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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Petite Desk or Bedside Picture Frame with Clip by Jay Strongwater
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A lovely and very petite Jay Strongwater Picture frame. Great for the bedside or desk. The back has the options of setting up with a stand, or using as a clip on clothing, books, or ...
Category
20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Nickel-Plated Metal Large Photo Frame with Overlapping Black Orchid Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautifully crafted nickel-plated metal large photo frame with overlapping black orchid design.
Contemporary large photo frame handcrafted in nickel-plated sheet metal with a delica...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Medium-Sized Photo Frame with Bird Motif in Silver, Gold and Enamelled Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medium-sized photo frame with bird motif in silver, gold and enamelled metal.
Let your photos take centre stage in this contemporary photo frame featuring a pair of adorable lovebi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
American Dry Point Engraved Etching Italian House on Hill Side, A. Hutty C 1920
By Alfred Hutty
Located in Charleston, 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
Emanuele Pantanella Italy Geometric Wood Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emanuele Pantanella (1939-2014), an Italian designer, created this sumptuous picture frame circa 1980. The rare piece boasts a solid, tropical-wood carved construction with a high-gl...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
Vintage Signed Alessi Stainless Steel Cactus Pattern Picture Frame Italian
By Alessi
Located in North Miami, FL
This fabulous Italian stainless steel picture frame by Alessi is all hallmarked. The pattern is called cactus and is modern looking and abstract. It is now a discontinued piece. It r...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
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 - 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
Contemporary Hammered Metal and Gold Photo Frames.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary hammered metal and gold photo frames.
Display your favourite memories in style with this contemporary hammered metal and gold photo frame. Perfect for both modern and t...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Large Photo Frame with White Orchid Design, made from Nickel-Plated Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary large photo frame with white orchid design, made from high-quality nickel-plated metal.
This elegant large photo frame will immortalise your most beautiful memories. Wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
Nickel-Plated Metal Medium Photo Frame with Overlapping Black Orchid Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Beautifully crafted nickel-plated metal medium photo frame with overlapping black orchid design.
Contemporary handcrafted medium size photo frame in nickel plated sheet metal with a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Love Knot Photo Frame in Gold-Tone Metal, Large Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Love Knot photo frame in gold-tone metal, large size model.
Show off your most beautiful moments in the Love Knot photo frame, designed with intricate gold metal detailing. The phot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Bathing Girl Print by Frank Frazetta (Vintage)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Vintage "Bathing Girl" Print Work by the Legendary Illustrator Frank Frazetta, a Captivating Work of Art That Captures the Beauty and Sensuality of the Female Form. The Use of Co...
Category
2010s American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Paper
Gilded Metal Palm Leaf Photo Frame, Large Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded metal palm leaf photo frame, large model.
Show off your favourite photos in this palm-style photo frame, featuring a distinctive woven palm leaf motif. Made from high-quality...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – EDGE - 52x72
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The handcrafted solid oak decorative frame from the EDGE series is made from natural solid oak wood and beautifully complements your living spaces with its modern design. With its el...
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
Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – EDGE - 52x72
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The handcrafted solid oak decorative frame from the EDGE series is made from natural solid oak wood and beautifully complements your living spaces with its modern design. With its el...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Oak
Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – EDGE - 32x42
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The EDGE series was thoughtfully designed by Ananas designers as a multifunctional solid wood decorative frame and meticulously handcrafted by their skilled carpenters. Made from kil...
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
Medium-Sized Photo Frame with Savannah Animal Decorations
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medium-sized photo frame with savannah animal decorations in silver metal and enamel.
Share adventurous moments with your loved ones in this captivating animal photo frame. Made fr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – EDGE - 32x42
Located in İzmir, İzmir
The EDGE series was thoughtfully designed by Ananas designers as a multifunctional solid wood decorative frame and meticulously handcrafted by their skilled carpenters. Made from kil...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Oak
Dahlia Photo Frame in Gilded Metal, Medium Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dahlia photo frame in gilded metal, medium size model.
Celebrate your fondest memories with the elegant ‘Dahlia’ photo frame. This beautifully crafted ph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Bronze
Palm Leaf Photo Frame in Gilded Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Palm leaf photo frame in gilded metal.
Show off your favourite photos in this palm-style photo frame, which features a distinctive woven palm leaf motif. Made from high-quality gold...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
$524 / item
Two Rectangular Picture Frames, Italy 1970s
Located in Catania, IT
Two Elegant picture frames in Stainless Steel and mirror in original vintage condition.
They can be placed either horizontally or vertically
The mirrors are a bit foxy, please see...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Stainless Steel
$371 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Gilded Metal Heart Photo Frame, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded metal heart photo frame, small model.
Show off your favourite photos in this heart-shaped photo frame. The heart collection is based on the simple yet universal symbol of lov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
$547 / item
Gilded Metal Photo Frame with Ginkgo Leaf Motif.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded metal photo frame with ginkgo leaf motif.
Show off your favourite photos in style with this elegant photo frame. Made from gold-tone metal featuring butterfly-shaped ginkgo b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Elephant Photo Frame in Silver Metal and Enamel, Small Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elephant photo frame with white border, in silver metal and enamel, small size model.
Cherish happy times spent with your little ones in this adorable family photo frame in the shap...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Double Photo Frame with Heart Design, in Gilded Metal, Large Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double photo frame with heart design, in gilded metal, large size model.
Show off your photos with this hinged heart-shaped double photo frame in gilded metal. The ‘Heart’ collectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Silver Metal Palm Leaf Photo Frame, Medium Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver metal palm leaf photo frame, medium model.
Show off your favourite photos in this palm-style photo frame, featuring a distinctive woven palm leaf motif. Made from high-qualit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Silver Metal Palm Leaf Photo Frame, Large Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver metal palm leaf photo frame, large model.
Show off your favourite photos in this palm tree model photo frame, which features a distinctive woven palm leaf motif. Made from hi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
High-Quality Photo Frame with Butterfly Motif in Silver and Gold Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary, high-quality photo frame with ginkgo and butterfly motif in silver and gold metal.
Add a touch of botanical beauty to your home decor with this exquisitely designed ph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Silver Metal Palm Leaf Photo Frame, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver metal palm leaf photo frame, small model.
Show off your favourite photos in this palm-style photo frame, featuring a distinctive woven palm leaf motif. Made from high-quality...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Gilded Metal Heart Photo Frame, Large Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded metal heart photo frame, large model.
Show off your favourite photos in this heart-shaped photo frame. The heart collection is based on the simple yet universal symbol of lov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
$786 / item
Medium-Sized Palm Leaf Photo Frame in Gold-Plated Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medium-sized palm leaf photo frame in gold-plated metal.
Show off your favourite photos in this palm-style photo frame, which features a distinctive woven palm leaf motif. Made from...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Silver Metal Heart Photo Frame, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver metal heart photo frame, small model.
Show off your favourite photos in this heart-shaped photo frame. The heart collection is based on the simple yet universal symbol of lov...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
$547 / item
Silver Metal Palm Leaf Photo Frame, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver metal palm leaf photo frame, small model.
Show off your favourite photos in this palm-style photo frame, featuring a distinctive woven palm leaf motif. Made from high-quality...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Reflective Photo Frame in High-Quality Nickel-Plated Sheet Metal, Medium Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Reflective photo frame in high-quality nickel-plated sheet metal, Medium Model.
Showcase your photos in this uniquely designed photo frame that captures the serenity of gentle water...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Golden Ginkgo Frame - Luxurious Golden Photo Frame with Ginkgo Leaf Design.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Golden Ginkgo Frame - Luxurious Golden Photo Frame with Ginkgo Leaf Design.
Description
Discover the Golden Ginkgo Frame, a luxurious photo frame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Hammered Nickel Silver Photo Frame, Large Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary hammered nickel silver photo frame, large model.
Display your photos in a frame that's as captivating as the memories it contains. This frame is made from high-quality ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Reflective Photo Frame in High-Quality Nickel-Plated Sheet Metal, Large Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Reflective photo frame in high-quality nickel-plated sheet metal, large model.
Showcase your photos in this uniquely designed photo frame that captures the serenity of gentle water ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Reflective Photo Frame in High-Quality Nickel-Plated Sheet Metal, Small Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Reflective photo frame in high-quality nickel-plated sheet metal, small model.
Showcase your photos in this uniquely designed photo frame that captures the serenity of gentle water ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
Frame with Ginkgo and Butterfly Motifs in High-Quality Oxidised and Gilded Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medium-sized, contemporary photo 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 exqui...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Medium-Sized Frame with Pomegranate Motif in Gold-Plated Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Medium-sized photo frame with contemporary pomegranate motif in high-quality gold-plated metal.
Show off your favourite photos in style with this photo frame. Made from high-quality...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Contemporary Pomegranate Photo Frame in High-Quality Gold-Plated Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary pomegranate photo frame in high-quality gold-plated metal.
Show off your favourite photos in style with this photo frame. Made from high-quality gold-plated metal and f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Medium Photo Frame with Orchid Design, made From Nickel-Plated Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary medium photo frame with white orchid design, made from high-quality nickel-plated metal.
This elegant medium photo frame will immortalise your most beautiful memories. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
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.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Faux Leather
French Modern Shagreen & Calfskin Leather Frame, Blanc
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Modern Shagreen & Calfskin leather frame, Blanc
Beautiful and subtle white shagreen with luxe leather backing
Holds a 8" x 10" photo, Stands ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Leather, Shagreen, Glass
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Kerr American Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by William B. Kerr in Newark, ca 1920. Rectangular window in flat surround with acid-etched and stylized leaves at corners and reeded rim. ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Maitland Smith Tessellated Marble, Travertine and Stone Picture Frame circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
Maitland-Smith designed this handsome picture frame. The piece was crafted circa 1980 and rendered in tessellated marble, stone, and travertine. The piece boasts light pink salmon an...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Stone, Travertine, Marble
Photo Frame - Unique Piece of Contemporary Design - Fossiline Collection
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Discover the striking photo frame designed by Nino Basso, part of the Fossiline collection. This exceptional piece of furniture perfectly frames your images, fitting elegantly into c...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
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
Red Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red shagreen leather and nickel-plated photo frame with presentation red leather box by Fabio Ltd
Height: 10 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
$660 Sale Price
40% Off
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color shagreen leather and 24 karat gold-plated photo frame by Fabio Ltd
Height: 10.5 inches / Width: 8.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo size: 5 inches by 7 inches
LAST 1 in stoc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
$750 Sale Price
40% Off
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
$810 Sale Price
40% Off
Red Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red shagreen leather and 24 karat gold-plated photo frame with presentation red leather box by Fabio Ltd
Height: 13 inches / Width: 11.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch
Photo Size: 8 inches ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Plate
$750 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Italian modern triangular painting with collage, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Triangular painting with collage, 1980s
Triangular-shaped painting with collage technique representing colored geometric shapes. The black frame is...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Italian Modern Rectangular Painting with Collage, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Rectangular painting with collage, 1980s
Rectangular-shaped picture with collage technique depicting colored geometric shapes. The black frame is...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Knotted Photo Frame 5R Desk Office Home Accessories By André Fu Living
By André Fu
Located in Admiralty, HK
Description: Photo frame in premium leather and wood 5R
Color: Grey
Size: 20.5 x 6.5 x 18.5 H cm
Material: Premium leather and wood
Collection: Knotted.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Italian Modern Picture with Geometric Decoration Prints, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Picture with geometric decoration prints, 1980s
Set of four triangular-shaped picture with prints depicting colored circles and geometric figures. The frames are original and made to...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Italian Modern Square Picture with Collage, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Square picture with collage, 1980s
Square-shaped picture with collage technique depicting colored geometric shapes. The black frame is custom made.
1980s
Good conditions
Measuremen...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood, 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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