion, or wearable art. Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Clothing, Shoes & Accessories › Specialty › Vintage › Vintage Accessories › Belt Buckles. Brand: Unmarked.

Brand

Unmarked

Color

Brown

Decade

1970s

Theme

Holiday

Original/Reproduction

Original

Material

Unknown

Look

Hippy

Gender

Adult Unisex