Picture Frames
Late 20th Century European Victorian Picture Frames
Velvet, Resin
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Metal
19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Picture Frames
Glass, Fruitwood
19th Century Antique Picture Frames
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
1890s Belgian Antique Picture Frames
Oak
Mid-19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Picture Frames
Glass, Pine, Fruitwood
1970s American Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Paper, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Brass
1890s Belgian Antique Picture Frames
Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century Antique Picture Frames
Brass
1970s Italian Vintage Picture Frames
Malachite, Silver
19th Century Italian Antique Picture Frames
Mirror, Giltwood
1980s Vintage Picture Frames
Tapestry
Mid-19th Century German Folk Art Antique Picture Frames
Oak
1970s Italian Vintage Picture Frames
Rattan
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Picture Frames
Giltwood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Picture Frames
Glass, Plastic
Late 19th Century French Antique Picture Frames
Bronze
1980s Korean Hollywood Regency Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Walnut
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Metal, Silver Plate
1880s European Beaux Arts Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century North American Bohemian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Picture Frames
Paint, Wood
1870s French Napoleon III Antique Picture Frames
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Wicker, Plexiglass, Lucite, Rattan
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Other
19th Century French Directoire Antique Picture Frames
Giltwood
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Picture Frames
Wood
Late 19th Century French Rococo Antique Picture Frames
Brass, Bronze
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Other
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Picture Frames
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
1870s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Picture Frames
Silver
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Picture Frames
Metal
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Other
1970s French Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
1880s German Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Wood
1880s German Black Forest Antique Picture Frames
Softwood
19th Century Persian Antique Picture Frames
Canvas
Late 20th Century French Picture Frames
Linen
1860s English Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Paper
Late 20th Century Philippine Organic Modern Picture Frames
Glass, Leather
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Picture Frames
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century American American Empire Antique Picture Frames
Wood
Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Picture Frames
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique, New and Vintage Picture Frames
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.