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Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer. 

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Pink
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Pink

Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Pink

$1,657

Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Pink

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Morazzone, Varese

Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Pink Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in pink/transparent color. Suits for 5x7" picture. A thick Murano glass...

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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Murano Glass

Italian Lucite, Rattan and Gilded Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1970
Italian Lucite, Rattan and Gilded Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1970

Italian Lucite, Rattan and Gilded Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1970

$200

Italian Lucite, Rattan and Gilded Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1970

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning decorative picture photo frame is perfect for a living space or vanity. The frame features a rounded shape with clear Lucite and rattan or wicker cane work. The rattan ...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970
Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970

$752

Abalone shell & Alpaca Picture frame, Mexico, 1970

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Superb and small abalone shell photo frame designed and produced in Mexico during the 1970's. This artisanal rectangular frame with abalone mother-of-pearl and alpaca is a true work ...

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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Shell, Abalone, Alpaca

Midcentury Steel Picture Frame by Felice Antonio Botta, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Steel Picture Frame by Felice Antonio Botta, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Steel Picture Frame by Felice Antonio Botta, Italy 1970s

$592

Midcentury Steel Picture Frame by Felice Antonio Botta, Italy 1970s

By Felice Antonio Botta

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful rectangulare picture frame in steel, wood and glass with eight photo by Felice Antonio Botta. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The original label is still attac...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Metal, Steel, Chrome

Gucci, Italy Leather Picture Frame with Pierced Design, circa 1970
Gucci, Italy Leather Picture Frame with Pierced Design, circa 1970

Gucci, Italy Leather Picture Frame with Pierced Design, circa 1970

$1,500

Gucci, Italy Leather Picture Frame with Pierced Design, circa 1970

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare Gucci Sage Green Calfskin Leather Picture Frame, Italy, circa 1970 — A Collector's Piece of Italian Design Heritage Infuse your exclusive interior with timeless sophistication t...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Leather

Gucci Metal Photo Frame, White Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s
Gucci Metal Photo Frame, White Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s

Gucci Metal Photo Frame, White Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s

$581

Gucci Metal Photo Frame, White Glass, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1970s

By Gucci

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A white metal Gucci photo frame made in the 1970s. It is stamped Gucci on the base, has the Gucci Gs insignia on the front and a Gucci button on the back. The piece is 50 years old a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Modernist Chrome and Horn Inlaid Picture Frame, circa 1970
Modernist Chrome and Horn Inlaid Picture Frame, circa 1970

Modernist Chrome and Horn Inlaid Picture Frame, circa 1970

$750

Modernist Chrome and Horn Inlaid Picture Frame, circa 1970

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning picture frame was meticulously crafted in Italy, circa 1970. The photo frame has an exceptional combination of materials that come together to create a sophisticated de...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Chrome

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame

$1,539

1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame

By Barovier

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...

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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Silver Photo Frame, Wood Stand, Italy, Circa 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Silver Photo Frame, Wood Stand, Italy, Circa 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Silver Photo Frame, Wood Stand, Italy, Circa 1940s

$823

Mid-Century Modern Silver Photo Frame, Wood Stand, Italy, Circa 1940s

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A 1940s solid silver photo frame with the original sticker 'Argenterie Torino' on the stand. The frame has an indented decoration throughout and solid wood stand and back.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Silver

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950

Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950

$5,882 / set

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....

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Blown Glass

Fontana Arte Thick Nile Green Chiseled Crystal & Brass Photo Frame, Italy, 1950s
Fontana Arte Thick Nile Green Chiseled Crystal & Brass Photo Frame, Italy, 1950s

Fontana Arte Thick Nile Green Chiseled Crystal & Brass Photo Frame, Italy, 1950s

$2,072

Fontana Arte Thick Nile Green Chiseled Crystal & Brass Photo Frame, Italy, 1950s

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Roma, IT

Spectacular and incredibly rare photo frame in thick hand-sculpted Nile green crystal and solid brass. This stunning piece was designed by Pietro Chiesa and produced by Fontana Arte ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Crystal, Brass

Montagnani Italy Mid Century Metal and Wood Picture Frame
Montagnani Italy Mid Century Metal and Wood Picture Frame

Montagnani Italy Mid Century Metal and Wood Picture Frame

$650

Montagnani Italy Mid Century Metal and Wood Picture Frame

By Montagnani

Located in Atlanta, GA

Montagnani Firenze, Italy, crafted this stunning picture frame in the 1970s. Its Mid-Century modernist design features a rectangular shape with a light burl walnut wood geometric ven...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Midcentury Rounded Picture Frame Made in Silver Plate and Teak, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury Rounded Picture Frame Made in Silver Plate and Teak, Italy, 1970s

Midcentury Rounded Picture Frame Made in Silver Plate and Teak, Italy, 1970s

$568

Midcentury Rounded Picture Frame Made in Silver Plate and Teak, Italy, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer an elegant circular picture frame, almost certainly made in Italy between 1960 and 1970. This vintage round frame is crafted in silver plate with a mahogany-v...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Silver Plate

Mid-Century Modern Silver Photo Frame, Thick Border, Italy, 1940s
Mid-Century Modern Silver Photo Frame, Thick Border, Italy, 1940s

Mid-Century Modern Silver Photo Frame, Thick Border, Italy, 1940s

$882

Mid-Century Modern Silver Photo Frame, Thick Border, Italy, 1940s

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A beautiful 1940s solid silver photo frame found in Torino. The frame has an especially thick border and solid wood stand and back.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Murano Pink Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
Murano Pink Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso

Murano Pink Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso

$2,000

Murano Pink Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear and pink Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy Measures: He...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

Mid-Century Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame w Liner
Mid-Century Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame w Liner

Mid-Century Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame w Liner

$275

Mid-Century Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame w Liner

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fabulous wooden rectangular decorative frame with fantastic gilt.. This ornate frame has its original brown velvet liner which will accommodate artwork 10 to 10.5 inches wide by 8 in...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Photo frame Decorative Object Brass Aluminum Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 70s
Photo frame Decorative Object Brass Aluminum Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 70s

Photo frame Decorative Object Brass Aluminum Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 70s

$446

Photo frame Decorative Object Brass Aluminum Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 70s

Located in Palermo, IT

A stunning frame, made in Italy around 1970. The frame has a mid-century modernist design, featuring a rectangular form and a geometric wood veneer complemented by polished gold alum...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Aluminum, Brass

Midcentury Brass and Glass Picture Frame Paul Lobel Style, Italy 1950s
Midcentury Brass and Glass Picture Frame Paul Lobel Style, Italy 1950s

Midcentury Brass and Glass Picture Frame Paul Lobel Style, Italy 1950s

$940

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.

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass

French Space Age Green Glass Picture Frame, circa 1970
French Space Age Green Glass Picture Frame, circa 1970

French Space Age Green Glass Picture Frame, circa 1970

$600

French Space Age Green Glass Picture Frame, circa 1970

By Space Age Products

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning French Space Age green glass picture frame features a round domed design with a kinetic effect. The piece was crafted circa 1970. The easel and the back are covered wit...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Glass, Art Glass

Vintage Italian Murano Blown Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Tommaso Barbi
Vintage Italian Murano Blown Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Tommaso Barbi

Vintage Italian Murano Blown Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Tommaso Barbi

$2,723

Vintage Italian Murano Blown Glass and Brass Photo Frame by Tommaso Barbi

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Vilnius, LT

Vintage Italian Murano blown glass and brass photo frame by Tommaso Barbi from 1970's. The glass is handmade, blown, transparent with brass frame and leg. Signed Tommaso Barbi made i...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

Vintage Mid-20th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Photo Frame, Italy 50s
Vintage Mid-20th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Photo Frame, Italy 50s

Vintage Mid-20th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Photo Frame, Italy 50s

$1,302

Vintage Mid-20th Century Tortoiseshell Picture Photo Frame, Italy 50s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale an elegant antique frame dating back to around the 1950s, crafted in tortoiseshell and soft dark rust-colored velvet. In this mid-20th century piece...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Tortoise Shell, Glass

Vintage Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame
Vintage Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame

Vintage Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame

$1,500

Vintage Signed Cartier Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame

By Cartier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage signed silver picture or photo frame. By Cartier. In sterling silver. With a robust easel back stand. Marked to the base. Simply an wonderful frame from Cartier! ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte
Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte

Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte

$2,700

Mid-Century Photo Frame by Fontana Arte

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare and elegant picture frame with thick "nile green" beveled glass panels and brass frame / Made in Italy by Fontana Arte, circa 1950s Measures: width 9 inches, height 5.5 inches, ...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

Vintage Murano Glass Dressing Table/Vanity Mirror, Italy, Mid 20th Century
Vintage Murano Glass Dressing Table/Vanity Mirror, Italy, Mid 20th Century

Vintage Murano Glass Dressing Table/Vanity Mirror, Italy, Mid 20th Century

$700

Vintage Murano Glass Dressing Table/Vanity Mirror, Italy, Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Vintage - Murano glass - dressing table/vanity mirror - all original fittings with silver leaf backed mirror - finished and hinged wood easel back (can be wall mounted) - unsigned - ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Art Glass, Mirror, Hardwood

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame
Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame

$1,250

Vintage Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Mid-Century Picture or Photo Frame

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine vintage signed silver picture or photo frame. By Tiffany. In sterling silver. With a robust easel back stand. Marked to the base. Simply an wonderful frame from Tiffany! ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Small Italian Round Painted Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frame Circa 1950's
Small Italian Round Painted Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frame Circa 1950's

Small Italian Round Painted Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frame Circa 1950's

$135

Small Italian Round Painted Florentine Gilt Wood Art Frame Circa 1950's

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Small Italian blue painted wood art frame. Very detailed and charming art frame to add to a collection. Marked on the back, Made in Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

French Gilded Aluminum & Metal Picture Frame – 1970s
French Gilded Aluminum & Metal Picture Frame – 1970s

French Gilded Aluminum & Metal Picture Frame – 1970s

$528

French Gilded Aluminum & Metal Picture Frame – 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

The photograph is not included French Gilded Aluminum & Metal Picture Frame – 1970s Description: This is a vintage picture frame made in France during the 1970s, crafted in gil...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass, Chrome

Photo frame in decorated crystal and Brass Italian Design, 1970s
Photo frame in decorated crystal and Brass Italian Design, 1970s

Photo frame in decorated crystal and Brass Italian Design, 1970s

$248Sale Price|57% Off

Photo frame in decorated crystal and Brass Italian Design, 1970s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Photo frame in decorated crystal and brass Italian Design 1970s.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Crystal, Brass

Midcentury Picture Frame in Curved Leather and Glass, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Picture Frame in Curved Leather and Glass, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Picture Frame in Curved Leather and Glass, Italy 1970s

$999

Midcentury Picture Frame in Curved Leather and Glass, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful picture frame in curved brown leather, glass and details in brass. Made in Italy in the 1970s. Perfect desk object or gift idea.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Glass Rectangular Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Glass Rectangular Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Glass Rectangular Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

$587

Midcentury Rattan, Wicker and Glass Rectangular Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful rectangular picture frame in rattan, wicker and glass. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Wicker, Rattan, Glass, Wood, Bamboo

Clear Murano Photo Frame
Clear Murano Photo Frame

Clear Murano Photo Frame

$1,800

Clear Murano Photo Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 13 inches / width: 10 inches / depth: 2 inches For photo siz...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

Pietro Chiesa per Fontana Arte cornice portafoto n. 1370
Pietro Chiesa per Fontana Arte cornice portafoto n. 1370

Pietro Chiesa per Fontana Arte cornice portafoto n. 1370

$5,288

Pietro Chiesa per Fontana Arte cornice portafoto n. 1370

By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Palermo, IT

Eleganza senza tempo racchiusa in un set di cornici portafoto disegnate da Pietro Chiesa per Fontana arte. mod 1370\1 composto da una fascia in ottone, che nella sua curvatura manti...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

Italian Florentine Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame Mirror
Italian Florentine Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame Mirror

Italian Florentine Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame Mirror

$650

Italian Florentine Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

In our travels we come across a lot of amazing gilt frames. When we saw this particular one, we were in awe!! This Florentine gold gilded frame, featuring its intricate carvings, is ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Wood, Giltwood

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

$893

Midcentury Bamboo and Rattan Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful large rectangular picture frame in rattan, bamboo and glass. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition to every modern home.

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Bamboo, Rattan, Glass, Wood

Double Twisted Lanyard Tabletop Picture Frame in style of Murano Venini Vintage
Double Twisted Lanyard Tabletop Picture Frame in style of Murano Venini Vintage

Double Twisted Lanyard Tabletop Picture Frame in style of Murano Venini Vintage

$695

Double Twisted Lanyard Tabletop Picture Frame in style of Murano Venini Vintage

By Murano 5, Venini

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Uncommon double-lanyard glass tube design. Wonderful look, accommodating a 8x10 sheet, vertically with fold out stand. No chips, and no cracks, to glass. Accomodates a 8 by 10 verti...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

Italian Picture Frame in Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970
Italian Picture Frame in Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970

Italian Picture Frame in Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970

$950

Italian Picture Frame in Lucite and Rattan, circa 1970

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning modernist Lucite and rattan picture frame was meticulously crafted in Italy, circa 1970. This exceptional, rare piece boasts an "L" shape with an extra-thick, Lucite sl...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass, Wicker, Rattan

Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940

Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940

$4,618

Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940

By Barovier&Toso

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Elegant medium Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940. Signed in the brass frame The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to cr...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

Italian Modern Fontana Arte Attributed Picture Frame
Italian Modern Fontana Arte Attributed Picture Frame

Italian Modern Fontana Arte Attributed Picture Frame

$4,200

Italian Modern Fontana Arte Attributed Picture Frame

By Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand, Pietro Chiesa

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Fontana Arte Attributed Picture Frame Offered is an unusual early mid-century Italian glass and brass frame attributed to Fontana Arte. This timeless design, executed...

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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Brass

1970s Mid-Century Modern High Quality Italian Picture Frame
1970s Mid-Century Modern High Quality Italian Picture Frame

1970s Mid-Century Modern High Quality Italian Picture Frame

$552

1970s Mid-Century Modern High Quality Italian Picture Frame

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This high-quality 1970s Italian picture frame is a masterclass in understated luxury and Mid-Century Modern sophistication. The design features a broad, textured border meticulously ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Silver Plate

Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s

Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s

$787

Romeo Rega Chrome and Brass Rectangular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s

By Romeo Rega

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning Mid-Century picture frame in chrome-plated metal and brass. This stylish piece was designed by Romeo Rega and produced in Italy during the 1970s. Fully original and in amaz...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Gucci Italy Cognac Leather and Brushed Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1980
Gucci Italy Cognac Leather and Brushed Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1980

Gucci Italy Cognac Leather and Brushed Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1980

$1,200

Gucci Italy Cognac Leather and Brushed Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1980

By Gucci

Located in Atlanta, GA

House of Gucci designed this exceptional picture frame in Italy, circa 1980. It is crafted in timeless, elegant golden‑brown cognac calfskin leather with a refined textured pattern. ...

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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Leather

Midcentury Picture Frame in Wood, Brass & Glass Tommaso Barbi Style, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Picture Frame in Wood, Brass & Glass Tommaso Barbi Style, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Picture Frame in Wood, Brass & Glass Tommaso Barbi Style, Italy 1970s

$1,175

Midcentury Picture Frame in Wood, Brass & Glass Tommaso Barbi Style, Italy 1970s

By Tommaso Barbi

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury amazing large rectangular picture frame in wood, brass and glass in the style of Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s. This item is a wonderful addition to every mo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame by Fontana Arte, Hand-Blown Glass
Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame by Fontana Arte, Hand-Blown Glass

Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame by Fontana Arte, Hand-Blown Glass

$1,992

Mid-Century Modern Picture Frame by Fontana Arte, Hand-Blown Glass

By Fontana Arte

Located in Florence, Tuscany

A wonderful find. This perfectly designed heavy glass picture frame in hand-blown turquoise glass was made by Fontana Arte in the 1960s and was found here in Italy. It is signed on t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Glass, Blown Glass, Art Glass

Mid-Century Italian Tennis Racket Picture Frame in Silver-Plated Pewter, 70s
Mid-Century Italian Tennis Racket Picture Frame in Silver-Plated Pewter, 70s

Mid-Century Italian Tennis Racket Picture Frame in Silver-Plated Pewter, 70s

$236

Mid-Century Italian Tennis Racket Picture Frame in Silver-Plated Pewter, 70s

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a refined mid-20th century tabletop frame, an object that combines modern taste with a charming retro appeal. It makes a perfect gift for tennis enth...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

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Silver Plate, Pewter

Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame
Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame

Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame

$1,800

Clear with Gold Flecks Murano Photo Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border infused with gold flecks / Made in Italy circa 1960s Measures: Height: 11 inches / width: 12.5 inches / de...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair frame no.1371 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Italia c. 1946 20th century
Pair frame no.1371 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Italia c. 1946 20th century

Pair frame no.1371 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Italia c. 1946 20th century

$11,780 / set

Pair frame no.1371 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Italia c. 1946 20th century

By Pietro Chiesa, Max Ingrand, Fontana Arte

Located in Palermo, IT

Timeless elegance encapsulated in a set of photo frames designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana arte. mod 1370\1 composed of a brass band, which in its curvature keeps the two hand-cut c...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Italian Florentine Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame Mirror
Italian Florentine Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame Mirror

Italian Florentine Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame Mirror

$475

Italian Florentine Venetian Gold Gilt Wood Art Frame Mirror

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

In our travels we come across a lot of amazing gilt frames. When we saw this particular one, we were in awe!! This Florentine gold gilded frame, featuring its intricate carvings, is ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Mid Century Montagnani Walnut Wood and Metal Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Mid Century Montagnani Walnut Wood and Metal Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

Mid Century Montagnani Walnut Wood and Metal Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

$600

Mid Century Montagnani Walnut Wood and Metal Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

By Montagnani

Located in Atlanta, GA

Montagnani Firenze, Italy, crafted this stunning picture frame in the 1970s. The photo frame Mid-Century modernist design boasts a rectangular shape, with light burl walnut wood geom...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

30% OFF Sale Christian Dior Italian Sterling Silver Frame
30% OFF Sale Christian Dior Italian Sterling Silver Frame

30% OFF Sale Christian Dior Italian Sterling Silver Frame

$550

30% OFF Sale Christian Dior Italian Sterling Silver Frame

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Christian Dior sterling silver picture frame in Mid-Century Modern style, made in Italy. In new condition and sold in its original box, it measures 9 5/8'' by 7 5/8'' in outer dimens...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Nautical Picture Frame in the Style of Gucci / Marine Chains & Leather
Vintage Nautical Picture Frame in the Style of Gucci / Marine Chains & Leather

Vintage Nautical Picture Frame in the Style of Gucci / Marine Chains & Leather

$693

Vintage Nautical Picture Frame in the Style of Gucci / Marine Chains & Leather

By Gucci

Located in Roma, IT

We are pleased to offer for sale a refined mid-20th-century tabletop photo frame attributed to the Italian luxury brand Gucci. This vintage photo frame, dating to approximately the ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver Plate

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Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern picture frames for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage picture frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern picture frames made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original picture frames, popular names associated with this style include Barovier&Toso, Fontana Arte, Gucci, and Tommaso Barbi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for picture frames differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $49 and tops out at $16,687 while the average work can sell for $970.

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