Ørgreen
Ørgreen is an independent Danish eyewear company founded in Copenhagen in 1997. It designs optical frames, sunglasses and snow goggles, known for Japanese-made titanium frames and bold colour combinations.
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| First optical collection | 2002 |
| Manufacturing | Japan |
| Markets | More than 50 countries |
| Website | orgreenoptics.com |
What is Ørgreen?
Ørgreen Optics is a privately owned eyewear company headquartered in Copenhagen. It was founded in 1997 by Henrik Ørgreen, Tobias Wandrup and Gregers Fastrup.
History
The company began as a sunglasses brand and launched its first prescription frame collection in 2002. It has worked on design collaborations including a 2011 Skyline Edition of Arne Jacobsen's 1958 Swan chair with Republic of Fritz Hansen, and a 2014 limited edition with menswear designer Asger Juel Larsen.
Products and positioning
- Prescription optical frames
- Sunglasses
- Snow goggles
Its frames are made in Japan, many of them in titanium, and the brand is recognised for its use of colour and its Danish design language.
Distribution
Ørgreen is sold through opticians and retailers in more than 50 countries and runs a flagship store in Copenhagen that stocks its full collection.
Why it matters
As an independent design house, Ørgreen is part of the Scandinavian group of high-end eyewear makers that compete on design and materials rather than licensed fashion names.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ørgreen eyewear from?
Ørgreen is a Danish eyewear company based in Copenhagen, with frames made in Japan.
Who founded Ørgreen?
Ørgreen was founded in 1997 by Henrik Ørgreen, Tobias Wandrup and Gregers Fastrup.