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Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot
Located in Castle Douglas, GB
Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot A fine George III mahogany graduated A-frame whatnot, the four
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George III Shelves

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot
Georgian mahogany A-frame whatnot
$4,076
H 59.45 in W 20.08 in D 19.49 in
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Knight in a Frame
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Antique fireback / backsplash, knight in a frame. Nice square cast iron antique fireback
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Knight in a Frame
Antique Fireback / Backsplash, Knight in a Frame
$1,700
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 0.79 in
Three Tiles W/ Bull, Swordsmen in a Frame
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century Three Tiles w/ Bull, Swordsmen in a frame.
Category

Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Three Tiles W/ Bull, Swordsmen in a Frame
Three Tiles W/ Bull, Swordsmen in a Frame
$375 / set
H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.75 in
A Framed Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A framed Art Deco manner fireplace surround in polished Crema Marfil marble. A well proportioned
Category

Vintage 1950s English Art Deco Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Marble

A Framed Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace Surround.
A Framed Art Deco Style Marble Fireplace Surround.
$6,902
H 48.04 in W 51.97 in D 5.91 in
Midcentury Iron a Frame Table or Magazine Rack
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-century iron A-Frame table or magazine rack. An architectural and versatile design. Would also
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Iron a Frame Table or Magazine Rack
Midcentury Iron a Frame Table or Magazine Rack
$360 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.75 in W 22.5 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair, Horseshoe curved back with original leather-covered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair
Edward Wormley for Dunbar "A" Frame Arm Chair
$4,960 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27.5 in W 26.5 in D 21 in
A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern Classic 'A-Frame' armchair with a woven caned backrest, upholstered black
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
A-Frame' Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$10,500
H 32.25 in W 25 in D 21 in
American A-Frame Orchard Ladder, 1940's
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American A-frame wood and metal riveted folding apple orchard harvest ladder in beautifully
Category

Vintage 1940s American Ladders

Materials

Metal

American A-Frame Orchard Ladder, 1940's
American A-Frame Orchard Ladder, 1940's
$375
H 96 in W 43 in D 8 in
Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dark walnut "A-Frame" armchair with tapered legs and brass capped feet by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
Edward Wormley A-Frame Armchair for Dunbar
$6,000
H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Abstract Landscape in a Frame – Contemporary Artwork
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Abstract Landscape in a Frame – Contemporary Artwork Discover the unique beauty of this abstract
Category

1990s German Modern Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract Landscape in a Frame – Contemporary Artwork
Abstract Landscape in a Frame – Contemporary Artwork
$2,414
H 45.08 in W 45.08 in D 1.97 in
A Framed Original Godfather Movie Poster, c.1972
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A framed advertising poster of the blockbuster movie The Godfather, (1972). The Godfather is an
Category

20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paint, Paper

A Framed Original Godfather Movie Poster, c.1972
A Framed Original Godfather Movie Poster, c.1972
$1,513
H 31.89 in W 42.13 in D 0.4 in
a framed painting depicting a courtyard or garden scene
Located in Birmingham, AL
encased in an ornate, gold-toned frame, suggesting it is a finished and presentable artwork. Custom frames
Category

Early 20th Century American Classical Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Convex Sunburst Mirror with a Frame of Spikes with Brass Nailheads
Located in New York, NY
Small Convex sunburst mirror with a frame of spikes, with large brass nailheads.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Metal

A Framed Faux Stumpwork Tapestry, Late 18th / Early 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Framed Faux Stumpwork Tapestry, Late 18th / Early 19th Century The oval tapestry depicting a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry

A Framed Faux Stumpwork Tapestry, Late 18th / Early 19th Century
A Framed Faux Stumpwork Tapestry, Late 18th / Early 19th Century
$553 Sale Price
65% Off
H 16.93 in W 19.69 in D 0.79 in
Rustic A-Frame Wooden Bench Made of Railroad Ties with Stretcher
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Country style A-Frame rustic wooden bench made of East African railroad ties. Immerse your home
Category

20th Century Javanese Country Benches

Materials

Wood

Small Vintage Javanese Bench with A-Frame Base and Custom Green Finish
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Javanese A-Frame wooden bench from the Mid-20th Century, with professionally done
Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts 'A' Framed Hand-Hammered Copper Wall Mirror
By Liberty & Co.
Located in London, GB
Liberty & Co. an Arts & Crafts 'A' framed hand-hammered copper wall mirror. With the original
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

Materials

Copper

Arts & Crafts Cotswold School Dressing Table Swivel Mirror with a Frame Sides
By Gordon Russell
Located in London, GB
swivel mirror, with A-frame sides, united by a lower wide stretcher with through tenon pegs and further
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Table Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak

T.H. Harlev Farstrup Mid Century Danish Modern Teak A-Frame Dining Side Chair
By Farstrup
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage T.H. Harlev for Farstrup Mid Century Danish Modern Teak A-Frame Dining Side Chair. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rustic Long A-Frame Wooden Bench with Cross Stretcher and Splaying Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique long A-Frame wooden bench with rustic appearance and H-Form stretcher. Immerse yourself
Category

Mid-20th Century Javanese Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

A framed petit-point depicting an English Bulldog, Austria end of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A framed petit-stitch embroidery, depicting an English Bulldog dog, with collar, standing posture
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Austrian Paintings

Materials

Wood

Rustic Long A-Frame Wooden Bench with Cross Stretcher and Splaying Legs
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique long A-Frame wooden bench with rustic appearance and H-Form stretcher. This antique long
Category

Antique 19th Century Javanese Rustic Benches

Materials

Wood

Rowdy, a Framed Photograph by Bruce Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
, tongue loose, gaze lifted with unwavering devotion toward someone just outside the frame. The light
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Photography

Materials

Wood, Paper

Rowdy, a Framed Photograph by Bruce Weber
Rowdy, a Framed Photograph by Bruce Weber
$2,450
H 22.75 in W 1.75 in D 20.25 in
English Georgian Oil Portrait in a Frame
Located in Queens, NY
Gilt framed oil painting portrait of 18th Century man in red chair.
Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Paintings

Materials

Paint

English Georgian Oil Portrait in a Frame
English Georgian Oil Portrait in a Frame
$8,500
H 41 in W 37 in D 2 in
20th Century Colorful Print in a Frame
Located in Opole, PL
printed from a book. Presented graphic is closed in passe-partout and a wooden frame with glass.
Category

20th Century European Prints

20th Century Colorful Print in a Frame
20th Century Colorful Print in a Frame
$214 Sale Price
25% Off
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 1.19 in
Rathbone attri. An Arts & Crafts 'A frame' copper wall sconce with ruskin jewel
By Richard Rathbone
Located in London, GB
Richard Rathbone attributed. An Arts and Crafts 'A frame' copper wall sconce with riveted Ruskin
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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Copper

An Aesthetic Movement A frame ebonized chair in the style of Dr C Dresser
By Christopher Dresser
Located in London, GB
An Aesthetic Movement A frame ebonized chair in the style of Dr C Dresser with octagonal shaped
Category

Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Vintage Regency Wood a Frame Chairs - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add timeless sophistication to your space with this stunning pair of vintage Regency wood frame
Category

Late 20th Century American Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Regency Wood a Frame Chairs - A Pair
Vintage Regency Wood a Frame Chairs - A Pair
$2,650 / set
H 34.25 in W 25 in D 17 in
Rustic English Oak Craftsman’s Stool with A-Frame Base and Branch Inspired Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English rustic oak Craftsman's stool from the early 20th century with A-frame base. This English
Category

Early 20th Century English Stools

Materials

Oak

A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A horseshoe back armchair with white leather upholstery and ebonized mahogany frame.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$7,200
H 27.5 in W 26.5 in D 21 in
20th Century Colorful Print in a Frame – Ships
Located in Opole, PL
printed from a book. Presented graphic is closed in passe-partout and a wooden frame with glass.
Category

20th Century European Prints

Materials

Paper

20th Century Colorful Print in a Frame – Ships
20th Century Colorful Print in a Frame – Ships
$85 Sale Price
64% Off
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 1.19 in
A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An architectural and substantial armchair having an exposed walnut "A"-shaped frame supporting an
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
A-frame Armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
$7,200 / item
H 27.5 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
Rustic American Pine Bench with A-Frame Base, Long 20th-Century Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
inherent beauty of pine wood. Supported by a robust A-frame base, this bench combines strength with
Category

20th Century American Rustic Benches

Materials

Pine

G M Ellwood for J S Henry. An 'A' framed piano or dressing table stool
By J.S. Henry, George Montague Ellwood
Located in London, GB
G M Ellwood and made by J S Henry. An Arts and Crafts 'A' framed piano or dressing table stool
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Stools

Materials

Walnut

Ted and Rowdy, a Framed Photograph by Bruce Weber
Located in Chicago, IL
custom framed the photograph with a deep chip-carved profile and a thin gold filet—elevating a fleeting
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Photography

Materials

Wood, Paper

Ted and Rowdy, a Framed Photograph by Bruce Weber
Ted and Rowdy, a Framed Photograph by Bruce Weber
$2,450
H 22.75 in W 20.25 in D 1.75 in
6 Danish A-frame Walnut Dining Chairs (24 available)
Located in Oakland, CA
black leather. Professionally restored wood frames. The chairs can be used in its original state, or be
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

6 Danish A-frame Walnut Dining Chairs (24 available)
6 Danish A-frame Walnut Dining Chairs (24 available)
$6,600 / set
H 29 in W 19.5 in D 19.75 in
19th C. American - A Framed Set of 13 Hand Colored Alphabet Woodcut Prints A-M
Located in Morristown, NJ
A framed set of 13 pages from "The Lu Lu Alphabet", a chapbook from 1851 published by Samuel Ragnot
Category

Antique 1850s American Victorian Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

19th C. American - A Framed Set of 13 Hand Colored Alphabet Woodcut Prints N-Z
Located in Morristown, NJ
A framed set of 13 pages from "The Lu Lu Alphabet", a chapbook from 1851 published by Samuel Ragnot
Category

Antique 1850s American Victorian Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

A frame of Shiraz Rug art - Wool Brown Taupe Design
Located in Dallas, TX
square or diamond-shaped blocks. Each block is meticulously framed by bold dividing lines, typically in a
Category

20th Century Persian Tribal Persian Rugs

Materials

Wool

A frame of Shiraz Rug art - Wool Brown Taupe Design
A frame of Shiraz Rug art - Wool Brown Taupe Design
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
W 39 in L 61 in
19th Century English Georgian Male Oil Portrait in a Frame
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style gilt framed oil portrait, painting of 19th Century man sitting on red
Category

Antique 19th Century Georgian Paintings

Materials

Paint

20th Century Colorful Print in a Frame, Anchors and More
Located in Opole, PL
printed from a book. Presented graphic is closed in passe-partout and a wooden frame with glass.
Category

20th Century European Prints

20th Century Colorful Print in a Frame, Anchors and More
20th Century Colorful Print in a Frame, Anchors and More
$172 Sale Price
27% Off
H 17.72 in W 13.78 in D 1.19 in
A framed plaster portrait plaque of the Glasgow Reformist MP James Oswald, signe
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A framed plaster portrait plaque of the Glasgow Reformist MP James Oswald, signed and dated Carlo
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Antique 1840s Decorative Art

Materials

Plaster

6 Danish A-frame Walnut Dining Chairs in Original Black Vinyl
Located in Oakland, CA
. Featuring doweled joinery, these sturdy chairs are built to last for generations. The wood frames have been
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Framed Hand Painted Coat Of Arms Coach Panel Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A stunning Framed Hand-Painted Coat of Arms Coach Panel from circa 1900. The piece is beautifully
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Decorative Art

Materials

Beech, Paint

A frame with an old Japanese Buddhist woodblock print / amulet / 1800-1912
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
probably displayed in a private home for a long time, but it was recently framed because it had become
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Paper

Roy Fairchild-Woodard’s "The Protector" a Framed Serigraph #161/385 c. 1994
By Roy Fairchild-Woodard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
" by 35". Fairchild-Woodard was born in England in 1953. This piece was custom framed. Frame size
Category

1990s English Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Glass, Acrylic, Wood, Linen

A Framed Original James Bond 007 'Casino Royale' Movie Poster, c.1967
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
superb large posters comes with a timeless made to measure custom black frame. CONDITION In Good
Category

20th Century British Posters

Materials

Paint, Paper

Mixed Media Painting, Scroll in a Framed Box Designed by Rune Hagberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
bound into reels and tied together with string - white, ascetic, and secretive within their frames
Category

Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric

A Framed Group of Five Chinese Dali Marble Scholar’s Stones, Late Qing Period
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
melting snow". The reverse of the frame showing showing traditional joinery methods featuring a chamfered
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Scholar's Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

1750s Relic of Saint Anthony of Padua in a Frame with a Micromosaic Cross
Located in Marbella, ES
frame with gold details. In the center is a cross decorated with micromosaics in shades of green, red
Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Art

Materials

Stone, Metal

Morpho Helenor with Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Morpho anassibia is a stuffed embalmed butterfly in a frame. Species Morpho anassibia blue. 19.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Animal Skin

Morpho Helenor with Frame
Morpho Helenor with Frame
$523 / item
H 0.79 in W 9.85 in D 7.68 in
Morpho Anassibia with Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Morpho anassibia is a stuffed embalmed butterfly in a frame. Species Morpho anassibia blue. 19.5
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Animal Skin

Morpho Anassibia with Frame
Morpho Anassibia with Frame
$356 / item
H 0.79 in W 9.85 in D 7.68 in
18th Century French Rococo Gilded Bronze Frame Mounted on Green Velvet
Located in New York, NY
!8th century French Rococo bronze frame mounted on a velvet covered wood back. Very rare in its
Category

Antique 18th Century French Rococo Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

American Studio Craft Modern Wood and Acrylic Architectural Picture Frame 1980s
Located in Troy, MI
Unique hand crafted photo frame USA circa 1980's A-frame design in dowel and peg construction
Category

Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Birch, Cherry

Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame from the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame 1980s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step into a world of timeless elegance with our Vintage Italian Round Picture Frame from the 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Gilt Bronze Tiffany Studios Picture Frame w/ Colored Photo of His 3 Daughters
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Petaluma, CA
This rich and beautiful gilt bronze Tiffany Studios frame done in a neoclassical style has the
Category

Vintage 1910s American Neoclassical Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Italian 18th Century Giltwood Framed Mirror with Rustic Character
Located in Atlanta, GA
. Originally crafted as a frame, this exquisite piece has been expertly converted into a stunning mirror
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

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Used A Frames For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of used a frames available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used a frames available were constructed with great care. Used a frames have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Used a frames bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used a frames are appealing in their simplicity, but George Nelson, Venini and Milo Baughman produced popular used a frames that are worth a look.

How Much are Used A Frames?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,200, while they’re typically $1 on the low end and $262,517 highest priced.
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