1980s Lancel Sunglasses | Archive 0422
$6.67 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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The Lancel L-1722 captures the bold, polished character of French eyewear design from the 1980s. Its oversized rectangular silhouette features softly rounded corners and a subtly sculpted brow, creating a strong yet balanced profile. The rich dark tortoiseshell acetate adds depth and warmth, with natural variations in color visible throughout the frame. Frame Model: L-1722 (1) Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: France Lenses: New yellow lenses Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 58-17-140 Historical Context Founded in Paris in 1876 by Angèle and Alphonse Lancel, Lancel began as a maker of smoking accessories before expanding into leather goods, travel items, jewellery, and other personal accessories. The house’s design identity developed around Parisian elegance, combining practicality, innovation, colour, and a sense of playful sophistication. Lancel’s eyewear history is documented by trademark filings for eyeglasses and sunglasses dating to 1979, while surviving French-made frames from the 1980s confirm its presence in vintage eyewear during that period. Vintage Lancel frames from the 1980s include oversized butterfly and sculptural acetate silhouettes, reflecting the expressive fashion language of the era.
