1990s Metzler Frames | Archive 0438
$4.17 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
The Metzler GP 0889 is a refined 1990s aviator-inspired frame with an expansive lens shape and slim metal construction. Its lightweight profile features a distinctive double-bridge design and fine gold-toned detailing, while the original demo lenses preserve the frame in its untouched deadstock state and leave it ready for custom lenses. The Metzler International marking on the lens further retains an original archival detail. Frame Model: GP 0889 (480) Decade: 1990s Country of Origin: Germany Lenses: Original demo lenses, ready for custom Condition: Deadstock Measurements: 60-14-140 Historical Context Metzler is one of Europe’s oldest eyewear names, tracing its origins to 1830 in Paris before J.P. Metzler moved the business to Stuttgart, Germany, in 1911. The company became particularly associated with German optical engineering and high-quality frame construction, eventually developing an international presence across the optical industry. Vintage Metzler eyewear from the 1960s through the 1980s is especially known for precise construction, substantial acetate and metal frames, aviators, geometric silhouettes, and understated European styling. Many vintage examples were Made in West Germany, and some were fitted with Zeiss lenses, reflecting Metzler’s strong connection to Germany’s optical manufacturing tradition
