Buy Vintage Eyeglasses and Antique EyewearBuy Vintage Eyeglasses and Antique Eyewear: Pasadena is a virtual goldmine for vintage eyeglasses and antique eyewear prospects. I have had the pleasure of filling prescriptions into the classic frame styles from two widely recognized experienced vendors, so I speak from experience. Independent Optical Service is owned by Andre Tabak, and he has been selling vintage eyewear at the major swap meets in the L.A. area for over a decade. The other vendor is a store called "Old Focals" and is located near Old Town in Pasadena. Russ, the owner does a lot of studio work including the recent Johnny Depp movie Public Enemies.
Andre is easy to recognize, at six feet four inches, light colored reddish hair and wearing Persol sunglasses and a hat, he is a very friendly and popular vendor. Other opticians in the LA area visit Andre to buy their vintage eyewear because the prices are right. 
You can only view a small portion in the picture of the vintage eyewear Andre displays. Another advantage buyers have with Andre is that he is a Registered Dispensing Optician, so he can advise you if the eyewear you choose will be suitable for filling a prescription. Andre only sells high quality vintage and antique eyewear through the swap meets, and does not fill Rx's. Filling your prescription in a vintage frame takes more delicacy of workmanship, and you won't find this sort of finesse with the large optical labs that most eye doctors used to fabricate prescriptions. Andre will gladly recommend you to a seasoned optician who will watch over your frame and prescription.
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Every frame in Andre's collection has been glazed with high quality non-prescription lenses that are more scratch resistant and tinted. What is generally not known is that Andre, himself, does all the work with his special edgers. Consequently, if you don't like the color of a tint, than Andre will change it at no cost to you.This tray has 60's, 70's and 80's style frames.
Pictured here is just one of many trays that have antique eyewear popular from 1880's through the 1940's. Nose pads were put on the "John Lennon" style metal frames in the 1930,s. Before 1930, horses were the main source of transportation, so the bridge piece rested directly on the nose. This kept the frames closer to the face, and along with the "riding bow" temples that curved around the ear, the eyewear stayed in place.You can contact Andre, at P.O. Box 817, Montrose, CA 91021, or by his cell number, 818.389-1072. You can find Andre at the Rose Bowl by turning left after you enter through the main gate, and turn left again. Andre's Eyewear is located in the Orange Section, space P-7. Enjoy the visit...I did.
Old Focals in Old Town Pasadena
45 West Green Street Pasadena, CA 91105 626.793-7073 Award-winning purveyor of eyewear to the entertainment industry and the public for the last three decades. Old Focals does retail vintage eyewear as well as providing studio services for TV and film. The hours of operation are: Tuesday - Saturday 11-7pm, and Sunday 12-6pm.
The range of vintage and antique eyewear is very impressive. 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's styles were all around the shop, as well as earlier types of eyewear. Adding Old Focals to the "Buy Vintage Eyeglasses and Antique Eyewear" page was easy because it is easy to see why movie studio prop people visit this shop for period pieces, such as the movie "Public Enemies".
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Bill A. Valentine, Ph.D., Optician
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