"The Archivist" 1980s Terri Brognan

A sculptural standout from the 1980s, The Archivist by Terri Brognan features oversized square lenses, rich brown tortoiseshell acetate, and a silhouette that commands attention without overpowering. The curved bridge and slight winged edges offer just enough flair—refined, bold, and completely one of a kind.

Designer: Terri Brognan
Country of Origin: Unknown
Decade: 1980s
Frame: Oversized square in warm tortoiseshell acetate
Lenses: No lenses installed – ready for prescription or sun lenses
Design Details: Saddle bridge, sculpted temples, subtle edge detailing
Condition: Excellent vintage deadstock – never worn
Additional Info: One-of-one, tags still intact

The Journey:
Sourced from a dusty eyewear warehouse in London, this frame was part of a massive deadstock archive from a family-run optical business. I met the founder’s son at an eyewear expo in Milan, where our conversation opened the door to a forgotten inventory of rare 20th-century frames. After traveling back to New York—tags untouched—this piece now waits to be seen again.