Picture Frames
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Wood
1880s French Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Bronze
1880s English Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Sterling Silver, Silver
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Paint
Mid-19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Paint
1870s British Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Crystal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
1880s Italian Late Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Paint, Canvas
1890s English Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Silver, Sterling Silver
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Wood
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.