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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
Style: Modern
Color: Gray
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
Aluminum, Steel
American Dry Point Engraved Etching Italian House on Hill Side, A. Hutty C 1920
By Alfred Hutty
Located in Hollywood, SC
American dry point engraved landscape etching Italian House on Hill Side, Alfred H. Hutty, Early 20th century
Category
1920s American Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Paper
Deco Picture Frame in Stainless Steel Mirror Finish by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Minimal and elegant picture frames from Georg Jensen let your most cherished photos speak for themselves. Silver frames add a touch of class to your desk, shelf or mantlepiece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
Georg Jensen Legacy Picture Frame in Stainless Steel by Philip Bro Ludvigssen
By Georg Jensen, Philip Bro Ludvigsen
Located in New York, NY
Large picture frame in stainless steel with mirror finish.
Held together with magnets, the innovative assembly allows for easy arrangement and versatility – and thanks to an in-bu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
Cornice in Mosaico Bisazza, Anni '80
Located in Felino, IT
Cornice in vero mosaico Bisazza, anni 90. Struttura in mdf , rivestito in vero mosaico Bisazza. i lati sono rivestiti con carta verniciata trasparente, a motivo Pavone. e' stata pens...
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Materials
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Danese Milano Galapagos Small Frame by Bruno Munari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Galapagos is a picture frame made of two square sheets of ultrawhite glass, held together and supported by satin finish stainless steel elements. The frame is distinctive because alt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
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Danese Milano Galapagos Large Frame by Bruno Munari
Located in Hicksville, NY
Galapagos is a picture frame made of two square sheets of ultrawhite glass, held together and supported by satin finish stainless steel elements. The frame is distinctive because alt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
21st Century by Arch. Aldo Rossi "ELBA 2" Marble Picture Frame in White Carrara
By Aldo Rossi
Located in massa, IT
Marble Picture Frame designed by Aldo Rossi.
Size: cm 34 x 4 x H 28.5
Materials: White Carrara + metal + crystal
Designed by: Aldo Rossi.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Marble
Modern Small Picture Frame in Stainless Steel Mirror Finish by Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Held together with magnets, the innovative assembly allows for easy arrangement and versatility – and thanks to an in-built stand, the frame can be displayed both horizontally and ve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Aluminum, Steel
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite Sculpture "Espresso" 'Small'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture
A juxtaposition of Classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite Sculpture 'Large'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture
A juxtaposition of classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite Sculpture "White" 'Large'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture
A juxtaposition of Classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite Sculpture "Black" 'Small'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture
A juxtaposition of Classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite Sculpture "Silver" 'Small'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture
A juxtaposition of Classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite Sculpture "Dark Grey" 'Small'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture
A juxtaposition of Classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite Sculpture "White" 'Small'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture
A juxtaposition of Classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite Sculpture "Silver" 'Large'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture
A juxtaposition of classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Berd Vay'e Limited Edition "Time Framed" Lucite Sculpture "Espresso" 'Large'
By Berd Vay'e
Located in New Orleans, LA
Berd Vay'e limited edition "Time Framed" Lucite sculpture
A juxtaposition of classic art display and inventive process. This backless frame allows for the same exposure of watch com...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
Newcalypto Framework with Case Set Arrangement, Eucalyptus, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Life is a perpetual cycle with no beginning and no end: everything is, becomes and evolves according to its own nature. The universe does not admit of “nonexistence”: everything, eve...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum
Mix Roses Framework with Case Set Arrangement, Flowers, Italy
Located in Treviso, Treviso
Life is a perpetual cycle with no beginning and no end: everything is, becomes and evolves according to its own nature. The universe does not admit of “nonexistence”: everything, eve...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Photo Frame Modern Wood, Humour Pink Wood
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Humour wood is a phot frame of the Italian collection of photo frames
Laura G Art with Heart realized by Italian handcrafts in natural wood.
painted in fuchsia acrylic. It is a very funny and beautiful photo frame
for your images of life. It can be hanged at a wall as well, and you may
create a wonderful wall decorated as designed by an artist.
It is “c'est la vie Art with Heart “ , bring a piece of Italy into your home.
You may simply keep the photo frame on your table, as a
wonderful top photo frame for your photos. Humour pink wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
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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
Mid-Century Modern Italian Leather Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Unusual and exceptional Mid-Century Italian mirror, made of fruitwood substrate,
and hand-stretched patterned leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Leather, Wood
Luxe Modernist Faux Python Wrapped Frame in Shades of Brown and Taupe
Located in New York, NY
This super chic frame features a wrapped faux python frame in shades of brown and taupe. It is designed for a photo in size 6.5 by 9.
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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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