Vintage Oval Eyewear

The oval glasses frame has an illustrious history and is still one of the most popular styles around. Many of the first commercial glasses produced in the early 18th century had a metal wire oval-shaped frame. Early narrow oval eyeglasses designs were kept thin as the weight of the real glass lenses meant it was more comfortable to wear a thinner style. Plus given that prescription lensing technology was some way off what it is today most wearers would only be able to see in focus at certain distances rather than being able to wear their frames all day long.

Interestingly, the history of vintage oval sunglasses can be traced back to the mass outbreaks of syphilis in Europe’s high society! Whilst these STD frames were strictly medical in nature, oval sunglasses actually became rather fashionable as they indicated that the wearer was a bit of a playboy! Learn more about the history of sunglasses in our blog.

All of our vintage oval sunglasses and oval vintage spectacles are from the post-war era when new materials and technology allowed for a greater variation in the designer oval-shaped glasses on the market. You can find metal narrow oval eyeglasses that were made super popular in the 90s by Britney and Justin and also bold plastic oval sunglasses like the ones worn by Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s within our huge collection of vintage oval eyewear.

Celebrities are in love with the vintage oval frame with Quavo and the Migos crew often spotted in customised vintage Cartier Giverny frames and Rihanna has been photographed in her slimline Versace sunglasses whilst holidaying in the Caribbean.

A pair of thin oval glasses frames are an ideal partner for anyone with a square face shape. The soft curves of an oval frame work in perfect tandem with the angular jaw and wider forehead and will keep you looking your best in all occasions. Classic oval frames are some of the most sought after vintage eyeglasses and vintage sunglasses in our collection and as almost all of our frames are one of a kind they won’t be around for long!