Antique Italian Picture Frame
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Burl
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Picture Frames
Brass
Antique 1890s Italian Belle Époque Picture Frames
Brass
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Picture Frames
Giltwood
Antique Late 17th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Early 20th Century Italian Other Picture Frames
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Other Picture Frames
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Picture Frames
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Italian Prints
Wood, Paper
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Wood, Paper
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Picture Frames
Gold Leaf
Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
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Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Picture Frames
Antique 1850s Italian Empire Picture Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XV Picture Frames
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Picture Frames
Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Picture Frames
Antique 19th Century Italian Other Picture Frames
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Picture Frames
Giltwood
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Italian Picture Frames
Glass
Antique 1870s Italian Rococo Picture Frames
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Baroque Picture Frames
Bronze
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Picture Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Antique 1650s Italian Picture Frames
Poplar
Early 20th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
20th Century Italian Picture Frames
Antique 18th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Picture Frames
Tortoise Shell
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Vintage 1910s Italian Romantic Picture Frames
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Gesso, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood, Giltwood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Picture Frames
Antique 18th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Louis XV Picture Frames
Wood
Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Picture Frames
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Italian Romantic Picture Frames
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Picture Frames
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Picture Frames
Wood, Mercury Glass, Mirror
Antique 1850s Italian Picture Frames
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Picture Frames
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Picture Frames
Walnut, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Picture Frames
Mirror
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Picture Frames
Early 20th Century Italian Picture Frames
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Decorative Art
Marble
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Picture Frames
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Picture Frames
Brass
Antique 1870s Italian Rococo Revival Picture Frames
Wood
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Finding the Right Picture-frames for You
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.
- Are antique picture frames valuable?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique picture frames can be very valuable, particularly if they are older and have maintained their high quality. Some designs are considered classically attractive and are more valuable even if they are not as old.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, antique picture frames are considered valuable. They are regarded as high-value collectibles and can often be seen in exhibits without canvases, as art pieces on their own. Made of wood traditionally, antique picture frames remain very popular owing to their ability to be shaped in varied profiles. You can choose from a wide variety of antique picture frames, including designs in antique and vintage, new and contemporary, and 21st century pre-owned styles on 1stDibs.
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