Picture Frames
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Steel
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Rosewood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Faience, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Mother-of-Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Nickel
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Brass
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Bronze
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Silver
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Mirror
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Glass, Wood
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Nickel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Metal, Nickel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Paper
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
1980s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Picture Frames
Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Steel
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Crystal, Brass
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Fruitwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Steel
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Leather
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Silver Plate
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Travertine
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Oak
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Wood
Early 1700s European Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Paper
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Mother-of-Pearl, 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.