Colani 1001 80s vintage glasses
Luigi Colani was a German industrial designer known for his futuristic, organic shapes and for applying the same design language across cars, cameras, furniture and eyewear. During the 1980s he became especially influential in Japan and worked with companies such as Canon, Sony and Mazda. His eyewear follows the same philosophy: flowing lines, unusual proportions and designs that look engineered rather than simply styled.
We are proud to present this Colani 1001 vintage optical frame from the 1980s, designed by Luigi Colani.
The oversized shape, narrow sculpted bridge and flowing metal lines are unmistakably Colani. One of the most characteristic details is the temple design: instead of straight conventional arms, they follow a soft, curved profile with shaped end pieces, giving the frame that organic, almost aerodynamic look found across much of Colani’s work.
Finished in fine gold-tone metal, the frame feels futuristic and elegant at the same time.
An original unworn new old stock piece in size 57-14.
Color
Gold
Dimensions
Temple length: 140mm
Vertical height: 48mm
Horizontal width: 135mm
Size guide
This frame fits a Medium size face (frame width 130-137mm)
Made in Germany
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Our glasses come with detailed measurements in the product description.
The key measurement is the frame width, which is the distance from the inside of the right temple to the inside of the left temple. To ensure a perfect fit width-wise, we recommend measuring an existing frame that fits you comfortably, providing a valuable reference. For minor size concerns like nosepads and temple lengths, an optician can make adjustments.
We've also included a size guide in the glasses description to assist your selection.
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Yes, we take pride in offering you vintage eyewear that looks and feels like it just came off the shelf.
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It depends on the frames. While we strive to include the original case with every purchase, we don't always have the original case available. However, you can rest assured that we provide our signature hard case and a cleaning cloth with each purchase.
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We take pride in our ability to source rare vintage frames that have stood the test of time. Our secret lies in our extensive network of reliable partners located around the world. Since 2014, we've been building strong relationships with these partners, allowing us to curate a unique selection of vintage frames that are both timeless and unworn.
Our products
Each frame is carefully handpicked by knowledgeable historian staff and every single frame has quite a story – most of them come from the 60s, 70s and 80s yet all of them have remained unworn which gives the glasses exceptional value as they truly are one of the uniquest on planet.
Design & Quality
Our aim is to find the unfindable with timeless design and quality – the brands we represent include the rarest models for ladies and gents by such brands as —
Cazal, Alain Mikli, Dior, Nina Ricci, Zeiss, Cartier, Alpina, Ray-Ban, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Dunhill, MCM, Paloma Picasso, Persol, Ted Lapidus, Neostyle, Carrera and many more.
Brand Establishment
The House of Vintage Frames was established in 2010 as the official distributor of unworn vintage frames and sunglasses in Scandinavia and the Baltic States.