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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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95 Victor Vasarely - Serigraphie 100X100
Located in Brussels, BE
Screen printing signed by Victor Vasarely number 73/300 in Aluminium frame
Please feel free to contact us for any additional information. We would be more than happy to assist you ...
Category
1670s Austrian Antique Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Aluminum
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 – 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
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 - 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
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 – 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 - 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 – 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
Large Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut Satinwood & Sycamore Overmantle Mirror
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this absolutely exquisite original stamped Viscount David Linley overmantel wall mirror in Sycamore, burr walnut and satinwood
The mirror truly is impres...
Category
20th Century British Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut
$5,136 Sale Price
25% Off
Dandelion Photo Frame in Gilded Metal, Medium Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dandelion photo frame in gilded metal, medium size model.
Add a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your space with the ‘Dandelion’ photo frame. Made from gilded metal, it evokes o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Love Knot Photo Frame in Silver Metal, Large Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Love Knot photo frame in silver metal, large size model.
Show off your most beautiful moments in the Love Knot photo frame, designed with intricate silver metal detailing. The photo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Love Knot Photo Frame in Silver Metal, Medium Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Love Knot photo frame in silver metal, medium size model.
Show off your most beautiful moments in the Love Knot photo frame, designed with intricate silver metal detailing. The phot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Love Knot Photo Frame in Gold-Tone Metal, Medium Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Love Knot photo frame in gold-tone metal, medium size model.
Show off your most beautiful moments in the Love Knot photo frame, designed with intricate gold metal detailing. The pho...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Heart Photo Frame in Gilded Metal, Medium Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Heart photo frame in gilded metal, medium model.
Show off your favourite photos in this heart-shaped photo frame. The heart collection is based on the simple yet universal symbol of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Silver Metal Heart Photo Frame, Large Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver 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
Small Photo Frame with White Orchid Design, made from High-Quality Nickel-Plated
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary small photo frame with white orchid design, made from high-quality nickel-plated metal.
This elegant small photo frame will immortalise your most beautiful memories. Wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
Gilded Metal Photo Frame with Orchid Motif.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gilded metal photo frame with orchid motif.
This decorative photo frame in gilded metal with a floral border of delicate orchids will enhance the beauty of any photo. It can be hung...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
$809 / item
American Water Color Brown Headed Nuthatch Perched on Pine Tree E. Dingle C 1950
Located in Charleston, SC
American water color brown headed nuthatch perched on pine tree matted under glass in a silver gilt frame. Edward Von Siebold Dingle, mid-20th century.
Category
1950s American Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Leaf
Nickel-Plated Miniature Photo Frame, Design in the Shape of a Black Orchid.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Gorgeous nickel-plated miniature photo frame, contemporary design in the shape of a black orchid.
Beautifully handcrafted nickel-plated metal m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Handcrafted Nickel-Plated Metal Small Model Photo Frame.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Handcrafted nickel-plated metal small model photo frame with a delicate black orchid design in black nickel-plated metal.
Contemporary small model photo frame handcrafted in nickel-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Nickel-Plated Metal Frame Imitating Shagreen.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Nickel-plated metal frame imitating shagreen - hand-forged nickel-plated sharkskin-style photo frame with matt finish.
Description:
The Shagreen Collection interprets the subtle sh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Nickel
Shagreen-Style Nickel-Plated Steel Frame
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Shagreen-style nickel-plated steel frame - photo frame imitating shark leather in hand-forged nickel with matt finish.
Description:
The Shagreen Collection interprets the subtle ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
$774 / item
Amazing Fossiline Photo Frame - A Unique Piece of Contemporary Design
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Discover the exclusive photo frame created by Nino Basso, designer of the Fossiline collection.
This stunning piece of furniture frames your most cherished images with elegance and u...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Fossil Ammonite Photo Frame - Unique and Elegant Design - Collection Fossilines
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
From the perfect fusion of nature and design comes this extraordinary photo frame with authentic fossil ammonite, a unique piece from the FOSSILINE collection created by designer Nin...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Design Photo Frame with Fossil Orthoceras - Fossiline Collection by Nino Basso
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Discover timeless elegance with the unique photo frame from the Fossiline collection, created by designer Nino Basso. This extraordinary piece of furniture was born from stylistic re...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
MODERN and authentic ammonite design photo frame with biege gradient texture
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Amazing photo frame to frame a particularly cherished image and exceptional unique piece of furniture that fits perfectly in contemporary living.
Designed by Nino Basso, the design...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
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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