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Silver-Tone and Woven Rattan Picture Frame
Silver-Tone and Woven Rattan Picture Frame

Silver-Tone and Woven Rattan Picture Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A tabletop picture frame with a natural woven rattan surround and polished silver-tone metal borders.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Gucci Green Lacquer Picture Frame, circa 1965.
Gucci Green Lacquer Picture Frame, circa 1965.

Gucci Green Lacquer Picture Frame, circa 1965.

Located in London, GB

Stylish green lacquer picture frame using a typical Gucci Horsebit equestrian theme for decoration.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Brass and Chrome Picture Frame, 1970s
Italian Brass and Chrome Picture Frame, 1970s

Italian Brass and Chrome Picture Frame, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Italian picture frame dating from the 1970s, featuring a wide polished brass border accented by a contrasting chrome inner frame.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Woven Rattan Picture Frame with Metal Border
Woven Rattan Picture Frame with Metal Border

Woven Rattan Picture Frame with Metal Border

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A rectangular picture frame with a warm woven rattan surround and a slim metal border.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Brass Wall Picture Frame with Woven Pattern
Brass Wall Picture Frame with Woven Pattern

Brass Wall Picture Frame with Woven Pattern

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A decorative wall frame with a richly textured brass surround. Rows of rounded, interlocking shapes create a woven effect, while the warm patina brings depth to the geometric design.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Picture Frame with Gold Accents
Murano Glass Picture Frame with Gold Accents

Murano Glass Picture Frame with Gold Accents

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Murano glass picture frame featuring a rounded rectangular border with a delicate, twisted texture.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Murano Glass

Antique Silver Mounted Photograph Frame, Birmingham 1898
Antique Silver Mounted Photograph Frame, Birmingham 1898

Antique Silver Mounted Photograph Frame, Birmingham 1898

Located in Nottingham, GB

A fine late Victorian photograph frame featuring an extensively decorated sterling silver mount, hallmarked Birmingham 1898.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pierre Cardin Paris Glass Photo Frame
Pierre Cardin Paris Glass Photo Frame

Pierre Cardin Paris Glass Photo Frame

By Pierre Cardin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pierre Cardin Paris glass photo frame featuring a reflective, beveled design with a modern silver border.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

20th Century gilded wooden painting frame, Belgium
20th Century gilded wooden painting frame, Belgium

20th Century gilded wooden painting frame, Belgium

Located in Meulebeke, BE

This Belgian mid‑century vintage painting frame from around 1960 is a beautiful example of post‑war decorative craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Baroque Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Coconut-Shell Mosaic Picture Frame
Vintage Italian Coconut-Shell Mosaic Picture Frame

Vintage Italian Coconut-Shell Mosaic Picture Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A distinctive vintage Italian picture frame featuring a richly textured mosaic surface crafted from polished coconut shell in warm shades of brown and amber.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical French Photo Frame, circa 1900
Neoclassical French Photo Frame, circa 1900

Neoclassical French Photo Frame, circa 1900

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Neoclassical French Photo Frame, circa 1900 This exquisite French neoclassical photo frame dates back to around 1900 and is crafted in gilt bronze with fine green enamel details.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

20th Century Wood French Frame, 1970
20th Century Wood French Frame, 1970

20th Century Wood French Frame, 1970

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

The frame can hold a painting or mirror with the following maximum dimensions: 61.5 x 76.5 cm.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Italian Walnut Wooden Frame, mid-20th Century
Italian Walnut Wooden Frame, mid-20th Century

Italian Walnut Wooden Frame, mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

A versatile and elegant frame, appreciated for its balanced proportions and the beauty of its naturally figured wood.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Photograph Frame

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The silver frame has been professionally polished. Full hallmarks struck to the rim of the frame are very clear.

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

An Italian carved frame, C. 1930
An Italian carved frame, C. 1930

An Italian carved frame, C. 1930

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This two-tone frame is a classic with Flemish corners drawing inspiration from the frames of the Dutch and Italian Renaissance.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

20th Century Gold Wood Italian Frame, 1950
20th Century Gold Wood Italian Frame, 1950

20th Century Gold Wood Italian Frame, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Large mid-20th-century Italian frame. Finely carved and gilded wooden frame of high quality.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Picture Frame
Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Picture Frame

Large French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Picture Frame

Located in Bradenton, FL

French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Picture Frame. Large ornate Neoclassical gilt bronze picture frame embellished with floral swags, ribbon-tied garlands, urn motifs, and foliate orname...

Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Meiji Bronze Dorè Dragon Picture Frame
Japanese Meiji Bronze Dorè Dragon Picture Frame

Japanese Meiji Bronze Dorè Dragon Picture Frame

Located in Bradenton, FL

Japanese Meiji Dore Bronze Dragon Picture Frame. Frame features richly detailed dragons coiling around the frame's perimeter, their scaled bodies, fierce expressions, flowing whisker...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Baroque giltwood picture/painting frame - 17th century
Baroque giltwood picture/painting frame - 17th century

Baroque giltwood picture/painting frame - 17th century

Located in Lommel, BE

An impressive and richly carved giltwood frame executed in the Baroque style, dating from the 17th century.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Vintage Burl Wood & Chrome Double Photo Frame
Vintage Burl Wood & Chrome Double Photo Frame

Vintage Burl Wood & Chrome Double Photo Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant vintage double photo frame featuring a rich burl wood veneer panel accented by a polished chrome border.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

20th Century Gold Wood French Frame, 1950
20th Century Gold Wood French Frame, 1950

20th Century Gold Wood French Frame, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

The frame can hold a mirror or painting with maximum dimensions of H 60.5 x W 120.5 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Picture Frame, Louis XVI Style Photo Frame, France, Circa 1880, 6 x 7 cm
Antique Picture Frame, Louis XVI Style Photo Frame, France, Circa 1880, 6 x 7 cm

Antique Picture Frame, Louis XVI Style Photo Frame, France, Circa 1880, 6 x 7 cm

Located in Greven, DE

The golden color of the brass with its warm sheen adds a special touch to any interior. These frames are often adorned with ornate decorations and intricate patterns that emphasize t...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Giltwood Empire Mirror-Frame
19th Century Italian Giltwood Empire Mirror-Frame

19th Century Italian Giltwood Empire Mirror-Frame

Located in Roma, IT

19th Century Italian Giltwood Empire Mirror-Frame A beautiful and significant Italian mirror frame in the ‘guantiera’ style, crafted from gilded wood and dating from the early decad...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Picture Frames

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Large Antique English Silver Photograph Frame
Large Antique English Silver Photograph Frame

Large Antique English Silver Photograph Frame

Located in London, GB

A large sterling silver photograph frame, made in England and hallmarked In Birmingham 1906.

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Rare Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, Birmingham 1916
Rare Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, Birmingham 1916

Rare Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, Birmingham 1916

By Lawrence Emanuel, Birmingham 1

Located in London, GB

Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame Birmingham, 1916 Maker: Lawrence Emanuel A rare-shaped cast sterling silver frame with a distinctive, gently contoured outline and its orig...

Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Victorian Period Sterling Silver Picture Frame

Victorian Period Sterling Silver Picture Frame

By Synyer & Beddoes

Located in New York, NY

Victorian Period, sterling silver mounted on velvet (and having a leather back) picture frame, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1899, Synyer and Beddoes - makers.

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Round Brass & Burl Wood Picture Frame
Vintage Round Brass & Burl Wood Picture Frame

Vintage Round Brass & Burl Wood Picture Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant vintage round picture frame featuring a striking combination of warm burl wood and brushed brass.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Rectangular Picture Frame 1980s
Vintage Italian Rectangular Picture Frame 1980s

Vintage Italian Rectangular Picture Frame 1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Vintage Italian Rectangular Picture Frame from the 1980s, made with mother of pearl, exudes elegance and unique craftsmanship.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Large English Silver Engine-Turned Photograph Frame
Large English Silver Engine-Turned Photograph Frame

Large English Silver Engine-Turned Photograph Frame

By Stokes & Ireland Ltd

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome large portrait picture frame made from English solid silver with an attractive all-over engine turned decoration.

Category

Vintage 1910s British Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Large Art Nouveau Style Giltwood Picture Frame
Large Art Nouveau Style Giltwood Picture Frame

Large Art Nouveau Style Giltwood Picture Frame

Located in Cheshire, GB

A large decorative giltwood picture frame, of rectangular form, richly moulded with continuous high-relief ornament.

Category

Early 20th Century British Picture Frames

Materials

Giltwood

Italian Silver Metal Naval Picture Frame
Italian Silver Metal Naval Picture Frame

Italian Silver Metal Naval Picture Frame

Located in New York, NY

Italian silver metal naval picture frame. Antique and handsomely charming unique standing picture frame of nautical design consisting of and anchor, paddles and chain surrounding a s...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Vintage Sterling Silver Photograph Frame - George VI
Vintage Sterling Silver Photograph Frame - George VI

Vintage Sterling Silver Photograph Frame - George VI

By Henry Matthews

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The impressive frame has been professionally polished and are in presentation condition.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Umberto Mascagni Silvered Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Umberto Mascagni Silvered Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

Umberto Mascagni Silvered Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

By Umberto Mascagni, MB Italy

Located in Atlanta, GA

You can arrange the photo frame in either a portrait or a landscape orientation.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Arts and Crafts Patinaed Carved Frame
Arts and Crafts Patinaed Carved Frame

Arts and Crafts Patinaed Carved Frame

Located in Riverdale, NY

Attractive arts and crafts patinaed hand carved wood frame in a matte burnished green gold with red highlights on the flowers. 1900, USA.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Arts and Crafts Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

French Art Nouveau Mirrored Picture Frame, circa 1900
French Art Nouveau Mirrored Picture Frame, circa 1900

French Art Nouveau Mirrored Picture Frame, circa 1900

Located in Hamburg, DE

This elegant picture frame dates from around 1900 and is a fine decorative example from the turn of the century.

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Umberto Mascagni Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Umberto Mascagni Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

Umberto Mascagni Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s

By Umberto Mascagni, MB Italy

Located in Atlanta, GA

The back and easel are made of black glossy wood and are enclosed in a hard plastic frame. You can arrange the picture frame in either a portrait or a landscape orientation.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Japanese Copper Repoussé Dragon Photo Frame, c. 1900
Japanese Copper Repoussé Dragon Photo Frame, c. 1900

Japanese Copper Repoussé Dragon Photo Frame, c. 1900

Located in Savannah, GA

A Japanese copper photo frame worked in high-relief repousse, circa 1900.

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Picture Frames

Materials

Copper

Italian Regency Beveled Glass & Twisted Lucite Picture Frame
Italian Regency Beveled Glass & Twisted Lucite Picture Frame

Italian Regency Beveled Glass & Twisted Lucite Picture Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

With its distinctive combination of glass, Lucite, and warm brass detailing, the frame makes a sophisticated accent for both vintage and contemporary interiors.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Frame with Velvet Stand
Sterling Silver Frame with Velvet Stand

Sterling Silver Frame with Velvet Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderful sterling silver Frame, stamped and marked sterling 925 on the front lower portion.

Category

20th Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Early 18th Century Art Frame
French Early 18th Century Art Frame

French Early 18th Century Art Frame

Located in Kastrup, DK

A large French baroque art frame. Pine wood carved with foliage decorations and black-painted edges.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Baroque Picture Frames

Materials

Pine

Dutch Small Silver Photo Frame, 1865
Dutch Small Silver Photo Frame, 1865

Dutch Small Silver Photo Frame, 1865

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch small silver photo frame, 1865 A Dutch small standing silver photo frame in mirror image, 1865.

Category

Antique 19th Century Dutch Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Italian Giltwood Frame with Mount, mid-20th Century
Italian Giltwood Frame with Mount, mid-20th Century

Italian Giltwood Frame with Mount, mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Produced by an Italian frame workshop, as evidenced by the maker's label on the reverse, this is a well-crafted decorative frame combining quality materials with timeless design.  

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Green and Red Enamel Square Photo Frame
Green and Red Enamel Square Photo Frame

Green and Red Enamel Square Photo Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This square green and red enamel photo frame offers a bold and modern aesthetic with a refined luxury touch.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Acrylic

Italian Walnut Veneered Wooden Frame, mid-20th Century
Italian Walnut Veneered Wooden Frame, mid-20th Century

Italian Walnut Veneered Wooden Frame, mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Elegant Italian rectangular frame crafted in solid wood and veneered in richly figured walnut, distinguished by its broad, gently sloping moulding and clean architectural lines.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Vintage Classic Frame Rococo Style Floral Motifs 72x55cm
Vintage Classic Frame Rococo Style Floral Motifs 72x55cm

Vintage Classic Frame Rococo Style Floral Motifs 72x55cm

Located in Poperinge, BE

This beautiful frame boasts a lovely patina developed over the years.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Baroque Picture Frames

Materials

Gesso, Pine

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

French Gilded Aluminum & Metal Picture Frame – 1970s

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Estimated Date: 1970s, France Keywords: vintage French picture frame, 1970s metal photo frame, gilded aluminum decor, retro tabletop frame, gold metal display, French vintage access...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Pair of Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Pair of Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Pair of Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of Art Nouveau picture frames. There's a slight difference in coloration as seen in the photos.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Nouveau Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Brass and Black Glass Picture Frame
Vintage Italian Brass and Black Glass Picture Frame

Vintage Italian Brass and Black Glass Picture Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant vintage picture frame featuring a polished brass border with a contrasting black glass surround.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Italian silver photo frame from the 60s
Italian silver photo frame from the 60s

Italian silver photo frame from the 60s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The back is fitted with a versatile double-positioning support, allowing the frame to be displayed either horizontally or vertically.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

French Hollywood Regency Mirror Picture Frame, circa 1940
French Hollywood Regency Mirror Picture Frame, circa 1940

French Hollywood Regency Mirror Picture Frame, circa 1940

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

You can arrange the photo frame in either a portrait or a landscape orientation.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Framed British Coat Of Arms
Framed British Coat Of Arms

Framed British Coat Of Arms

Located in Essex, MA

With the inscription 'Virtus Incendit Vires' which translates to Virtues kindles strength. Hand painted in a frame. Michael Kittredge Collection.

Category

Antique 1830s English Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Wood

Varnish Carved Sycamore Wood Picture Frame, circa 1940
Varnish Carved Sycamore Wood Picture Frame, circa 1940

Varnish Carved Sycamore Wood Picture Frame, circa 1940

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

The back has a wood easel. This frame accommodates both portrait and landscape positioning.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Romantic Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Sycamore

Vintage Italian Olive Green Leather Picture Frame, 1970s
Vintage Italian Olive Green Leather Picture Frame, 1970s

Vintage Italian Olive Green Leather Picture Frame, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A vintage Italian picture frame wrapped in supple olive green leather with fine contrast stitching and a softly padded profile.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Leather

Pair of Brass and Chrome Frames
Pair of Brass and Chrome Frames

Pair of Brass and Chrome Frames

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

A stylish pair of picture frames.

Category

20th Century French Picture Frames

20th-Century Lacquered and Gilded Wooden Frame, 1950
20th-Century Lacquered and Gilded Wooden Frame, 1950

20th-Century Lacquered and Gilded Wooden Frame, 1950

Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont

Mid-20th-century Italian frame. Carved, lacquered, gilded (bronze tint), and painted wooden piece with a faux wood finish.

Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Modernist Black Lucite Picture Frame, Italy circa 1980
Modernist Black Lucite Picture Frame, Italy circa 1980

Modernist Black Lucite Picture Frame, Italy circa 1980

By Studio Italia Design

Located in Atlanta, GA

This stunning modernist acrylic Lucite picture frame was meticulously crafted in Italy, circa 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Italian Mid-Century Woven Brass Picture Frame, 1970s
Italian Mid-Century Woven Brass Picture Frame, 1970s

Italian Mid-Century Woven Brass Picture Frame, 1970s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Italian mid-century picture frame crafted in the 1970s, featuring a beautifully woven brass front that creates a rich, textured appearance.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Signed Sterling 3.5 x 5.5 Hammered Picture Frame
Signed Sterling 3.5 x 5.5 Hammered Picture Frame

Signed Sterling 3.5 x 5.5 Hammered Picture Frame

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautifully handcrafted sterling silver picture frame with an elegant hand-hammered finish that highlights the artistry of its construction.

Category

20th Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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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    Burl wood can be used in a number of different ways. The wood is sourced from growths on trees called burls and has an unusual pattern that differs from typical woodgrain. It is suitable for making solid and veneered furniture, gun socks, musical instruments and decorative accents for homes. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of burl wood furniture and decorative objects.
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