Artsee Eyewear: Designer Frames NYC

Museum-caliber eyewear for the true collector.

(212) 414-0900

259 6th Ave (at 10 Downing St.)
New York, NY 10014 40.741 -74.0072

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Neighborhoods: Meatpacking District, Downtown

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Hours:

Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm

Sun: 12pm-7pm

Last updated 5.12.11

Category:

Eyeglasses, Sunglasses, Opticians, Optical Goods

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Artsee Eyewear: Designer Frames NYC

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Artsee celebrates the very best in cutting-edge and classic eyewear design at its unique store on Washington Street in New York City's Meat Packing District. Co-owners Oleg Rabinovich and Julio Santiago have designed Artsee specifically to display both eyewear and art without distraction. Both the art on the walls and the frames on display change frequently, making every visit to Artsee a new and unique experience.At Artsee, only 35 to 50 sets of eyewear are on display at any one time, resting on spare, illuminated shelves that have been custom crafted to present each unique pair in…

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The Scene – Lenscrafters it ain't--this boutique is strictly for those glasses-lovers who've got 60 or 70 designer pairs stashed away in their collections. Unlike the typical Madison Avenue eyeglass purveyor, the emphasis here isn't so much on seeing well as looking great--and your definition of great could mean as wacky as possible. The staff is friendly and as eclectic as the store--stop in and take a look. – – The Goods – Brands like Issey Miyake, Face à Face, Théo and Christian Roth are popular, but the real sellers are Artsee's in-house, custom-made…

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The Extras:
If you're in the market for home decoration, check back frequently. The on-sale artwork on the walls changes every two months.
ambiance
0.0% positive
  1. Also, what does the stupid decor has to do with glasses in that store?
service
61.11000061035156% positive
  1. The sales people are not only extremely knowledgeable in their profession, but they aren't trying to sell glasses to anyone.
  2. Absolutely the best glasses, with service and artistic uniqueness to almost every frame to match
  3. Great service and great eyewwear
  4. They're not only stupid but also very ignorant and just nasty people.
  5. Great follow-up service!
  6. love the people, they are true professionals.
  7. Both of my visits have been met with very good service.
  8. too am shocked to read that other patrons received poor service here.
  9. bad people there
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/28/11

Best eyewear store in Manhattan

by nyrickster1 at Citysearch

I stumbled onto Artsee when it was located in the Meatpacking District close to Scoop and just a block from Jeffrey near the Standard. I have a rather narrow face and it's often difficult to find fashionable glasses that fit well. Artsee carries all sizes of frames, so the selection was phenomenal. I have since bought four pairs of glasses from them. The service is impeccable. The staff is incredibly attentive, they take their time making sure the product fits correctly, and the turnaround time from ordering to delivery is incredibly short.

I've been doing business with them now for several years and in fact just purchased another pair last week at their new 10 Downing Street place. Though I prefer the old store, everything is the same.

And to the Laura55NY who posted a review bashing the place; before taking a swipe at a perfectly wonderful store and staff, you should first take a refresher grammar course or at least learn to use a spell-checker. Also, stick to Lens Crafter or Wal-Mart, sounds like a much better fit for you all the way around.

1 Star Rating: Poor

04/06/10

bad people there

by Laura55NY at Citysearch

I can't believe this place. They're not only stupid but also very ignorant and just nasty people. When I asked them a question they looked at me like I'm from another world and totally ignored me. My merchendise question was never answered and the owner just went away. I think something is wrong with their personalities. Also, what does the stupid decor has to do with glasses in that store? It's very pothetic. Fortunatelly there is many more glasses stores in the area. Definitely not going back there!

  • Pros: location
  • Cons: stupid decor and nasty people
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/27/09

Great service and great eyewwear

by bc6 at Citysearch

I broke my glasses on a Sunday and needed replacements by Monday so I did a Google search and found they were the only one place that could do same day service. So I took a ride down to Artsee which is in the Meatpacking district of Manhattan. After I got to the store I was helped view a bunch of different frames and settled on a perfect pair for me. I like the store a lot, there's no pressure to buy there are lot of different stuff to look at, plastic rims, metal rims and Titanium rims. Once I get over the sticker shock Im going back for those Titanium eyeglasses.

  • Pros: Nice hi-tech eyeglasses
  • Cons: A bit pricey but worth it
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/12/08

Great follow-up service!

by mullagatawny at Citysearch

I picked up a pair of glasses here about 4 months ago. The service was spot-on. The person who attended to me was very good. I tried on several pairs, but ended up taking their recommendation. Two weeks ago, I took my glasses in for an adjustment (I had dropped them and the left lens was popping out and had been scratched slightly). Right away they worked to correct the problem, but apparently the lenses were not to their liking and so they had them replaced - same day service. I picked them up a couple hours later. Brand new lenses! These things aren't cheap either, as you can tell from some of the other reviews. I too am shocked to read that other patrons received poor service here. Both of my visits have been met with very good service. Highly recommended.

  • Pros: Selection, service
  • Cons: A bit pricey
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/10/08

Amazing Store!!!!

by yelenap at Citysearch

I can't believe all the reviews I am reading. Artsee is beyond amazing. I love the people, they are true professionals. The sales people are not only extremely knowledgeable in their profession, but they aren't trying to sell glasses to anyone. They really take their time with each customer and devote one on one attention. I bought a few glasses from there - and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else. I highly recommend this store to everyone!!

The Details on Artsee Eyewear: Designer Frames NYC

Place Categories:

  • bad sales people
  • great followup service
  • like store
  • great glasses
  • not only stupid people
  • poor service
  • great eyewwear
  • stupid decor
  • recommended highly
  • beyond amazing artsee

Message from Artsee Eyewear: Designer Frames NYC

  • Optical Boutique/Art Gallery
  • Specialize in Designer Frame
  • Exclusive Collections

Artsee celebrates the very best in cutting-edge and classic eyewear design at its unique store on Washington Street in New York City's Meat Packing District. Co-owners Oleg Rabinovich and Julio Santiago have designed Artsee specifically to display both eyewear and art without distraction. Both the art on the walls and the frames on display change frequently, making every visit to Artsee a new and unique experience.

At Artsee, only 35 to 50 sets of eyewear are on display at any one time, resting on spare, illuminated shelves that have been custom crafted to present each unique pair in isolation. Come visit Artsee and view their extensive collection of designer and vintage eyewear from around the world.

Artsee Eyewear: Designer Frames NYC
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