Lindberg at Voorthuis.
Screwless titanium, Danish minimalism, built to order · Since 1969, Aarhus
Lindberg is what happens when a Danish optician decides screws, rivets, and welds are unnecessary. Every frame is patient-fit titanium, hand-assembled in Aarhus, and built without a single soldered joint. Pick the front, the temple, the bridge, the color. As a licensed Lindberg carrier, we measure, Lindberg builds, and the result weighs less than a coin.
What you get with Lindberg.
Screwless construction
No screws, no rivets, no welds. The hinge is a coiled length of titanium wire wound into the temple. It is the structural conceit of the brand and the reason a Lindberg frame still tracks straight after a decade.
Air Titanium
The original rimless Lindberg, introduced in 1983. A patient-fit grade-five titanium wire holds the lens; the bridge and temples are interchangeable. Most Air Titanium frames weigh under three grams.
Made to order in Aarhus
Off-the-shelf Lindberg does not really exist. We measure your bridge, temple length, and pantoscopic tilt at the bench, then Lindberg builds the frame in Denmark and ships it back. The lead time buys you the fit.
A vocabulary of restraint
No logos on the lens. No metal stamping. The Lindberg signal is the absence of decoration. It is the kind of frame people who already own three pairs choose for their fourth.
Why we carry Lindberg.
What stands out, what to expect, and how a Lindberg frame ages over time.
The Lindberg collections
Air Titanium Rim (the iconic rimless), Strip Titanium (a thin titanium ribbon front), Acetanium (titanium temples with acetate fronts), n.o.w. (matte titanium, contemporary geometry), and the Spirit collection for children. Each line is built on the same screwless platform. Choose the silhouette that suits.
Why screwless matters
A screw loosens. A rivet stresses metal. A weld is a brittle point. Lindberg removes all three. The temple is a single coiled wire; the rim is held by tension; the bridge slots in without solder. After ten years of wear, a Lindberg frame still adjusts cleanly, because the metal has not been compromised at any joint.
Pairing with high-index lenses
A rimless or Air Titanium Lindberg is a strong match for high-index 1.67 or 1.74 lenses. The lighter the lens, the more the frame disappears. For progressives, we recommend the Strip Titanium or Acetanium silhouettes, which have enough vertical height for a comfortable corridor. We drill, mount, and verify at the bench before pickup.
Authorized dealer. Voorthuis is an authorized Lindberg retailer. Every frame arrives from the brand's authorized channel with the original case and documentation. Stock rotates across our stores - tell us the model you want and we'll transfer it to your preferred neighborhood location for a consultation and fitting.
Pricing. Lindberg frames typically range from $700 to $1,400 or more, depending on the line, materials, and customization. Prescription lenses are priced separately based on your prescription strength, lens design, and coatings. We provide a written estimate before you commit.
Lens turnaround.Because every Lindberg is built to order in Aarhus, plan on three to five weeks for the frame, then 5 to 10 business days for lens work on top. Adjustments stay free for as long as you wear the frame.
Which Lindberg collection fits.
Every line is built on the same screwless titanium platform. The difference is material, weight, and whether the lens sits in a rim. Find the silhouette, and we customize the fit from there.
| Collection | Material | Weight | Rim | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Titanium Rim | Grade-5 titanium wire | Featherweight (under 3g) | Rimless | The lightest, most invisible frame; pairs with high-index prescriptions |
| Strip Titanium | Thin titanium ribbon front | Very light | Full rim | A clean full-rim look with room for progressives |
| Acetanium | Titanium temples, acetate front | Light | Full rim | Color and warmth with titanium comfort |
| n.o.w. | Injected polyamide and titanium | Very light | Full rim | Contemporary geometry and modern color |
| Precious | Titanium with gold or buffalo horn (a natural, warm-to-touch material) | Light | Rimless or full | An heirloom-grade frame in natural materials |
Lindberg may be right for you if…
You want the lightest, most invisible frame possible, one your face forgets in five minutes.
You appreciate that a custom-built frame is worth a two-week build time.
You have worn glasses long enough to know that fit and weight matter more than the brand on the temple.
How we fit you.
No upsell, no rush. Try them on, fitted in person.
- 01
Measurement first
Bridge width, pupillary distance (PD), and temple length at the bench. These numbers eliminate frames that won't sit correctly on your face.
- 02
Lifestyle and use
A few questions before we pull any frames: mostly screen work or outdoors? Single pair or adding a sun option? Drive at night? The answers shape lens selection before you've touched a frame.
- 03
Frame trial and comparison
We pull three to five candidates. You try them in sequence - we give honest opinions on what's working. The two or three that survive go side by side until one is clear.
- 04
Lens selection and precision adjustment
Lens material, AR coating, tints if relevant. The frame gets adjusted to your face before you leave - bridge, temples, nose pads. That last step is why glasses from us don't slide.
Buying here vs. buying online.
| At Voorthuis | Online / elsewhere | |
|---|---|---|
| Try before you buy | Every frame in our case | Photos only |
| Authorized dealer | Yes - manufacturer warranty applies | Often gray market; warranty may be void |
| Face measurement | Taken at the bench by our staff | Self-measured or skipped |
| Frame adjustment at pickup | Included - adjusted to your face before you leave | Not available |
| Prescription verification | Reviewed by our optometrists | Self-reported |
| Ongoing adjustments | Free, at any of our 8 locations | Not available |
| Long-term support | Free for the life of the frame | None |
Lindberg questions, plainly answered.
How much do Lindberg frames cost?
Is Voorthuis an authorized Lindberg dealer?
Why is the Lindberg lead time longer than other brands?
Can Lindberg handle a strong prescription?
Are screwless Lindberg frames really more durable?
Does Voorthuis accept vision insurance for Lindberg?
Can Lindberg adjustments be done locally?
Try them on at your nearest Voorthuis.
Stock rotates across our stores. Tell us the Lindberg model you want and we'll transfer it to your preferred location for a consultation.
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