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Picture Frames For Sale
Period: Early 20th Century
Period: 1970s
English Edwardian Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame, 1923
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver picture frame. Made by Docker & Burn Ltd in Birmingham in 1923. Rectangular window in flat cutout curvilinear shaped surround. A simplified postwar Edwardian...
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1920s British Edwardian Vintage Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts Movement Green Gemstone Encrusted Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
This well adorned and finely crafted Arts and Crafts Movement Green Gemstone Encrusted Picture Frame originates from France, Circa 1920. Featuring a lovely brass border with rounded ...
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Picture Frames

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

Rare & Pretty Pair of Porcelain Mosaic Inlay Photograph Picture Frames ca. 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and perfectly handcrafted pair of picture frames. If you are looking for the perfect picture frames for a pair of small photos of your children or of you and your wife or hu...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Picture Frames

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Brass

Pair of Picture Frame, Polished Brass, Made by J.H. France, 1900s
Located in Verviers, BE
Pair of Picture Frame, Polished Brass, Made by J.H. France, 1900s Pair photograph frame (or miniature frame) with classical Victorian design. Typical frame for wedding photographs....
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Early 1900s French Victorian Antique Picture Frames

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Brass

Antique Edwardian Synyer & Beddoes Sterling Silver Photograph Frame
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique Edwardian English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This fine antique Edwardian sterling silver ...
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Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Picture Frames

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Antique George V Sterling Silver Photograph Frame (1911)
By E.F. Braham Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection. This exceptional antique George V sterling silver photograph frame has a rounded rectangular form with an incurved, domed upper portion and a plain rectangular internal window. The surface of this George V silver photo frame is plain and embellished with a paralleling embossed decorated border to the rim. This antique silver photograph frame...
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1910s English Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Unusual Antique Venetian Micro Mosaic Photograph / Picture Frame, circa 1900
Located in Bath, GB
A charming and unusual Italian Micro-Mosaic photograph or picture frame with its "folded" corner in the top right-hand side. The metal backing, folding easel stand, fine rope trip...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Picture Frames

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Glass

Italian Chrome and Brass Geometric Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish picture frame from the 1970s was designed and crafted by Italian designer A. Elle. The gilded brass and chrome geometric design has a Kinetic effect. The easel and back ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Bamboo and Brass Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant brass and bamboo cane photo frame with rectangular shape.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Large Art Nouveau frame for mantelpiece mirror or picture Teak, circa 1920
Located in Labrit, Landes
Art nouveau french frame made circa 1920. The frame can be used to highlight a painting or to support a mirror. In both cases we will supply the chopsticks to hold whatever you choos...
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1920s French Art Nouveau Vintage Picture Frames

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Wood

Antique American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
American Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, ca 1910. Rectangular window in same flat surround. On front acid-etched and engraved leaves and flower heads. Fluid and distended ...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Arts and Crafts Movement Brass Picture Frame with Ornate Naturalist Motif
Located in New York, NY
This exquisitely made Arts and Crafts Movement Brass Picture Frame with Ornate Naturalist Motif originates from France, Circa 1920. Features an elegant curvaceous frame in brass, or...
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1920s French Arts and Crafts Vintage Picture Frames

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Brass

Gilded Age Antique Round Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
This unique and elegant Gilded Age Round Glass and Brass Picture Frame originates from France, Circa 1900. Features a round composition framed in brass and joined with stylized fleur...
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Early 1900s French Renaissance Antique Picture Frames

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Brass

English Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame, 1928
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver picture frame. Made by Cohen & Charles in Birmingham in 1928. Flat rectilinear surround with lobed top. On front engine-turning between plain borders; sides ...
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1920s British Modern Vintage Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Guatemalan Hand Carved Wood Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Antique rare Guatemalan wood frame with traditional geometric patterns, which are depicting Nature through the design. Wood backing, with metal wire to hang frame. Glass not present....
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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Tribal Picture Frames

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Wood

Christian Dior Home Collection Paris Silver Plate Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Christian Dior Paris silver plate picture frame boasts a tall rectangular shape with a rope pattern all around it. The back and easel are in high gloss varnish dark wood....
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1970s French Modern Vintage Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Montagnani Italy Walnut Wood and Metal Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Montagnani Firenze, Italy, crafted this stunning picture photo frame in the 1970s. Its Mid-Century modernist design boasts a rectangular shape, with light burl walnut wood geometric ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Antique Large Silver Frame by Russian Manufactory Grachev early 20th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Simple and strict shape large photo/picture frame of medium. Presumably the frame was made by Factory of the Grachev brothers (see marks “Br. Grachev”) at the beginning of the 20th c...
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Early 20th Century Russian Empire Picture Frames

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Silver

Gorgeous American Art Nouveau Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous American Art Nouveau sterling silver picture frame, ca 1900. Rectangular window in flat surround. On front acid-etched iris flowers with floppy, irregular petals and scrolle...
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Montagnani Italy Metal and Walnut Wood Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Montagnani Firenze, Italy, crafted this elegant picture photo frame in the 1970s. Its Mid-Century modernist design boasts a rectangular shape, with burl walnut wood geometric veneer ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Art Deco Colbalt Glass Floral Etched Picture Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A vintage cobalt blue glass picture frame with floral etchings, Cobalt blue is a vibrant and intense blue, reminiscent of the deep blue color of cobalt salts. It has a rich and satur...
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1920s Greco Roman Vintage Picture Frames

Materials

Glass

Vintage Mid Century Silver Plated Photo Frame by Carrs of Sheffield
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and architectural silver plated vintage photo frame. A legacy in design, Carrs of Sheffield proposes whimsical design for home decor. This beautiful piece exudes silver met...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Silver Plate

Antique Tiffany Edwardian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Rectangular window in same flat surround. Acid-etched meandering ivy on front and sides. With gla...
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Gabriella Crespi Large Brass Rectangular Picture Frame, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Gabriella Crespi large rectangular picture frame with alternating bands of polished and brushed brass, Italy, 1970s. This incredibly chic picture frame is a striking example of the ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Brass

Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Located in Brescia , Brescia
Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s Renowned for her elegant and sculptural designs, Gabriella Crespi has excelled yet again with this sophisticated piece....
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Nickel

Pair of Lucite & Rattan Squared Picture Frame Christian Dior Style, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of squared picture frames in lucite and rattan in the style of Christian Dior. Made in Italy in the 1970s. The circular lucite photo holder has a ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Cane, Plexiglass, Lucite, Rattan

Russian Fabergé Style Silver Gilt and Enamel Photo Frame
By Karl Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The central circular photograph surrounded by a band of diamonds, set on a circular blue guilloché enamel panel surmounted by a crown and with floral decoration within a silver gilt border and easel backing, with spurious hallmarks and fitted wooden case with cushioned interior. With its intricate expanse of royal blue guilloché enamel beautifully offset by a gilt surround, this elegant Fabergé frame...
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Early 20th Century Russian Picture Frames

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Diamond, Silver, Enamel

“Bubbles Honey” Original Serigraphy by Alfredo Orozco
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Alfredo Orozco is an artist, painter and woodworker from Mexico City. In the 1970s, he moved to Los Angeles and created a series of geometric serigraphs. The prints were shown in gal...
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

Materials

Paper

Tiffany Studios New York Pine Needle Bronze and Slag Glass Large Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and outstanding antique Arts & Crafts period large picture frame By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Patinated bronze in iconic pine needle pattern, with b...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Picture Frames

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Bronze

1940s Brass Hands Calling Card Memo Picture Holder Stand
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Brass Hands Calling Card Letter Note Picture Holder Stand Hands have spring clips. 14.25 h x 4 diameter Preowned vintage condition. Refer to images.
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Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior designed this stunning picture frame for his Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. It is the perfect way to showcase your favorite photos. The frame has a round...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic

Lucite, Rattan and Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant decorative picture photo frame is perfect for a living space or vanity. The frame features a square shape with clear Lucite and rattan or wicker cane work. Genuine natur...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Metal, Aluminum

Jean Claude Mahey, Paris Oxblood Lacquer and Brass Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
French designer Jean Claude Mahey designed and crafted this luxury modernist picture photo frame in the 1970s. The decorative piece features an elegant Oxblood colored lacquered wood...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass

Chrome and Gunmetal Picture Frame with Kinetic Design, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish Italian 1970s picture photo frame features a silver and gunmetal chromed metal geometric design with a kinetic effect. The design is reminiscent of the Italian designer ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Metal, Chrome

Antique Heavy Gilt Bronze Mirror Picture Artwork Photo Frame 13" x 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique heavy gilt bronze picture / mirror frame, cast to resemble a carved giltwood frame. Beveled edge decorated with an engraved scalloped ripple design; visible on both sides of ...
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Early 20th Century Picture Frames

Materials

Bronze

Picture Frame Red enamel Empire Style Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large octagonal table frame for round photos diameter cm. 7, in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on sunburst guilloche, with Napoleon III French Empire style borders and ornaments. External cm. 17 x 17. Weight gr. 483. Designed by Giorgio Salimbeni in 1978 on the inspiration of previous artefacts from the early 1900s and manufactured in Florence at the headquarters of the Salimbeni company with completely manual execution by artisan artists with a very thick plate and large reinforcements suitable to support numerous high-fire enameling firings at approximately 750 < 800° C. It is a new object that has never been used but is considered vintage because it was built more than 20 years ago. The hallmarks struck to the underside of this fine box include: manufacturer's mark: 391FI metal mark fineness:925 Art Deco was also born in France and is the abbreviation of "Art Decoratif". With more decisive and geometric features than Art Nouveau, therefore more evident and "harder", with always contrasting and strong colours, Art Deco spread throughout the world, from Shanghai's China to the under construction New York and in various parts of Europe. Many artists and designers of the time dedicated themselves to the creation of drawings, paintings, objects for personal use and furniture, interior furnishings, entire buildings and skyscrapers, in this new style. Sandoz in Paris, Lalique with its crystals, Puiforcat with its silverware, Erté with its "ante litteram" fashion designs, Tiffany with its table lamps, Louis Cartier with its objects inspired by the Far East (hence the connection with Shanghai). Salimbeni was able to interpret and propose new objects inspired by Art Deco, in precious metals, semiprecious stones and fired enamels, when, exhibiting at jewelery exhibitions in the United States, and more precisely in New York, he made contact with Cartier buyers first, and also with Tiffany later, and for them he created objects in this style inspired by the original drawings of Louis Cartier, obtained from the buyer of the time, but with absolutely different and original designs and interpretations. Many of the objects produced by Salimbeni for Cartier in the United States had taken inspiration from famous Cartier objects belonging to famous people. An example of all is Mary Pickford's set consisting of a powder compact, cigarette case, pill case and evening handbag. About cooperation Salimbeni and Cartier. Our first meetings with the Cartier USA Company took place through the Giorgini Company, the first "Buying Office" set up in Florence immediately after the Second World War, which had the purpose of bringing together Florentine, and also Italian, producers with American buyers, who especially appreciated the artistic objects still manufactured by artisans who still took inspiration from the Italian Renaissance, using techniques handed down from generation to generation. Mrs. Gina Pestelli, wife of a Florentine retail jeweller, was in charge of contacts with Cartier USA, above all an employee, while her daughter, also for Giorgini, took care of the fashion that in those years was affirmed in Florence with the events of "Pitti ". With their help, we began to supply frames and boxes in sterling silver gold plated with malachite and other semi-precious stones. At the same time, the official buyer of Cartier, Mr. William Smith, began to appreciate and commission the first objects with fired enamels, a process of which we have always been specialists. In 1975 we began exhibiting at the prestigious New York Jewellery Association Show, which we participated in both the February and July editions, for a good 26 years until 2001. In New York in those years the "Art deco style" was still very much appreciated, still mindful of the beautiful early 20th century architecture of the great buildings such as the "Crysler" or the "Empire State". We then began to produce frames, boxes, evening bags, "objets de vertu" and other objects in "art deco style" which were very popular with Mr. Smith who gave us some photocopies of Louis Francois Cartier drawings to reproduce them. Thus, numerous cigarette cases, powder compacts, evening bags, frames and table boxes were created exclusively for Cartier USA which, at the time, had the prestigious "Silver Department" on the first floor of the Cartier store on Fifth Avenue. An evening bag, with matching cigarette case and powder compact, were redone on the design created for a gift given to Mary Pickford at the time. In a 1986 Cartier...
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1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame for oval photos enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table frame for oval photos cm. 3 x 4 in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel, plum purple, on guilloche, with French Empire Louis XVI style...
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1970s Italian Louis XVI Vintage Picture Frames

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame Green with concave corner for oval photo Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table frame with concave corners for oval photo cm. 5.5 x 8.5 in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guilloche, with French Empire Napo...
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1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Picture Frames

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame Green and pink enamel Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular table photo frame in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with translucent two-tone striped enamels fired on guilloche and hand-engraved ornaments. Late Empire Napoleon ...
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1970s Italian Napoleon III Vintage Picture Frames

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Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Large Antique English Silver Photograph Frame
Located in London, GB
A large sterling silver photograph frame, made in England and hallmarked In Birmingham 1906. The frame is beautifully engraved with ribbons and garlands of flowers, and will hold a p...
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Early 1900s English Antique Picture Frames

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Silver

Tiffany Studios New York Adam Bronze Doré Desk Calendar Frame or Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique gilt bronze Neoclassical or Adam style desk calendar frame or picture frame By Tiffany Studios (signed to the back) New York, USA, Early 20th Century Measures: ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Picture Frames

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Bronze

Paul Evan’s style Brutalist Iron Photo Frame - American c1970s
Located in Gravesend, GB
Free Standing Frame Nice dappled textured iron finish. New rods for the back to replace missing. Purchased in America.
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1970s American Vintage Picture Frames

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Iron

Large Paolo Traversi 1970s Brass Bamboo Picture Frame
Located in Milan, IT
Beautiful and Bold Paolo Traversi 1970s Brass Bamboo Picture Frame. Inner picture size 16.5 x 21 cm
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Picture Frames

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Brass

Attractive Sterling Silver Picture Frame - Hallmarked London 1910
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this very attractive, Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frame, features engine turned...
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1910s English Edwardian Vintage Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Tommaso Barbi Signed Grey Ceramic and Chrome Italian Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Mid-Century Tommaso Barbi picture frame in a rare grey ceramic and chrome version. This iconic object was designed in Italy during the 1970s by Tommaso Barbi, and is signed ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Chrome

Anthroposophical Frame Monogrammed, 1920-30s, Rudolf Steiner, Dornach Design
Located in PARIS, FR
Anthroposophical frame, carved natural fruit wood. Monogram engraved on the back « F ». Rudolf Steiner school, Dornach design, Switzerland. 1920-30s. Sight: 23 x 18 cm Overall: 3...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Picture Frames

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Wood

Tiffany Studios New York Grapevine Gilt Bronze and Slag Glass Picture Frame
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Arts & Crafts period picture frame By Tiffany Studios New York, USA, Early 20th Century Gilt bronze in iconic grapevine pattern, with beautiful slag glass. Mea...
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1910s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Picture Frames

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Folk Art Match Photo Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Early 20th Century Folk Art Match Photo Frame. Early 20th century folk art photo frame made from matches. h: 20cm, w: 16cm, d: 1cm
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Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau Picture Frames

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Wood

French Gilded Bronze Triple Picture / Photograph Frame c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning antique French gilded bronze triple picture frame, professionally restored to it's former glory. The three hinged frames are made from hefty cast bronze and lavishly fini...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Picture Frames

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Bronze

Lion Protome in Oak Frame, signed E. Herger, 1910
Located in Greding, DE
Lion protome made of embossed copper in an oak frame. Signed E. Herger, 1910, lower right. Dimensions without frame: 41.5 x 38.5 cm
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1910s Vintage Picture Frames

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Copper

Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Photograph Frames - Made in 1922 - Large Size
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Birmingham in 1922 by Horton & Allday, this large pair of Sterling Silver Photograph Frames, are plain in style, and stand on the original wooden easel backs. Each ph...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Small Oval Antique Art Glass & Brass Micro Mosaic Picture Frame
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This small oval art glass and brass picture frame is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in Italy in approximately 1920. The frame is composed of a brass frame with art glass ca...
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Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Picture Frames

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Brass

Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver picture frame with decorative edge, circa early-20th century. Marked 'Sterling' on back as shown in close-up image, last image. Dimensions: 3.5" Width x 4" Height.
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Early 20th Century Picture Frames

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Sterling Silver

Magnificent Large Antique French Gilded Bronze Picture Frame - Cherubs
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent French picture frame made from bronze and smothered in gold, beautifully restored to it's former glory and ready to adorn the finest of homes for another 100 years. Th...
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Picture Frames

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Bronze

Heirloom Quality French Gilded Bronze Picture Frame c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
A stunning French picture or photograph frame made from solid cast bronze (it's a hefty piece) and smothered in gold. Beautifully refurbished, restoring it to it's former glory, rea...
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Early 1900s French Edwardian Antique Picture Frames

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Bronze

Noel B.C. Italy Chrome and Brass Modernist Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Noel BC company, Italy, crafted this charming Italian picture photo frame in the 1970s. The chrome and gilded brass metal modernist geometric design has a striped design. The easel a...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Picture Frames

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Art Déco picture frame. France 1920s. Nickel plated. Modernist style.
Located in Köln, NW
Modernist Art Déco picture frame. France 1920s. Nickel plated. Classic modernist Design. Very good heavy quality. Glasses made afterwards. The dimensions refer to the frame. The gl...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Picture Frames

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Nickel

Rare Art Deco French Miniature Travel Picture Frame By S.T. Dupont 1930s
Located in Norwich, GB
A rare Art Deco period miniature travel leather and rose gold toned picture frame. Stamped: S.T. Dupont Paris. Made in France. Circa 1930. The picture frame has a pull-out action wi...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames

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Metal

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.

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