Eyeglasses display as home decor: showcasing your collection with style

Eyeglasses are WAY more than just a tool for vision. They serve as a huge personal expression and, to be honest, they resemble wearable art. With eyewear becoming incredibly stylish and trendy, many individuals are moving away from hiding their glasses away in drawers and instead are showcasing them as part of their home aesthetic.

Whether you’re an avid collector searching for vintage frames or simply eager to flaunt your favorite pair, transforming your glasses into decorative pieces is a wonderfully personal method to enhance the look of any room.

Glasses are art: forget just being practical

Glasses can be considered as wearable art. Designers unleash their creativity by crafting frames that truly stand out – we’re talking about incredible details, vibrant patterns and shapes that are far from dull.

When you begin to view your entire eyewear collection as a stylish design feature, you can create a display that is just as eye-catching as the glasses themselves. Imagine your spectacles as miniature, fantastic sculptures that deserve to be showcased prominently, just like any other artwork in your collection.

How to set up a display that looks dope

To start your glasses display, determine the atmosphere you want to create in the room. You may opt for a very simple and minimalist approach with sleek, modern frames resting on a plain shelf. Alternatively, you could choose a stylish vintage vibe with antique cases or shadow boxes. Regardless of your preference, the key is to ensure your eyewear appears as a thoughtfully curated and impressive element of the decor.

Here are some really simple ideas for showcasing them:

Glass cases: A glass case with shelves is perfect because you can see everything without the dust. Big win: it keeps your collection safe and looks seriously sophisticated.
Wall mounts: If you don’t have a lot of floor space, go up! Wall-mounted hooks or holders let you hang up your glasses like they’re the stars of an art gallery. Try arranging them by colour or style – it’s an instant eye-catcher.
Cool stands: You can find tons of custom stands from different brands for showing off your collection, whether they’re standing tall or lying flat. Made from cool stuff like wood, metal or acrylic, these stands add an attractive, classy touch to any surface.

Show off your “A-listers”

Some glasses are just on another level. They’re masterpieces. High-end brands like Persol sunglasses – known for their incredible craft and timeless style – are the “superstars” of your collection.

These top-shelf pieces absolutely deserve the prime spot in your display. While they serve as practical accessories, they’re also decorative heroes. Put them on a elegant stand or in a transparent case and their quality will shine through, transforming them into eye-catching features that immediately enhance the appearance of your room.

Glasses everywhere for that personal vibe

The best part about displaying glasses is that you can spread them around your whole house, adding a bit of you to every spot:

Living room: A killer glasses display is a fantastic addition to a bookshelf or coffee table. Stick a few choice pairs in clear boxes or on stands to create a conversation piece.
Home office: For the office, a chic eyewear display adds a professional yet stylish edge to your desk area. Keep your daily frames in a nice holder or tray right there for easy access – and it looks neat, too.
Bedroom: Your cosy room is perfect for a more chill, intimate display. Just pop your readers, shades or prescription pairs in decorative cases or trays on your dresser or nightstand. Functional and

Eyewear extras: the perfect display buddies

To really complete your glasses collection display, mix in some related accessories:

Eyeglass cases: Cases can be just as fashionable as the frames they hold. Whether it’s a cool leather vintage one, a slick metal one or a bright fabric one, they protect your glasses and boost your decor game.
Cleaning stuff: You can totally integrate stylish cleaning cloths and sprays into your display. These things keep your glasses sparkling while adding an elegant detail.
Trays and organisers: Trays and organisers are lifesavers for keeping your glasses looking neat. Throw them on a dresser, shelf or table – they make everything organised and easy to grab.

Pick frames that are totally you

Your eyeglasses display is a reflection of your own unique taste, so make sure you choose frames that you genuinely love. Whether you’re into classic, always-in-style looks or daring, modern designs, your glasses are an extension of your personal aesthetic. Having a mix of styles means you can swap them round, keeping your display fresh and fun.

Conclusion: glasses as your go-to decor secret

Honestly, glasses have evolved beyond mere tools of vision correction – they’re now essential for enhancing personal style and home aesthetics. By showcasing your collection, you transform your eyewear into artistic and functional statement pieces that truly enhance your living environment.

Whether you’re showing off those expensive designer pairs or your beloved vintage frames, your collection can introduce a distinctive, stylish touch to your home. So, why hesitate? Elevate your space and give your eyeglasses the spotlight they deserve!

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Auction alerts: Antiques & Collectables sale, Stamford Auction Rooms

This week, we’re sharing information about the upcoming Antiques & Collectables sale at Stamford Auction Rooms. It happens on Saturday 30^th July 2022, from 10am.

There’s an eclectic mix of all sorts; vintage enamel advertising signs, Scandi glass, Belgian studio pottery, beautiful antique brass and more. Everything we’ve picked out below we’d happily give house room… if we had any left!

The buyer’s premium stands at 24% of the hammer price. There’s an added 3% commission if you bid via SARoom LIVE, the auction room’s own online bidding service.

Online bidding is also available via the-saleroom.com and EasyLiveAuction. If you bid via the-saleroom.com you’ll be charged an extra 4.95% on top of the 20% (+VAT)  buyer’s commission. Alternatively, if you bid via EasyLiveAuction you’ll be charged an extra 3% or £3.00 flat fee on top of the 20% (+VAT)  buyer’s commission.

Stamford Auction Rooms Ltd offers a delivery service. Please note that while we offer to post and pack for the convenience of our bidders, most items are uninsurable by the Royal Mail and we take no responsibility whatsoever for the items once they have left our premises.
Prices start at £12 +VAT.
We advise all our clients to use a professional packing service such as Mailboxes Etc. for ceramics/glass/breakables. Please contact the office for more information.

Lot 24: A Holmgaard smoky glass mid century ice bucket
With rattan handle and matching brushed steel pair of tongs, engraved Holmgaard 8715 to the base, 16cm high.
Estimate: £40-£60

Lot 28: A 19th century oil lamp
With a light reflective dome over a glass inner shade.
Estimate: £50-£80

Lot 40: A French brass antique coffee percolator
On stand with burner and cover, 25cm high.
Estimate: £20-£40

Lot 63: Attributed to Georges Pelletier (Belgium b.1938): a ceramic lamp
With pierced and applied decoration in the Cubist abstract style, mark not apparent, but may be incised under baize base, 41cm high, complete with original lampshade, 81cm including shade.
Estimate: £600-£800

Lot 78: A Castol GTX steel and enamel sign
30cm by 60cm.
Estimate: £100-£150

Lot 79: A steel and enamel Golden Shred marmalade sign
60cm by 40cm
Estimate: £200-£300

Lot 112: Six pairs of late 19^th / early 20^th century glasses and pince nez
Together with a leather collar box.
Estimate: £20-£40

Lot 124: A Wall’s glass counter top display cabinet
Estimate: £120-£150

Lot 221: A Le Corbusier style white leather chaise longue
With polished chrome frame base / stand.
Estimate: £800-£1,200

Win a Swannies bundle from Swanwick

This month, we have a review and giveaway in one. Swanwick has provided us a pair of Swannies blue light blocking glasses to try out as well as a Day & Night bundle for one of our readers.

Swanwick was founded in 2015 by two sleep-deprived brothers over in Australia. They learned that the blue light emitted from electronic devices wreaks havoc on the body’s production of melatonin, a hormone that helps to regulate sleep patterns. That’s when they set about designing and producing a range of fashionable eyewear that blocks out the offending blue light.

I’ve long been an advocate of blue light blocking glasses, this time it was Justin’s turn to give them a go.

He’s been wearing off-the-shelf reading glasses for a few years now, so we requested a pair of 2.50+ daytime blue light blocking glasses to test drive.

When the package arrived and he ‘unboxed’ his new specs, he was very impressed by the initial look of them. They’re very well made and have a real quality feel – robust, without feeling heavy. He finds them very comfortable to wear, even after long periods of use.

If you spend a good deal of time working at a computer, playing computer games, reading e-books, scrolling on your phone or watching TV, you’re probably exposing yourself to excess blue light.

Even if you don’t need to wear vision-correcting glasses, you can benefit from wearing Swannies. They’re available with both magnification and non-magnification blue light filtering lenses. They’re also available in kids’ sizes too!

To be in with a chance to win a Swannies bundle of your choice, tell us in the comments section below how many hours per day you reckon you spend on or looking at electronic devices.

A Swannies bundle from Swanwick

What staring at a screen all day can do to your health

If I work out the number of hours per day I spend staring at a screen it’s shocking. Working at a laptop day & night, checking my phone for messages a few times per day, watching films or binge watching box sets at night, I’d hazard a guess at around 12 hours per day… every day of the week.

Yes, I know about taking a screen break every 20 minutes – but, if I’m perfectly honest, I only do it if I go to make a cuppa or go to the loo! I know I’m straining my eyes (they’re often dry and gravelly) and I know it’s affecting the quality of my sleep. I had my biennial eye test this month and yes, my eyesight has deteriorated… again!

So, when EyeWearThese offered to send me a pair of prescription glasses with digital blue light protection to review, I didn’t need convincing – it would be good for my health! I chose a pair of fashionable Ray-Ban frames; they have a large range of other brands available – including Armani, D&G, Oakley, Prada and Versace. As well as the digital blue light protection coating, the lenses have a scratch-resistant hard coat and a hydrophobic coat that makes them easier to keep clean!

When my glasses arrived I was really impressed, the coated lenses look practically identical to ‘ordinary’ versions; there’s an almost imperceptible blue tinge if you hold them up to the light. These special lenses filter out the damaging blue light that’s emitted by screens, fluorescent and LED lights. The younger you are, the more of this blue light that’s transmitted to your retina. I’m 50, and have been regularly staring at a screen for, give or take, 25 years – half my life so far. Imagine the damage that will be done to someone who’s half my age and has been staring at multiple screens since year dot!

Even if you don’t ‘need glasses’, if you’re glued to your smart-phone/computer/television/games console for any length of time, a pair of specs with non-prescription lenses with a digital blue light protection coating is highly recommended. In addition, use an app like Fl.ux on your computer and enable Night Shift on your iPhone (Settings→Display & Brightness) or install an app like Blue Light Filter on your Android device.

How long do you think you spend staring at a screen each day? Does it worry you or are you trying to cut down?