At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique mirrored picture frames available for sale. The range of distinct antique mirrored picture frames — often made from
wood,
glass and
mirror — can elevate any home. Antique mirrored picture frames have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique mirrored picture frames made by
Baroque designers — as well as those associated with
Rococo — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique mirrored picture frames have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by
Cutler & Girard,
Alfred Daguet and
Gabriel Viardot are consistently popular.
Prices for antique mirrored picture frames can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique mirrored picture frames begin at $115 and can go as high as $18,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,100.
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.
