Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the oval picture frame you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
other and
silver, every oval picture frame was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for an oval picture frame, we have 241 options in-stock, while there are 99 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer oval picture frame, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An oval picture frame is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Victorian,
Louis XVI and
mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made oval picture frame has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by
Salimbeni,
Tiffany & Co. and
Giorgio Salimbeni are consistently popular.
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.