Vintage glasses

Vintage glasses and sunglasses for men and women: shapes born between the 1940s and the 1960s, made again today with their original proportions.

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Vintage glasses

Vintage glasses and sunglasses for men and women: shapes born between the 1940s and the 1960s, made again today with their original proportions. These are not used period pieces but new frames from three brands that work from their own archives.

True Vintage Revival remakes 1950s and 1960s frames in Sabae, Japan: the TVR 504, the JD shape, and the TVR 538 in titanium. Julius Tart Optical reproduces the AR, the Arnel James Dean wore in 1955, in 44 and 46 sizes. Lesca Lunetier, founded in 1964, uses acetate sheets produced in the Jura between the 1950s and the 1970s for its vintage line: when a sheet runs out, that colour does not come back.

Vintage glasses: where to start

Optical: TVR 504 Classic Black, the JD panto in black acetate; TVR 538 Black + Light Gold, in titanium; Julius Tart AR Amber; Lesca Pica Black, Lesca Posh Medium Black and Lesca Corbs 429A. Sunglasses: Julius Tart AR Sunshine and Julius Tart FDR Sunshine, the squared shape.

How to choose vintage glasses

Start with the shape: the panto (TVR 504, Julius Tart AR, Lesca Pica) is wider at the bottom with a soft line; the round (TVR 532 Classic Circular) is stronger; the square (Julius Tart FDR) gives the face structure. Then the size: compare lens width and bridge with a pair that already fits you well, using the sizing guide.

By shape and finish: round glasses, tortoiseshell glasses, crown panto. In the Journal: Japanese eyewear.

Vintage glasses: FAQ

Are vintage glasses second-hand?

No. They are new frames based on archive designs, with sizes and materials listed on each product page.

Can prescription lenses be fitted?

Yes, single-vision lenses can be fitted in our in-house lab. Progressive lenses need measurements taken in person with the frame on.

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