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
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
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
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
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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Bamboo, Rattan, Paper
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
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Wood, Giltwood
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
Elegant Italian Vintage 1970s Photo Frame in Silver Plated Finish
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredibly stylish picture frame with a S engraved in the top. minimally luxurious: Crafted with a mirror shine silver plated finish and mahogany back with glass and old Made in Ita...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Chrome
Collection of Four Italian 1950's Florentine Gilt Mirrors
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Great grouping of Florentine gilt mirrors from Italy. This charming mirror collection includes three wooden and one resin. Can be used in a grou...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Stitched Brown Crocodile-Embossed Leather Picture Frame, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This luxury modernist leather picture frame was crafted in France circa 1970. This sophisticated piece boasts an all-leather construction with crocodile-embossed leather on the front...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Leather
Silvered Aluminum Picture Frame by Umberto Mascagni
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Umberto Mascagni, from Bologna, designed this sophisticated picture frame circa 1970. The piece boasts silvered aluminum with a shiny and frosted brutalist pattern d...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Metal, Aluminum
Christofle Gilded Brass and Lacquer Resin Picture Frame
By Christofle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Silversmith Christofle Paris designed this luxury brass and resin picture frame for its Christofle Interior Collection. The piece was crafted in France circa 1970. The elegant and so...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Metal, Brass
Midcentury Rectangular Picture Frame in Lucite and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular picture frame in lucite and btass.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Large Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in London, GB
An elegant rectangular Italian Pictures Frame in wood and chrome, circa 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Chrome
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
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Glass, Wood
Seguso Vetri D'arte Murano White Color Art Glass Midcentury Picture Frame, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid Murano frame signed Seguso Vetri D'arte Murano, in brass and transparent glass and white filigree. Refinement and class as in the Murano style, unique pieces of their kind t...
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1990s 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
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
Umberto Mascagni Silvered Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Umberto Mascagni from Bologna designed this hypnotic picture photo frame in the 1970s. The piece boasts silvered aluminum with a shiny and frosted pattern and rays o...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Metal, Aluminum
Large Vintage Green Pink Yellow Blue Silk Scarf California America Themes
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Large vintage green pink yellow blue silk scarf California America themes
Beautiful and rare vintage silk scarf
Very pretty, multicolored, joyou...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silk
Midcentury Picture Frame Faux Tortoiseshell Lucite by Team Guzzini, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture frame in faux tortoiseshell lucite and brass details by Team Guzzini.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist Glass Picture Frame, France circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stylish French Space Age green glass picture photo frame features a round domed design with a kinetic effect. The piece was crafted circa 1970. The easel and the back are covere...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Art Glass
Umberto Mascagni Frosted Gilt Aluminum Picture Frame, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Umberto Mascagni from Bologna designed this elegant picture photo frame circa 1970. The piece boasts gilded aluminum with a frosted pattern and geometric form. The b...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Italian 24K Gold Brass Photo Frame by Mascagni, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful and incredibly rare photo frame in 24K gold-plated brass with a crocodile faux leather effect. Designed by Umberto Mascagni and produced in Italy during the 1970s.
This st...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Gold Plate
Picture Frame in Lucite, Cane Webbing & Brass, Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
By Dior Home
Located in Roma, IT
We offer you a stunnig picture frame that fully expresses the glamorous and super chic European style of the 70s.
Made in Italy or France, this splendid piece is attributable to the ...
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Mid-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
Philip Crangi and Neiman Marcus Studded Gold and Silver Metal Photo Frame
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and architectural silver and gold plated photo frame. A legacy in design, Philip Crangi designed this piece with style and architectural details. This beautiful piece exude...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate, Metal
Sterling Silver Circular Standing Frame
Located in New York, NY
Sterling Silver Circular Standing Frame. Vintage Mexican sterling portrait frame with easel back. Stamped “EMP•PLAT•MEX •S.A” STERLING 0.925 HECHO EN MEX. & ME 15. Mexico, 20th cent...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Sterling Silver
Italian Antique Burl Wood Picture Frame
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Italian Antique Burl Wood Picture Frame
Gorgeous picture frame made of burl wood in Italy in the 1950s.
The antique frame was made by Selli of Flore...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Burl
60s Italian Ritorto clear blown glass picture frame by Barovier and Toso Murano
Located in London, GB
1960s Italian “Ritorto” technique, clear blown glass picture Frame by Barovier and Toso
This hand-blown clear glass picture frame utilizing...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Italian Double Picture Frame 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Italian double picture frame from the 1960s, crafted with a minimalist and elegant design. Made from high-quality brass, it fea...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
20th Century gilded wooden painting frame, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1960 / Painting Frame / wood / Mid-century / Vintage
Decorative wooden gilded painting frame in baroque style. Crafted in wood in the 1960s in Belgium. With beautiful clas...
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
'A Treccia' Green Pulegoso Glass Picture Frame by Carlo Scarpa for Venini c.1938
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in London, GB
A rare ‘a treccia' green pulegoso glass picture frame designed by architect and designer Carlo Scarpa and produced by the famous Italian glass house, Venini, c.1938. This 'braided' g...
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Tommaso Barbi Burl and Chrome Square Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Astonishing midcentury chromed brass and burl square photo frame. This beautiful piece was designed in Italy in the 1970s by Tomaso Barbi and is als...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gucci Photo Frame, Horsebit, Silverplate, Brass, Signed
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Gucci photo frame, horsebit, silver plate brass, signed. Small scale silver plate frame decorated with two brass horsebits. Impressed marked on edge ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
Mid-Century Modernist Hand-Carved Wood Gilt Scalloped Frame, 1960’s
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Modernist Hand-Carved Wood Scalloped Frame With Gilt Panel
Hand carved mid-century wood frame featuring scalloped borders and accentuated with a gilded panel. This impressive frame ...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Picture Frame in gilded aluminum and Faux Burl Formica By Mascagni, 70s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a Picture Frame whose production is attributable to the Umberto Mascagni brand.
Made in Italy, as attested by the engraving on the gilded aluminum support, undoubte...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury italian Murano glass frame by Barovier & Toso, 1940
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Elegant Murano glass picture frame by Barovier & Toso, Italy 1940.
The hand blown Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon to create a thick ribbed texture.
Beautif...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Murano Glass
Tommaso Barbi Large Brass and Bamboo Photo Frame Italy 1970s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Tommaso Barbi photography holder created in Brass and Bamboo circa 1970 elegant and very minimal .
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Adnet Mid-Century Curved Leather Italian Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous photo frame fully made in a fantastic curved leather. This unique and charming object was hand-made in Italy during the 1970s clearly in the style of Jacques Adnet design.
...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Leather, Glass
Italian Midcentury Picture Frame by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, 1960s
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Magnificent cut glass picture frame with brass mount.
Designed by Max Ingrand, manufactured by Fontana Arte in Italy in the 1960s.
The two shiny green glasses are in excellent condit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
20th Century Fontana Art Picture Frame entirely in Ground Glass '60s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Turin, Turin
Picture frame designed in the semplicity of the Manufacturer Fontana Arte in 1960s. The picture frame is entirely in ground glass. The picture or the photo could be inserted from the...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
60s Italian Ritorto clear blown glass picture frame by Barovier and Toso Murano
Located in London, GB
1960s Italian “Ritorto” technique, clear blown glass picture Frame by Barovier and Toso
This hand-blown clear glass picture frame utilizing...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Blown Glass
Cartier Vintage Sterling Silver Handmade Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Mid 20th Century Signed CARTIER Sterling Silver Handmade Picture Frame
Original box
Maker stamped. Prior engraving present.
9.25 w x 11.25 x .25 thick
Preowned unrestored original vi...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Italian 1970s Small Oval Nickel Bamboo Picture Frame
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1970s Small Oval Nickel Bamboo Picture Frame
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
Midcentury Picture Frame in Steel, Wicker and Glass by Tommaso Barbi, Italy 1970
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury wonderful round picture frame in steel, wood, wicker and glass by Tommaso Barbi.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Steel
Tommaso Barbi style Mid-century Modern Italian Brass Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Mid-century modern Italian photo frame, brass and mahogany-stained beech, Tommaso Barbi style, 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Rectangular Picture Frame in Lucite and Chrome, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular picture frame in lucite and chrome.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury Picture Frame in Curved Leather and Glass, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful picture Frame in curved leather and glass in the style of Jacques Adnet.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Vintage Silver Picture Frame Aluminum Wood
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Small Vintage Silver Picture Frame Wood and Aluminum
3.13 h x 2.5 w x 1.5 d
Unrestored vintage condition
See all images...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum
Photo Frame in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite, Christian Dior, Italy, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Delightful Mid-Century picture frame in a beautitful tortoiseshell effect lucite. This incredibly stylish piece was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attributed to a Christian Di...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Picture Frame in Wood, Chrome and Glass by Felice Antonio Botta, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful large rectangulare picture frame in wood, chrome and glass by Felice Antonio Botta.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The original label is still attached as shown i...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Venini Torcello Style photography frame in Murano glass and Brass 1940s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elaegant Glass Frame by venini Torcello Italia 1940 with Brass frame
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Picture Frame Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular picture frame in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The size of the picture frame inside is ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Black and White Forest, Picture Folding Screen, 1960s, Belgium
Located in Antwerp, BE
A three panel screen with a wooden structure and a Photo in black and white nature Forest decor, 1960s. Agfa-Gevaert, Belgium Pictures.
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1960s Belgian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Paper
Murano Gold Photo Frame by Barovier e Toso
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage photo frame with hand blown clear Murano "Torciglione" glass border infused with gold / Designed by Barovier e Toso circa 1960's / Original mark on frame / Made in Italy
Mea...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
20th Century Gabriella Crespi Round Photo Frame in Brass, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
Born in 1922, Gabriella Crespi studies architecture at the Politecnico in Milan, where her work is permeated by her perspective on Le Corbusier’s and Frank Lloyd Wright’s design experience. Since the 50s, she has dedicated herself to the creation and worldwide circulation of furniture and other objects that balance design and sculptural abstraction. Thanks to her always original conception and ideas, to the articulated forms that meet the needs of contemporary design, and to the amazing ability to transform objects by adding openings, closings, and changes in function, Gabriella Crespi has conquered the international scene in a short time. Her creative journey still incisively inspires the expressive creativity of the current generation of artists.
Here we have a round photo...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Brass
Midcentury Arched Picture Frame in Wood, Brass and Glass, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful arched picture frame in wood, brass, glass and acrylic.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Perfect desk object or gift idea.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Vintage Picture Frame Chrome and Brass, 1970s
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Vintage Italian picture frame, 1970s. this has been made in Italy. In Chrome and brass.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Seguso Vetri D'arte Murano White Color Art Glass Midcentury Picture Frame, 1990
Located in Rome, IT
Splendid Murano frame signed Seguso Vetri D'arte Murano, in brass and transparent glass and white filigree. Refinement and class as in the Murano style, unique pieces of their kind t...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Vintage Set of 4 Harris G Strong Framed Ceramic Hand Finished Tiles, 1970s
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful tiles by American ceramic artist Harris G Strong. Harris G Strong stands for his iconic work in earthenware hand painted tiles. This set of 4...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
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Ceramic, Wood
Seguso Vetri D'arte Murano Light Green Blown Glass Picture Frame, 1980
Located in Rome, IT
Murano frame signed Seguso Vetri D'Arte Murano, in glass and brass, classic "Torchon" shape.
Brass frame, with large round edge in Murano glass colored aquamarine and white. The gla...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Signed Venini Photo Frame in Murano Gold Blown Glass and Brass, Italy 1940s
By Venini
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous and incredibly rare 1940s Murano Glass Picture Frame signed by the renowned glassmaker . Made in mouth-blown Murano glass with 24k gold inside and brass.
In amazing conditi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Gold
Picture Frame in Lucite, Wicker and Brass Christian Dior Style, Italy 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular picture frame in lucite, wicker and brass in the style of Christian Dior Home.
Made in Italy in the 1970s.
The size of the picture inside is 11 cm ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
Midcentury Picture Frame in Wood, Chrome & Glass Willy Rizzo Style, Italy 1960s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful rectangular picture frame in wood, chrome and glass in the style of Willy Rizzo.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Rare Large Pair Murano / Venini Torchon Picture Frames, c.1950
By Venini
Located in Bath, GB
A rare and very large pair of vintage Italian Venini photograph frames, extremely heavy and in beautiful condition. The twisted glass is flecked with gold with gilded brass fittings....
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Blown Glass
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.