Lindberg (eyewear)

Lindberg is a Danish company which designs, produces and distributes luxury eyewear such as spectacle frames glasses and sunglasses.[1][2]

History

Lindberg was founded by the couple Poul-Jørn and Hanne Lindberg[3][4] In 1983, it collaborated with architect Hans Dissing to create an innovative style of frame made from titanium wire, which launched the company and has won several design awards.[4]

In 2000, Poul-Jørn and Hanne Lindberg retired and left their two children in charge of the family business.[3]

In 2010, the Lindberg company had 500 employees, a distribution in 90 countries, and an annual profit of 70 million DKK. The Lindberg's family fortune was estimated around 700 million DKK. According to Poul-Jørn Lindberg, the Pope and Margrethe II wore Lindberg glasses.[3] In 2014, French President François Hollande switched from heavy-frame glasses to light-frame Lindberg glasses.[5]

In July 2021, the eyewear division of luxury group Kering (Kering Eyewear/Vedovotto) acquired 100% in Lindberg,[6] a deal cleared by antitrust authorities in October 2021.[7]

Description

The company Lindberg is based in Denmark. It designs, produces and distributes luxury eyewear. Lindberg's CEO is Henrik Lindberg.

References
  1. Maralyn Hill (2014), "Lindberg Customized Eyewear and an interview with Henrik Lindberg", Luxe Beat
  2. Michael Chang, "Air on a Titatium String", Hotel
  3. Gundersen, Rikke (2010-08-01). "Lindberg, brillerne og millionerne | stiften.dk". stiften.dk (in Danish). Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  4. Natalia Rachlin (4 November 2016), "Danish brand Lindberg offers divine lightness and infinite variety", Wallpaper
  5. Friedman, Vanessa (2014-07-23). "You Don't Need Glasses to See the Message". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  6. Mira, Nicola (July 9, 2021). "Kering Eyewear buys 100% stake in Danish brand Lindberg". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
  7. Young, Kimberley. "Kering Eyewear completes Lindberg acquisition". www.aop.org.uk. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
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