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A celluloid frame and crocheted silk fringed handbag, with flapper motif, France
A celluloid frame and crocheted silk fringed handbag, with flapper motif, France

A celluloid frame and crocheted silk fringed handbag, with flapper motif, France

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Made in France (see photos showing embossed marks ) in the 1920s, this is one of a range of celluloid frames that portray very French subjects of the time - in this case, a flapper g...

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1920s French Novelty Bags

Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame
Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame

Art Deco Bag with Black Yellow Red Green Mauve Beads and Cream Celluloid Frame

Located in London, GB

Lovely Art Deco bag with black, yellow, red, green and mauve beads and a cream celluloid frame. Measuring maximum width 16 cm / 6.29 inches and height 17 cm / 6.69 inches, with a han...

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1930s Evening Bags and Minaudières

Ike Ude 1995 "Man in Polyester Suit" Cibachrome Print Mapplethorpe Nude
Ike Ude 1995 "Man in Polyester Suit" Cibachrome Print Mapplethorpe Nude

Ike Ude 1995 "Man in Polyester Suit" Cibachrome Print Mapplethorpe Nude

Located in Dayton, OH

Ike Ude 1995 "Man in Polyester Suit" Cibachrome print Mapplethorpe nude 48" "1995 Man in Polyester Suit, Ike Ude, Solo Exhibition: Celluloid Frames Sept. 9 - Oct. 7, 1995 60 T...

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1990s Prints

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Paper

Ernst Watch Art Deco Brass Table Clock, Switzerland, 1930s-1940s
Ernst Watch Art Deco Brass Table Clock, Switzerland, 1930s-1940s

Ernst Watch Art Deco Brass Table Clock, Switzerland, 1930s-1940s

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant and unique Art Deco table clock featuring a sculptural clear celluloid frame with a solid brass base and accents.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.
An unusual Bakelite frame and silk  'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

An unusual Bakelite frame and silk 'butterfly' handbag, English, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Using an original 1920s celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of a combination of original black and cream silk has been made anew for the bag.

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1920s British Evening Bags and Minaudières

Celluloid Manga Characters 3
Celluloid Manga Characters 3

Celluloid Manga Characters 3

Located in Genève, GE

Original ink and gouache cello with sketch White wooden frame with plastic protection 42.5 x 32.5 x 3.5 cm

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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Gouache

Celluloid Manga Characters 1
Celluloid Manga Characters 1

Celluloid Manga Characters 1

Located in Genève, GE

Original ink and gouache cello with sketch White wooden frame with plastic protection 32.5 x 42.5 x 3.5 cm

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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Ink, Gouache

Celluloid Manga Characters 2
Celluloid Manga Characters 2

Celluloid Manga Characters 2

Located in Genève, GE

Original ink and gouache cello with sketch White wooden frame with plastic protection 42.5 x 32.5 x 3.5 cm

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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Portrait Paintings

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Ink, Gouache

Miniature Antique French Portrait Painting on Celluloid of Woman, Framed, C1880
Miniature Antique French Portrait Painting on Celluloid of Woman, Framed, C1880

Miniature Antique French Portrait Painting on Celluloid of Woman, Framed, C1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Miniature Antique French Portrait Painting on Celluloid of Woman, Framed, C1880. Measures- 5.75"H x 4.75"W x 1"D; Sight: 2.25" x 3".

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Antique Late 19th Century Paintings

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Paint

French Empire Period Portrait Miniature, Signed Joris, Early 19th Century
French Empire Period Portrait Miniature, Signed Joris, Early 19th Century

French Empire Period Portrait Miniature, Signed Joris, Early 19th Century

Located in Las Vegas, NV

The miniature is housed in a gilt metal bezel and presented in a later faux tortoiseshell frame (likely celluloid) dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Paintings

Materials

Brass

Futura 2000 record art 1982
Futura 2000 record art 1982

Futura 2000 record art 1982

By Futura Möbler

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Printed signature to the reverse of one cover. Published by Celluloid Records. Looks fantastic framed as a group of 4.

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Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Prints

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Other

19th Century Pair of Painted Miniatures - Pastels Floral Women
19th Century Pair of Painted Miniatures - Pastels Floral Women

19th Century Pair of Painted Miniatures - Pastels Floral Women

Located in Newfoundland, PA

Painted on what looks to be celluloid with oval wood frames Measuring 5.3 in x 4.6 in.

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Antique 1840s Neoclassical Paintings

Materials

Other

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1920's Beaded Purse
1920's Beaded Purse

1920's Beaded Purse

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H 9.5 in W 8.5 in

1920's Beaded Purse

Located in Toronto, ON

Early 1920's beaded purse with carved celluloid frame.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

1920s Burgundy Velvet and Hand Painted Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag
1920s Burgundy Velvet and Hand Painted Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag

1920s Burgundy Velvet and Hand Painted Celluloid Vintage Evening Bag

Located in Wigan, GB

Featuring a whimsical and colourful design, this rare example of a celluloid frame bag was created in France in the 1920s.

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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

1930s Green Red Blue Yellow and Brown French Glass Microbeads Evening Bag
1930s Green Red Blue Yellow and Brown French Glass Microbeads Evening Bag

1930s Green Red Blue Yellow and Brown French Glass Microbeads Evening Bag

Located in London, GB

Eye-catching micro beaded evening bag with dramatic ivory coloured celluloid frame. This diamond shaped bag hangs beautifully from a wide cream silk grosgrain ribbon handle with an –...

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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Amazing & Rare Art Deco Shagreen Maurice Dufrene Vanity with Matching Bench
Amazing & Rare Art Deco Shagreen Maurice Dufrene Vanity with Matching Bench

Amazing & Rare Art Deco Shagreen Maurice Dufrene Vanity with Matching Bench

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Mount Penn, PA

An Incredible Art Deco Maurice Dufrene vanity with white shagreen surface, Black lacquered frame and celluloid accents. The Matching Bench is black lacquered with Black Velvet Uphols...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Shagreen, Wood

BLACK ALLIGATOR SHOULDER BAG W/CELLULOID FRAME
BLACK ALLIGATOR SHOULDER BAG W/CELLULOID FRAME

BLACK ALLIGATOR SHOULDER BAG W/CELLULOID FRAME

Located in Alford, MA

Wonderful fusion of old and new, this handbag combines a vintage polychrome celluloid frame with a more recent alligator body that suits the frame nicely.

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20th Century Handbags and Purses

1980s Revivals "Buddha" Celluloid Framed Suede Crossover Bag
1980s Revivals "Buddha" Celluloid Framed Suede Crossover Bag

1980s Revivals "Buddha" Celluloid Framed Suede Crossover Bag

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1920s Buddha/Elephant celluloid frame (made in Paris) was revived in the 1980s by New York accessories label "Revivals" and attached to smooth woven suede creating a chic crosso...

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1980s American Handbags and Purses

1980s Revivals "Geisha" Celluloid Framed Leather Crossover Bag
1980s Revivals "Geisha" Celluloid Framed Leather Crossover Bag

1980s Revivals "Geisha" Celluloid Framed Leather Crossover Bag

Located in Gresham, OR

This 1920s Japanese Geisha celluloid frame (made in Paris) was revived in the 1980s by New York accessories label "Revivals" and attached to supple forest green lambskin leather crea...

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1980s American Handbags and Purses

1950s Autumn Leaves Needle Point Handbag with Celluloid Frame and Chain
1950s Autumn Leaves Needle Point Handbag with Celluloid Frame and Chain

1950s Autumn Leaves Needle Point Handbag with Celluloid Frame and Chain

Located in Gresham, OR

A gorgeous large 1950s needlepoint handbag in beautiful autumn colors with falling leaf pattern. Faux tortoise shell frame and chain handle. Clean original lining with zippered poc...

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1950s American Top Handle Bags

Oversized 21" 1920s Beaded Flapper Purse- Museum Quality Bag
Oversized 21" 1920s Beaded Flapper Purse- Museum Quality Bag

Oversized 21" 1920s Beaded Flapper Purse- Museum Quality Bag

Located in Sparks, NV

also included is the note we found in this bag stating that it was made as a Christmas present in 1920. how charming! Black celluloid frame and 14" celluloid chain link handle.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Handbags and Purses

Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s
Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s

Art Deco silk handbag with celluloid "cicada" clasp and frame, France 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

The handle/strap is of celluloid links. The bag itself is piped in cream silk, and the frame decorated with grey silk 'feathering' brocade.

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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Early-Mid 20th Century Chinese Framed Silver Buddhist Scepter of Authority
Early-Mid 20th Century Chinese Framed Silver Buddhist Scepter of Authority

Early-Mid 20th Century Chinese Framed Silver Buddhist Scepter of Authority

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Filled with bats & a pair of 5-toed dragons surrounding a flaming pearl. 8" long. In a shadow box frame & not detached for complete examination. Silvered celluloid/bakelite frame. 16...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Folk Art Religious Items

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Silver

French Art Deco Extending Brass Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp
French Art Deco Extending Brass Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp

French Art Deco Extending Brass Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Art Deco Extending Brass Floor Lamp, Standard Lamp This is a very attractive piece, the lamp has a telescopic action on a 3 footed brass base The lamp comes with its origin...

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Floor Lamps

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Brass

Unusual French Victorian Bronze Wire Wall Cone or Wall Bouquet Holder
Unusual French Victorian Bronze Wire Wall Cone or Wall Bouquet Holder

Unusual French Victorian Bronze Wire Wall Cone or Wall Bouquet Holder

Located in Atlanta, GA

The form comprises a long tapering cone woven from interlaced bronze wire, terminating in a pointed finial constructed of what appears to be polished horn, celluloid, or early thermo...

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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Decorative Baskets

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Bronze

Vintage Oval Celluloid Frame, circa 1920
Vintage Oval Celluloid Frame, circa 1920

Vintage Oval Celluloid Frame, circa 1920

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H 5 in W 3.5 in D 2.5 in

Vintage Oval Celluloid Frame, circa 1920

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Oval Celluloid Picture Frame, c. 1920.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Plastic

1920's Embroidered & Beaded Bag with Matching Celluloid Frame
1920's Embroidered & Beaded Bag with Matching Celluloid Frame

1920's Embroidered & Beaded Bag with Matching Celluloid Frame

Located in New Hope, PA

From a Beverly Hills collector, this black silk bag is hand embroidered and beaded with cut steel beads in a combination of floral and geometric designs. A striking celluloid frame r...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Evening Bags and Minaudières

1990's Grace Ann Agostino Black Suede Handbag With Celluloid Frame
1990's Grace Ann Agostino Black Suede Handbag With Celluloid Frame

1990's Grace Ann Agostino Black Suede Handbag With Celluloid Frame

Located in Atlanta, GA

This black suede triangular shaped bag has an appliqued abstract design with a shiny laminated look. The Victorian celluloid frame hinges open with a slide lock and reveals a supple...

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1990s American Structured Shoulder Bags

A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s
A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s

A hand coloured celluloid frame, and silk 'rose' motif handbag, French, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original Victorian printed silk has been made anew for the bag.

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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Oval French Art Deco Mirrored Vanity Tray
Oval French Art Deco Mirrored Vanity Tray

Oval French Art Deco Mirrored Vanity Tray

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H 0.13 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Oval French Art Deco Mirrored Vanity Tray

Located in New York, NY

An oval French Art Deco period mirrored vanity tray with black decorative stripes, black Bakelite handles, and an ivory colored celluloid frame, circa 1930s. Item available here on...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Mirrors

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Mirror, Bakelite

Tortoise-Like Celluloid and Chrome Picture Photo Frame, circa 1925
Tortoise-Like Celluloid and Chrome Picture Photo Frame, circa 1925

Tortoise-Like Celluloid and Chrome Picture Photo Frame, circa 1925

Located in Atlanta, GA

Vintage early 1920s picture photo frame. Imitation tortoiseshell pattern Celluloid with chromed metal framing.

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Chrome

Early 20th Century Picture Photo Frame Tortoiseshell Celluloid and Chrome
Early 20th Century Picture Photo Frame Tortoiseshell Celluloid and Chrome

Early 20th Century Picture Photo Frame Tortoiseshell Celluloid and Chrome

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 1920s picture photo frame. Imitation tortoiseshell pattern celluloid with chromed metal framing.

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Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Chrome, Metal

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s
A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s

A Bakelite frame and silk handbag with 'bird and fish' motif, French, 1920s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Using an original 1920s French celluloid frame, a beautiful crafted handbag of original black patterned silk has been made anew for the bag.

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1920s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Antique Hand-Painted Portrait of Woman on Celluloid in Bone Frame
Antique Hand-Painted Portrait of Woman on Celluloid in Bone Frame

Antique Hand-Painted Portrait of Woman on Celluloid in Bone Frame

Located in Miami Beach, FL

19th century miniature hand-painted portrait of a lady with flowers in her hair presented in an engraved bone rectangular frame with an antique-gilded brass frame.       

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

Materials

Bone, Glass, Paint

Antique Hand-Painted Portrait of Woman on Celluloid in Bone Frame
Antique Hand-Painted Portrait of Woman on Celluloid in Bone Frame

Antique Hand-Painted Portrait of Woman on Celluloid in Bone Frame

Located in Miami Beach, FL

19th century, miniature hand-painted portrait of a lady's profile presented in a engraved bone rectangular frame with an antique-gilded brass frame, signed at the right center "Baits?".

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Antique 19th Century Paintings

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Bone, Cut Glass

Miniature Lady Portrait by Ruby Hand Painted on Celluloid in Giltwood Frame
Miniature Lady Portrait by Ruby Hand Painted on Celluloid in Giltwood Frame

Miniature Lady Portrait by Ruby Hand Painted on Celluloid in Giltwood Frame

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Beautiful hand painted jeweled lady oval portrait under glass. The giltwood frame is decorated with a scroll design. The painting is signed "Ruby" above the right shoulder. The portr...

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Early 20th Century Paintings

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Giltwood, Paint

Celluloid and silk 'chevron' handbag, 1930s
Celluloid and silk 'chevron' handbag, 1930s

Celluloid and silk 'chevron' handbag, 1930s

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

Dynamic and highly striking design, this handbag is composed of a coloured celluloid 'sun ray' frame, with a small speckled dome decoration on it, and a push down closure/clasp, with...

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1930s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.
A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.

A rare hand coloured celluloid and silk velvet 'rose' handbag, France, 1920s.

Located in Greyabbey, County Down

The top is made from delicately hand curled 'petals' of coloured celluloid, the actual frame in dark green is robust and strong, with stronger green leaves, underlying the 'bloom'.

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1920s French Novelty Bags

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Celluloid Frame For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary celluloid frame you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Gray and more options on these pages. Finding the perfect celluloid frame may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 19th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 20th Century, can also be found on the site. An accessory like this designed by Christian Dior — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured item — is worth considering.

How Much is a Celluloid Frame?

Prices for a celluloid frame can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $175 and can go as high as $1,125, while, on average they fetch $445.