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Lea Stein possibly the smallest brooch ever
Fascinated by this tiny vintage Lea Stein brooch… probably the smallest model of Lea Stein brooch ever made. Signed: LEA STEIN
Very good vintage condition.
Collector's Item - where beauty meets history !

Lea Stein is a French designer born in 1936 in Paris, renowned for her brooches and jewelry made from layered plastic (cellulose acetate), often figurative and vividly colorful. She developed a unique process with her chemist husband, layering plastic and other materials to create decorative effects before cutting the shapes.
Her vintage pieces, mainly produced between 1969 and 1981, are highly sought after by collectors.
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Fascinée par cette petite broche vintage de Léa Stein ! Peut-être la plus petite broche de Léa Stein jamais réalisée. Signée LEA STEIN
Pièce de collection – beauté et histoire réunies !

Léa Stein est une créatrice française née en 1936 à Paris, célèbre pour ses broches et bijoux en plastique stratifié (cellulose acétate), souvent figuratifs et très colorés. Elle a développé un procédé unique avec son mari chimiste, superposant plusieurs couches de plastique et d'autres matériaux pour créer des effets décoratifs avant de découper les formes.
Ses pièces vintage, produites principalement entre 1969 et 1981, sont très recherchées par les collectionneurs.

  • Dimensions: 3 x 2 cm. (1.1 x 0.7 in.)

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November 17, 2025 7:30 PM CET
Verviers, Belgium

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