Vintage 1960s Black Thermoset Melamine Geometric 1.5\" Metal Loop Shank Button For Sale

This vintage statement button features a deeply sculpted geometric design in solid black Thermoset Melamine. Its front has a raised square medallion with a fine crinkle texture, a smooth central dome, and crisp linear steps. The back has a matching texture and a sturdy antiqued brass wire loop shank. It is in excellent structural condition, with a stable shank and only the fine surface lines typical of age on the central dome.
• Size: 1.5 inches (38 mm) / 60 lignes; oversized focal coat button
• Materials: Aged Thermoset Melamine and brass wire
• Period and style: 1960s Mod fashion in Western Europe and North AmericaDating to the 1960s Mod era, this button reflects the period’s use of dense Thermoset Melamine for bold geometric forms and contrasting textures. The material gained popularity during the postwar industrial boom, when companies such as American Cyanamid developed compression-molding techniques under the Melmac brand. Apparel makers valued it for its durability, heat resistance, and ability to withstand commercial laundering.At 1.5 inches, this button was designed as a dramatic focal point for tailored wool capes, winter coats, and avant-garde garments. Its matte linear channels, textured square, and glossy central dome give it the sculptural look associated with Space Age design. It can replace a missing feature button on a vintage coat or serve as an accent on a handmade garment.

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