Picture Frames
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Steel
1950s Unknown Vintage Picture Frames
Zinc
1960s English Vintage Picture Frames
Silver, Sterling Silver
1940s British Vintage Picture Frames
Silver, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Paper
1950s German Other Vintage Picture Frames
Wood, Paper
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Travertine
Mid-20th Century Italian Picture Frames
Precious Stone
1960s Italian Vintage Picture Frames
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Bakelite
1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Brass
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames
Crystal, Brass
1940s Vintage Picture Frames
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Oak
1950s European Vintage Picture Frames
Glass, Murano Glass
1930s British Other Vintage Picture Frames
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Thai Other Picture Frames
Silver
1930s French Vintage Picture Frames
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.