1980s Adensco Sunglasses | Archive 0471
$7.50 per wear · worn 30 times
The more you wear it, the lower it gets.
- Ships to the US
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Details
The Adensco Formula 1 captures the bold, aerodynamic character of 1980s Italian sports eyewear. Its oversized aviator-inspired silhouette features a broad, gently curved brow and softly rounded lower corners, creating a strong wraparound profile with generous proportions. The translucent taupe-grey frame adds a restrained tonal quality, while the substantial lens shape gives the design a distinctly dynamic presence. Frame Model: Formula 1 Decade: 1980s Country of Origin: Italy Lenses: Black gradient lenses Condition: Excellent vintage Measurements: 58-20-135 Historical Context Adensco is a house eyewear brand of Safilo, the historic Italian eyewear manufacturer established in 1934. Adensco was developed primarily for the North American market, bringing Safilo’s Italian manufacturing heritage to a more accessible line of optical frames and sunglasses. Vintage Adensco frames are particularly representative of the late-20th-century shift toward eyewear as a fashion accessory, with styles ranging from understated metal frames to oversized acetates, geometric shapes, and decorative detailing.
