Picture Frames
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Silver, Sterling Silver
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
1920s French Vintage Picture Frames
Brass, Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
1980s Philippine Post-Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Coral, Brass
1970s English Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass, Gold Plate
2010s Italian Picture Frames
Metal
1970s French Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Chrome
20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Belgian Black Marble
Early 20th Century French Picture Frames
Paper
1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Picture Frames
Glass, Mirror
19th Century Antique Picture Frames
Giltwood
1990s French Modern Picture Frames
Metal, Silver Plate
1950s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Picture Frames
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Picture Frames
Nickel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Picture Frames
Silver, Enamel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Chrome
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Chrome
Mid-18th Century Italian Empire Antique Picture Frames
Giltwood
1890s French Neoclassical Antique Picture Frames
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Picture Frames
Bronze
20th Century English Picture Frames
Silver
1920s European Baroque Vintage Picture Frames
Velvet, Wood
1930s Belgian Baroque Vintage Picture Frames
Gold Leaf
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Ceramic
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Murano Glass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Picture Frames
Metal, Chrome
2010s Picture Frames
Leather
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
1890s English Victorian Antique Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
1930s American Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
20th Century Italian Picture Frames
Silver Plate
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Picture Frames
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Art Glass, Mirror, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Picture Frames
Metal
1960s French Other Vintage Picture Frames
Silver
1970s German Organic Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Amethyst, Rock Crystal, Brass, Copper
Mid-20th Century Picture Frames
Malachite
Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Brass
1860s French Napoleon III Antique Picture Frames
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Pine
19th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Picture Frames
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Leather, Glass
19th Century Renaissance Antique Picture Frames
Paint
2010s Italian Picture Frames
Leather, Paper
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Picture Frames
Paper
Late 19th Century Austrian Rustic Antique Picture Frames
Blown Glass, Softwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Picture Frames
Bronze
Early 19th Century European Antique Picture Frames
Oak
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.