An assortment of American antique picture frames is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct American antique picture frames — often made from
metal,
silver and
sterling silver — can elevate any home. American antique picture frames have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century.
Art Nouveau,
Neoclassical and
Art Deco American antique picture frames are consistently popular styles. American antique picture frames have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
I.N. Deitsch,
Lebkuecher & Co. and
William B. Kerr & Co. are consistently popular.
Prices for American antique picture frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, American antique picture frames begin at $80 and can go as high as $2,000, while the average can fetch as much as $750.
Picture frames have the distinct role of presenting artwork in your home. A good frame can elevate the appearance of a fine oil painting or provocative fine-art photograph. From ornate handcrafted designs to streamlined wooden styles, some antique, new and vintage picture frames have become stand-alone pieces of art on their own.
Frames were originally a part of paintings themselves before they were separate structures carved from walnut and other woods for use with items like portrait paintings and mirrors. The design of frames evolved in Renaissance-era Italy, where an artist might create his own gilded or painted frame. Today, there are all kinds of picture frames made from a variety of materials, including silver, bronze and acrylic.
Displaying art in the home is an art in and of itself, and trends and new art movements have dictated how picture frames have been integrated into home interiors over the years. When Abstract Expressionist art emerged during the 1930s, for example, collectors utilized minimalist frames to hang abstract works or dispensed with frames entirely. Today, mixing mediums and frame designs make for endless combinations, but knowing how to arrange wall art can help even if you’re feeling adventurous.
Whether it’s a dark wood frame for your landscape paintings, a sleek chrome mid-century modern frame to show off your black-and-white photography or a bold Art Deco frame that might completely outshine its subject, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage picture frames on 1stDibs.