We stock the most stylish brands in Sheffield
Just 12 miles from Sheffield city centre, The Spectacle Shop in Barnsley is where discerning eyewear customers across South Yorkshire come when they’ve outgrown what the high street has to offer.
We stock around 1,000 frames hand-picked from independent designers across Europe, Japan, North America, and beyond, brands you won’t find in Vision Express, Specsavers, or any other chain. Theo, Lindberg, Anne et Valentin, Kuboraum, SALT., and more: each collection chosen by us personally at international eyewear shows because we believe glasses should say something about the person wearing them.
Our eye examinations are 45 minutes long, not the standard 20, because we think that’s the minimum time needed to properly understand your vision, your lifestyle, and what you actually need from your eyewear.
And unlike most opticians, we don’t leave you alone to browse a wall of frames. We sit with you, we listen, and we help you find something you’ll love wearing every day.
If you’re based in Sheffield and looking for something genuinely different in eyewear, we’d love to show you what’s possible.
Visiting Us from Sheffield?
We’re at 5 The Arcade, Barnsley, S70 2QP, around 20 minutes from Sheffield by car, or a short train ride from Sheffield station into Barnsley interchange, with the Arcade just a few minutes’ walk away.
Whether you’re due an eye test, looking to replace a pair you’ve loved and worn out, or simply curious about what independent eyewear actually looks like in person, we’d love to welcome you.
Appointments typically include time to browse the collection properly, and we never rush.
To book an eye examination or a frame styling consultation, give us a call on 01226 296770 or contact us.
We look forward to meeting you.
Theo began in 1989 when two opticians grew tired of the mainstream, generic and boring glasses that they were offering their customers. Together, they launched Theo with the idea of designing and producing eyewear that would turn heads and leave lasting impressions. Theo use an artistic approach, daring designs and very bright colours, and are designed for lovers of exclusivity and originality.
Anne et Valentin is a brand born from the wild dreams of two opticians from Toulouse, France, and driven by the lack of graphic and original frames for their friends, they decided to create what they couldn’t find! Design plays a central role in the Anne et Valentin creation studio and their designers cultivate a permanent thinking process to redefine the roles of opticians and creators.
Lindberg eyewear is the epitome of quality, comfort, and innovation. Every piece is designed and made in Denmark. Lindberg’s highly specialised team are committed to developing cutting-edge techniques. Each ultra-lightweight frame is constructed without the use of screws or rivets. Lindberg have gained more than one hundred internationally recognised awards to date.
SALT. is an eyewear collection inspired by nature’s effortless beauty. Based in coastal California, SALT. is an independent collection committed to timeless design and quality, constructed using only the best-in-class materials available. Using Japanese craftsmanship, SALT. are designed to fit comfortably and last generations.
You Mawo stands for “Your Magic World”. You Mawo embarked on a passionate journey to develop a solution that allows individually optimised frames. Each frame is 3D printed and designed to create the perfect fitting, bespoke frame. Each pair of spectacles is individually manufactured in Germany with the latest technology and selective laser sintering, producing 3x less emissions than typical frame manufacture.
Kuboraum was founded in Berlin in 2012 and refers to its eyewear as ‘masks’. Kuboraum are masks designed on the face of those who wear them, masks that highlight personality and emphasise character. Kuboraum are like cubic rooms where we shelter ourselves, where we are free to live in our intimacy, where we live all of our identities and see the world through two lenses. Each mask is dreamed in Berlin and handmade in Italy.
Francis Klein is a family-run business, designing and manufacturing designer frames for eyeglasses. A decision was made to craft in France rather than to mass produce; thanks to this choice, the Francis Klein team ensure all frames are carefully designed and then adorned with beautiful elements such as hand engraving, laser drawing, rhinestone, 3D element or haute couture jewellery placement. A true fashion accessory, aligning to their core values of “craftmanship, elegance and creativity”.
Rapp Optical was originally established in 1983 as high-end retail optical dispensary in Toronto Canada, but quickly turned to frame design and manufacturing, with the brand creation of Rapp Eyewear. In 2001 a separate fabrication facility in Toronto was created, where today Rapp Eyewear closely monitors the in-house design and production of all frames. Rapp Eyewear designs and manufactures limited collections of bespoke hand-finished eyeglasses.
In 1964, Joël Lesca created his first collection in a small workshop in the Secrétan quarter of Paris. Over the years, a strong customer base of independent opticians and specialised outlets has been built around the world.
Today, his sons, Mathieu and Bertrand, have revived the past Lesca collections by respecting the history of the brand whilst remaining creative and modern, still handcrafting each individual frame.
Handcrafted in Italy with love, Res/Rei take a historic approach to eyewear manufacture. Res/Rei’s passion for colour is inspired by many things, from furniture to photography, from architecture to movies. Every piece is handcrafted from Mazzucchelli acetate and enriched with detail.
Markus T design and produce eyewear, manufactured completely by hand. A special feature of these frames is the patented screwless hinge, included in every collection, resulting in highly functional glasses. Markus T glasses are flexible, adjustable and reliable, as every head is different!
We also stock other limited collections and special edition spectacles that can only be found in our shop. Maybe it’s time you visited to take a look.
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