Friedrich’s Optik Inc

Specialties

Handcrafted since 1816

History

Established in 1816.

Campbell Optik was founded in Hamburg on September 8, 1816 by London optician William Campbell. He was respected for his reputation for unsurpassed quality and excellence, and from the earliest days, Campbell was known to carry the most extensive and exclusive collection of eyewear, binoculars, surgical loupes and nautical equipment.

The company was sold to J.W. Wohlers, a Hamburg businessman, in 1842, and the store was greatly expanded to cover a six-​floor space that carried all things optical. At this location many optical and retail firsts were introduced with some of the top optical companies including Zeiss and Leica. Of special note is that Campbell was the first to introduced the concept of fitting tables, where clients are seated across from the optician allowing for one on one attention. This dedication to customer service remains our primary focus to this day.

In 1908 the Flaschner family took over Campbell and the store was moved to 30 Neuer Wall where it would remain