Founded in 1816 by Scottish optician William Campbell, Campbell is one of the oldest continuously operating optical companies in the world. Our origins lie in Hamburg—and our influence continues to extend far beyond.

From the very beginning, our mission was clear: only the best for good vision. William Campbell was not just an expert, but a visionary – with scientific work in the fields of optics, nautical science, and mathematics. Soon after the company was founded, Campbell became an official purveyor to the Royal Court. And while many old names disappeared, our company endured – through wars, generations, and turning points in history.

Pioneering work for modern ophthalmic optics.

Campbell was more than a store: it was a place where new standards were created.

Campbell introduced the first fitting tables where customers were advised while seated.

In cooperation with Zeiss, Campbell developed new standards in optical precision – at one point, Campbell was even a production site for Zeiss ophthalmic lenses.

Even today, a Campbell barometer at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce commemorates this era.

Craftsmanship that has endured – values that are passed on.

Campbell is now run by the third generation of the Paulick family. Even though the world has changed, our standards for eyewear, materials, and advice have remained the same. In our in-house workshop, we create eyewear from genuine buffalo horn, high-quality acetate, titanium, or gold – handcrafted in small batches and with an eye for the essential.

We are one of the few family businesses that does everything ourselves: from design to final customization at the customer's site.

Internationally grown – rooted in attitude.

Our roots are in Hamburg, our horizons are far-reaching:
Today we operate exclusive locations in Hamburg, Berlin, New York and Palm Beach – and supply exclusively to our own stores.

Campbell remains true to his line: understatement instead of logos, class instead of quantity, quality instead of short-lived trends.

More than an optician. An attitude.

At Campbell, glasses aren't an accessory—they're an expression of character, style, and sophistication. Since 1816, people with an eye for the essential have trusted our craftsmanship. And you can see—and feel—that with every frame.