Rodenstock 834 Vintage Sunglasses-New Sky Blue Custom Lenses-Unworn

Vintage Rodenstock 834 C | Unworn | Custom Sky Blue Lenses | Made in Italy

Condition

Unworn New Old Stock (NOS).

This frame has never been worn and retains its original vintage condition. Professionally inspected by Second Chance Eyewear before receiving brand-new custom sun lenses. No visible signs of wear were found during inspection.

Frame

• Brand: Rodenstock
• Model: 834
• Color: C
• Made in Italy
• Original vintage frame
• Smoke crystal marbled acetate front
• Matte black metal bridge and ultra-lightweight temples
• Original Rodenstock hardware throughout

Lenses

Professionally fitted with brand-new Second Chance Customs premium CR-39 lenses.

• Solid Sky Blue
• 100% UV Protection
• Scratch-resistant hard coating
• Backside anti-reflective coating
• Precision cut and installed by Second Chance Customs

Size

• Lens Width: 49 mm
• Bridge: 19 mm
• Temple Length: 140 mm
• Frame Width: Approximately 132 mm

Era / Relevance

Produced during the late 1980s into the early 1990s, the Rodenstock 834 reflects the understated design philosophy that defined German eyewear during the period. Rather than relying on oversized logos or excessive ornamentation, Rodenstock focused on precision engineering, lightweight construction, and timeless proportions. The slim steel temples paired with the translucent acetate front give the frame a distinctly architectural appearance that feels every bit as modern today as it did over thirty years ago. Original unworn examples have become increasingly difficult to source, particularly those suitable for custom sunglass conversions.

Authentication

This vintage Rodenstock frame has been authenticated and inspected by Second Chance Authenticators (SCA).

Our authentication process includes verification of manufacturer markings, model references, construction methods, materials, hardware, era-correct production characteristics, and overall originality. We confirm this frame retains its original vintage components and has not been altered or reproduced.

Each authenticated frame receives a permanent record within our internal authentication database, providing collectors with confidence in both authenticity and originality.

What’s Included

• Authentic Vintage Rodenstock 834
• Brand-new custom lenses by Second Chance Customs
• Second Chance Eyewear protective case
• Second Chance Eyewear microfiber cloth

Why We Love It

Some frames demand attention. Others earn it through exceptional design. The Rodenstock 834 belongs firmly in the second category. Its restrained Bauhaus-inspired styling, impossibly lightweight construction, and balanced proportions represent the kind of quiet luxury that has become increasingly sought after by today’s collectors. Outfitted with custom Sky Blue lenses, this unworn vintage frame bridges classic German engineering with contemporary style in a way few pieces can

See the World Through a New Lens®.

Every vintage frame offered by Second Chance Eyewear is carefully researched, authenticated, professionally inspected, and prepared for its next chapter. Whether you’re a collector or simply appreciate exceptional eyewear, you’re purchasing an authentic piece of optical history curated with the same attention to detail we’d expect for our own collection.