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Machiavelli – Eyewear for Those Who Rule

Exclusive, gold-plated titanium frames handcrafted in Japan. Designed for those who command attention, these bold, aristocratic glasses embody luxury, power, and individuality beyond the mainstream.
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19 glasses
Machiavelli 1-10 Spectacles With A Conscience Details

80's Titan Frame Gold-Plated
Machiavelli 1-10

299.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 1-10 pure titanium vintage 80s glasses
  • round design in 42-20 with distinctive acetate temples
  • classic glasses shape, but with that "certain something"
  • 22ct gold-plated components; top notch 1980's quality
  • unworn 80's unique piece and NO RETRO EYEGLASSES
  • produced only in small series and correspondingly rare
Machiavelli 14-300 Stately Glasses 80's Rimless Details

Opulent 80s Glasses Rimless
Machiavelli 14-300

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 14-300 Pure Titanium 80's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 14-302 Gold-Plated Glasses Rimless Details

Gold-Plated 80's Frame Rimless
Machiavelli 14-302

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 14-302 Pure Titanium 80's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 14-303 Opulent 80s Glasses Rimless Details

Eccentric 80's Glasses Rimless
Machiavelli 14-303

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 14-303 Pure Titanium men's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 14-305 Philosopher's Sunglasses Details

Eccentric Vintage Sunglasses
Machiavelli 14-305

399.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 14-305 Pure Titanium sunglasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium and green tinted sun lenses
  • a real vintage eye-catcher or "fashion statement"
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced if needed
Machiavelli 15-300 Opulent Frame Gold Titan Details

Eccentric 1980's Eyewear
Machiavelli 15-300

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 15-300 Pure Titanium 1980's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 15-301 Sailing West 80's Titan Frame Details

Philosopher's Specs Rimless
Machiavelli 15-301

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 15-301 Pure Titanium men's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 15-302 Opulent Frame Gold-Plated Details

Eccentric Vintage Eyewear
Machiavelli 15-302

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 15-302 Pure Titanium 1980's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 15-303 Eccentric Opulent Glasses Details

The Glasses To Maintain Power
Machiavelli 15-303

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 15-303 Pure Titanium men's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 16-301 Magnificent Vintage Glasses Details

Stately Vintage Eyeglasses
Machiavelli 16-301

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 15-301 Pure Titanium 80's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 16-303 Eye-Catching Vintage Glasses Details

Eccentric Opulent Glasses
Machiavelli 16-303

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 15-303 Pure Titanium 80's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 17-301 Philosopher's Specs Rimless Details

Sailing West 80's Titan Frame
Machiavelli 17-301

349.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 17-301 Pure Titanium men's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 1980's
  • gold-plated titanium & slightly tinted demo lenses
  • can be worn as a fashion accessory (even at night)
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 24-20 80's Frame Platinum & Gold Details

80's Titan Frame Half Rimless
Machiavelli 24-20

299.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 24-20 Pure Titanium men's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 80's
  • gold-plated and platinum-plated titanium frame
  • comfortable, half rimless (nylor glasses) in 55-18
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 24-40 80's Frame Gold & Platinum Details

80's Titan Frame Semi Rimless
Machiavelli 24-40

299.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 24-40 Pure Titanium men's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric & opulent frame from the 80's
  • gold-plated and platinum-plated titanium frame
  • comfortable, half rimless (nylor glasses) in 55-18
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 24-60 80's Frame Palladium Gold Details

Noble Titan Frame Half Rimless
Machiavelli 24-60

299.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 24-60 Pure Titanium men's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric and opulent frame from the 80's
  • gold-plated and palladium-plated titanium frame
  • comfortable, half rimless (nylor glasses) in 55-18
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 24-70 80's Frame Platinum Plated Details

80's Titan Frame Half Rimless
Machiavelli 24-70

299.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 24-70 Pure Titanium men's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric and opulent frame from the 80's
  • completely platinum-plated titanium frame; 55-18
  • half rimless (nylor glasses), very pleasant to wear
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 25-60 Men's Frame Palladium Gold Details

Titan Frame Half Rimless
Machiavelli 25-60

299.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 25-60 Pure Titanium men's glasses
  • collection named after the Italian PHILOSOPHER
  • a really eccentric and opulent frame from the 80's
  • gold-plated and palladium-plated titanium frame
  • comfortable, half rimless (nylor glasses) in 56-18
  • unworn 80's single item with orig. Machiavelli case
  • the MACHiAVELLi lenses can be replaced optionally
Machiavelli 4-50 80's Titan Frame Antique Details

Spectacles With A Conscience
Machiavelli 4-50

299.00 EUR
Description
  • MACHiAVELLi 4-50 pure titanium vintage 80s glasses
  • round shape, size 44-20, in antique silver / titanium
  • classic frame shape, but with that 'certain something'
  • also very light (only 16g); correspondingly comfortable
  • unworn 80's unique piece and NO RETRO EYEGLASSES
  • produced only in small series & correspondingly rare
Machiavelli 6-10 Titanium Frame Extravagant Details

Women's Glasses 80's
Machiavelli 6-10

269.00 EUR
Description
  • Machiavelli 6-10 Pure Titanium ladies glasses
  • a really eccentric original from the late 1980's
  • collection named after the Italian philosopher
  • outstanding quality (gold-plated titanium frame)
  • unworn 80s single item and NO RETRO EYEWEAR
  • the orig. DEMO lenses can be replaced optionally

A Frame You Won’t Find Anywhere Else: Machiavelli!

“Exclusive and unique – designed to express individuality.”

How many times have you read this phrase before? It feels like this cliché appears in every second eyewear marketing text.

That’s what makes it all the more remarkable that we can truly offer you vintage eyewear that you likely won’t find anywhere else in the world.

We’re talking about Machiavelli eyewear.

Never heard of the brand? No surprise – even in the 1980s, these vintage frames were a hidden gem.

The 1980s Machiavelli Collection – Bold, opulent, and full of character

We admit it: this is eyewear for the few, not for the masses. These designs are anything but conventional. Named after the Italian philosopher, the frames embody exactly what Niccolò Machiavelli described in “The Prince”: unapologetic presence, power, and confidence.

These are statement frames – designed for strong personalities. Definitely not for the shy or those looking to blend in.

Far from mainstream, Machiavelli glasses are extravagant, almost regal – perfectly in line with their namesake’s legacy.

But where do these rare vintage frames come from?

Only true insiders know that Machiavelli eyewear emerged under the creative influence of none other than Luigi Colani. Known for his eccentric designs, Colani made waves in the 1980s with his futuristic eyewear frames. They were bold, unconventional, and yet incredibly functional – thanks to the exceptionally high manufacturing standards.

Colani was one of the first designers to create eyewear using titanium. Living in Japan from 1982 to 1987 while teaching at a Tokyo university, he commissioned a factory in Sabae – Japan’s eyewear capital – to produce his designs. That’s why all early Colani frames are not only titanium, but also proudly Made in Japan.

Despite the high retail price, justified by the premium craftsmanship, the Colani collection was a great success in its time and available at top-tier opticians across Europe.
You can still find some of these rare Colani frames in our shop today: Colani Collection on Vintage-Sunglasses

So what does this have to do with Machiavelli?

Interestingly, Colani exclusively designed full-rim frames. Nowhere in his original collection will you find rimless or semi-rimless designs.

That’s exactly where Machiavelli comes in.

These titanium Machiavelli models, made in the same Sabae factory, follow the same high standards – but they fill a stylistic gap: rimless and semi-rimless frames in bold, expressive shapes. Even the engraved fonts are identical to Colani’s original production.

The only major difference was timing. While Colani’s glasses launched in the early 1980s, Machiavelli frames didn’t appear until the latter part of the decade.

By then, opticians already had years of experience selling these daring styles and understood that they appealed to a small, high-end niche. But consumer behavior was shifting. Price sensitivity began to influence buying decisions more strongly, and affordable frames began to dominate the market.

This trend, which started in the late ’80s, even led to financial troubles for once-iconic brands like Ray-Ban, Cazal, and Optyl – all of which filed for bankruptcy in the mid-1990s.

As a result, Machiavelli frames were rarely ordered and remained virtually unknown, even within the optical industry.

They also lacked one key ingredient: celebrity backing. While Luigi Colani proudly wore his own bold designs in public, no high-profile figure ever stepped out wearing these distinctive rimless Machiavelli frames – perhaps simply because no one even knew they existed.

Could Machiavelli finally get its moment in the spotlight?

Today, consumer attitudes are shifting once again. A growing number of eyewear enthusiasts appreciate the unmatched quality of vintage designs and the uniqueness of true rarities.

We believe these Machiavelli frames are perfect for people who see eyewear as more than just vision correction – but as personal expression.

Just imagine what would happen if someone like Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, or Madonna were photographed wearing one of these original Machiavelli designs. The status of these frames would change overnight.

But even if that never happens – the fact remains: You won’t find these rare vintage titanium glasses anywhere else.

Except here.

We’ve secured a small remaining stock directly from the original Machiavelli distributor. And nearly 40 years later, we’re proud to carry on Luigi Colani’s bold vision.

 

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