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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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 chaircrafted 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
Christian Dior Home Silver Plate Engraved Logo Picture Frame in Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 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 in...
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1990s French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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1990s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Lucite, Plexiglass

Gucci Chrome Picture Frame with Nautical Decor, circa 1980
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Christian Dior Paris Sterling Silver Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior Paris designed this stunning sterling silver picture frame for the Dior Interior Collection. The rectangular-shaped photo frame has carved stripes and beaded beveling ...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Britannia .999 Silver Picture Photograph Frame Paul Vernon Fitchie London 1993
Located in Portland, OR
A good large English Britannia Standard .999 pure silver photo or picture frame, by silversmith Paul Vernon Fitchie, London, 1993. The frame having a crest to the top with a repousse...
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1990s English Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Rock Crystal

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 ...
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20th Century Unknown Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Small)
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”...
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2010s American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

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 ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

Picture Frame Large Horizontal 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Nickel, Metal

Cartier 925 Sterling Silver Table Picture Frame Very Sober and Elegant
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
CARTIER 925 Sterling silver table picture frame very sober and elegant.
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1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

Shagreen with Multi-Color Stones Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black shagreen leather with multi-color stone inserts and nickel-plated picture frames by Fabio Ltd Measures: Height 10.5 inches / width 8.5 inches / depth 1 inch Photo size: 5 inche...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Stone, Nickel

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver Plate

Shagreen Photo Frame 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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Gold

Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
$900 Sale Price
40% Off
An High Quality 1990s Modern Wood Italian Picture Frame by Borbonese
Located in Aci Castello, IT
High Quality 1990s Modern Wood Italian Picture Frame by Borbonese Elevate your cherished memories with this exquisite 1990s modern picture frame by the renowned Italian luxury brand,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver Plate

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...
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1970s English Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Leather

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 ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Picture Frame Medium 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Amethyst, Rock Crystal

Very Large Asprey Modern Frame for Portrait or Landscape Picture, 1916
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver frame. Made by Asprey in London in 1916. Flat and plain rectangular surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back and hinged easel support for portrait ...
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1910s British Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Edouard Rambaud Paris Ornate Gilt Metal Picture Frame, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning gilt metal picture frame, designed by French designer Edouard Rambaud, is the perfect accessory to showcase your treasured memories. This sophisticated photo frame, cre...
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1990s French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass

Gucci Italy Black Leather and Crocodile Skin Picture Frame, circa 1980
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

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"...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Marble, Brass

Gucci Sterling Chainlink Picture Frame, Circa 1980
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...
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20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Acrylic

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Silver

1980s Modern Sterling Silver and Ebonized Wood Picture Frame by Silvan
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Sleek 1980s Modern Sterling Silver and Ebonized Wood Picture Frame by Silvan, Italy This exquisite picture frame is a testament to sophisticated Italian craftsmanship by the esteemed...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Small Picture Frame Rounded Round English style, early 1900s. 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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Christian Dior Paris Chrome Metal Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This outstanding 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 circ...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Chrome

Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Large)
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...
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2010s American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Species of Butterflies with frame - 1980
Located in Roma, IT
Three species of stuffed butterflies : Appias Drusilla, Graphium doson, Troides Helena. Dedication on the back with the date 8 November 1980. 39 x...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Animal Skin

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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Brass

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. ...
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1990s French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Contemporary Photo Frame in 24kt Gold plated Brass and Handmade Blue Crystal
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....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Gold, Brass

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 rare piece boasts chromed metal and straw marquetry combinations. The metal easel at the bac...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – REGULAR - 32x42
Located in İzmir, İzmir
Crafted with Ananas's innovative design and expert craftsmanship, this solid wood decorative frame brings a sophisticated touch to your living spaces. Made from 100% natural oak wood...
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2010s Turkish Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood, Oak

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...
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20th Century Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Montagnani Italy Modernist Wood and Metal Picture Frame, circa 1970
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

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.
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20th Century French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Engraved Glass Frame
Art Deco Engraved Glass Frame
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Small shaped Picture Frame red heart Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Heart-shaped frame in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, modern contemporary style. External cm. 7.4 x 7.6 internal cm. 4.5 x 4.8. Weigh...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Picture Frame Classic rectangular Enamel light blue on guilloche 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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Italian Photo Frame Handmade Wood, Double Heart
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Double Heart is a unique arge Italian hand crafted wood double photo frame by sculptor Massimo Pasini. Wood is a very warm material and it is very m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Cartier 'Les Must' Miniture Picture Or Photo Frame * Free Worldwide Shipping
Located in Portlaoise, IE
Made by the iconic Cartier jewellery and watch making company this charming picture frame is the perfect piece for the design lover or collector in your life. Purchased from a privat...
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1990s Swiss Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Brass

Gucci Liberty Flower Picture Frame, circa 2000
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci designed this stunning picture frame. The photo frame boasts PU paper with textured patterns in a timeless and elegant "liberty flower" design in fresh blue, g...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Metal

Small Picture Frame Round English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Small round frame with flat edge in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, English style, early 1900s. External diameter cm. 7.2, internal c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Picture Frame Sterling Silver Octagonal Yellow Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamels on guillochè. Modern contemporary style. Exterior 17 x 18.5 cm, interior for round photo d...
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1990s Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small shaped Picture Frame Four-leaf clover turquoise Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Four-leaf clover shaped frame for oval photo in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent turquoise fired enamel on guilloche, modern contemporary style. External cm. 8.5...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Small shaped Picture Frame Four-leaf clover lilac Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Four-leaf clover shaped frame for oval photo in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent lilac fired enamel on guilloche, modern contemporary style. External cm. 8.5 x 8...
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1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate

Tiffany American Edwardian Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1910. Rectangular window in same plain and flat surround; bottom rail canted. With glass, silk l...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Sterling Silver

Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
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...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Pine

Contemporary Picture Frame Handmade Blue Crystal, Brass and Gold 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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Gold, Brass

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Rock Crystal, Pyrite

Wonderful R&Y Augousti Crocodile Bone Picture Frame
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful R&Y Augousti Faux Crocodile Bone Picture Frame
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20th Century French Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Bone, Faux Leather

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.

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