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About Rodenstock

Founded in 1877 in Germany by Josef Rodenstock, the Rodenstock brand has since grown to be recognised as creator of high quality lenses, glasses and sunglasses. Now with headquarters in Munich, the Rodenstock brand is represented in over 80 countries worldwide with sales subsidiaries and distribution partners. The founder of Rodenstock was not only an ingenious inventor and pioneer of optical technology, he was also convinced that his innovations made the world a better place. And if that meant he had to take on opticians, spectacle retailers and the competition, then so be it. Josef Rodenstock was a forceful character because he had a vision: everyone should be able to see as well as possible.

Innovation as a Life Goal

This inventive spirit of the early days is still the guiding principle of Rodenstock today. What began in 1877 as an amalgamation of two brothers is, a good 140 years later, a company based in Munich that is known worldwide for its outstanding glasses and for minimalist, high-quality frames. Josef and Michael Rodenstock founded the "Optische Institut G. Rodenstock" in Würzburg, with Josef Rodenstock being the creative spirit of the company. Over the years, he not only developed pioneering glasses lenses such as the first sun protection lens or ground-in bifocal lenses, he also tinkered with devices that would enable more precise measurements of the eye. Emperor Wilhelm I liked this innovative spirit so much that he made Rodenstock his court optician.

The Glasses of the Stars

The stars also love Rodenstock: Hildegard Knef, Brigitte Bardot and Gina Lollobrigida advertised the brand in the 1950s, heads of state such as Helmut Kohl, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton relied on the clear, reduced design in the 1980s and 1990s, and fashion star Karl Lagerfeld and supermodel Claudia Schiffer also teamed up with the Munich brand for their own eyewear collections. The Rocco models from 1963, which were very popular with Hollywood celebrities, have been revived since 2014 in the capsule line Rocco by Rodenstock, whose glasses and sunglass models convey modern style, urbanity and self-confidence.

High Wearing Comfort and Tradition

However, Rodenstock's core competence is and remains the perfect combination of optical lenses that have been refined down to the last detail and qualitatively excellent spectacle frames. Many of the manufacturer's models are made of titanium, a very light and resilient material that enables both filigree and stable frame shapes - and is also nickel-free, which is particularly relevant for allergy sufferers. Wearing comfort is Rodenstock's top priority, and all frames are optimised for low weight. The hinges on the temple, which can quickly wear out with reading glasses, for example, due to frequent putting on and taking off, are extremely robust at Rodenstock - another point that confirms the high quality of the traditional company. After all, the declared Rodenstock goal has always been: perfect optical imaging properties, high wearing comfort and individual design.

Rodenstock Glasses Styles - Timeless Elegance

The brand's timeless design is world-renowned and has won numerous design awards. Particularly popular at present are the models from the Retro Classic line, which are hand-riveted and marketed as "glasses for eternity". Rodenstock offers a range of glasses styles for men, women and children. Feather-light rimless, semi-rimless and full-rim frames in a variety of trendy colours, from blush pink to navy blue, ensure your style will always be on point with Rodenstock glasses. The brand also offers frame shapes to suit every face: those with more angular faces often suit rounder frames such as oval or cat-eye, and those with rounder faces suit rectangle or square frames. Feeling spoilt for choice? Why not use the filter on the left side of the page to narrow down your search.

Shopping with Edel-Optics

If you want to buy Rodenstock prescription glasses online, then you've come to the right place. Here at Edel-Optics, we offer all the top eyewear brands including Rodenstock, Ralph, Thom Browne and Fila. The glasses case and cleaning cloth is included in the price as well as FREE delivery and FREE returns within 30 days to make shopping online with us even easier. Only glasses fitted with custom or prescription lenses are excluded from returns, unless there is a technical fault. Simply use our 3D Virtual Try-On or order the frame without prescription lenses for home try-on. You can then have the lenses fitted in a later step by sending the frame back to us for glazing by our expert opticians. So what are you waiting for? Choose your favourite pair of Rodenstock glasses and get ready to SEE AND BE SEEN!