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Sunglasses Ray-Ban Aviator Black Outdoorsman B-15, B & L, USA, 1980s
Sunglasses Ray-Ban Aviator Black Outdoorsman B-15, B & L, USA, 1980s

Sunglasses Ray-Ban Aviator Black Outdoorsman B-15, B & L, USA, 1980s

By Ray-Ban

Located in Mazowieckie, PL

Sunglasses Ray-Ban aviator black outdoorsman B-15 from 1980. Original USA, signed on frames, caps

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Vintage Ray Ban Signet Gold Classic Made in USA Sunglasses 1980's
Vintage Ray Ban Signet Gold Classic Made in USA Sunglasses 1980's

Vintage Ray Ban Signet Gold Classic Made in USA Sunglasses 1980's

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage Classic Signet Ray Ban B&L sunglasses. G15 grey lenses. Original Ray Ban B&L case. This

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New Vintage Ray Ban WO755 Classic Made in USA Sunglasses 1980's
New Vintage Ray Ban WO755 Classic Made in USA Sunglasses 1980's

New Vintage Ray Ban WO755 Classic Made in USA Sunglasses 1980's

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Classic Ray Ban B&L sunglasses. G15 grey lenses. Original Ray Ban B&L case. This

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New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby RB3 Green Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby RB3 Green Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby RB3 Green Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold Gatsby frame with RB3 Green Lenses without Ray Ban logo. Comes with

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1980s American 1980s Vintage Ray Bans

New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby RB3 Green Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby RB3 Green Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby RB3 Green Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold Gatsby frame with RB3 green Lenses without Ray Ban logo. Comes with

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New Vintage Ray Ban Gold Round G15 Grey Lens  B&L 1980's Sunglasses
New Vintage Ray Ban Gold Round G15 Grey Lens  B&L 1980's Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Gold Round G15 Grey Lens B&L 1980's Sunglasses

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Ray Ban classic round frame sporting G15 grey lenses. Comes with its original Ray Ban B

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Ray Ban Vintage SharpShooter Gold  62Mm  B&L Sunglasses, 1980s
Ray Ban Vintage SharpShooter Gold  62Mm  B&L Sunglasses, 1980s

Ray Ban Vintage SharpShooter Gold 62Mm B&L Sunglasses, 1980s

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Ray Ban Sharpshooter 62mm. B&L etched in both G15 Grey lenses. Comes with its

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Ray Ban Vintage Leathers Brown Round B&L Sunglasses, 1980s
Ray Ban Vintage Leathers Brown Round B&L Sunglasses, 1980s

Ray Ban Vintage Leathers Brown Round B&L Sunglasses, 1980s

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Ray Ban black leather with gold metal combination frame sporting light brown lenses

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Ray Ban Wayfarer The Woodies Dark Tiki Edition USA Sunglasses, 1980s
Ray Ban Wayfarer The Woodies Dark Tiki Edition USA Sunglasses, 1980s

Ray Ban Wayfarer The Woodies Dark Tiki Edition USA Sunglasses, 1980s

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

! Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Wayfarer Sleeve. Please notice this item may

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Ray Ban Wayfarer The Woodies Dark Tiki Edition USA Sunglasses, 1980s
Ray Ban Wayfarer The Woodies Dark Tiki Edition USA Sunglasses, 1980s

Ray Ban Wayfarer The Woodies Dark Tiki Edition USA Sunglasses, 1980s

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

! Amazing! straight out of 1980's so cool! Original Ray Ban Wayfarer Sleeve. Please notice this item may

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New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby Black G15 Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses
New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby Black G15 Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses

New Vintage Ray Ban Gatsby Black G15 Lenses 1980's B&L Sunglasses

By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Ray Ban Oval Gold Gatsby frame with G15 grey Lenses without Ray Ban logo. Comes with

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By Ray-Ban

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Fine vintage Ray Ban sunglasses. Authentic black plastic & gold plated metal frames with original

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By Ray-Ban

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage pair Ray Ban Wayfarer II sunglasses. Signed black plastic frames retain original

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By Ray-Ban

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage pair Ray Ban sunglasses. Rare gilt wire frame model features faux tortoise framed

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RAY BAN WAYFARER 1980s
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By Ray-Ban

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage pair Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses. Black plastic frame with contrasting marbleized

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By Ray-Ban

Located in Phoenix, AZ

A fine vintage pair Ray Ban "wraparound" sunglasses. Heavy black plastic and gold plated frames

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Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses - Red - 1980's - Original - Rare
Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses - Red - 1980's - Original - Rare

Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses - Red - 1980's - Original - Rare

By Ray-Ban

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a pair of Ray Ban sunglasses. This pair was originally purchased in the 1980's

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1980'S Gold Plate "Tear Drop" Aviator Sunglasses By, B&L Ray Ban USA
1980'S Gold Plate "Tear Drop" Aviator Sunglasses By, B&L Ray Ban USA

1980'S Gold Plate "Tear Drop" Aviator Sunglasses By, B&L Ray Ban USA

By Ray-Ban

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1980'S Gold Plate Tear Drop Aviator Sunglasses & Case By, Bausch & Lomb Ray Ban USA. These classic

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Located in Baleares, Baleares

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By Ray-Ban

Located in San Francisco, CA

RAY-BAN sunglasses in a gold tone metal featuring an aviator style, and tinted lenses. Comes with case. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor signs of wear. Marked: ...

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By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

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New Ray Ban Deep Freeze 12K Gold Double Mirror Collectors Item USA Sunglasses
New Ray Ban Deep Freeze 12K Gold Double Mirror Collectors Item USA Sunglasses

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By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Superb Collectors Item There isnt any pair more rare than these, especially new, maybe 4 or 5 still exist: The 1955 Deep Freeze 12k Gold filled outdoorsman. Straight earpieces with ...

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New Vintage Ray Ban Caravan Gold Medium Grey Lenses 1970's B&L Sunglasses
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By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Ray Ban Caravan gold plated with medium grey lenses. B&L etched on top of the lenses, so mid 1970's. Please notice this item is nearly 50 years old and may show minor sig...

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By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

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Located in Baleares, Baleares

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By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Superb Collectors Item There isnt any pair more rare than these, especially new, maybe 4 or 5 still exist: The 1955 Deep Freeze 12k Gold filled outdoorsman sporting kalichrome lense...

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New Ray Ban Wayfarer 1960's Mid Century Pearl Grey RB3 Lenses B&L USA Sunglasses
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By Ray-Ban

Located in Baleares, Baleares

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1980s Vintage Ray Bans For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 1980s vintage ray bans for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for Black 1980s vintage ray bans and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Beige and more. If you’re looking for accessories from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find some that date back to the 20th Century while other versions may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are 1980s Vintage Ray Bans?

On average, 1980s vintage ray bans on 1stDibs sell for $489, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $9,999 for the highest priced versions of these items.

Ray-Ban for sale on 1stDibs

Vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses remain practically synonymous with American cool. And although the brand has given us some of America’s most iconic sunglass styles — the Wayfarer, the Clubmaster are widely loved Ray-Bans — the Ray-Ban Aviator is in a class of its own.

As a pilot in the U.S. Army Signal Corps, Lieutenant John Macready had experienced the debilitating headaches caused by the bright sun high up. In the 1930s, he took action, partnering with eyewear manufacturer Bausch & Lomb to develop sunglasses specifically for aviators like himself and his colleagues. It was patented as the Ray-Ban Aviator in 1939.

“Aviators reflect the idea that form follows power. They express charisma and heroism — a pilot takes us forward through danger, and there is no going back,” says Patrick Michael Hughes, fashion and decorative-arts historian at Parsons School of Design.

When the Wayfarer was released, in 1952, it was the first sunglass frame made from acetate. With a design inspired in part by mid-century Cadillac tail fins, it caught on with silver-screen stars. Early adopters included James Dean and Marilyn Monroe, who were soon followed by other artists, like Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol. Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — whether 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.

Of course, with all of this star power, that means they’ve become as popular with counterfeiters as they are with consumers. Do you know how to spot fake Ray-Ban sunglasses?

The center portion of a pair of Ray-Ban acetate sunglasses — which holds the lenses — is cut from a single block. If you feel a seam where two pieces of plastic, front and back, have been glued together, just say no. Also, look out for glue and uneven edges. These are telltale signs of counterfeit production. The final product should have a sturdy, substantial hand.

The lettering inside the temples, or arms, is another good indicator of authenticity. The text should be cleanly etched, perfectly centered and aligned. Ray-Ban’s faux-leather cases come in black, brown and occasional special-edition colors. What you won’t find on a real case is frayed or uneven stitching. What you will find, on newer cases, is a snap closure inscribed with a perfectly centered and executed signature logo and, at the left, a larger logo stamped on the case, sometimes in matte gold or black.

There will be a prominent Ray-Ban signature logo in the upper corner of the right lens and a very subtle BL (for glasses made before 2000) or RB (for those made in 2000 or later) etched on the left one. The logos appear on the opposite sides for prescription lenses.

If faced with Ray-Bans of questionable provenance, remember: The truth may hinge on the hinges. Ray-Bans will always have solid metal, not plastic, hinges, and they will be attached to the frame with screws or rivets, not glue.

A pair of classic designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble. Find your perfect pair of vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses on 1stDibs.

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.

Questions About Ray-Ban
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    Yes, some real Ray-Bans say Made in Italy. The company that manufactures Ray-Ban eyewear, Luxottica, does produce select styles in Italy. However, other sunglasses that bear the Ray-Ban name originate from factories in China. As a result, a pair of sunglasses may be genuine even if it doesn't have a Made in Italy stamp. If you need assistance authenticating your eyewear, consult a certified appraiser or other knowledgeable expert. Explore a variety of Ray-Ban sunglasses on 1stDibs.