Portagioie italiano in lucite effetto finta tartaruga degli anni ’80

A lovely conditions rectangular jewelry box from the 1980s designed and manufactured in Italy that features a mid-century modern style with its fake tortoise lucite and chromed metal. The mid-century modern style was a popular design movement in the mid-20th century, characterized by clean lines, simple forms, and a focus on functionality. It became popular again in the 1980s as a retro style. Lucite, also known as acrylic glass, is a transparent thermoplastic that was developed in the 1930s. It was often used in mid-century modern design due to its durability Fake 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 mimics the look of real tortoise shell. The use of lucite and fake tortoise in fashion accessories was very popular during that time period.