Lea Stein

Léa Stein (born in Paris, 11 February 1936) is a French artist and accessories maker, known for her compressed plastic buttons, brooches and bracelets. She is often hailed as "the most notable and innovative designer of plastic jewellery of the 20th century".

She worked as a dress designer and began making her now famous Jewellery when her husband, Fernand Steinberger, a Plastics Chemist, discovered a process of laminating cellulose acetate to create a unique range of colours & patterns.

Here you will find a collection of both modern and vintage pieces. The condition of each carefully detailed. If you require more photos please let us know.

If you are looking for a particular piece do drop us an email, we may be able to source one: sales@themidgetgem.co.uk

Léa Stein Arched Cat & Ball Brooch - Pink & Navy - NEW
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Léa Stein Arched Cat & Ball Brooch - Pink & Navy - NEW

The beautiful Art Deco design of an arched cat with a ball. 7cm x 4.8cm. Pink marbled cat with a navy blue and gold fan (encased fabric) and a protruding 3-D ball in a gorgeous crimson shade. Lea Stein - Paris impressed into the back of the brooch pin. The condition is new and never worn. 

£85.00
1 in stock
Léa Stein Serigraphy Romantic Girl Brooch Pink Frame - Vintage 1960s/70s
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Léa Stein Serigraphy Romantic Girl Brooch Pink Frame - Vintage 1960s/70s

This is a vintage 'serigraphy' brooch, from the 1960s/70s and they are almost always unsigned. This one is unsigned but has the distinctive shape of the roll-over pin. It has a pretty pink marbled frame, much nicer in person as it's iridescent with a dusty purple stripe mixed with the pinks. The picture is a micro-mosaic mother-of-pearl effect with the drawing superimposed. The picture is loosely trapped within the frame. The condition of both the picture and the frame is very good, with just minimal signs of use, very light scratching to the back. 5.7cm.

£195.00
1 in stock
Léa Stein Sax Player Brooch - Navy Blue, Gold, Cream & Fire Red - NEW
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Léa Stein Sax Player Brooch - Navy Blue, Gold, Cream & Fire Red - NEW

The sax player brooch. Her skin is cream pinstripe, with red/brown marbled hair, fire red marbled Saxophone and a stunning blue and gold encased fabric shirt.  A beautiful example. In new condition, never worn though this is a vintage piece. 6 cm x 4cm. Lea Stein impressed into the back of the roll-over pin. 

£125.00
1 in stock
Léa Stein Perching Parrot Brooch - Pink, Green & Blue - NEW
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Léa Stein Perching Parrot Brooch - Pink, Green & Blue - NEW

Perching parrot brooch with a 3-D layered eye in blue and white. Beautiful colours: shades of pink, green and blue and the encased textures a delightful mixture of marbles and sparkly fabrics. In new condition, never worn though this is a vintage piece. 11.5 cm x 3cm. Lea Stein impressed into the back of the roll-over pin. 

£125.00
1 in stock
Léa Stein Girl & Umbrella Brooch - Pink, Purple & Black - Vintage
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Léa Stein Girl & Umbrella Brooch - Pink, Purple & Black - Vintage

This is a vintage brooch, probably from the 1960s/70s. Signed with impressed mark on the reverse roll-over pin. A little girl wearing a plain black dress with a stunning umbrella with a glittery pink background and a hatched foreground of darker pinks and purples. The condition of the brooch is excellent, with just minimal signs of use. 4.5cm.

£55.00
1 in stock
Léa Stein GOUPIL Fox Face Brooch - Black & White - NEW with issue
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Léa Stein GOUPIL Fox Face Brooch - Black & White - NEW with issue

I bought this as new but when I photographed it I noted one of the ears has the tip polished away - clearly done during manufacture and it isn't immediately obvious because of the colour-way. Branded on the back pin. In a lovely mono-chrome palette of black and white. 5.7 cm x 7.0 cm. This is new and in excellent condition. 

£55.00
1 in stock
Léa Stein Scarlett O'Hara Brooch - In Shades of Grey & Blue - NEW Vintage!
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Léa Stein Scarlett O'Hara Brooch - In Shades of Grey & Blue - NEW Vintage!

Scarlett O'Hara. A very special example, she's cream with a sparkly polka dot dress in grey, a two-tone hat with marble brim and a layered and cut-out fan. The fan is a beauty! She really is a beautiful example. In new condition, never worn though this is a vintage piece. 6.8cm x 7.2cm. Lea Stein impressed into the back of the roll-over pin. 

£95.00
1 in stock
Léa Stein RIC Dog Brooch - Pearlised Gold, Black & Multi-Check - NEW Vintage!
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Léa Stein RIC Dog Brooch - Pearlised Gold, Black & Multi-Check - NEW Vintage!

Stunning example of the Ric dog design brooch. In a beautiful pearlised gold with iridescent checks in various bright colours. One of the nicest examples we have seen. In new condition, never worn though this is a vintage piece. 9cm x 5cm. Lea Stein impressed into the back of the roll-over pin. 

£85.00
1 in stock
Léa Stein Swallow Bird Brooch - Cream & Orange - NEW Vintage
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Léa Stein Swallow Bird Brooch - Cream & Orange - NEW Vintage

A swallow in flight! A cream pinstripe body with layered wings and beak in contrasting tangerine micro-mosaic, and a layered head. Signed V shaped pin. A vintage piece in new condition. Size: 8.3 cm x 2.3 cm approximately.

£85.00
1 in stock
Léa Stein Seville Spanish Flamenco Dancer Brooch - Blue & Red - NEW Vintage
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Léa Stein Seville Spanish Flamenco Dancer Brooch - Blue & Red - NEW Vintage

The Flamenco Dancer brooch is a complex design that took Lea more than a year to perfect. This one has a beautiful blue and red dress and an engraved multi-layered fan. Good condition. Signed V shape pin. Size: 9.5 cm x 6.0 cm approximately.

£135.00
1 in stock

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