1970s Picture Frames

Midcentury amazing large picture frame in beveled amber glass and steel attributed to Fontana Arte. Overlapping there is a second glass with mirror border on which the photo is pos...

Striking vintage picture frame featuring an octagonal chrome border with a gray snakeskin-patterned surround. Its sculptural geometric design adds a sophisticated touch to any tablet...

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...

Embrace a timeless treasure that echoes grandeur: an exquisite oval-shaped photo frame, sculpted from 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver. Its translucent enamel adorns a sunburst g...

Details Circular Photo Frame by Gabriella Crespi Signed Nickel Blue silk lining and backing Italy, c.1970 Diameter 17.5 cm (6.9 in) Height 1.5 cm (0.6 in) Signed on the edge ...

Heart-shaped rounded frame with oval photo in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè. With hinged silver-gilt foot engraved in Empire style. ...

Rectangular table frame for 3 oval photos cm. 3.2 x 4.2 each in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, with French Empire Napoleon III style...

Elegant Italian mid-century picture frame crafted in the 1970s, featuring a warm brass border surrounding a finely arranged natural bamboo veneer. The combination of rich organic tex...

Hollywood regency lucite picture frame in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1970s lucite, brass H 20 cm 20 × 7 cm Conditions: excellent consistent with age and use.

Rectangular frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with two-tone enamel stripes on guilloché and fine hand engravings French Empire style. With 2 oval photo holders, internal ...

A pair of brushed steel picture or mirror frames designed and signed by Gabriella Crespi.

Elegant vintage Italian oval picture frame crafted in silver-plated metal, featuring a polished surface and a sculptural braided border. A refined decorative accessory with timeless ...

A vintage Italian picture frame crafted from thick clear glass, beautifully decorated with hand-etched floral and foliate motifs. Delicate botanical garlands and stylized starburst f...

Shaped oval photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guillochè and Louis XVI French Empire style ornaments. External dimensions cm. 13.5 x...

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...

Beautiful Mid-Century picture frame made in Italy in the late 1970s. This brass frame is covered by fossil stone and brass marquetry, with brown velvet on the back. The mix of brass ...

A neat solid brass photo frame on an angled base with four balled feet. English. Circa 1970. Labelled: 'Fine English Brass' & 'Made in England'. In very good condition with no d...

Pierre Cardin Paris glass photo frame featuring a reflective, beveled design with a modern silver border. The frame has a sophisticated, mirror-like finish that enhances the display ...

A rectangular picture frame with a warm woven rattan surround and a slim metal border. The natural texture gives it a relaxed, elegant look, while the generous border draws attention...

A vintage picture frame with rounded corners and overlapping silver and brass tone bands. The layered design gives this tabletop frame a sculptural look, while the dark center draws ...

A vintage picture frame with a deep, angular profile, polished metal edges, and a warm brass-tone surround. Its layered design gives a favorite photograph or small artwork a sculptur...

A rectangular picture frame with a polished silver-tone finish and layered, stepped borders. Subtle corner details add character to its clean geometric design. Suitable for displayin...

A tabletop picture frame with a border of rectangular tiles in warm cream, honey, and brown tones. Slim dark trim outlines the frame and photo opening, while a rear easel stand lets ...

A vintage tabletop picture frame with a wide, mitered horn surround set between slim metal borders. The warm cream and amber tones give each side subtle natural variation, while the ...

An Italian picture frame by Aurora, with a wide, mitered border in richly figured dark brown wood. Its warm finish and simple shape make it an elegant accent for a desk, shelf, or be...

A rectangular picture frame with glossy black corner accents, fine ribbed detailing, and a slim silver border around the glass. Its clean geometric design works well on a desk, shelf...

A decorative picture frame with a sculptural border of tightly twisted rope. Its warm gold-tone finish and generous proportions give it a bold presence on a desk, console, or shelf. ...

A tabletop picture frame with richly grained wood set inside a wide brass border. A second brass border surrounds the photo opening, giving the frame a layered look. Light wear to th...

A rectangular picture frame with a mosaic of pale, subtly varied tiles. Curved brown and turquoise accents add color at two corners. Designed to display a portrait photograph on a de...

A decorative picture frame with a patchwork of richly grained wood in contrasting tones. Brass trim outlines the clipped corners of the frame and its photo opening, giving the geomet...

This all original large scale picture frame by Aldo Tura, with stand holds a 5x7 photo. It is a creamy aged goatskin and golden metal trim. It retains label to verso. THIS ITEM IS...

Hollywood regency set of 2 lucite photo frames Italy 1970s Faux tortoiseshell effect lucite H 19 cm - 19 × 5 cm Conditions: excellent consistent...

Elegant vintage picture frame featuring a mosaic-style border composed of rectangular green stone tiles. The natural variations in color range from pale celadon to deeper forest gree...

This mid-century modern photo frame combines the warmth of natural wood with the sophistication of brass detailing. The design features geometric inlays of contrasting wood tones—lig...

Colorful sailing print showing the Kaiser at the helm of his beloved yacht meteor with crew on deck racing in a regatta. Matted and framed. Weight: 5 l...

Mid-Century Modern Glass Frame, Italy

This artisan-crafted square photo frame showcases a bold chevron inlay design made from hand-polished natural horn. The alternating light and dark horn tones—ranging from soft ivory ...

This photo frame by Esa Fedrigolli is a sculptural piece made of bronze or brass with a patinated finish. Its geometric, angled base gives it a bold, modern character, while the mini...

Square photo frame in 925/1000 sterling Silver gold plated with translucent pearl gray enamel fired on guilloche and hand-painted miniature of late 19th century Viennese Art Nouveau ...

A vintage Italian picture frame wrapped in supple olive green leather with fine contrast stitching and a softly padded profile. The clean, understated design highlights the quality o...

Two Elegant picture frames in Stainless Steel and mirror in original vintage condition. They can be placed either horizontally or vertically The mirrors are a bit foxy, please see...

Beautiful silver mounted malachite picture frame made in Florence, Italy, circa 1970. Has original velvet covered back with a supporting foot designed so the frame can sit in either ...

Hollywood regency lucite picture frame in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1970s Label Jewelry Cristilli Rome lucite, brass H 37 cm 28 × 9 cm Conditions: excellent consist...

This square photo frame showcases a luxurious natural horn chevron inlay design, blending organic texture with refined craftsmanship. The alternating diagonal pattern of light and da...

This square natural horn photo frame features a bold chevron inlay pattern crafted from hand-polished horn pieces in rich shades of black, cream, and honey. The diagonal design creat...