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Vintage Wayfarer

Wayfarer - Ink Drawing - Mid-20th Century

Wayfarer - Ink Drawing - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Wayfarer is an original china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colorated paper realized by

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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Wayfarer

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Ink

1990s Emporio Armani Brown Tortoise Wayfarer Sunglasses
1990s Emporio Armani Brown Tortoise Wayfarer Sunglasses

1990s Emporio Armani Brown Tortoise Wayfarer Sunglasses

By Giorgio Armani, EMPORIO ARMANI EA7

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The 1990s Emporio Armani Brown Tortoise Wayfarer Sunglasses embody a perfect fusion of retro charm

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Wayfarer

Emporio Armani Brown Tortoise Acetate Wayfarer Sunglasses circa 1990s
Emporio Armani Brown Tortoise Acetate Wayfarer Sunglasses circa 1990s

Emporio Armani Brown Tortoise Acetate Wayfarer Sunglasses circa 1990s

By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Emporio Armani Brown Tortoise Acetate Wayfarer Sunglasses from the 1990s exude timeless

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Wayfarer

New Wayfarer Textured Black & White Lenses 1980's Sunglasses
New Wayfarer Textured Black & White Lenses 1980's Sunglasses

New Wayfarer Textured Black & White Lenses 1980's Sunglasses

Located in Baleares, Baleares

Vintage Wayfarer style textured black and white pattern frame. Please notice that this item

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1980s American Vintage Wayfarer

Emporio Armani Matte Red Tortoise Frame Wayfarer Sunglasses circa 1990s
Emporio Armani Matte Red Tortoise Frame Wayfarer Sunglasses circa 1990s

Emporio Armani Matte Red Tortoise Frame Wayfarer Sunglasses circa 1990s

By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Emporio Armani Matte Red Tortoise Frame Wayfarer Sunglasses from the circa 1990s exude timeless

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Wayfarer

1990s Giorgio Armani Red Tortoise Wayfarer Gold-Tone Metal Sunglasses
1990s Giorgio Armani Red Tortoise Wayfarer Gold-Tone Metal Sunglasses

1990s Giorgio Armani Red Tortoise Wayfarer Gold-Tone Metal Sunglasses

By Giorgio Armani

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Introducing the iconic 1990s Giorgio Armani Red Tortoise Wayfarer Gold-Tone Metal Sunglasses, a

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Late 20th Century Italian Vintage Wayfarer

Ray-Ban B&L Vintage Black White Acetate Wayfarer RB 5022 Sunglasses
Ray-Ban B&L Vintage Black White Acetate Wayfarer RB 5022 Sunglasses

Ray-Ban B&L Vintage Black White Acetate Wayfarer RB 5022 Sunglasses

By Ray-Ban

Located in Rome, Rome

A true relic of enduring style, these Ray-Ban B&L Vintage Black Acetate Wayfarer RB 5022 Sunglasses

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1990s American Vintage Wayfarer

Yongjin Han, Two Pieces of Stone, Granite Sculpture, United States, 1993
Yongjin Han, Two Pieces of Stone, Granite Sculpture, United States, 1993

Yongjin Han, Two Pieces of Stone, Granite Sculpture, United States, 1993

By Yongjin Han

Located in New York, NY

, “all gentle grace and warmth” … [the sculptor] “engages with the stone as an equal—like wayfarers

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1990s American Vintage Wayfarer

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Granite

Yongjin Han, A Piece of Stone, Granite Sculpture, United States, c. 1984
Yongjin Han, A Piece of Stone, Granite Sculpture, United States, c. 1984

Yongjin Han, A Piece of Stone, Granite Sculpture, United States, c. 1984

By Yongjin Han

Located in New York, NY

, “all gentle grace and warmth” … [the sculptor] “engages with the stone as an equal—like wayfarers

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1980s American Vintage Wayfarer

Materials

Granite

Yongjin Han, A Piece of Stone, Granite Sculpture, United States, 1993
Yongjin Han, A Piece of Stone, Granite Sculpture, United States, 1993

Yongjin Han, A Piece of Stone, Granite Sculpture, United States, 1993

By Yongjin Han

Located in New York, NY

, “all gentle grace and warmth” … [the sculptor] “engages with the stone as an equal—like wayfarers

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1990s American Vintage Wayfarer

Materials

Granite

Yongjin Han, a Piece of Wood, Sculpture, United States, 1976
Yongjin Han, a Piece of Wood, Sculpture, United States, 1976

Yongjin Han, a Piece of Wood, Sculpture, United States, 1976

By Yongjin Han

Located in New York, NY

, “all gentle grace and warmth” … [the sculptor] “engages with the stone as an equal—like wayfarers

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1970s American Vintage Wayfarer

Materials

Wood

Yongjin Han, Piece of Wood, Sculpture, United States, 1976
Yongjin Han, Piece of Wood, Sculpture, United States, 1976

Yongjin Han, Piece of Wood, Sculpture, United States, 1976

By Yongjin Han

Located in New York, NY

, “all gentle grace and warmth” … [the sculptor] “engages with the stone as an equal—like wayfarers

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Late 20th Century American Vintage Wayfarer

Materials

Wood

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Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses Early 1960s Extremely Rare
Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses Early 1960s Extremely Rare

Ray Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses Early 1960s Extremely Rare

By Ray-Ban

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a pair of Ray Ban Wayfarer sunglasses from the early 1960's. This stunning pair

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1960s American Vintage Wayfarer

Lapis Lazuli Wayfarer Figurine Smile Monk Carved Artisanal Statue Sculpture
Lapis Lazuli Wayfarer Figurine Smile Monk Carved Artisanal Statue Sculpture

Lapis Lazuli Wayfarer Figurine Smile Monk Carved Artisanal Statue Sculpture

By Eastern Artisans

Located in Milano, IT

. Wayfarer figurine from Hong Kong during the 1970s. Fall in love with the passionate colour of this precious

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1970s Hong Kong Chinese Export Vintage Wayfarer

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Lapis Lazuli

1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 194
1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 194

1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 194

By Robert La Roche

Located in Madrid, Spain

bridge and metal temples. Its frame reminds the wayfarer style but with an original and elegant metal bar

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1980s Austrian Vintage Wayfarer

1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 193
1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 193

1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 193

By Robert La Roche

Located in Madrid, Spain

Designed by Robert La Roche in the 80´s. It has a classic wayfarer design. It is framed by a

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1980s Austrian Vintage Wayfarer

1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 193
1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 193

1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 193

By Robert La Roche

Located in Madrid, Spain

Designed by Robert La Roche in the 80´s. It has a classic wayfarer design. It is framed by a

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1980s Austrian Vintage Wayfarer

1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 193
1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 193

1980´s Robert La Roche Sunglasses 193

By Robert La Roche

Located in Madrid, Spain

Designed by Robert La Roche in the 80´s. It has a classic wayfarer design. It is framed by a

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1980s Austrian Vintage Wayfarer

The Wayfarers, 1910
The Wayfarers, 1910

Felice CarenaThe Wayfarers, 1910, 1910

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H 28.15 in W 34.06 in D 2.37 in

The Wayfarers, 1910

By Felice Carena

Located in Milan, IT

, Some moving figures appear in the work, precisely of wayfarers, representing the different categories

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20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Wayfarer

Materials

Oil

Ray-Ban B&L Brown Acetate Wayfarer II Sunglasses 53/14 140 mm
Ray-Ban B&L Brown Acetate Wayfarer II Sunglasses 53/14 140 mm

Ray-Ban B&L Brown Acetate Wayfarer II Sunglasses 53/14 140 mm

By Ray-Ban

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into a golden era of timeless cool with these Ray-Ban B&L Brown Acetate Wayfarer II Sunglasses

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1990s American Vintage Wayfarer

New Vintage Gianni Versace Wayfarer Metrics Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy
New Vintage Gianni Versace Wayfarer Metrics Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy

New Vintage Gianni Versace Wayfarer Metrics Sunglasses 1990's Made in Italy

By Gianni Versace

Located in Baleares, Baleares

New Vintage Gianni Versace sleek black warfare style frame with medium brown lenses. New never worn or displayed. This pair could show minor sign of wear due to storage. Made in it...

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1990s Italian Vintage Wayfarer

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Vintage Wayfarer For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary vintage wayfarer you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. If you’re looking for an option in black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in brown, gray and more. Making the right choice when shopping for a vintage wayfarer may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Ray-Ban, Alain Mikli and Paloma Picasso each produced a popular version that is worth a look. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Vintage Wayfarer?

On average, a vintage wayfarer on 1stDibs sells for $494, while they’re typically $177 on the low end and $1,650 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.