LINDBERG is a Danish house founded in 1983 by Henrik Lindberg, an architect, and his father Poul-JĂžrn, an optometrist. Their signature: frames made of pure titanium, screwless, rivetless, built around a single principleâthe face should be seen, not the glasses.
At Ekla, we distribute LINDBERG in our two boutiques in the 10th and 11th arrondissements. It is the brand we recommend most often to clients looking for the opposite of what we offer with Lesca or Moscotâno thick acetate, no visible presence, just a frame you wear without feeling it.
If you are looking for ultra-light, discreet glasses that hold up without screws and last over time, this article covers everything we have in store.
Why LINDBERG is a brand apart
Henrik Lindberg and his father had a simple idea in 1983: to design eyewear the way an architect designs a buildingânothing superfluous, every element justified. In 1986, they presented the first frames in the world made of pure titanium without screws or rivets.
The process is patented. The temples are held in place by a pressure system: the titanium is shaped and assembled without any mechanical fasteners. Zero screws that loosen after six months. The frame remains stable over time, without any special maintenance.
LINDBERG has since received over 110 international design awardsâincluding several rewarding this very screwless hinge, which remains a benchmark in the world of eyewear.
An opinion we stand by: LINDBERG is a philosophy of the invisible. We distribute this brand for clients who want to wear glasses without it being obviousâbut who know how to recognize the quality of Danish design if they take the time to look. It is not a frame that tries to impress in a room. It is a frame that impresses when you hold it in your hand.
The LINDBERG ranges we have in store
Here is what we regularly have in stock in our boutiques.
Air Titanium: the historical range
Material: pure titanium, thin rim. Available shapes: oval, round, square. Audience: all face types. The fineness of the frame does not visually alter the proportions.
Air Titanium is the range that launched LINDBERG in 1986âthe first screwless frames in the world. In the shop, we have people hold them in their hand before trying them on. The lightness is always a surprise, even for those who expect it.
Spirit Titanium: the most customizable
Material: pure titanium, thin rim. Available shapes: round, rectangular, oval. Audience: all faces. Customization allows for precise adjustment of proportions.
Spirit Titanium is the range we often recommend for progressive lenses. The medical-grade silicone nose pads are adjustable: the frame stays at the right height without sliding down during the day. For those who wear progressives all day, this makes a concrete difference.
Air Titanium Rim: the wire frame
Material: titanium wire, open structure. Audience: oval or rectangular faces. The wire structure is very open and does not hem in the gaze.
Air Titanium Rim is the most discreet frame in the range. The structure is reduced to a minimum: a titanium wire, a hinge, pads. On the face, you almost stop seeing the frame.
n.o.w. Titanium: the contemporary range
Material: titanium. Shapes: round, square, double bridge. Audience: varied. This is the most stylistically accessible LINDBERG range, incorporating current codes while remaining in the same spirit of lightness.
n.o.w. Titanium is for those who love the LINDBERG spirit but are looking for something trendier. Without sacrificing lightness or strength.
BLOK Titanium: the most architectural
Material: solid titanium, laser-cut from a single block. Shapes: geometric, bold. Audience: square or angular faces. The geometry of the BLOK embraces the structure of the face.
BLOK Titanium is the exception in the LINDBERG range. Where other models prioritize discretion, the BLOK embraces its construction. It is a frame for those who love Danish minimalism but still want something that gets noticed.
In concrete terms: what does a screwless frame look like?
Classic frames have screws in the hingesâsmall metal parts that hold the temples. Over time, these screws loosen. You tighten them, they loosen again. It is the most common maintenance problem in optics.
At LINDBERG, there are no screws. The hinges work by pressure: the titanium is machined with enough precision that the parts fit together and remain stable without mechanical fasteners. The result: the frame does not move.
In practical terms, at Ekla, we rarely repair a LINDBERG for a hinge problem. It is one of the only models for which we do not have this regular feedback in the shop. No loosening, no adjustments to redo every six months.
For the rare cases where your frame requires an interventionâchanging pads, adjusting a temple, or more extensive repairâour repair service covers all brands, including LINDBERG, without an appointment.
How to choose your LINDBERG range? The role of visagism
LINDBERG visagism works differently than acetate frames. 8mm acetate weighs visually on the featuresâthe shape counts enormously. With LINDBERG, the frame fades away: visagism focuses more on the size of the lens, the height of the bridge, and the color of the titanium (matte, shiny, gold, anthracite).
With us, we take the time to test several ranges side by side. The difference between the Air Titanium and the Spirit Titanium is not always visible in photosâin the shop, it's immediate.
In concrete terms, here are the combinations we see working best:
- Oval face: all ranges work; it is the most versatile face with LINDBERG
- Round face: rectangular or square shapes (n.o.w., Spirit) that add structure
- Square or angular face: round shapes (round Air Titanium) that soften, or BLOK to embrace the structure
- Long face: wide, double bridge shapes (n.o.w.) that visually widen
- Progressive lens wearers: Spirit Titanium as a priority (adjustable pads, stable fit)
Choose LINDBERG at Ekla if you are looking for:
- An ultra-light frame you wear without feeling: pure titanium, screwless, designed to disappear on the face;
- Exceptional technical expertise: the LINDBERG screwless hinge is a patent, not a brochure argument;
- A precisely adjusted model: the Spirit and Air ranges are customizable in terms of dimensions and pad position.
LINDBERG is probably not for you if:
- You are looking for a bold frame that says something about you: see Lesca or Moscot for that;
- You love thick acetate, warm materials, tortoiseshell colors: LINDBERG is titanium, it is a different aesthetic.
Practical information
đ Ekla Paris 10, 84 rue d'Hauteville, 75010 Paris. Tel: 01 42 28 90 89
đ Ekla Paris 11, 147 rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, 75011 Paris. Tel: 01 56 61 00 00
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Visagism consultation by appointment or by dropping by the shop
Frequently asked questions
Where to buy LINDBERG glasses in Paris?
LINDBERG is distributed in Paris at Ekla (10th and 11th arrondissements) and at select opticians. At Ekla, the universal third-party payment system appliesâno advance payment required with your health insurance.
How do the screwless LINDBERG frames work?
LINDBERG hinges are assembled by pressure, without any screws or rivets. The titanium is machined with a precision that allows the parts to hold together without mechanical fasteners. Result: the temples do not loosen over timeâwe do not see this feedback in the shop for LINDBERG frames.
Are LINDBERG frames suitable for progressive lenses?
Yesâand it is often for progressives that we recommend LINDBERG in the shop. The lightness of titanium is a real advantage for a full day of wear. The Spirit Titanium, with its adjustable medical-grade silicone nose pads, keeps the frame at the right heightâwhich is crucial for the reading zone in progressives.
What is the difference between Air Titanium and Spirit Titanium?
Both are pure titanium, screwless, and ultra-light. The main difference: the Spirit Titanium is more customizableâtemple length, pad position, titanium color. It is the range we recommend when adjustment precision matters: progressives, wearers with an atypical pupillary distance, or strong prescriptions.