T Henri Eyeglasses

T Henri Optical Glasses – Céline Roland Opticien Lunetier

Both an optical frame and a miniature horological piece, each pair of T Henri optical glasses available from Céline Roland Opticien Lunetier tells a story inspired by the world of exceptional automobiles. Behind each reference lies an iconic model, a rare car silhouette that designer Tyler Henri has chosen to reinterpret as a frame. The result: prescription glasses with a rare character, produced in very small numbers and handcrafted in Japan, far removed from the standards of conventional eyewear.

Our must-have T Henri optical frames

Among all the references available from your optician, two models stand out in particular for their success and the richness of their execution: the 959 RX and the Valhalla RX.

T Henri 959 RX optical glasses

A direct tribute to one of the most iconic German cars ever produced in Stuttgart, the 959 RX captures the spirit of cutting-edge engineering and transposes it into an optical frame. The Japanese acetate is worked using a complex extrusion method, then hand-sculpted to form an 8 mm front adorned with 18-carat gold-plated titanium detailing. The temples, laminated and shaped with the same exacting standards, are articulated by a German-inspired seven-barrel hinge, secured with the house's signature octagonal rivet system. Each colourway of the 959 RX is produced in fewer than 200 pieces, making it one of the most sought-after T Henri optical models among connoisseurs today.

T Henri Valhalla RX optical glasses

The Valhalla RX draws its inspiration from a British hypercar with Formula 1-worthy dynamics, capable of combining pure performance with cutting-edge hybrid engineering. This lineage is immediately apparent in the frame's construction: a substantial plant-based “zyl” acetate, produced by cotton-based extrusion, is hand-sculpted to reveal fronts with complex volumes, enhanced by discreet titanium markers. The temples incorporate a titanium-alloy core and are articulated by a five-barrel Japanese hinge, secured with a star-shaped nut. The adjustable nose bridge, fitted with titanium nose pads, provides comfortable support whatever the face shape, for a model designed equally for men and women.

Optical expertise worthy of an exceptional piece

Japanese craftsmanship

All T Henri optical glasses are handcrafted in the workshops of Sabae, a Japanese region renowned for the precision of its eyewear artisans. The manufacturing process for a single pair can involve more than 250 distinct stages, from the initial sketch drawn by Tyler Henri to the final polishing of the fronts, including the hand-sculpting of the acetate.

Materials chosen to last

Titanium, premium acetate and, in some cases, 18-carat gold-plated finishes form the structure of T Henri optical frames. This selection ensures lightness on the nose, resistance to daily wear and a visual finish that does not fade over time, unlike mass-produced frames made on automated production lines.

Deliberately limited production

Each optical reference, including the 959 RX and Valhalla RX, is produced only in limited quantities per colourway, generally between 149 and 199 pieces. Once a colourway is sold out, it will never be reproduced, giving each pair a status closer to that of a collector's piece than a simple prescription accessory.

Choosing your T Henri optical frame with Céline Roland Opticien Lunetier

Choosing a T Henri frame also means benefiting from your optician's expertise in fitting it with prescription lenses suited to your vision. In store, Céline Roland Opticien Lunetier helps you determine the most comfortable frame size for your face, choose the colourway that suits you from among the references still available, and have custom prescription lenses fitted, whatever the complexity of your prescription.

Frequently asked questions about T Henri optical glasses

What makes T Henri optical glasses different from other optical frames?

Each model is inspired by an iconic automobile and incorporates its aesthetic codes into the construction of the frame. Combined with Japanese craftsmanship and limited production, this approach makes each pair a rare piece rather than a standard frame.

Can the 959 RX and Valhalla RX be fitted with prescription lenses?

Yes, both models are designed as RX optical frames, ready to be fitted with prescription lenses tailored to your prescription and custom-made by your optician.

How many pieces are available for a model such as the 959 RX?

Production of the 959 RX, like the majority of T Henri models, is limited to fewer than 200 pieces per colourway. Once a colourway is sold out, it is never reissued.

Is the Valhalla RX suitable for both men and women?

Yes, the Valhalla RX was designed as a unisex model, with an adjustable nose bridge and ergonomic construction suited to different face shapes.