Our Story
Three generations of opticians, from Philadelphia to Brussels
Philadelphia
Harry Sahelian opens his optical lens surfacing factory in Philadelphia. The beginning of a family passion for optics that would span generations and continents.
Philadelphia
Harry Sahelian opens his optical lens surfacing factory in Philadelphia. The beginning of a family passion for optics that would span generations and continents.
Brussels, Toison d'Or Gallery
Arthur Sahelian, Harry's nephew, armed with his training in the United States and a degree from the School of Optometry, opens his boutique in the Toison d'Or gallery in Brussels. He brings together American standards of excellence and European craftsmanship.
Brussels, Toison d'Or Gallery
Arthur Sahelian, Harry's nephew, armed with his training in the United States and a degree from the School of Optometry, opens his boutique in the Toison d'Or gallery in Brussels. He brings together American standards of excellence and European craftsmanship.
Optique & Vision
Nancy Leroy joins the team at Optique & Vision and takes over the management of the Art Optical boutique on Avenue Louise in Brussels.
Optique & Vision
Nancy Leroy joins the team at Optique & Vision and takes over the management of the Art Optical boutique on Avenue Louise in Brussels.
Avenue Louise
Mark Sahelian, driven by the family legacy and a contemporary vision of optics, opens his own boutique at 38 avenue Louise. The third generation of the family carries on the tradition of excellence while embracing the codes of modern luxury.
Avenue Louise
Mark Sahelian, driven by the family legacy and a contemporary vision of optics, opens his own boutique at 38 avenue Louise. The third generation of the family carries on the tradition of excellence while embracing the codes of modern luxury.
Art Optical, Toison d'Or
Mark and Nancy open Art Optical at 24 avenue de la Toison d'Or. A concept entirely dedicated to luxury frames and independent designers for discerning clients. Jacques Marie Mage, Cartier, Chanel, Dita: each brand is chosen for its character, rarity and the nobility of its materials.
Art Optical, Toison d'Or
Mark and Nancy open Art Optical at 24 avenue de la Toison d'Or. A concept entirely dedicated to luxury frames and independent designers for discerning clients. Jacques Marie Mage, Cartier, Chanel, Dita: each brand is chosen for its character, rarity and the nobility of its materials.
Expertise passed down
From Philadelphia to Brussels, three generations of opticians have forged a rare know-how. This expertise is not improvised: it is passed down, refined and enriched over decades. At Art Optical, every piece of advice, every adjustment, every recommendation bears the imprint of over 70 years of optometric practice. Mark Sahelian is a trained and certified optometrist. He personally supervises every eye examination and every frame fitting.
Our vision
Art Optical was born from a conviction: luxury eyewear deserves a setting that matches its stature. We do not follow trends. We select rare pieces, limited editions, creations that cannot be found anywhere else in Brussels. Every client is welcomed with the time and attention that choosing an object worn every day deserves. No rush, no compromise. Simply the pursuit of perfect vision in an exceptional frame.