Postmodern Memphis Style Geometric Bar Statement Brooch Signed Dated 1988

Measurements: 3.25"L x .25"W x .25"Thick (8.26cm x .64cm x .64cm)

Markings: Hand etched Maker's Signature 1988

Weight: 7.1g

This striking 1988 modernist brooch perfectly captures the bold visual language of the late 1980s, with a strong Memphis-inspired Pop Art aesthetic. Its long, linear form combines cool silver-tone metal with vivid purple pointed tips and a tightly wrapped turquoise-blue center, creating a playful clash of color, geometry, and texture.

The brooch has a distinctly architectural quality, with segmented rectangular sections and crisp, graphic detailing that feel very much in step with the Memphis design movement of the 1980s—an era celebrated for unconventional color combinations, geometric forms, asymmetry, and an intentionally playful rejection of traditional design rules.

Dated 1988 and bearing an unidentified maker’s mark, this piece has the feel of collectible studio jewelry from the period. The maker remains a mystery for now, which only adds to its intrigue.

A wonderfully wearable piece of late-1980s design, it looks especially striking against black, where the turquoise and purple accents really pop. Perfect for collectors of Memphis style, Pop Art jewelry, postmodern design, and unusual artisan brooches.