The showroom and the story behind it

House of Shades is the eyewear world of The Reception Concept Store —a curated showcase for style, rarity, and character. Located in the heart of Andermatt, in the former reception area of the historic Hotel Monopol, we combine timeless design, personalized advice, and a hand-picked selection to create an experience that goes far beyond sunglasses.

Sunglasses shelf in the House of Shades Showroom

The Reception Concept Store

Visit The Reception Concept Store website to get a deeper insight into our showroom.

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House of Shades – Emerging from The Reception Concept Store

House of Shades is the exclusive unworn vintage eyewear brand that emerged from The Reception concept store in Andermatt. Originally launched as part of our curated showroom experience, House of Shades was founded to make our passion for unworn vintage sunglasses (NOS – New Old Stock) accessible online.

In the House of Shades online shop, you'll find hand-picked designer originals from Cazal, Dior, Persol, Porsche Design, Ferrari , and other international icons – rare collector's items. Each pair of glasses is timeless in design and carefully selected.

More than eyewear – a curated stage

At The Reception Concept Store in Andermatt, you'll experience our entire curated selection. In addition to exclusive new and used vintage sunglasses, you can expect:

Rick Owens Private Archive Sale detail shot

Rick Owens - Private Archive Sale

Rick Owens is considered the "Prince of Darkness" of the fashion world - a designer who has achieved cult status with radical aesthetics, uncompromising minimalism, and sculptural silhouettes. His designs combine avant-garde with wearable art and appeal to people who not only accept boundaries but push them.

Helene B. Grossmann ceramic vase

Helene B. Grossmann - Ceramics

Helene B. Grossmann 's ceramic works are characterized by a clear, organic formal language and a deep connection with a wide variety of materials. Each sculpture and vessel is unique, seeking a dialogue between function and art - reduced, timeless, and possessing a quiet power that fills the space.

E15 sideboard bar open with drinks

International furniture design classics

Our selection of furniture design classics combines Swiss precision with international design heritage. From the iconic lounge chair to the puristic sideboard, each piece tells the story of its era and proves that good design knows no time. Whether by Swiss masters or international legends, these pieces are more than furnishings - they are cultural objects for rooms with character.

Nothing here is random. Each piece was chosen for its expression, origin, quality, and meaning.

Slow Shopping – Your Moment

At The Reception Andermantt you don’t just shop – you discover.
You put on sunglasses that change your entire appearance.
You stand in front of a work of art that won't let you go.
You put on a jacket that is so special that you never want to take it off.

We call it slow shopping : take your time, immerse yourself, let yourself be discovered – by things that last.

A place that travels further

Our showroom in Andermatt is just the beginning. The idea: to transform disused or forgotten hotel receptions around the world into temporary, special spaces. Spaces that not only preserve architecture but also retell its story.

House of Shades – For those who don’t want to look like everyone else.