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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Glass Photo Frame, Signed, Artist's Work, Contemporary, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glass photo frame, signed, artist's work, contemporary, 20th century.
Contemporary glass photo frame, artist's work, signed, 20th century, modern art.
H:15,5cm, W: 11cm, D: 4,5cm
Category
20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
Contemporary Set of Two Handmade Transparent Crystal Photo Frames by GhiróStudio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Set of two photo frames, one horizontal and one vertical, of excellent workmanship and artistic quality.
The rounded edges give harmony and elegance.
The high transparency crystal ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
Picture Frame Medium Vertical in Black 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
$1,040 / item
Picture Frame Medium Horizontal 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
Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – EDGE - 23x32
Located in İzmir, İzmir
Crafted entirely from natural solid oak wood, this decorative wooden picture frame gains a unique character from the distinct texture and grain of each piece of wood. The kiln-dried ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Oak
Sterling Silver Frame with Velvet Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful sterling silver Frame, stamped and marked sterling 925 on the front lower portion. A wonderful wedding gift, housewarming or birthday gift... a Ralph Lauren edging makes ...
Category
20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Gucci Silvered and Gilded Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Bring a touch of timeless luxury to your private interior with this exquisite Gucci-designed picture frame, a true masterpiece from the brand's prestigious Interior Collection. Exper...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Plate, Metal, Chrome
Contemporary Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Horizontal Photo Frame by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of picture frames by Ghirò Studio.
Picture frame of excellent workmanship and artistic quality.
The rounded edges give harmony and el...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
Animalier Zebra Pattern Frame hand painted Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Rectangular photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with fired enamel, hand-painted with spotted zebra fur type in a modern contemporary style. External measurements cm. ...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Contemporary Set of Two Handmade Aquamarine Crystal Photo Frames by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
2021 Collection of picture frames by Ghirò Studio.
Set of two photo frames, one horizontal and one vertical, of excellent workmanship and artistic quality.
The rounded edges give har...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass
Picture Frame Medium 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
Picture Frame Large Vertical 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
$1,205 / item
Picture Frame Large Vertical in Black 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
$1,170 / item
Picture Frame Large Horizontal in Black 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
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
20th Century Photo Frame in Patinated and Gilded Metal, Butterfly Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
20th century photo frame in patinated and gilded metal, butterfly design.
20th century photo frame in patinated and gilded metal, decorated with butterflies, contemporary work.
H: 3...
Category
20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
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
1990s Marquis Picture Frame Waterford Crystal Germany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1990s Marquis Waterford Crystal Picture Frame Germany
10.63 h x 8.75 w x 2.75 d
stamped Marquis Waterford Crystal Germany
Preowned vintage condition
Re...
Category
1990s German Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Crystal
Replica Bijoux/Athenes - Vintage Photo Frame W/ Rhinestones - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
REPLICA BIJOUX - ATHENES - Vintage handmade sheet metal picture/photo frame - set with various colored rhinestones - signed/stamped on the back support - Greece (Athens) - late 20th ...
Category
Late 20th Century Greek Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
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
$476 / item
Picture Frame Large Horizontal 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
$1,105 / item
Mackenzie-Childs Flower Market Picture Frame in Discontinued Black Background
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage MacKenzie-childs 9" X 11" black enamel "flower market" pattern picture frame for a 4" x 6" picture. Heavy-gauge, hand-glazed steel underbody embellished with hand-applied flo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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 Medium Horizontal in Black Quartz
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Kathryn McCoy frame, adorned with black quartz crystals, is a perfect blend of elegance and natural beauty. The frame showcases the intricate structure and deep, rich tones of b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,040 / item
American Modern Sterling Silver Double Diptych Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver hinged double picture frame. Each: Rectangular window in plain and flat surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back. Fully marked including stamp for We...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
$250 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Black Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black shagreen leather and nickel-plated frame with presentation black leather box by Fabio Ltd
Height: 13 inches / Width: 11.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 8 inches by 10 inc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
Frame with Ginkgo and Butterfly Motifs in Oxidised and Gilded Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary frame with ginkgo and butterfly motifs in high-quality oxidised and gilded metal.
Add a touch of botanical beauty to your home decor with this exquisitely designed phot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Christian Dior Marquetry Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior designed this beautiful fine-grain marquetry wood picture frame for its Interior Collection. The rare piece was crafted in France circa 1980. The rich sycamore wood's ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Glass
Small-Sized Photo Frame with White Border, in Silver Metal and Blue Enamel.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elephant photo frame with white border, in silver metal and blue enamel, small size model.
Cherish happy times spent with your little ones in this adorable elephant-shaped family ph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Italian Varnish Sycamore Wood Picture Frame, 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Italian Hollywood Regency picture frame boasts a lovely raised edge shape with varnished sycamore wood. The back has a wood easel. There is no visible designer's mark.
D...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood, Sycamore
Small, Contemporary Photo Frames in Hammered and Gilded Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small, contemporary photo frames in hammered and gilded metal.
Display your favourite memories in style with this contemporary hammered metal and gold photo frame. Perfect for both ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Modernist Burl Wood and Metal Picture Frame, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your private interior with this stunning modernist picture frame, a true testament to refined design reminiscent of Milo Baughman’s visionary style. The piece was crafted in th...
Category
1960s American Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Nickel
Silver Metal Photo Frame with Decorations in Gold Metal and White Enamel.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver metal photo frame with Calla lily decorations in gold metal and white enamel, medium size model.
Display your precious photos in this exquisite photo frame, crafted from a lu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Mirror Picture Frame, France 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French mirrored picture frame features silver mirror-beveled edges with a deep geometric design. You can arrange the photo frame in...
Category
1940s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Mirror
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...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vintage Style Photo Frame, Decorated with Black Nickel-Plated Metal Orchids.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage style photo frame, antique nickel-plated metal with oxidised white enamel finish, decorated with black nickel-plated metal orchids and gol...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
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
Anemone Frame - Elegant Flower-Shaped Photo Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Anemone frame - Elegant flower-shaped photo frame in gold, oxidised and white enamel.
Description
Discover the Anemone Frame, a masterpiece inspired by the delicate beauty of anemo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Medium-Sized Photo Frame with Savannah Animal Decorations
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Savannah animal photo frame with pink border, silver-plated and enamelled, medium-sized model.
Share adventurous moments with friends and family with this captivating animal photo fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Silvered and Enamelled Metal Photo Frame, Small Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elephant photo frame with pink border, silver metal and enamel, small size model.
Cherish happy times spent with your little ones in this adorable elephant-shaped family photo frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Large Mackenzie-Childs Flower Market Picture Frame with White Background
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage MacKenzie-Childs 11" x 13" white enamel "flower market" pattern picture frame for a 5" x 7" picture. Heavy-gauge, hand-glazed steel underbody embellished with hand-applied fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Medium-Sized Savannah Animal Photo Frame with Light Blue Border
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Savannah animal photo frame with light blue border, silver metal and enamel, medium size model.
Share adventurous moments with friends and family with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Olive Branch Photo Frame in Gold-Tone Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary olive branch photo frame in gold-tone metal.
This beautiful, gold-toned photo frame, with its delicately detailed design of olive branches and leaves, offers a unique b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
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
Chrome and Gunmetal Picture Frame with Kinetic Design, circa 1970
By Noel BC
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning picture frame features a silver and gunmetal-chromed metal geometric design with a kinetic effect. The photo frame design is reminiscent of the Italian designer Noel BC...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gucci Exotic Wood Picture Frame, circa 1980
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci created this stunning fine-grain wood picture frame. The rare piece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. The rich wood's texture and inherent beauty will give your...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
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
Christian Dior Paris Silver Plate Picture Frame Pied de Coq Pattern
Located in Atlanta, GA
This gorgeous Christian Dior Paris silver plate picture frame features a stylized geometric "pied de coq" carved texture pattern around its rectangular photo view. The back and easel...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
1970s Dior Home Attributed Vienna Straw and Plexiglass Picture Frame
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This unique picture frame is attributed to Dior Home and dates back to the 1970s. It is crafted from Vienna straw, a woven natural material that adds texture and an organic feel to t...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wicker, Plexiglass
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
Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – EDGE - 23x32
Located in İzmir, İzmir
Crafted entirely from natural solid oak wood, this decorative wooden picture frame gains a unique character from the distinct texture and grain of each piece of wood. The kiln-dried ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – REGULAR - 23x32
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The fully natural solid oak premium wood frame gives each piece a unique identity with the wood’s distinctive texture and grain. Fine cracks, wormholes, and natural deformations caus...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – REGULAR - 52x72
Located in İzmir, İzmir
These 52x72 cm natural wooden picture frames from the REGULAR series are entirely handcrafted, bringing the natural beauty and durability of oak wood into your living spaces. Offerin...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Oak
Owl Butterfly with frame - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Owl embalmed butterfly species.
Suffed brown butterfly with frame, 1970s.
19 x 25 cm.
Good conditions!
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin
$316 Sale Price
30% Off
Morpho Blue Butterfly Frame in White Oak and Brass by Cam Crockford
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Morpho blue butterfly frame in white oak and brass by Cam Crockford
Additional Information:
Materials: White oak - brass - linen - blue morpho butterfly...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Modernist Maroon Leather Picture Frame, France circa 1950
Located in Atlanta, GA
This luxury modernist leather picture frame was crafted in France circa 1950. The piece boasts fine-grain leather in a warm maroon color with white hand-stitched finishing. The easel...
Category
1950s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Leather
Acerbis Gigiona by Olimpia Zagnoli
By Acerbis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Seductive yet naïve, Gigiona is a modular and ever-changing piece, to be observed and reassembled each time with fresh eyes. Made from Murano glass, it consists of six coloured and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Murano Glass
$5,729 / item
American Print Mallards in Flight and Swimming " Lucky Pond " R. Bishop C. 1959
Located in Charleston, SC
American print mallards in flight and swimming in marsh grass matted under glass in a painted and gilt frame. "Lucky Pond" Richard E. Bishop, mid 20...
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paint, Paper
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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