Art Deco Picture Frames
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Period: 20th Century
Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Picture Frame in bevelded Mirror France Circa 1935 Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa 1935.It is done in a Beveled Green Glassa.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel Picture Frame Chester 1914
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Guilloche Enamel photo frame Date Chester 1914 by Makers S. Mordan & Co.
Great Maker with the Hallmark S Mordan & Co, Chester.
The sil...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Turquoise Enamel Picture Frame 1920 USA
Located in London, GB
A wonderful Antique Art Deco Sterling Silver & Turquoise Enamel photo Frame Circa 1920, Origin USA.
This frame is in very good condition the enamel is perfect and translucent, showc...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Art Deco Picture Frame in Pink Color Mirror France Circa 1930
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa 1930.It is done inPink Colr Glass.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
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Mirror
Art Deco Picture Frame in bevelded Mirror France Circa 1935 Green Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This whimsical and sophisticated picture Art Deco Machine Age frame was realized in France, circa 1935.It is done in a Beveled Green Glassa.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror
Jacques Adnet Style, Brown Leather Picture Frame, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Picture frame, is in leather, in a gradient of brown colors. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940,...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
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Leather
French Art Deco Marble Picture Frame with Pair of Decorative Swans circa 1930s
Located in London, GB
Beautiful French Art Deco marble picture frame, with a pair of decorative swans. Measuring length 48 cm / 18.9 inches by width 7 cm / 2....
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Marble
Large Art Deco Britannia Standard (.950+)Sterling Silver Hump Top Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, very large Britannia Standard (950+) sterling silver (having a higher silver content than .925 sterling silver), hump-topped, wood-backed picture frame, London, ye...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Art Deco Chrome Free Standing Picture Frame, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish and totally original 1930s Art Deco chrome picture frame, totally authentic and in great condition. Free standing with hardboard backing and glass front. A real must for...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Brass and Black Enamel Photo Frame
Located in Dallas, TX
PRESENTING a FABULOUS Original and Rare, Art Deco Brass and Black Enamel Photo Frame.
Probably French and made circa 1925-30.
Brass/Ormolu Frame with inset black enamel panels.
Th...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Ormolu
2 Art Deco Picture Frames 'Almost Same' by Argentor Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Art Deco picture frames ( almost same ) by Argentor around 1920s
Polished and stove enamelled.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Sterling Silver Picture Frame With Wood Back
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Style, sterling silver picture frame (having a wood back), Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1978, Sanders and Mackenzie - makers. Measures almost 8 1/4 inches high x...
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1970s English Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco nickel - plated with bakelite picture frame around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nickel - plated with bakelite picture frame around 1920s
brass nickel - plated
Glass
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Large Art Deco Chrome Free Standing Picture Frame, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish and authentic Art Deco chrome picture frame which free standing on a chrome easel backing. Great size for displaying your photographs. Sta...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Nutwood Picture Frame with Rounded Glass Vienna Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco nutwood picture frame with rounded glass vienna around 1920s
Nutwood polished
Original rounded glass inside.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Nutwood
Art Deco Gilded Picture Frame with Original Outwardly Curved Glass Around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco gilded picture frame with original outwardly curved glass around 1920s
The picture is only for the photoshooting ( not included )
Good ...
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Hermes Paris silver metal photo frame
By Hermès
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Hermes Paris silver metal photo frame
Beautiful Hermes Paris photo frame, with a cute dachshund design, striking but at the same time minimalist, giving your spaces a little more per...
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20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
1940s Distressed Picture Frame Original Rich Mexican Wood Custom Vintage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s distressed original vintage Mexican wood picture frame
Wood picture frame vintage custom original
Hinges on backside
Dove tail Joinery
Preowned vintage condition.
Refer to...
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1940s Mexican Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Picture Frame, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant French Art Deco picture photo frame features impressive quality build. The polished chrome metal is shaped as a silhouetted, stylized curtain drapery on either side of t...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Antique 20th Century Art Deco Shagreen Picture Frame London Circa 1918-20
Located in London, GB
This wonderful 20th Century Art Deco Shagreen photograph frame is in excellent condition with a convex bullnose edge detail, rather than a fl...
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Shagreen
Pair of French Art Deco Rouge Griotte Marble Photo Frames, 1930, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Pair of elegant French Art Deco photo frames featuring a thick solid Rouge Griotte marble base with two metal claws. The frames are complete, two glass sheets to enclose the picture....
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Griotte Marble
Seguso Venini Frame With Brass
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Excellent condition. No chips and the brass is perfect.
Good condition, bracket repaired.
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1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Printed Portrait of Josephine Bonaparte
Located in Chicago, IL
Encased in a geometric Art Deco frame, this small printed portrait depicts a young woman of French royalty, most likely Empress Josephine Bonaparte. Josephine Bonaparte was the Empre...
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20th Century European Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Paper
Fine French 1900s Hand Carved Frame with an Original Print
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French Art Nouveau hand carved and stained wood frame with flowers, grapes and bird, framing an original poster "Offert par l'Union C-le Indo-Chinoise."
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Gold and Clear Murano Glass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A clear and gold murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely conditions because it comes from a shop going out of business...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
20th Century "Fleurs de Cerises" Photo Frame by Lalique
By Lalique
Located in London, GB
A very fine black lacquered wood photograph frame etched with a lilac blue floral cherry branch decoration to the sides of the case and finished with a crystal glass finial motif, ma...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
Important Modernist Metal Picture Frame, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive French Art Deco picture photo frame features a high-end quality build with polished chromed metal boasting a silhouetted stylized sunrise shape with four chrome rays ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Deco Triptyque Barber Beveled Mirror circa 1930
Located in Labrit, Landes
French barber mirror made circa 1930.
This kind of mirror has used by the barbers. It was easily foldable, so it could be moved around the custom...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
A pair of Italian miniature micro mosaic photo frames circa 1920
Located in Central England, GB
This rare pair of Italian miniature micro mosaic photo frames is made from brass. They have original hinged easel stands and removable back panels with oval glasses.
These beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Original Painting "La Violan" by Erté
By Erté
Located in London, GB
A very fine Mid-20th Century original gouache painted costume design for a theatrical musical production. Mounted in modern silver coloured frame and signed Erté.
Additional information
Framed Height: 53 cm
Framed Width: 39 cm
Condition: Excellent Original Condition
circa: 1950
Materials: Gouache
About
Erté’s words
” In fashion- creating forms for living people-in the design of furniture, in the design of theatrical settings and costumes, in the design of jewellery, one is functioning in three dimensions, and all this work in the round can be considered sculptural. In this sense, my theatrical settings are large environmental sculptures...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Paper
Art Deco Nickel Silver Original Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Super stylish 1930's Art Deco Modernist picture frame in chrome and glass. The frame has two pieces of glass which slot into the chrome stand allows an image to be displayed both sid...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate, Nickel
Art Deco Macassar & Bakelite Elephant Photo-Frame, 1920
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco photo frame, France, 1920s. Featuring an elegant elephant motif, this frame is crafted from luxurious Macassar wood, Bakelite, and glass. The frame includes the origi...
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Bakelite, Macassar
Art Deco Picture Frame brown Wood and Chrome Structure Mirror, France Circa 1935
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco Picture Frame brown Wood and Chrome Structure Mirror, France Circa 1935.
The picture is not furnished.
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Art Deco Wood and Chrome Double View Picture Frame, circa 1930
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive French Art Deco double-view picture photo frame features a thick hand-rubbed wood plinth complimented by two extra-large side holders in the same wood with off-white ...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Early Art Deco Reticulated Gilt Bronze Large Architectural Photograph Frame
Located in New York, NY
Elegant French Art Deco period streamlined reticulated bronze large photograph frame
Early 20th Century
Superb details, unusual reticulated architectural elements and elegant design ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Art Deco Modernist Brass and Bakelite Picture Photo Frame, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Made in France in the 1940s, this ornate modernist Art Deco picture frame is built with brass and Bakelite. The piece boasts a stepped shiny brown Bakelite base topped with a thick g...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Chrome & Glass Free Standing Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930's Art Deco modernist free standing picture frame in chrome and glass. The frame has two pieces of glass which slot into the chrome stand. You can display a picture both t...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Chrome
Art Deco Original Reverse Painted Free Standing Picture Frame, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish original Art Deco free standing picture frame. The geometric patterning on the glass is reverse painted in black and silver. Very iconic ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Vintage Italian Blue Glass Picture Frame in Fontana Arte Style, 20th Century
By Fontana Arte
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite vintage picture frame captures the elegant, minimalist style characteristic of mid-20th century Italian design. With a partially satinated blue glass border, this fram...
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1960s Italian Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Oak and Silver Photo Frame - Chester 1923
Located in Altrincham, GB
Oak and Silver Photo Frame - Chester 1923 - 5"w x7.5"h with reeded cushioned silver surround frame - for 4" x 6" portrait photo
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Pair Large Engine Turned English Silver Photograph / Picture Frames, 1915
Located in Bath, GB
So lovely to find a pair of large sterling silver picture frames with smart linear engine turned decoration each with a small circular vacant cartouche to the top.
The backs are m...
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1910s British Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey London American Art Deco Satinwood Table Picture Frame Exceptional Piece
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Vintage American Art Deco satinwood picture frame from Asprey London
All were purchased from A...
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20th Century English Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Satinwood
Jacques Adnet Style, Brown Leather Picture Frame, France 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Picture frame, is in leather, in a gradient of brown colors. It is done in the style of Jacques Adnet. Some Wear but almost on the sides. It has been made in France circa 1940,...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Leather
Art Deco Picture Frame in Blue Glass w/ Beveled Detailing & Chrome Corners
Located in New York, NY
This Art Deco Picture Frame originates from the United States Circa 1935. It is rendered in gorgeous cobalt blue glass characteristic of the era; beveled detailing on the outside ed...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori San Cristoforo Ceramic Tile 1930 Signed
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Gio Ponti Richard Ginori San Cristoforo ceramic tile 1930, with polychrome decorations depicting flowers pot with insects, Italy.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Ceramic
French Art Deco Gilt Bronze & Black Enameled Glass Picture Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Art Deco Gilt bronze & black enameled glass picture frame
France, circa 1930s
A glamorous large scale example of period Art Deco, definite of designs by the house of Carti...
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20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Engine-Turned Wood-Backed Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco, sterling silver, round, wood-backed picture frame, engine-turned in design, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1916, Charles S. Green and Co. - makers. Measures 4 inc...
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1910s English Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Art Deco Macassar Wood Picture Frame, 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco picture photo frame features a thick hand-rubbed Macassar wood plinth complimented with the same carved wood insert holders. The photo frame is complete...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood, Macassar
Antique Picture Frame, Art Deco Photo Frame, France, 3 x 4 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful picture frame, France circa 1930.
Picture size: 3 cm x 4 cm.
A stamp on the back "Marck - peintre photographe emailleur".
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20th Century French Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
1940s glass desktop picture frame with incised design
Located in Ferndale, MI
Fine free standing desk or dresser top glass picture frame . Cut glass embellishments on all four corners with flowered pattern midway on four sides . Glass buttons hold the backing ...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Art Deco picture frame with glass and partly hammered brass vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
Art Deco picture frame with glass and partly hammered brass vienna around 1920s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Double Glass
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
3 Picture Frames Vienna around 1920s
Located in Wien, AT
3 picture frames Vienna around 1920s
Polished and stove enamelled
Picture size ( 2 Bigger one´s ) H: 22cm W: 13,5cm
Picture size ( Smaler one ) ( the middle one ) H: 21cm W: 11,5cm.
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1920s Austrian Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
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 Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Large Top Quality American Sterling Silver Picture Frame, c.1930
Located in Bath, GB
A solid, heavy, top-notch photograph frame made from sterling silver with a solid Oak backing. This Art Deco example has an all over hammered / planished decoration, as stylish today...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Photo Frame
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Vintage silver picture frame
Simply a beautiful, high-quality picture frame.
The back is made of wood.
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1990s Argentine Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Art Deco Period Sterling Silver Hump-Top Picture Frame With Wood Back
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Period, sterling silver, hump-top picture frame, having a wood back, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1921, Charles Edwin Turner - maker. Measures 9 inches high (at ...
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1920s English Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Art Deco Picture Frame with Reverse Etched Detailing in Smoked Rose Glass
Located in New York, NY
This picture frame is crafted in the United States, circa 1935, beautifully rendered Smoked Rose Glass. The frame is rectangular with Beveled Edge De...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
Art Deco picture frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco picture frames for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage picture frames created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco picture frames made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original picture frames, popular names associated with this style include Sanders & Mackenzie, Giorgio Salimbeni, Henry Matthews, and Barovier&Toso. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for picture frames differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $150 and tops out at $5,500 while the average work can sell for $798.