At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal small picture frame for your home. Frequently made of
metal,
silver and
wood, every small picture frame was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a small picture frame, we have 44 options in-stock, while there are 14 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the small picture frame you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A small picture frame is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Modern,
Art Deco and
Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency.
Berd Vay'e,
Georg Jensen and
Tiffany & Co. each produced at least one beautiful small picture frame that is worth considering.
A small picture frame can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $508, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $16,900.
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.