Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Large Murano Glass Glass Picture Frame by Barovier & Toso
Located in Glasgow, GB
A striking large-format picture frame by the renowned Barovier & Toso, crafted in the 1950s on the Venetian island of Murano, Italy. This portrait-oriented frame features a broad, sh...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Gold
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Carlo Scarpa picture frame
By Carlo Scarpa
Located in London, GB
Beautifully crafted 1940s Murano glass frame.
Thick candy twist glass clear glass with brass details.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
1990s Barovier Style Art Deco Grey Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A grey Murano glass picture frame designed and manufactured in Venice in the style of Barovier, it's in lovely condition. The vintage photo frame is a beautiful and elegant piece of ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Brass
Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Picture Frame in Green Murano Glass and Brass
Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in light green color.
Suits for 12x18cm or 5x7" picture...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Murano Glass
1970s Silver-plated Italian Bamboo Style Photo Frame
Located in Florence, Tuscany
A beautiful 1970s Italian silver-plated bamboo styles photo frame. This piece sits perfectly on a desk or mantlepiece and is in good condition and has lovely details at the back.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Gilt Bronze Edouard Rambaud Picture Frame, circa 1990, Paris, France.
Located in Brussels, BE
Highly decorative Edouard Rambaud picture frame, circa 1990, Paris, France.
Gilt bronze, glass, black velvet.
Stamped: Edouard Rambaud Paris.
Dimensions: 15 cm H, 15 cm W, 12 cm D.
A...
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1990s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Bronze
Ceramic optical Tile Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche, 1968
Located in taranto, IT
Rare ceramic tile designed in 1968 by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche
aluminum frame
Size with frame 35x35 cm, tile size 15x15 cm, protrusion from the wall 5 cm
Very good cond...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Fontana Arte Picture Frame in Curved Pink Crystal and Brass Italy 50
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palermo, IT
Large photo frame by Fontana Arte, in curved pink crystal,rectangular shape with beveled edges and brass support . Very fine and elegant.. Please watch the video and photos carefully...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Crystal, Brass
Hermès by Limoges Ceramic Picture Frame with Equestrian Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hermes, Paris designed this superb picture photo frame. The rare ceramic piece was crafted in France circa 1960. Exclusively made for Hermes in Limoges by the finest designers and ma...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Leather, Suede, Ceramic, Glass, Porcelain
Large Vintage Italian Gucci Picture Frame c.1970
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A magnificent sized vintage photograph or picture frame by the famous Italian fashion house, Gucci.
Made from silver plate and lavishly finished with gold or gilding, the raised dec...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modern Circular Photo Frame Chromed Brass Italy 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
What can I say about this exceptional photo frame of remarkable dimensions. The high definition and manufacturing of this rare object is evident. From the line and elegance to the hi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Opaline White in Barovier&Toso Style
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Opaline White in Barovier & Toso Style
Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in opaline white color.
Suits for 12x18...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Murano Glass
Pair frame no.1371 by Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Italia c. 1946 20th century
Located in Palermo, IT
Timeless elegance encapsulated in a set of photo frames designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana arte. mod 1370\1 composed of a brass band, which in its curvature keeps the two hand-cut c...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
2010 Modern Italian Rose Pink Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a hot plush pink color, overlayed in crystal. The elegant texture of the tightly twi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
2010 Modern Italian Rose Pink Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a hot plush pink color, overlayed in crystal. The elegant texture of the tightly twi...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Italian Wall-Mounted Floating Picture Frame in Solid Brass, Fontana Arte, 1950s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An exceptional hanging picture frame comprising 2 glass plates with beveled edges floating within a solid, heavy-gauge brass frame, all with radiused corners. So striking that it nea...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Emerald Green Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical picture frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious emerald jewel green color, by Barovier & Toso, signed piece. The elegan...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Brass
Christian Dior Gilded Brass and Bronze Picture Frame with Faux-Wood
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant decorative picture photo frame was crafted and painted for the Christian Dior Interior Collection circa 1960. The traditional decor in the style of L'Ecole Boulle in Par...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Twisted Gold Leaf Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design horizontal photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked with luscious gold leaf within the crystal frame, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Brass, Gold Leaf
Modernist Carved Wood & Gilded Picture Frame - Los Angeles Frame Co. - 1960's
Located in Rochester, NY
Modernist hand carved wood and gilded picture frame w/ linen liner. The frame in original limed surface / the gilding showing some underlying red bole. Old paper label on back - Los Angeles Frame...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
Mid Century Montagnani Italy Wood and Metal Picture Frame
By Montagnani
Located in Atlanta, GA
Montagnani Firenze, Italy, crafted this stunning picture photo frame in the 1970s. The Mid-Century modernist design boasts a rectangular shape, with light burl walnut wood geometric ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame Attributed to Venini, Italy 1950s
By Venini
Located in Rome, IT
A beautiful picture frame made of clear "twisted rope" Murano glass and the original wooden backrest, with brass support, attributed to Venini.
Made in Italy in the 1940s.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Emerald Green Murano Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical picture frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious emerald jewel green color, by Barovier & Toso, signed piece. The elegan...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Pietro Chiesa per Fontana Arte cornice portafoto n. 1370
Located in Palermo, IT
Eleganza senza tempo racchiusa in un set di cornici portafoto disegnate da Pietro Chiesa per Fontana arte. mod 1370\1 composto da una fascia in ottone, che nella sua curvatura manti...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Collection of Five Italian Florentine Mirrors and Art Frames
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Great grouping of gold gilt mirrors and frames from Italy. Can be used in a grouping as part of a gallery wall or certainly stand alone.
Individual measurements: Pair of mirrors ea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Giltwood, Paint
Gabriella Crespi Circular Brass and Burl Wood Photo Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Milan, IT
Gabriella Crespi circular brass and burl wood picture frame, Italy 1970s
Signed Gabriella Crespi.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Barovier & Toso Brass and Murano Glass Picture Frame, Italy, 1950s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant Murano glass frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1950.
The hand-blown Murano glass has been twisted and moulded in the Torchon to create a thick ribbed pattern.
Beautiful gilded ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
20th Century Barovier & Toso Picture Frame Torchon in Murano Glass
Located in Turin, Turin
Wonderful timeless Picture Frame designed around '50s by the manufacturer Barovier & Toso. The item has the very peculiar frame worked in Murano Glass in the style of "Torchon". The ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
1950s Fontana Arte Style Mid-Century Modern Verde NIlo Glass Picture Frame
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This high quality Mid-Century Modern picture frame is made of Verde Nilo glass, a distinctive green-tinted glass often associated with high-end Italian glasswork from the mid-20th ce...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
Glass Photo Frame attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Glass Photo Frame attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, 1940s
This Glass Photo Frame attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte, Italy, from the 1940s, is an elegant...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Rare Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte picture frame Large size c1950 Italy
Located in London, GB
Rare picture frame from Fontana Arte. Early 1950s
Lovely curved pink glass frame
No chips or nicks
This is the larger version.
Also available is a smal...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Style Mirror Photo Frames
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
2 Mid-Century Modern style mirror photo frames. The sides are beautifully constructed with tiny square domed mirrors with a metallic Kinetic effect....
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Mirror
Max Ingrand brass and glass picture frame for Fontana Arte, Italy 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Max Ingrand Picture Frame for Fontana Arte,
Model 1371.
Italy 1960s
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Photo Frame Decorative Brass Aluminum Mid-Century Modern Design Italy 60/70s
Located in Palermo, IT
Elegant circular photo frame. Made in Italy between the 60s and 70s. Gold and green enameled brass/aluminum. Rare in its kind. Look carefully at the video and photos, thank you. Ple...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
2010 Modern Italian Gold Amber Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a amber orange gold color, overlayed in crystal. The elegant texture of the tightly ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Pink Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso, 4 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear and pink Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measures: H...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Very Large Vintage Picture Frame in Lucite Faux Tortoiseshell, Italy, 70s
Located in Roma, IT
We offer you a stunning picture frame that fully expresses the glamorous and super chic European style of the 70s.
Made in Italy, this really large picture frame is perfect for holdi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961
Located in Milan, IT
Bruno Munari early Galapagos picture frame for Danese, Italy 1961
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Steel
Elegant Gabriella Crespi Circular Photo Frame, Italy, 1970s
Located in Bagnolo Mella, 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
Splendid Italian 1940s Gold Etched Glass and Brass Picture Frame
Located in Milan, IT
Beautifully manufactured Italian 1940s Gold Etched Glass and Brass Picture Frame.
Very Sturdy and Full Brass
Picture inner size 11.8 x 17 cm
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Art Mirror and Brass Picture Frames, 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid setting from the second half of the last century, The Murano furnaces create an indisputable timeless design, simple but elegant at the same time.
The frame is composed of a wooden structure on which small Murano mirrors...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Italian 1950s Wood Table Picture Frame
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1950s Wood Table Picture Frame
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Maple
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Twist Picture Frame in Black
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Glass and Brass Twist Picture Frame in Black
A thick Murano glass picture frame in black and transparent glass color designed and manufactured in the style of Barovie...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Murano Glass
Italian 1940s table green brass picture frame
Located in Milan, IT
Splendid Italian green brass picture frame decorated with a twirl metal frame.
Inner picture size 8 x 13 centimeters
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior Brushed Steel Picture Frame, 1970
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful mid-century picture frame designed by Gabriella Crespi for Christian Dior and made in Italy in the late 1970. Made entirely with brushed steel, the frame looks solid, moder...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Steel
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Royal Blue Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious deep blue jewel color, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The elegant texture of the tightly twisted glass frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Twisted Gold Leaf Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design horizontal photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked with luscious gold leaf within the crystal frame, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
1950s Mid-Century Modern Mirrored Glass Picture Frame by Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A perfectly preserved mirrored glass rectangular picture frame designed and manufactured by Fontana Arte, one of the leading manufacturers of Mid-Century Modern design in Italy. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Cut Glass, Mirror
Bronze Table Mirror and Picture Frame
Located in London, GB
Organic table mirror pivots into a picture frame by touch. The bronze has been cast into a relief of natural lines inspired by Art Nouveau depicting a landscape and sunset. The frame...
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Squared Faux Bamboo Brass Picture Frame Attributed to Tommaso Barbi Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Squared picture frame in faux bamboo brass attributed to the Italian designer Tommaso Barbi. Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
2010 Modern Italian Gold Amber Crystal Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a amber orange gold color, overlayed in crystal. The elegant texture of the tightly ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Murano Dark Blue Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso - 3 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage picture frame with hand blown clear and dark blue Murano "Torciglione" glass border / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Measu...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Picture Frame in Wood and Glass by Alvar Aalto for Artek, Italy 1970s
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful squared picture frame in pine wood and glass by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto for Artek.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Alvar Aalto, celebra...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
Glass Picture Frame, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Mid-century glass picture frame. Traditionally manufactured circa 1950. In original condition with minor wear consistently of age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Mater...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
1970s Gorgeous Photo Frame in Silver Plated. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Gorgeous Photo Frame in Silver Plated. Made in Italy
The item is in excellent condition .
Photo size is 5 x 7 inches - cm 13 x cm 18 H cm
Dimension
6,29 x 2,75 x 8,66
cm 16 x 7...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Curved Leather Italian Picture Frame by Nova Tecno, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous rectangular photo frame fully made in a fantastic thick curved leather. This incredibly elegant and unique object was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s by Nova Tecno.
Thi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Leather, Glass
Rare Gucci Picture Frame c.1970's
By Gucci
Located in Bath, GB
A rare vintage photograph frame by the iconic fashion house, Gucci.
The frame has spent some time in my silversmith's workshop where new go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Plate, Silver Plate
Midcentury italian Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant medium Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940.
Signed in the brass frame
The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Green in Barovier & Toso Style
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Murano Twist Glass Picture Frame in Green in Barovier & Toso Style
Italian Modern Murano twist glass and brass picture frame, in light green color.
Suits for 12x18cm or 5x7"...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Murano Glass
Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist picture photo frame was crafted in Italy in the 1970s. The piece features an "L"-shaped thick Lucite slab in a tortoiseshell (tortoise) textured pattern with ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite, Plexiglass
30% OFF Sale Christian Dior Italian Sterling Silver Frame
Located in New York, NY
Christian Dior sterling silver picture frame in Mid-Century Modern style, made in Italy. In new condition and sold in its original box, it measures 9 5/8'' by 7 5/8'' in outer dimens...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Royal Blue Twisted Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design vertical photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked in a luscious deep blue jewel color, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The elegant texture of the tightly twisted glass frame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Italian Picture Frames, Circa 1960s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in London, GB
An elegant set of three pictures frames in burl veneer in the style of Willy Rizzo. Completely hand made impregnated with the highest quality wax oil. I...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Burl
Mid-Century Brass and Wicker Photo Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This luxury brass and bamboo picture frame was crafted in Italy in the 1970s. The sophisticated design boasts solid brushed brass framing complimented with genuine bamboo or wicker e...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Tommaso Barbi Picture Frame in Burl and Sterling Silver, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning mid-century rectangular photo frame in burl and sterling silver. This elegant piece was designed in Italy in the 1970s in the style of T. Barbi by Giulia Schmid Milano and i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Set of Four Prints, Chinoiserie Oriental Geisha Ladies with Bamboo Frames
Located in Barcelona, ES
Four bamboo rectangular frames with Gheisa women prints. Spain, 1960s.
Each print has a different design, all them representing japanese Gheisas different landscapes.
Highly decorati...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Paper
Mid-Century Brass Photo Frame by Dupont, France 1970s
By S.T. Dupont
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century square photo frame fully made in solid brass. This incredibly charming and unique piece was made in France during the 1970s by Dupont.
This gorgeous picture fra...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Space Age Modernist Glass Round Picture Frame, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Space Age black glass picture photo frame was manufactured in France. The piece boasts a round domed design with a kinetic effect. The easel and back are covered with bla...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
Italian Florentine Orange Gold Gilded Wood Art Frame Circa 1950's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-Century Florentine Orange and Gold Gilded Frame, Italy. Sturdy and beautiful, this frame is ready for a picture and certainly captures that European vibe. Add to a gallery wall o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-century Modern picture frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern 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, wall decorations, mirrors and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern picture frames made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original picture frames, popular names associated with this style include Barovier&Toso, Fontana Arte, Gucci, and Tommaso Barbi. 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 $49 and tops out at $16,687 while the average work can sell for $970.