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1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's Sun Rite Embellished Sunglasses
1950's Sun Rite Embellished Sunglasses

1950's Sun Rite Embellished Sunglasses

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Sun Rite sunglasses. Black resin embellished with tiny gold beads and iridescent rhinestones

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Celluloid Collapsible Sunglasses, 1950s
Celluloid Collapsible Sunglasses, 1950s

Celluloid Collapsible Sunglasses, 1950s

Located in New York, NY

Unusual collapsible celluloid sunglasses from the 1950's. 5.5" across .x 1.75", Arms 5" in length

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

New Vintage Sun Slatz Shutter Shades Sunglasses 1950's Made in France
New Vintage Sun Slatz Shutter Shades Sunglasses 1950's Made in France

New Vintage Sun Slatz Shutter Shades Sunglasses 1950's Made in France

Located in Baleares, Baleares

The original model that inspire countless designs. The inserts can be swap for a totally different look. Made in USA, Indiana. Made in France. New, never worn or displayed thi...

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1980s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

SCHIAPARELLI Extremely Rare Resin Floral Cabana Sunglasses c 1950s
SCHIAPARELLI Extremely Rare Resin Floral Cabana Sunglasses c 1950s

SCHIAPARELLI Extremely Rare Resin Floral Cabana Sunglasses c 1950s

By Schiaparelli

Located in University City, MO

SCHIAPARELLI Extremely rare resin floral cabana sunglasses c 1950s The stylish retro midcentury

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1950s 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Lizard Skin Eye Glasses Case
Saks Fifth Avenue Black Lizard Skin Eye Glasses Case

Saks Fifth Avenue Black Lizard Skin Eye Glasses Case

By Saks Fifth Avenue

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The case is large and roomy in scale and should accommodate most frames. The 1950's Persol sunglasses

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Late 20th Century Italian 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

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Hotel de Ville introduces 1950's Sunglasses
Hotel de Ville introduces 1950's Sunglasses

Hotel de Ville introduces 1950's Sunglasses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

New old stock 1950s pink satin over black French multi colored rhinestone sunglasses give you a

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Fabulous 1950's Gold Confetti Sunglasses from France
Fabulous 1950's Gold Confetti Sunglasses from France

Fabulous 1950's Gold Confetti Sunglasses from France

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a fabulous pair of 1950's vintage, gold confetti sunglasses from France. They are marked

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1950s 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950s Paulette Guinet Attribution Snake Sunglasses
1950s Paulette Guinet Attribution Snake Sunglasses

1950s Paulette Guinet Attribution Snake Sunglasses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A super rare pair of snake sunglasses from designer Paulette Guinet. The cat-eye frames feature a

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1950s 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Cat Eye Black Sunglasses Rhinestones Vintage 1950s
Cat Eye Black Sunglasses Rhinestones Vintage 1950s

Cat Eye Black Sunglasses Rhinestones Vintage 1950s

Located in Berlin, DE

Vintage Cat Eye Sunglasses, Embellished with Rhinestones. Beautiful shape. Designer unknown. Good

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1950s Italian 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950s Spotted and Jeweled Cat Eye Sunglasses
1950s Spotted and Jeweled Cat Eye Sunglasses

1950s Spotted and Jeweled Cat Eye Sunglasses

Located in Houston, TX

Effortlessly cool sunglasses from the 50s. Featuring a black and brown spotted frame with grey

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Mid-20th Century American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950s EXAGGERATED CAT EYE BLACK & GOLD LUCITE SUNGLASSES
1950s EXAGGERATED CAT EYE BLACK & GOLD LUCITE SUNGLASSES

1950s EXAGGERATED CAT EYE BLACK & GOLD LUCITE SUNGLASSES

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage gold and black cat eye sunglasses from the 1950s. Pointed exaggerated shape with small star

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1950s 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's Vintage Cat Eye Glasses - Made in France
1950's Vintage Cat Eye Glasses - Made in France

1950's Vintage Cat Eye Glasses - Made in France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

From Hotel de Ville's private collection, these vintage cat eye frames were made in France. _____________________________________________________________ Established in 2005, Hotel...

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1950s 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950s Vintage Cat Eye Glasses
1950s Vintage Cat Eye Glasses

1950s Vintage Cat Eye Glasses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950's cat eye glasses in plum featuring copper and cream flora pearl accents

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1950s Italian 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

VINTAGE 1950s RHINESTONE CAT EYE SUN GLASSES
VINTAGE 1950s RHINESTONE CAT EYE SUN GLASSES

VINTAGE 1950s RHINESTONE CAT EYE SUN GLASSES

Located in San Francisco, CA

Front width: 5"
Between hinges: 4.75"
Temple length: 4.75"

Please email or call us at 415.440.1554 if you have any questions.
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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950s Zebra Wood Sunglasses Coffee Table by R. B. Worth
1950s Zebra Wood Sunglasses Coffee Table by R. B. Worth

1950s Zebra Wood Sunglasses Coffee Table by R. B. Worth

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H 14.75 in W 45 in D 14.5 in

1950s Zebra Wood Sunglasses Coffee Table by R. B. Worth

Located in Chicago, IL

1950s zebra wood sunglasses coffee table by R. B. Worth.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

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Zebra Wood

Fabulous 50s Harlequin Sunglasses
Fabulous 50s Harlequin Sunglasses

Fabulous 50s Harlequin Sunglasses

Located in Gresham, OR

These fantastic whimsical 1950s sunglasses are sure to become a personal signature piece

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's Sun Rite Embellished Cat Eye  Sunglasses
1950's Sun Rite Embellished Cat Eye  Sunglasses

1950's Sun Rite Embellished Cat Eye Sunglasses

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1950's Sun Rite cats eye shaped sunglasses. Black embellished with tiny gold beads and iridescent

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

black cat eye sunglasses, circa 1950s
black cat eye sunglasses, circa 1950s

black cat eye sunglasses, circa 1950s

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of original 1950s cat eye sunglasses.

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1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

New Vintage Black Bat Wings Hand Made Frame 1950'S France
New Vintage Black Bat Wings Hand Made Frame 1950'S France

New Vintage Black Bat Wings Hand Made Frame 1950'S France

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New, Rare Bat Wings Shape Black Frame Holding A Pair Of Medium Grey Lenses Please Notice That This Item Is More Than 60 Years Old And Could Show Some Storage Wear. New, Ever Worn...

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Spectacular 1950s 12K Gold Filled Rhinestone Cat Eye Frames
Spectacular 1950s 12K Gold Filled Rhinestone Cat Eye Frames

Spectacular 1950s 12K Gold Filled Rhinestone Cat Eye Frames

Located in Gresham, OR

A spectacular 1950s 1/10 12K GF cat eye frames with rhinestone embellishment at temples. Marked

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950s Delicate Gold Filled Cat-Eye Eyeglass Frames w/ Lens
1950s Delicate Gold Filled Cat-Eye Eyeglass Frames w/ Lens

1950s Delicate Gold Filled Cat-Eye Eyeglass Frames w/ Lens

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous 1950s delicate pair of gold-filled cat-eye eyeglass frames. Open scroll-work at temples

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Vintage 1950s Black Cat-Eye Eyeglasses 44-22 Crystals Frame
Vintage 1950s Black Cat-Eye Eyeglasses 44-22 Crystals Frame

Vintage 1950s Black Cat-Eye Eyeglasses 44-22 Crystals Frame

Located in Rome, Rome

Unique vintage cat-eye frame, timeless and classy. Made with an acetate black based frame with rhinestones and small golden studs detailing on corners. Made in France. Details MATE...

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20th Century 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Vintage 1950s Gold Tone Cat-Eye Eyeglasses 44-22 Crystals Frame
Vintage 1950s Gold Tone Cat-Eye Eyeglasses 44-22 Crystals Frame

Vintage 1950s Gold Tone Cat-Eye Eyeglasses 44-22 Crystals Frame

Located in Rome, Rome

Unique vintage cat-eye frame, timeless and classy. Made with an acetate gold tone based frame with rhinestones and small golden studs detailing on corners. Made in France. Details MA...

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1980s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Schiaparelli Cherry Red Cat Eye Sunglasses With Floral Embellishment, 1950s
Schiaparelli Cherry Red Cat Eye Sunglasses With Floral Embellishment, 1950s

Schiaparelli Cherry Red Cat Eye Sunglasses With Floral Embellishment, 1950s

By Elsa Schiaparelli

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elsa Schiaparelli 1950’s sunglasses in red featuring green and cream floral accents with tiny

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1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's French Sapphire Blue Stylized Sunglasses
1950's French Sapphire Blue Stylized Sunglasses

1950's French Sapphire Blue Stylized Sunglasses

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nothing makes a fashion statement like a cool pair of shades! These 1950's French glasses have a

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's Italian Blonde Cat Eye Sunglasses With Green Lenses
1950's Italian Blonde Cat Eye Sunglasses With Green Lenses

1950's Italian Blonde Cat Eye Sunglasses With Green Lenses

Located in Atlanta, GA

Don't forget your sunglasses when heading to the Riviera...the Italian Riviera in the 1950's, that

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1950s Italian 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Shooter 1950's Rare Classic 12K Gold Filigree USA Sunglasses
New Ray Ban Shooter 1950's Rare Classic 12K Gold Filigree USA Sunglasses

New Ray Ban Shooter 1950's Rare Classic 12K Gold Filigree USA Sunglasses

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

temples1950's USA Made by Bausch and Lomb. Original True Green RB3 B&L lenses. Frame straight as an arrow with

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950s Martin Wells Faux Wood Sunglasses
1950s Martin Wells Faux Wood Sunglasses

1950s Martin Wells Faux Wood Sunglasses

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Martin Wells Dark brown plastic frames meant to resemble wood with dark brown lenses. A slight cat eye shape. In very good vintage condition with a notch along the arm. Frame 5.25"...

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1950s Unknown 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Ray Ban 1950s Signet Gold Frame Sunglasses
Ray Ban 1950s Signet Gold Frame Sunglasses

Ray Ban 1950s Signet Gold Frame Sunglasses

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Complete your sunglasses collection with these Ray-Ban and B&L Signet sunglasses! Created in 1953

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Sculptural French Faux Tortoise Cat Eye Sunglasses, 1950s
Sculptural French Faux Tortoise Cat Eye Sunglasses, 1950s

Sculptural French Faux Tortoise Cat Eye Sunglasses, 1950s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Nothing makes a fashion statement like a cool pair of shades! Especially when they are a fabulous sculptural silhouette that pays homage to the classic cat eye with a bit of the sur...

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950s Style Salvatore Ferragamo Gold Rhinestone Cat Eye Glasses
1950s Style Salvatore Ferragamo Gold Rhinestone Cat Eye Glasses

1950s Style Salvatore Ferragamo Gold Rhinestone Cat Eye Glasses

By Salvatore Ferragamo

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Bust out your circle skirt and rock these amazing 1950s style Salvatore Ferragamo glasses! Clear

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20th Century Italian 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's-1960's White Pearlized Sunglasses
1950's-1960's White Pearlized Sunglasses

1950's-1960's White Pearlized Sunglasses

Located in Oradell, NJ

1950's to the early 1960's. They are in excellent vintage condition and are marked, but the marking is

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1950s 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's/1960's Pony Hair Sunglasses
1950's/1960's Pony Hair Sunglasses

1950's/1960's Pony Hair Sunglasses

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare pair of sunglasses from "Pompeii" is made of black plastic with pony hair overlay. Hair is

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1950s 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's France Cat Eye Sunglasses
1950's France Cat Eye Sunglasses

1950's France Cat Eye Sunglasses

Located in Toronto, ON

Vintage 1950's cats-eye sunglasses. Made in France. Green lenses with black/white laminated hand

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's Lucite Cat Eye Sunglasses
1950's Lucite Cat Eye Sunglasses

1950's Lucite Cat Eye Sunglasses

By Aldo Tura

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950's Lucite exaggerated cat-eye sunglasses made from two layers of plastic: the surface is white

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1950s 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950's Cat Eye Sunglasses with Rhinestones
1950's Cat Eye Sunglasses with Rhinestones

1950's Cat Eye Sunglasses with Rhinestones

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classic 1950's black cat eye glasses from Marine. Made of heavy plastic and adorned with

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Petite Cat-Eye Sunglasses 1950s
Petite Cat-Eye Sunglasses 1950s

Petite Cat-Eye Sunglasses 1950s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage pair ladies sunglasses. Signed thick white plastic frames with original tinted glass

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

1950s Raybert Vintage Sunglasses - Made in France
1950s Raybert Vintage Sunglasses - Made in France

1950s Raybert Vintage Sunglasses - Made in France

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1950's Le Masque Sunglasses Jeweled/Rhinestones RAYBERT RARE Retro. Really unique old sunglasses

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1950s 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

BAUSCH & LOMB 1950s
BAUSCH & LOMB 1950s

BAUSCH & LOMB 1950s

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BAUSCH & LOMB 1950s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Bausch & Lomb eyeglass frames. Authentic black plastic items (#6).

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

'Cat Eye' Frames 1950s
'Cat Eye' Frames 1950s

'Cat Eye' Frames 1950s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage eyeglass/sunglasses frames (black & gold laminated plastic).

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1950s Italian 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

RAY BAN Aviators 1950s
RAY BAN Aviators 1950s

RAY BAN Aviators 1950s

By Ray-Ban

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Ray Ban aviator sunglasses & original case. Gold filled frames with original green

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

'Cat Eye' Frames, 1950s

'Cat Eye' Frames, 1950s

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage 'cat eye' eyeglass/sunglasses frames. 'Pearlized' ivory plastic frames with gold

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1950s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

RAY BAN 'Cat Eye' Frames, 1950s

RAY BAN 'Cat Eye' Frames, 1950s

By Ray-Ban

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine & rare vintage Ray Ban 'cat eye' eyeglasses/sunglasses frames. Authentic 1950s'Pearlized

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

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By Roberto Cavalli

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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By Pierre Balmain

Located in Berlin, BE

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1964 Iconic Vintage Andre Courreges Eskimo Glasses Rare Museum Quality

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By André Courrèges

Located in San Diego, CA

Incredibly rare vintage 1964 pair of Andre Courreges Eskimo Glasses. Iconic fashion moment, as depicted on top models of the 1960s (See Jean Shrimpton picture attached). Made in Fran...

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1960s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

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Vintage Eletra Casadei 90s Size Large Betty Boop Birth of Venus Novelty Dress

By Casadei, Eletra Casadei

Located in San Diego, CA

Super rare Limited Edition ELETRA CASADEI vintage 1990s Betty Boop, "Birth of Venus," novelty print slip dress! Features the classic artistic print, with a novelty approach. Lace and...

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1990s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Runway Coat Houndstooth Jacket
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Runway Coat Houndstooth Jacket

Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Runway Coat Houndstooth Jacket

By Thierry Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

Archival Thierry Mugler Piece, FW1995 Collection. Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Star-Houndstooth Coat. Wearable Art. Legendary Thierry Mugler created his very own version of the cl...

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Vivienne Westwood The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Corseted Draped Silk Dress, 2012
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Vivienne Westwood The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Corseted Draped Silk Dress, 2012

By Vivienne Westwood

Located in London, GB

▪ Archival Vivienne Westwood Evening Dress ▪ The Red Carpet Capsule Collection, 2012 ▪ Museum Grade ▪ Made in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee celebration ▪ A meti...

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By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior

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Selecta Emerald Green on Yellow Cat Reading Eyeglass Frames 1960s

Selecta Emerald Green on Yellow Cat Reading Eyeglass Frames 1960s

Located in London, GB

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1960s French 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

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Vintage Bausch & Lomb Safety Goggles Steampunk 50's Collectors Item Sunglasses

Vintage Bausch & Lomb Safety Goggles Steampunk 50's Collectors Item Sunglasses

By Bausch & Lomb

Located in Baleares, Baleares

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1950s American 1950s Vintage Sunglasses

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1950s Vintage Sunglasses For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of 1950s vintage sunglasses. Our collection of 1950s vintage sunglasses includes a variety of colors, spanning Gray, Brown, Beige and more. The ideal items for you are waiting among the distinctive accessories we have available, which include versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many classic iterations of 1950s vintage sunglasses over the years, but those made by Ray-Ban, Elsa Schiaparelli and Bausch & Lomb are often thought to be among the most stylish. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much are 1950s Vintage Sunglasses?

On average, 1950s vintage sunglasses on 1stDibs sell for $468, while they’re typically $124 on the low end and $16,999 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Finding the Right Sunglasses for You

A pair of vintage designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble.

No matter your age or general fashion sensibility, wearing sunglasses may already be part of your regular outdoor routine owing to their practicality. Most sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays — and not merely on sunny days. Glasses that utilize color-enhancing lenses, which feature specific coatings or filter tints, can limit the amount of light coming through, while polarized lenses substantially reduce glare.

So while their usefulness is well known, let’s face it, a good pair of sunglasses can be stylish too.

People have been making a statement with iconic eyewear for a while — sunglasses garnered popularity with the Hollywood set in the early 1900s, when it wasn’t uncommon for a hip actress to be photographed in a pair of her sharpest shades.

Today, we’re still talking about the sunglasses that Audrey Hepburn — the original trendsetter — donned in the opening scene of 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She emerges from the flagship store of the legendary luxury house referenced in the film’s title in a pair of glamorous dark tortoiseshell frames designed by London eyewear firm Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses. The brand was a keeper for Hepburn — in 1967, she famously wore a pair of Goldsmith’s Yuhu wraparound frames in the poster for Stanley Donen’s film Two for the Road.

Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — perhaps you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men. Good frames are a surefire way to take your style to the next level.

When shopping for the right pair of sunglasses, consider the color and shape of the frames (as well as the shape of your face), how dark or light the lenses are — or tint, if you’re leaning toward a chic gradient lens. Take your time, spring for more than one pair because different moods call for different shades and, while you’re at it, make sure you know how to spot a pair of fake Ray-Ban sunglasses before you make that purchase.

On 1stDibs, our collection of vintage designer sunglasses features classics from Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and other brands as well as a wide range that can be sorted by color — find sleek black sunglasses, brown pairs and a whole lot of other eye-catching options, whether it’s sunny outside or not.