With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the double glass picture frame you’re looking for. A double glass picture frame — often made from
metal,
silver and
glass — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer double glass picture frame, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right double glass picture frame, those designed in
Art Deco,
Mid-Century Modern and
Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made double glass picture frame over the years, but those crafted by
Tiffany & Co.,
Fontana Arte and
Lebkuecher & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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.