Made from Casein milk based early type of natural plastic for buttons. Glossy, with a charcoal marble swirl. Very nice for a jacket, maybe an overcoat, or similar. Very glossy. A little difficult to photograph as they look different at various angles. Kind of  blue gray teal with a bit of marble. You can find more info on the history of casein here. 1 1/8" wide Price per button Vintage policy: all vintage items are sold as is. They are special works of art from a time and place when design and quality were standard. These are from Italy. The quality, the concept, and attention to detail are all superb. There may be handmade finishes. I recommend always testing any washing. Usually cool water hang dry is fine if on a garment. No dryer. No hot sun. Test wash them on the fabric first. Some buttons were made in two pieces and may need some adhesive repair at some point which can be easily glued back. If there is a major issue please feel free to reach out.   

Gold base with ivory and black enamel inlaid and a faux gold thread. Shank back. Very nice on a cardigan or jacket. Price per button. 7/8" or 1"

Back in stock, these are fantastic because the way the shank allows them to sit on the surface secure so they can look embedded in the fabric almost. I recommend coating or if on a sweater something stable not light and drapey.  small 11/16" medium 3/4" large 7/8" extra large 15/16"

Perfect round balls, matte, smooth, another little work of art. So great on knits, smaller may work on a shirt, jackets, bigger on coats. Earthy color is wonderful with navy. extra small 1/2" small 5/8" medium 3/4" large 15/16" Vintage policy: all vintage items are sold as is. They are special works of art from a time and place when design and quality were standard. These are from Italy. The quality, the concept, and attention to detail are all superb. There may be handmade finishes. I recommend always testing any washing. Usually cool water hang dry is fine if on a garment. No dryer. No hot sun. Test wash them on the fabric first. Some buttons were made in two pieces and may need some adhesive repair at some point which can be easily glued back. If there is a major issue please feel free to reach out.     

Vintage Italian shirt buttons, taupe, when details matter. The lines are etched into the plastic. These are a fantastic button. Price per button. Size: 1/2"

Vintage Italian shirt buttons, cabernet, when details matter. The lines are etched into the plastic. These are a fantastic button when you need a little accent on a shirt, maybe a tropical wool shirt. Price per button. Size: 1/2"

small 1/2" medium 5/8" large 3/4"

Made from Casein milk based early type of natural plastic for buttons. Glossy, with a charcoal marble swirl. Very nice for a jacket, maybe an overcoat, or similar. Very glossy. A little difficult to photograph as they look different at various angles. Price per button. You can find more info on the history of casein here. 1 1/8" wide Price per button Vintage policy: all vintage items are sold as is. They are special works of art from a time and place when design and quality were standard. These are from Italy. The quality, the concept, and attention to detail are all superb. There may be handmade finishes. I recommend always testing any washing. Usually cool water hang dry is fine if on a garment. No dryer. No hot sun. Test wash them on the fabric first. Some buttons were made in two pieces and may need some adhesive repair at some point which can be easily glued back. If there is a major issue please feel free to reach out.   

Made from Casein milk based early type of natural plastic for buttons. Glossy, with a charcoal marble swirl. Very nice for a jacket, maybe an overcoat, or similar. Very glossy. A little difficult to photograph as they look different at various angles. Sage green. Milky translucence. Price per button. You can find more info on the history of casein here. 1 1/8" wide Price per button Vintage policy: all vintage items are sold as is. They are special works of art from a time and place when design and quality were standard. These are from Italy. The quality, the concept, and attention to detail are all superb. There may be handmade finishes. I recommend always testing any washing. Usually cool water hang dry is fine if on a garment. No dryer. No hot sun. Test wash them on the fabric first. Some buttons were made in two pieces and may need some adhesive repair at some point which can be easily glued back. If there is a major issue please feel free to reach out.   

Vintage Italian coat buttons clear base with a peaked pinwheel shape attached on top and secured by a brass shank on the back.  small 3/4" med 15/16" large 1 1/8"

So cool, kind of giant soft pillowy buttons, a great statement buttons for coats, home dec, accessories, a hair clip. Navy blue. Price per button. Width: 1 3/8" Height:  vintage Italian buttons

These are beautiful, each one is different and uses the design of nature. Any imperfection is part of it's beauty. Smooth and glossy. Italy inspired by Brazil. Price per button. Feels very substantial in the hand suitable for a coat or jacket. 1 1/4" diameter

These are beautiful, each one is different and uses the design of nature. Any imperfection is part of it's beauty. Smooth and glossy. Italy inspired by Brazil. Price per button. Feels very substantial in the hand suitable for a coat or jacket. THe rim is extra big. 1 3/8"