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French Retro Eyewear

Amazing 1960s Oversized Tortoiseshell French Sunglasses by Shysseidon
Located in Aci Castello, IT
and attention to detail typical of mid-century French eyewear. They’re perfect for collectors, vintage
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Mid-20th Century French French Retro Eyewear

1960s French Riviera Style Amazing French Oversized Sunglasses
Located in Aci Castello, IT
vintage French eyewear craftsmanship. The lenses are lightly shade as common in vintage pieces. Exudes
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Mid-20th Century French French Retro Eyewear

Henry Jullien Eyewear Lady Classic Gold Half Frame New Vintage Model Onduale
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
New vintage old stock Henry Jullien Lunetier France gold plated eyeglasses half frame. Ready for
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1990s French French Retro Eyewear

Cartier Vendôme Papillon 130 59-14 Diamonds 18K Yellow Gold Eyewear Sunglasses
By Cartier
Located in Tokyo, JP
■Item No.: 21250402 ■Brand: Cartier ■Name: Vendome Papillon 130 59-14 Eyewear ■Model Number
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Late 20th Century French French Retro Eyewear

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bourgeois aviator sunglasses red, FRANCE
By Bourgeois
Located in Valencia, CA
in France in the 1980s. Bourgeois Eyewear is an established industry brand that has earned its
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1980s French French Retro Eyewear

Big Size French Georgio Armani Glasses Tortoise Shell Case
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
created by Armani for a designer eyewear shop in France, circa 1960.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern French Retro Eyewear

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Glass

Large Mid-Century French Georgio Armani Faux Tortoise Shell Glass Case Factice
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Fayetteville, AR
eyewear shop in France, this large scale decorative object is sure to make a grand statement, circa 1960.
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Mid-20th Century French French Retro Eyewear

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Wire

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Light Brown Sunglasses SOPHOCLE 54/14
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
SOPHOCLE, are a rare find from the golden age of French couture eyewear. Handcrafted in France, the clear
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1980s French French Retro Eyewear

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Brown Clear Sunglasses SOPHOCLE 56/14
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
SOPHOCLE, are a rare find from the golden age of French couture eyewear. Handcrafted in France, the clear
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1980s French French Retro Eyewear

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Yellow Sunglasses DANAOS 58/16 140mm
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
DANAOS (56/16 - 470), are a rare and radiant find from the golden age of French couture eyewear. Crafted
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1980s French French Retro Eyewear

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Red Sunglasses ISMENE 58/14 140mm
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
ISMENE (58/14 - 552), are a rare and radiant find from the golden age of French couture eyewear. Crafted
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1980s French French Retro Eyewear

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1970s Celine Paris Vintage Sunglasses - Made in France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
France, in excellent condition. Lenses are clean with no scratches
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1970s French French Retro Eyewear

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
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1950s French Retro Eyewear

1970s Vintage Emmanuel Khanh Sunglasses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eyewear has always been an iconic accessory in the History of Emmanuelle Khanh. It’s legendary
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1970s French French Retro Eyewear

1970s Yves Saint Laurent YSL Moderne Sunglasses
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Known as one of the most influential fashion designers of all time, French based Haute Couture and
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1970s French French Retro Eyewear

CELINE PARIS vintage rare Peach Acetate SUNGLASSES G11 1887 EYEWEAR w/Case AS
By Celine
Located in Rome, Rome
logos on temples Gradient/faded pink lenses Frame made in France Any other detail which is not
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Late 20th Century French French Retro Eyewear

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Grey White Sunglasses SOPHOCLE 56/14
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
SOPHOCLE, are a rare find from the golden age of French couture eyewear. Handcrafted in France, the clear
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1980s French French Retro Eyewear

Yves Saint Laurent Vintage Black White Sunglasses SOPHOCLE 58/14
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Rome, Rome
SOPHOCLE, are a rare find from the golden age of French couture eyewear. Handcrafted in France, the clear
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1980s French French Retro Eyewear

ALAIN MIKLI Vintage Ivory SUNGLASSES 6309 609 EYEWEAR Shades EYEGLASSES
By Alain Mikli
Located in Rome, Rome
- Acetate ivory color frame - Gradient/Faded gray lenses - Frame made in France Any other
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Late 20th Century French French Retro Eyewear

CARTIER Paris Must De Lunettes Eyewear Round Glasses w/ Original Box & Pouch
By Cartier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
CARTIER Must De Lunettes Eyewear Glasses w/ Original Box Paris Color: Light brown, signature
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Late 20th Century French French Retro Eyewear

Bourgeois aviator sunglasses red, FRANCE
By Bourgeois
Located in Valencia, CA
in France in the 1980s. Bourgeois Eyewear is an established industry brand that has earned its
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1980s French French Retro Eyewear

CARTIER PARIS leather trio wallet, key holder, and eyewear case
By Cartier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
CARTIER PARIS leather trio wallet, key holder, and eyewear case. Signature deep, red leather with
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1990s French French Retro Eyewear

1950s Raybert Vintage Sunglasses - Made in France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. _____________________________________________________________ Established in 2005, Hotel de Ville is the premier destination in Los Angeles for vintage and modern eyewear
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1950s French Retro Eyewear

Hotel de Ville Eyewear Black Cat, Made in France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are a pair of women's 50s cat frames. They are in great condition. They are a dark black in color. They have no lens in. Ready to have your Rx or sunglasses lens put in.
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1950s French French Retro Eyewear

1990s Beausoleil Vintage Sunglasses - Made in France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frederic Beausoleil created his first eyewear collection in 1987 in Paris. Today Frederic
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1990s French French Retro Eyewear

Vintage Houndstooth/Chevron Pop Art Moderne Art Deco Sunglasses France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sunglasses. Made in France Coming from Hotel de Ville Eyewear in Los Angeles. Follow us on Instagram
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1950s French French Retro Eyewear

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Rolex 14Kt Solid Gold Ladies Dress Watch
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By Louis Vuitton
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Located in San Diego, CA
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Late 20th Century American French Retro Eyewear

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Located in Sparks, NV
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By Cartier
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1990s vintage animal print blazer jacket by Moschino Jeans
By Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful 1990s vintage animal print blazer jacket by Moschino Jeans. In perfect vintage condition, no signs of fading or pulling appart, with pockets. Seen on the ICONIC Fran fine o...
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1990s Italian French Retro Eyewear

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By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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Diamond, Platinum

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Located in Montgomery, TX
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Early 2000s French Retro Eyewear

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French Retro Eyewear For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary French retro eyewear for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning gray, brown, beige and more. You’re likely to find the perfect French retro eyewear among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There have been many well-made iterations of this accessory over the years, but those made by Argosol S.r.l. De Rigo, Guy Laroche and Alain Mikli are often thought to be among the most stylish. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a French Retro Eyewear?

On average, a French retro eyewear on 1stDibs sells for $189, while they’re typically $111 on the low end and $33,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.