Lindberg is a Danish company which designs, produces and distributes luxury eyewear such as spectacle frames glasses and sunglasses. [1] [2]
Lindberg was founded 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, the Pope[ which?] 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]
The company Lindberg is based in Denmark. It designs, produces and distributes luxury eyewear. Lindberg's CEO is Henrik Lindberg.