A comprehensive visual survey of currently available vintage
eyewear from the 1920s to the 1990s for anyone who has ever considered
owning vintage eyewear.

Well-known eyewear and spectacle expertTakano Fujii interviewed vintage-eyeglass shop staff and owners and photographed their wares, resulting in this illustrated showcase of 131 valuable vintage eyewear frames presented full size, along with their detailed specifications, including manufacturers and material. Many of these frames, with the exception of a few, can be seen in person and even purchased at those stores.

Some classic models still hold up, even when viewed today, while others remain decorative, like jewelry. Every frame is one of a kind and has a certain aura about it, and the historical fact that they were made from 25 years to a century ago is tantalizing.

In an age when it is easy to buy reasonably good-quality eyewear, choosing a vintage piece for your very own special look is a decadent pleasure. This book will prove a starting point for you to jump into the deep world of vintage eyeglasses.By Takano FujiiTakano Fujii comes in contact with more than 1,000 pairs of glasses a year and writes articles on all kinds of eyewear, including trade fairs, factories, and product introductions in Japan and abroad.406 color images1920s1990s406 color images