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Peggy Guggenheim Glasses

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Sculptural French Faux Tortoise Cat Eye Sunglasses, 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Guggenheim's famous butterfly glasses. The caramel color faux tortoise frame is outfitted with deep green
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1950s French Sunglasses

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Peggy Guggenheim Glasses For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of peggy guggenheim glasses available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique peggy guggenheim glasses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, blown glass and metal. There are 7 antique and vintage peggy guggenheim glasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Peggy guggenheim glasses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Peggy guggenheim glasses made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many peggy guggenheim glasses are appealing in their simplicity, but Angelo Brotto, Hangar Design Group and Vistosi produced popular peggy guggenheim glasses that are worth a look.

How Much are Peggy Guggenheim Glasses?

Peggy guggenheim glasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,648, while the lowest priced sells for $698 and the highest can go for as much as $20,613.

Finding the Right Sunglasses for You

A pair of vintage designer sunglasses can be a game-changing finishing touch to your ensemble.

No matter your age or general fashion sensibility, wearing sunglasses may already be part of your regular outdoor routine owing to their practicality. Most sunglasses protect the eyes from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays — and not merely on sunny days. Glasses that utilize color-enhancing lenses, which feature specific coatings or filter tints, can limit the amount of light coming through, while polarized lenses substantially reduce glare.

So while their usefulness is well known, let’s face it, a good pair of sunglasses can be stylish too.

People have been making a statement with iconic eyewear for a while — sunglasses garnered popularity with the Hollywood set in the early 1900s, when it wasn’t uncommon for a hip actress to be photographed in a pair of her sharpest shades.

Today, we’re still talking about the sunglasses that Audrey Hepburn — the original trendsetter — donned in the opening scene of 1961’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. She emerges from the flagship store of the legendary luxury house referenced in the film’s title in a pair of glamorous dark tortoiseshell frames designed by London eyewear firm Oliver Goldsmith Sunglasses. The brand was a keeper for Hepburn — in 1967, she famously wore a pair of Goldsmith’s Yuhu wraparound frames in the poster for Stanley Donen’s film Two for the Road.

Indeed, celebrities have long held sway in the sunglasses realm — perhaps you’ve opted for vintage Ray-Ban sunglasses because you’re enamored with Marilyn Monroe’s celebrated Wayfarers or you’ve taken to classic Aviators because actor Jon Hamm wore them in the nostalgic TV smash hit Mad Men. Good frames are a surefire way to take your style to the next level.

When shopping for the right pair of sunglasses, consider the color and shape of the frames (as well as the shape of your face), how dark or light the lenses are — or tint, if you’re leaning toward a chic gradient lens. Take your time, spring for more than one pair because different moods call for different shades and, while you’re at it, make sure you know how to spot a pair of fake Ray-Ban sunglasses before you make that purchase.

On 1stDibs, our collection of vintage designer sunglasses features classics from Gucci, Cartier, Chanel and other brands as well as a wide range that can be sorted by color — find sleek black sunglasses, brown pairs and a whole lot of other eye-catching options, whether it’s sunny outside or not.

Questions About Peggy Guggenheim Glasses
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is worth $40 million. Marguerite “Peggy” Guggenheim was an American art collector and socialite who collected art throughout the U.S. and Europe from 1938 to 1946. The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is on display in Venice, Italy, and is one of the most visited attractions in Venice.