Picture Frames
1990s Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Picture Frames
Copper
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Silver
20th Century French Other Picture Frames
Glass, Paper
Early 20th Century Italian Other Picture Frames
Wood
1970s Vintage Picture Frames
Shagreen
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Metal
Late 19th Century Austrian Black Forest Antique Picture Frames
Softwood
Early 1900s Antique Picture Frames
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary British Picture Frames
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century French Rococo Picture Frames
Silk
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
1970s Italian Renaissance Vintage Picture Frames
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold Plate
Early 20th Century English Picture Frames
Silver
19th Century Dutch Antique Picture Frames
Silver
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Picture Frames
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Wood
1880s European Beaux Arts Antique Picture Frames
Brass
1910s English Vintage Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
1870s British Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Crystal, Brass
2010s Philippine Picture Frames
Shagreen, Suede, Walnut
Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Antique Picture Frames
Wood
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Picture Frames
Canvas
1980s Italian Vintage Picture Frames
Silver
Early 20th Century French Picture Frames
Bronze
1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Picture Frames
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Resin
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Picture Frames
Sheet Metal, Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
Mid-19th Century French International Style Antique Picture Frames
Paint
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
19th Century French Antique Picture Frames
Paper
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
1970s French Other Vintage Picture Frames
Other
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Picture Frames
Paper
1890s French Rustic Antique Picture Frames
Ceramic, Faience
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Picture Frames
Stone, Onyx, Metal
Late 19th Century Antique Picture Frames
Brass
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Picture Frames
Stone, Onyx, Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Gold
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Burl
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Late 18th Century French Antique Picture Frames
Paper
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Picture Frames
Metal, Sheet Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Gold
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Metal, Chrome
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Picture Frames
Onyx
1980s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Picture Frames
Sterling Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Metal
19th Century Antique Picture Frames
Paper
Early 20th Century French Victorian Picture Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Zinc
19th Century French Antique Picture Frames
Paper
2010s Argentine Organic Modern Picture Frames
Brass
2010s Italian Picture Frames
Brass
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Leather
19th Century French Antique Picture Frames
Bronze
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.