Swank France Bronze Acetate Cat Eye Glasses With Rhinestone Accents circa 1960s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These Swank France bronze acetate cat eye glasses with rhinestone accents from the 1960s exude vintage glamour and sophisticated charm.
1980's Cutler and Gross Faux Tortoise Cat-Eye Glass Frames
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Vintage Cutler and Gross faux tortoise frames from London. Famous for their iconic designs and favoured by celebrities like Elton John, these cats-eye frames are for the bold at hear...
Jean LaFont 1990s Women's Black Yellow Cat Eye Glasses Frame, France
By Jean LaFont
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Get that subtle cunning look in this semi cat eye shape. Jean Lafont Paris luxury eyewear whimsical black lucite exterior is accented with yellow lucite interior with silver-tone har...
Vintage Cat Eye Faux Wood Acetate Glasses 1960's Sunglasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Front : 13 Cms Lens Height : 3 Cms Lens Width : 5 Cms Rare Sought After Piece. Vintage Cat Eye Faux Wood Acetate Glasses 1960'S Sunglasses
Vintage Cat Eye 1960's Stained Glass Handmade in Usa Sunglasses
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cat Eye 1960'S Stained Glass Like Technique Over An Acetate Frame Holding A Spotless Pair Of Green Lenses.
Vintage Oliver Goldsmith Cat Eye Black & Gold Glasses 1960 Italy Made
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Oliver Goldsmith Black & Metal Frame. Ready For Your Prescription. This Item Show Wear On The Metal. Please Study The Pictures Prior Purchase. A True Rarity. Made In E...
Vintage Oliver Goldsmith Cat Eye Light Tortoise Glasses 1960 Italy Made
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Oliver Goldsmith Light Tortoise & Metal Frame. Ready For Your Prescription. This Item Show Wear On The Metal. Please Study The Pictures Prior Purchase. A True Rarity....
New Vintage Gold & Wood Cat Eye 606006 Genuine RX Glasses 1980's France
By Wood Look Paris, WOODLOOK
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Gold & Wood Paris genuine wood frame ready for prescription or reading lenses. New, never worn or displayed. This pair may have minor sign of wear due to storage. Made ...
New Vintage Gold & Wood Cat Eye Lacquered Wood frame RX Glasses 1980's France
By Wood Look Paris, WOODLOOK
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Gold & Wood Paris genuine lacquered wood frame ready for prescription or reading lenses. New, never worn or displayed. This pair may have minor sign of wear due to storag...
1980s Betty Jackson Blue, Yellow and Red Glasses
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s cat eye shape glasses by Betty Jackson, a British designer who has had a long career in fashion.
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1950s Vintage Cat Eye Glasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950's cat eye glasses in plum featuring copper and cream flora pearl accents. _____________________________________________________________ Established in 2005, Hotel de Ville is ...
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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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.
We invite you to vis...
Vintage 1940s BEIGE ROSE RHINESTONE CAT EYE SUN GLASSES
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage cat eye sunglasses with rhinestone and engraving details next to lenses and on temple arms. The color has more of a beige rose pearlized look not as brown as shown in picture...
VINTAGE TORTOISE w AMBER STONES LARGE CAT EYE SUN GLASSES
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage chunky sunglasses with round lenses and multi-colored thick tortoise lucite frames with amber rhinestones. Front Width - 6" Temple Length - 5 1/2" Front Height - 2 1/4...
VINTAGE SILVER BLACK RHINESTONES FRENCH BEND CAT EYE SUNGLASSES
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage a la Mode Key words : 1940-1950 Cat Eye Sun glasses, French bend, silver studded, black rhinestones.
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Cartier Panthere Oversized Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Beautiful and classy Cartier panthere cat eye sunglasses. Mirrored glass. Elegant panther head design on the corners.
Gucci Hollywood Forever cat eye glasses.
Located in Carnate, IT
Gucci Hollywood Forever cat eye glasses. New with original dust, packaging and card.
Guy Laroche cat eye glasses frame for women, France 70s
By Guy Laroche
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Guy Laroche MODEL: GL2143 - 1001 MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 57 mm / 2 1/4 in Lens height: 38 mm / 1 1/2 in Br...
Detailed Etched 12K Gold with Warm-Brown Thick Lucite 'Cats-Eye' Glasses
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed etched 'Cats-Eye" prescription glasses of 12K gold filled.
Gucci Rhinestone Cat Eye Color Shifting Sunglasses
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add some drama to your sunglass collection with our amazing Gucci color shifting cat eye glasses! Black enamel frames in unique oversized cat eye shape, trimmed with crystalline rhin...
Balenciaga Logo Sunlgasses
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
Balenciaga Log Sunglasses Black oval shaped cat eye glasses in black with bold white letter logo to one arm.
Chanel Cat Eye Silver Chain White Leather Sunglasses with Case, 5260-Q
By Chanel
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Stamped as model number 5260-Q c.888/S6, these cat eye style glasses feature silver chain and white leather arms and black gradient to gray lenses.
1950s Style Salvatore Ferragamo Gold Rhinestone Cat Eye Glasses
By Salvatore Ferragamo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gold wire and clear lucite arms. Petite frame, cat eye style lenses. Gold Salvatore Ferragamo plaque on the interior of the right arm.
1960s White Folding Opera Cat Eye Glasses with Rhinestone Embellishment
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Stunning 1960s pearlised white small cat eye shaped opera glasses. Embellished throughout with small rhinestones to add the perfect amount of extra sparkle to your opera ensemble.
Guy Laroche cat eye glasses frame for women, France 70s
By Guy Laroche
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Guy Laroche MODEL: GL2143 - 1001 MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 57 mm / 2 1/4 in Lens height: 38 mm / 1 1/2 in Br...
Guy Laroche cat eye glasses frame for women, France 70s
By Guy Laroche
Located in Valencia, CA
MAKE: Guy Laroche MODEL: GL2143 - 1001 MADE IN: France ERA: 1970s CONDITION: New Old Stock [never worn] DIMENSIONS: Lens width: 57 mm / 2 1/4 in Lens height: 38 mm / 1 1/2 in Br...
Bold Gray Lucite Glasses with Embellished Accent Cat-Eyes
Located in New York, NY
Wonderfully detailed bold gray lucite "Cats-Eye" glasses are accented with embellishment on the front corners as well as "Marble"-style lucite inlaid across the top.
Prada Runway Red Cat-Eye Amber Crystal Sunglasses, 2012
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These sensational sunglasses from a 2012 runway show allude to the sparkly cat-eye glasses of 1940s Hollywood. Silver metal frames form the armature, sitting sleekly over the ears be...
1970s Leonard Vintage Red Cat Eye Oversized Runway Sunglasses / Glasses
By Leonard
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare 1970s Leonard red sunglasses! Made in France. These beauties feature a cat-eye shape that flatters any shape! Never worn. In great condition. Made in France. Bright red, w...
Patrick Kelly Amazing and Rare Vintage Cat Eye Sunglasses Glasses w/ Studs
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Extremely RARE vintage Patrick Kelly cat eye sunglasses! Encrusted with studs around frames. Patrick Kelly's career was cut short by his untimely death, making his pieces incredibley...
Circa 1990's Christian Dior Cats Eye Sunglasses
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Dating from the 1990's in their original case, these cats eye shaped glasses are in excellent condition with dark grey black lenses and gold CD logo on the arm.
New Vintage Gold & Wood Cat Eye 606003 Genuine RX Glasses 1980's France
By WOODLOOK, Wood Look Paris
Located in Baleares, Baleares
New Vintage Gold & Wood Paris genuine wood frame ready for prescription or reading lenses. New, never worn or displayed. This pair may have minor sign of wear due to storage. Made ...
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 rhinestones.
Lulu Guiness Collector's Handbag
By Lulu Guinness
Located in San Francisco, CA
She's that friend who always looks so chic - always in a red-and-black striped sunhat, little gold hoop earrings, bright red lipstick, and a pair of dark cat-eye glasses, she makes y...
Rare French 50's Snake Sunglasses by Paulette Guinet
Located in New York, NY
Hand Carved with a great scaly texture with parcel gilt as the head and tail create the cat eye points of the glasses. Oh so French!
Hotel de Ville's Vintage Pink Cat Eye's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eye-catching and unique these vintage cat eye glasses are almost too pretty for words!
50'S Ray Ban Style Authentic "Cats Eye" Two Tone Sunglasses
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-Century Ray Ban Style "Cats Eye" Acetate Sun Glasses. This coveted pair of "Cats Eye" two-tone sunglasses feature a black and white with silver chrome detail and green poloarize...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$3,145 / item
W 0.27 in L 17 in
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18k Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Everyday Emerald Ruby Minimalist Chain Necklace Gift for Mom in 18K Gold studded with pear cut emerald and ruby. This stunning piece of jewelry instantly elevates a casual look or dr...
Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$13,328
H 0.87 in W 0.87 in Dm 0.87 in
Chanel 1989 Montre Mademoiselle 16 cm Yellow Gold Pearls bracelet Watch M
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Mademoiselle model watch, square yellow gold case, quartz movement, white background with Roman numeral indexes, crown with a small half pearl, yellow gold and pearl bracelet,...
Pearl, Yellow Gold
Thierry Mugler Couture Pink Flame Beaded Silk Gown
By Thierry Mugler, Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Concord, NC
This early 2000’s vintage Thierry Mugler gown features a halter neckline with a plunging V-front. The dress transitions from vibrant fuchsia to deep red, with flame-like cutouts ador...
1980s Gucci Retro Oversized Eyeglasses with Teal and Gold Accents
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
These stunning vintage Gucci sunglasses from the 1980s are a bold expression of the decade's iconic fashion trends, seamlessly blending luxury and statement-making design. Featuring ...
1990's Christian Roth Clear Owl Style Glasses
By CHRISTIAN ROTH
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Futurism meets retro glamour with these Christian Roth NYC clear resin statement glasses. Oversized oval owl style silhouette frame. Gold-tone core wiring for an elegant finish. The ...
New Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome 56MM France 18k Gold Plated Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Baleares, Baleares
Vintage Cartier Romance Vendome Sunglasses With Solid Brown (Uv Protection)Lenses. Frame Is With The Front And Sides In Yellow And White Gold. All Hallmarks. Red Enamel With Cart...
Jean LaFont 1990s Women's Black Yellow Semi Cat Eye Eyeglasses Frame
By Jean LaFont
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
JEAN LAFONT France black and yellow eyeglasses Frame. Get that subtle cunning look in this semi cat eye shape. Jean Lafont Paris luxury eyewear whimsical black lucite exterior is acc...
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.