Fontana Arte Large Double-Sided Nile Green Photo Frame with Mirror, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning and rare large double-sided picture frame in Nile green crystal glass with a silvered mirror base.
Crystal, Silver
Fontana Arte Nile Green Crystal Double-sided Photo Frame, Italy, 1950s
By Fontana Arte, (After) Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous and refined mid-century picture frame in thick nile-green crystal glass. This delightful piece was produced in Italy during the 1950s and is attributed to Fontana Arte. In ...
Crystal
Art Deco Style Double Sided Pictures Frame in gilded Brass & Glass, 80s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a very elegant table picture frame, most likely made in Italy between the late 1970s and early 1980s, though its design evokes the timeless elegance of the 1930s. ...
Metal, Brass
Unavailable
H 6.25 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Pretty French Art Deco Chrome Double-Sided Frame with Circular Bevelled Glass.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very pretty and good sized French Art Deco chrome double-sided desk frame has its original two sheets of circular bevelled glass ( 6" diameter picture area) that show very littl...
Chrome
Bronze Swivel Double Sided Picture Frame Mid-Century Modern
By A. Silvestri and Co.
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage bronze fully polished picture frame is Mid-Century Modern and swivels and pivots to two sides for 2 photographs. It was made by Silvestri Company and still retains that ...
Bronze
Philippe Starck Paris Shark Collection Metal Picture Frame, 1989
By Philippe Starck
Located in Atlanta, GA
The pattern was then utilized for various home decor items under Philippe Starck's patent. This double-sided picture frame uses two sheets of glass to hold the photograph.
Metal
Sold
H 2.96 in W 3.55 in D 1.26 in
Fontana Arte Double-Sided Glass Frame with Mirror, Italy, 1980s Photo Frame
By Fontana Arte
Located in Roma, IT
Fontana Arte Minimalist frame. Heavy beveled green glass with opening slot for one or two photos in the middle. At the base the glass is mirrored, circa 1980s.
Glass, Art Glass, Mirror
"Les Laines De L'ange Gardien" Double Sided Enamel Sign
Located in Brussels , BE
"Les laines de l'ange gardien" double sided enamel sign.
Metal
Sold
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in
American Jet-Age Outsider or Trench Art Aluminium Double-Sided Rocket Frame
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulous American, Jet-Age, Trench or Outsider Art polished aluminium and steel frame features an asymmetrical design with a polished steel rocket swooping up over it. The frame...
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage Restaurant Double Sided Sign Floor Brass Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage restaurant double sided sign floor brass stand. Size of sign: 13.5" by 11". More stands available.
Brass
$1,144
H 15.56 in W 13.19 in D 3.94 in
Large Rectangular Picture Frame in Chrome, Lucite and Cork, Italian Design, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
We are delighted to offer this oversized tabletop picture frame, perfect for displaying cherished photographs printed in larger formats. Made in Italy around the 1970s, this vintage...
Chrome
Art Deco Brass Picture Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco-style brass rectangular easel picture frame with embossed leaf design frame.
Brass
Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
By Venini
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and very large pair of vintage Italian Venini photograph frames, extremely heavy and in beautiful condition. The twisted glass is flecked with gold with gilded brass fittings....
Blown Glass
$780
H 12.21 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
Mid-Century Modern Glass Picture Frame, Italy, 1970, Decorative Object
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Glass Frame, Italy
Glass
$2,542
H 31.11 in W 22.84 in D 0.99 in
Midcentury Oval Wall Mirror with Green Frame Cristal Arte Style, Italy 1960s
By Fontana Arte, Cristal Arte, Cristal Art Torino
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing double-level oval wall mirror with a green glass frame attributed to Cristal Art. Made in Italy in the 1960s. The mirror, original of the period, shows small sig...
Mirror
$554
H 7.29 in W 4.53 in D 1.58 in
Antique Gilt Brass Gold Glass Photo Picture Photograph Frame Wall Decor
Located in Greven, DE
Antique Gilt Brass Gold Glass Photo Picture Photograph Frame Wall Decor Continental Brass, glass c. 1900 Dimensions: H x W x D: 18.5cm x 11.5cm (external) 16cm x 10cm (interna...
Brass
$577
H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 5.32 in
Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Bamboo Silvered Maison Baguès Style, Italy, 1960s
By Maison Baguès
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful little picture frame in faux bamboo silvered bronze, wood and glass in the style of Maison Baguès. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Metal, Bronze
$681
H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 4.73 in
Italian Ground Glass & Metal 1950s Picture Frame in the Manner of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This beautiful picture frame was produced in Italy, circa 1950. It is made from ground glass and nickel-plated metal and remains in very good condition: few chippings on the base; m...
Metal, Nickel
$2,888
H 9.06 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in
20th Century Max Ingrand Picture Frame for Fontana Arte Mod 1371 Glass and Brass
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Picture frame model n. 1371 designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte in 1960s. The picture frame is in glass and brass, with its own patina of time.
Brass
$371
H 7.09 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Original Reverse Painted Free Standing Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish original Art Deco free standing picture frame. The geometric patterning on the glass is reverse painted in black and silver. Very iconic ...
Aluminum, Chrome
$7,800 / item
H 60.25 in W 33.25 in D 2.5 in
Large Aqua Green Rectangular Faceted Murano Glass and Brass Wall Mirror, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Large aqua green rectangular faceted Murano glass and brass wall mirror, Italy contemporary Ready to ship from our Miami gallery, This handcrafted Italian Murano glass wall mirror fe...
Brass
$982
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Squared Faux Bamboo Brass Picture Frame Attributed to Tommaso Barbi Italy 1970s
By Tommaso Barbi
Located in Rome, IT
Squared picture frame in faux bamboo brass attributed to the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Metal, Brass
$1,028
H 10.24 in W 10.12 in D 4.14 in
Vintage French Rose Gold Mirrored Glass Picture Frame Art Deco Elegance
By Fontana Arte
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite French-style picture frame in a soft rose gold hue brings a luxurious Art Deco flair to your decor. The frame’s faceted glass edges and sleek, geometric details create...
Glass, Mirror
$1,028
H 14.57 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Large Picture Frame in Lucite, Cane Webbing & Brass, Christian Dior Style, 70s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
We are pleased to offer this stunning large picture frame, which perfectly embodies the glamorous and effortlessly chic European aesthetic of the 1970s. Made in Italy or France, thi...
Chrome
$924
H 13 in W 7.09 in D 3.55 in
Midcentury Brass and Glass Picture Frame Paul Lobel Style, Italy 1950s
By Paul Lobel
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing large rectangular picture frame in brass and glass in the style of Paul Lobel. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
Metal, Brass
$5,200
H 5.12 in W 7.09 in D 3.35 in
Max Ingrand brass and glass picture frame for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
By Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte
Located in Milan, IT
Max Ingrand Picture Frame for Fontana Arte, Model 1371. Italy 1960s
Brass
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