Cubitts — Daniel Weil

Daniel’s frame was inspired by a sixteenth century bespectacled helmet made for Henry VIII. Beginning with this model, Daniel produced reams of drawings, exploring different elements of spectacle form and material juxtapositions. The final product is a circular frame in two parts. A body constructed of crystal acetate, armoured with a polished brass piece hand-pinned to the front. It’s accompanied by a leather case, designed by Daniel and a limited edition cleaning cloth. 

Since crafting the frame, the crystal acetate used in Daniel's spectacles has been matted to his request. For an image of the final frame, please contact press@cubitts.com

Daniel Weil is a distinguished designer, known for his contributions to industrial design and architecture. Rising to prominence as part of the Memphis Group in the 1980s, he was a partner at Pentagram for 28 years, working on projects for clients including Coca Cola, Lego, and United Airlines. He was Unit Master at the Architectural Association from 1982-86, and Professor of Industrial Design at The Royal College of Art from 1991-95, where he is now a Senior Fellow. His work features in the collections of MoMA and the V&A, and was the subject of a Design Museum retrospective.

Bidding begins at £650. All proceeds will be donated to leading arts charity, Create.