Modern Picture Frames
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Murano Art Glass Picture Frame with Multicolor Murrine, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Murano art glass picture frame was hand-crafted in Italy circa 1990. Murano mosaic Murrine plaques adorn the picture view of the frame, which features an L-shaped Plexigl...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Lucite, Plexiglass
Christian Dior Paris Sterling Silver Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior Paris designed this stunning sterling silver picture frame for its Interior Collection. The rectangular-shaped photo frame has carved stripes and beaded beveling patte...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Gucci Chrome Picture Frame with Nautical Decor, circa 1980
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci designed this exceptional picture frame. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. The photo frame boasts a chromed metal framing with a nautical decor f...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Emanuele Pantanella Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emanuele Pantanella (1939-2014), Italy, designed this sumptuous picture photo frame circa 1980. The piece boasts a solid tropical wood carved construction with a high gloss polished ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
Modern Sterling Taxco School Picture Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Sterling Taxco School Picture Frame
Mexico, circa 1960s
With a continuous surround of repoused flower-heads
Supported on a beautifully crafted har...
Category
20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Picture Frame Large Horizontal in Clear Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Rock Crystal
Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, French handmade sterling silver rectangular picture frame from luxury Maison, Cartier, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, France. Frame can sit horizont...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Picture Frame Large Vertical in White Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Christian Dior Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Dior Paris sterling silver picture frame boasts an oval shape featuring the iconic CD logo stylized form. The piece was crafted in France circa 1980. The back...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Small)
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s modern easels offer a sculptural display system for your favorite artwork and photos. Our blackened steel and aluminum supports clamp your images between two sheets of 3/8”...
Category
2010s American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Large)
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s modern easels offer a sculptural display system for your favorite artwork and photos. Our blackened steel and aluminum supports clamp your images between two sheets of ?” t...
Category
2010s American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Art Deco Engraved Glass Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Deco Engraved glass Frame.
The frame stands 5" x 6" x 3" deep will hold a 3"x 4" photograph.
Category
20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A small, Italian sterling silver picture frame, circa late-20th century, Italy. With makers' mark and '925' sterling mark on bottom edge (very small, hard to capture.) Frame can sit ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York. Rectangular window in flat unadorned surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spherical frame for 2 portrait translucent fire enamel on guilloché Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Spherical frame for 2 hinged photographs in 925/1000 sterling silver goldplated with translucent fire enamel on guilloché. Modern contemporary style. Sphere diameter cm. 7.5. Weight ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Morpho Anassibia with Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Morpho anassibia is a stuffed embalmed butterfly in a frame.
Species Morpho anassibia blue.
19.5 x 25 cm.
Very good conditions!
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin
Large Black Nickel-Plated Metal Photo Frame with Black Orchid Floral Motif.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large contemporary black nickel-plated metal photo frame with black orchid floral motif.
Large photo frame in black nickel-plated sheet metal featuring a floral motif inlaid with bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Medium-Sized Photo Frame in Black Nickel Plate with Black Orchid Floral Motif.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary medium-sized photo frame in black nickel plate with black orchid floral motif.
Medium-sized photo frame in black nickel plate featuring a floral motif inlaid with black...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Contemporary Hammered Metal and Gold Medium Photo Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary hammered metal and gold medium photo frame.
Display your favourite memories in style with this contemporary hammered metal and gold photo frame. Perfect for both modern...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Signed Tiffany & Co. Engine Turned Sterling Silver Picture or Photo Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed photo or picture frame.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
With fine engine turned decoration to the sides and an easel back.
Sight size: c. 4.5" x 3".
Simply a ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
VUARNET - Pouilloux .075 - Handmade Polarized Sunglasses - France - Circa 1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
VUARNET - Pouilloux .075 - Vintage polarized handmade sunglasses - classic French-girl style featuring faux tortoiseshell frames - the lens are brown - finest quality workmanship and...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Plastic
Marble Picture Frame, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A neutral tan marble picture frame with brass and mother of pearl accents, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1980s. Picture area: 3.19" Width x 5.13"...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Marble, Brass
Christian Dior Sterling Silver Multiple Views Picture Frame with Bow Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning sterling silver picture frame was crafted for The Christian Dior Interior Collection circa 1980. With its three oval perspectives, the multiple-view frame can show a fa...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Photo Frame Silver Handmade , Harmony Turquoise
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Harmony turquoise is an Arts & Crafts square silver picture frame designed by Laura G for Art with Heart.
It is a wonderful lost wax bronze silver plated model hand chiselled by mast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Contemporary Photo Frame in 24kt Gold plated Brass and Handmade Blue Crystal
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
24 kt gold plated brass photo frame.
The frame is embellished with entirely handmade blue glass. Each crystal is set into the metal seat individually with extreme care and attention....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Brass
Gucci Italy Black Leather and Crocodile Skin Picture Frame, circa 1980
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your interior with this exquisite Gucci-designed leather and brass picture frame, a true statement of luxury and refinement. Crafted in Italy circa 1980, this rare piece embodi...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, French handmade sterling silver rectangular picture frame from luxury Maison, Cartier, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, France. Frame can sit horizont...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pop Art Modernist Neon Yellow Lucite Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Italian 1970s Pop Art modernist Lucite picture photo frame features a thick neon yellow Lucite slab with a transparent Lucite "pouch" to display and protect the photogr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Gucci Sterling Chainlink Picture Frame, Circa 1980
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gucci Sterling Chainlink Picture Frame, Circa 1980
Gucci, Made in Italy, Sterling, .925
An exquisite Gucci sterling silver chainlink picture frame, made in Italy circa 1980. This d...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Morpho Helenor with Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Morpho anassibia is a stuffed embalmed butterfly in a frame.
Species Morpho anassibia blue.
19.5 x 25 cm.
Very good conditions!
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin
Wonderful R&Y Augousti Crocodile Bone Picture Frame
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful R&Y Augousti Faux Crocodile Bone Picture Frame
Category
20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Bone, Faux Leather
Picture Frame Large Vertical in Pink Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Rock Crystal
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color shagreen leather and 24 karat gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Measures: Height 13.5 inches, width 11.5 inches, depth 1 inch
Photo size: 8 inches by 10 inches
LAST ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
A 1980s Elegant Italian Picture Frame in the style of Gucci Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rectangular picture frame designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties by MB Italy, the silver plated and gilde metal remembers The style of Gucci home of the period. It's in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
Red Jasper Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory shagreen leather with red jasper stones and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Measures: Height 8 inches / width 6 inches / depth 1 inch
Photo size: 4 inches by 6 inches
LA...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
Red Jasper Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ivory shagreen leather with red jasper stones and gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches
LAST...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
Picture Frame Medium Horizontal Amethyst
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Picture Frame Medium Horizontal in Pyrite
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
Maple Lacquered 5 x 7 Picture Frame Inlay Details on the Perimeter Suede Backing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful frame with a Maple colored background and Inlay wood details around the perimeter of the frame.
A complement to any collection of photos, the Frame holds a 5" x 7" photo...
Category
20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Modernist Spice Brown Calf Leather Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This luxury modernist leather picture frame was crafted in England circa 1970. The piece boasts fine-grain calf leather in a warm spice brown color. The easel and back are made of th...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Leather
Christian Dior Home Silver Plate Engraved Logo Picture Frame in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful silver plate picture photo frame made by Christian Dior Home Collection Paris. The geometric shape has a "Dior" logo engraved on the bottom area. The back and easel are i...
Category
1990s French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
American Print of St. Michael's Church Meeting St. Charleston, SC Verner C 1930
Located in Charleston, SC
American print of St. Michael's church on Meeting Street, Charleston, SC. matted under glass in gilt frame. Elizabeth O'Neil Verner, early 20th century.
Category
1930s American Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Christian Dior Paris Chrome Metal Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite Christian Dior Paris chromed metal picture frame features a plain and minimalist geometric shape with an oval picture view. The rare piece was crafted in France circa ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Chrome
Lucite and Brass Decor Picture Frame, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning modernist picture frame was designed in Italy. The rare piece was crafted circa 1970. The photo frame boasts a refined minimalist form featuring a thick black Lucite sl...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
1990s Modern Red Lacquered Wood Italian Design Double Picture Frame by Bussolari
By Bussolari
Located in Aci Castello, IT
1990s Modern Red Lacquered Wood Italian Design Double Picture Frame by Bussolari.
Add a bold pop of color and sleek Italian design to your décor with this striking double picture fra...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Picture Frame Medium Vertical in Smoky Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pine wood photo frame, designed by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto for Artek, captures the essence of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The rare piece was...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Pine
Umberto Mascagni Chrome and Straw Marquetry Picture Frame, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
Umberto Mascagni, Italy, designed and crafted this stunning picture frame circa 1970. The piece boasts chromed metal and straw marquetry combinations. The metal easel at the back has...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Small Picture Frame Rounded Round English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Small rounded round frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, English style, early 1900s. External diameter 7 cm, internal 5 cm. Weigh...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large Tiffany American Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Large Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1920. Rectangular window in plan and flat surround. Front has wraparound linear borders. With glass,...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Montagnani Italy Modernist Wood and Metal Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Montagnani
Located in Atlanta, GA
Montagnani Firenze designed this stunning picture frame. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The photo frame features a Mid-Century modernist form, with a rectangular sha...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Lucky Bamboo Path Photo Taken by Peter Lik in Maui Hawaii, Green Bamboo, Framed
By Peter Lik
Located in Port Washington, NY
"Bamboo Path". Photograph / paper. Signed and numbered 229 of 950, Matte Black Frame
Dimensions: 25" h x 39" w. including Frame
Quote From The Artist?:
Maui, Hawaii
"The bamboo forest drew me in like a magnet. Walking through the forest paths was a totally Zen experience and I wanted to capture this feeling through my lens. I needed soft light for my delicate exposure - and total calm. My hike started out at first light — I knew finding the perfect section of the mile-long path would be challenging. There is never enough time in the day to get everything perfect — as composition is always critical. As the sun rose high, winds chimed throughout the forest. Although this sounded amazing, it created drama for shooting as I needed the forest to be perfectly still. I reached the falls at the end of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Acrylic
Gucci Silvered and Gilded Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring a touch of timeless luxury to your interior with this exquisite Gucci-designed picture frame, a true masterpiece from the brand's prestigious Interior Collection. Crafted in It...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Gold Plate
Picture Frame Classic rectangular Enamel light blue on guilloche Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cornice portafotografie rettangolare in argento 9251000 dorato con smalto traslucido a fuoco su guillochè. Stile moderno contemporaneo. Vetro molato. Pannello in velluto blu. Dimensi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Contemporary Picture Frame Handmade Blue Crystal, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Crystal photo frame of excellent craftsmanship and artistic quality.
The crystal has been hand sculpted and has an intense and brilliant blue fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Brass
Stuffed Butterfly with Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Stuffed butterfly is a decorative object of 1970s.
19.5 x 25.5 cm.
Good conditions
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin
Picture Frame Large Vertical in Amethyst
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Kathryn McCoy is a designer renowned for her exquisite home decor pieces that highlight the natural beauty of crystals. Beginning her career in New York City's fashion industry, Kath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Christian Dior Stitched Leather Double View Travel Folding Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated leather picture frame was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1990s. The lovely bright green leather with a pattern has a hand-stitched finish. ...
Category
1990s French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Modern picture frames for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern picture frames made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original picture frames, popular names associated with this style include Fabio Ltd, Berd Vay'e, Christian Dior, and Dior Home. 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 $60 and tops out at $82,819 while the average work can sell for $979.