Lindberg (eyewear)
Danish eyewear company
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Lindberg is a Danish company which designs, produces and distributes luxury eyewear such as spectacle frames glasses and sunglasses.[1][2]
Hanne Lindberg
| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Eyewear |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Founders | Poul-Jørn Lindberg Hanne Lindberg |
| Headquarters | Aarhus, Denmark |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Henrik Lindberg (CEO) |
| Products | Eyewear Glasses frames Sunglasses |
| Revenue | 70 million DKK profit (2010) |
Number of employees | 500 (2010) |
| Parent | Kering Eyewear |
| Website | lindberg.com |
History
Lindberg was founded in 1983 by the couple Poul-Jørn and Hanne Lindberg.[3][4] In 1986, it collaborated with architect Hans Dissing to create an innovative style of frame made from titanium wire, which launched the company and has won several design awards.[4]
In 2000, Poul-Jørn and Hanne Lindberg retired and left their two children in charge of the family business.[3]
In 2010, the Lindberg company had 500 employees, a distribution in 90 countries, and an annual profit of 70 million DKK. The Lindberg's family fortune was estimated around 700 million DKK. According to Poul-Jørn Lindberg, Pope Benedict XVI and Margrethe II wore Lindberg glasses.[3] In 2014, French President François Hollande switched from heavy-frame glasses to light-frame Lindberg glasses.[5]
In July 2021, the eyewear division of luxury group Kering (Kering Eyewear/Vedovotto) acquired 100% in Lindberg,[6] a deal cleared by antitrust authorities in October 2021.[7]
