{"product_id":"serge-kirchhofer-mod-23-vintage-sunglasses-nos-54mm-austria-original","title":"Serge Kirchhofer Mod 23-Vintage Sunglasses NOS-54mm-Austria-Original-Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSERGE KIRCHHOFER MOD. 23\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Austria • Unworn • New Old Stock\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnworn vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn authentic New Old Stock Serge Kirchhofer sunglass that has never been worn. This pair retains its original factory finish and original brown CR-39 lenses with no visible signs of wear. Professionally inspected by Second Chance Eyewear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAME DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner: Serge Kirchhofer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel: 23\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 54□20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade in Austria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate 1970s \/ Early 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSculptural translucent olive acetate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-finished Austrian construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal seven-barrel hinges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal factory finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll original components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned during the creative period of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUdo Proksch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Serge Kirchhofer eyewear became internationally recognized for pushing eyewear beyond function into wearable art. Bold architectural lines, exaggerated proportions, and distinctive Austrian craftsmanship helped establish the collection as one of the defining luxury eyewear brands of its era. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLENSES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Serge Kirchhofer CR-39 lenses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal brown tint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal factory installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent optical clarity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% UV protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair retains what appears to be its original factory lenses—an increasingly uncommon feature among surviving examples, adding significantly to its desirability for collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSIZE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLens Width: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e54mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBridge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium \/ Large fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE LOVE THEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerge Kirchhofer frames have always existed outside conventional eyewear design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mod. 23 combines bold geometric architecture with soft organic curves, creating a silhouette that feels as contemporary today as it did over forty years ago. The translucent olive acetate paired with warm brown original lenses gives the frame remarkable depth while showcasing the sculptural design language that made Kirchhofer famous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is wearable art from one of Austria’s most influential eyewear designers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Serge Kirchhofer sunglasses have become increasingly difficult to source, particularly unworn examples from the Udo Proksch era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors seek these pieces for their innovative Austrian design, exceptional manufacturing quality, and historical importance in luxury eyewear. Finding a Mod. 23 in unworn condition with what appear to be its original factory lenses makes this an exceptional collector-grade example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSECOND CHANCE PROMISE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery frame offered by Second Chance Eyewear is carefully inspected for originality, condition, and authenticity before being offered for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pair has been authenticated by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond Chance Authenticators (SCA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and includes a Certificate of Authenticity, unique QR registration, and permanent digital authentication record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe never use stock photography. The frame shown is the exact pair you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage eyewear is no longer in production. Every authentic frame represents a finite piece of design history. Once an original example enters a collection, the opportunity to acquire another in comparable condition becomes increasingly rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSee the World Through a New Lens®\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52649109094687,"sku":null,"price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/2746\/8063\/files\/92BE875B-12C2-48CA-BE79-D18A8948FE93.jpg?v=1782898364","url":"https:\/\/secondchanceeyewear.com\/products\/serge-kirchhofer-mod-23-vintage-sunglasses-nos-54mm-austria-original","provider":"Second Chance Eyewear \u0026 Accessories ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}