"Voyage sur l'île" Surreal glasses by Maïssa Toulet

Each pair of glasses in this collection is created using vintage French frames sourced by the artist, meticulously enhanced with handmade details. Each piece uniquely captures its own story, blending nostalgia with artisan craftsmanship. Signed by artist to complete your curiosity cabinets for display on bookshelves or to be mounted on a wall. 

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Maïssa Toulet (b. 1974) is a Parisian artist who has been building her own surreal scenes since the age of 12, using the objects, toys and ephemera she had around her. Nessy likes to call her a "Dr. Frankenstein of forgotten objects" Today, her assemblage art comes in all shapes and sizes as she's continued to experiment with different mediums over the years. From miniature curiosity cabinets to antique glass containers or even vintage eyewear, Maïssa's unique work comes in all shapes and sizes, but every last piece has a story. She makes moulds of everything she collects and then reinvents them entirely from her atelier in the 11th arrondissement.

Each pair of glasses in this collection is crafted from upcycled vintage frames, meticulously enhanced with handmade details. Each piece uniquely captures its own story, blending nostalgia with artisan craftsmanship to create eyewear that's both timeless and environmentally conscious.

Shipping Notice:

Please note that we will be taking a break from shipping orders of items from the Cabinet during the boutique's annual summer vacation period between the 12th-26th August. DBT books, sweatshirts, caps and prints will continue to ship as normal without break. We appreciate your patience and understanding.