Argosol S.r.l. De Rigo vintage sunglasses, Italy 70s
By Argosol S.r.l. De Rigo
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Argosol S.r.l. De Rigo MODEL: Marat MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 47 mm / 1 7/8 in Lens height: 42 mm / 1 5/8 i...
New Vintage Silhouette 567 Oversized Translucent Marbled Sunglasses 70s Austria
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Silhouette mod 567 Oversized Translucent Marbled Sunglasses frame holding a spotless pair of medium grey lenses. Please noticed that there is a small crack on the rig...
Vintage Christian Dior from the 70's
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and undeniably couture, these Christian Dior sunglasses from the 1970s perfectly embody the refinement of the French fashion house. Their oversized silhouette, softened by ha...
Iconic 1970s Christian Dior Sunglasses 2026 60s 70s Jade Optyl Oversize
By Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
The fabulous iconic Christian Dior oversized sunglasses from the 1970s, 2026-60, one of the most sought after designs. A similar version was worn by Margor Robbie as Sharon Tate in O...
New! Vintage Ray Ban 10K G.O G15 Lenses B&L Sunglasses 70'S Made In Usa
By Ray-Ban
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Amazing And New Ray Ban Bausch & Lomb 10K G.O With Medium G15 Lenses !!! A Real Sign Of The Times. Rare Find And Hard To Find In This Condition Some Light Wear From More Than 30...
Vintage Christian Dior from the 70's
By Christian Dior
Located in Paris, FR
An absolute icon of Dior’s 1970s aesthetic, this sun frame stands out through its oversized square shape, emblematic of the decade. The graphic front is enhanced by an open lower cut...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent from the 70's
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and luminous, these Yves Saint Laurent sunglasses from the 1970s are distinguished by their oversized silhouette and softly sculpted lines. Crafted from translucent amber-ton...
Vintage Christian Dior Monsieur 2199 Optyl Gold & Tangerine 70'S Austria
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Christian Dior 2199 Sunglasses Gold & Tangerine Frame With Spotless Multi-Color Lenses Strong And Stunning Oversized Frame. A Must Have Piece! This Item May Show Mino...
New Vintage Neostyle Oversized Silver & Marbled Frame Brown Lenses 70'S Germany
By Neostyle
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Cool And Sturdy Neostyle Oversized Silver & Marbled Sporting Brown Lenses Sunglasses. Amazing Quality, Superb Look. Frame Have Signs Of Wear From Than 30 Years Of Stor...
New Vintage Translucent Frame Light Gradient Lenses 70'S Made In France
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Solid Metallic Silver Frame Holding A Pair Of Spotless Light Brown Lenses Superb Quality, Even Better Design. This Item Show Minor Sign Of Wear Made In France F...
New Vintage Translucent Frame Light Gradient Lenses 70'S Made In France
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Solid Translucent Tortoise Frame Holding A Pair Of Spotless Gradient Light Lenses Superb Quality, Even Better Design. New, Never Worn Or Displayed This Item May Show...
New Vintage Anglo American Optical Rx Round Turquoise Translucent 70'S England
By Anglo American Optical
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Anglo American Round Rx Turquoise Translucent 1970’S This Item May Show Minor Sign Of Wear Due To Storage. New, Never Worn Or Displayed Made In England Front...
New Vintage Solid Oversized Tortoise Frame Brown Lenses 70'S Made in France
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Solid Oversized Tortoise Frame Holding a pair of spotless Medium Brown Lenses Superb Quality, Even Better Design. New, Never Worn Or Displayed this item may show m...
Mint Vintage Christian Dior Monsieur Optyl 2296 11 Marble Grey Lens 70'S Austria
By Christian Dior
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Mint Vintage Christian Dior 2296 11 Sunglasses Oversized Honey & Grey Stripped Frame With Spotless Gradient Grey Lenses 1970’S Made By Optyl Flawless Pair! Manufactured In Austria...
Vintage Köln Optik Genuine Buffalo Horn Frame Light Brown Lenses 70's W Germany
By Köln Optik
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, Rare Köln Optik Genuine buffalo Horn Frame Holding A Pair Of Light brown Lenses Please Notice That This Item Is Nearly 40 Years Old And Could Show Some Storage Wear. New, Eve...
Vintage Köln Optik Genuine MO 708 Horn Frame Light Pink Lenses 70's W Germany
By Köln Optik
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New, Rare Köln Optik Genuine Irish Horn Frame Holding A Pair Of Light Pink Lenses Please Notice That This Item Is Nearly 40 Years Old And Could Show Some Storage Wear. New, Ever W...
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.
This simple move can jazz up any outfit without bringing on the heat.
Sunglasses were a constant for Bob Dylan in real life and in the film.
The actress and style icon wore the 1960s frames while shooting on location in the French Riviera.
Of the million-plus items on 1stdibs, some seem to have transcended time, looking as fresh today as when they were first produced. The pieces highlighted on our new Iconic Designs page stand out for longevity, functionality and quality of design and manufacture — just the tonic for the present unsettled moment.