Vintage jewelry box in lucite and metal, Italy 1980

An attractive rectangular jewelry box from the 1980s, designed and made in Italy, featuring mid-century modern styling with faux tortoise lucite and chrome-plated metal. The mid-century modern style was a popular design movement in the mid-20th century, characterized by clean lines, simple shapes and an emphasis on functionality. It became popular again in the 1980s in the form of retro styling. Lucite, also known as acrylic glass, is a transparent thermoplastic developed in the 1930s. The faux tortoise finish was a popular material in the 1980s and was often used in fashion accessories such as jewelry, handbags and sunglasses. The material is made from a resin that imitates the look of real tortoiseshell. The use of lucite and faux tortoise shell in fashion accessories was very popular at the time. Reference : 283881