Vintage mother-of-pearl shell dishes, 80s, set of 14 pieces

In the 70s and 80s, the coastal glam and Hollywood Regency aesthetic brought iridescent materials and gilded finishes back into vogue for table settings and bar carts. These dishes fit into this decorative vein, with a luminous mother-of-pearl center and a golden rim reminiscent of the reception accessories and glamorous tableware of the era. The material evokes capiz (a mother-of-pearl shell widely used in decorative crafts, particularly in the Philippines), often worked into thin plates to create this translucent and iridescent effect.

The iridescent finish and shell shape are part of this iconic eighties style, which is now highly sought after for tableware and small display items. Pair with our Art Deco dressing table or vintage shell-foot coffee table.

Features:

Lot: 14 identical dishes, which may show variations due to the artisanal work of the time.
Period: late 70s, 80s
Typology: presentation dishes, petit fours, condiments, trinket dishes, jewelry dishes.
Shape: shell.
Material: mother-of-pearl shell, capiz or mother-of-pearl (iridescent and translucent appearance).
Finish: gilded metal trim.
Diameter: approximately 14 cm.
Color: iridescent mother-of-pearl, gilded.
Coastal glam and Hollywood Regency style, very present in interiors and receptions of the period.
Condition: vintage, good overall condition. Please note: slight mother-of-pearl irregularities on some pieces, natural traces of time.

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