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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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.
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...
Metal
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...
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...
Nickel, Metal
$556Sale Price|20% Off
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 ...
Leather, Shagreen, Glass
Cherry Blossom Photo Frame, Made from Gilded Metal and Pink Enamel.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Cherry Blossom photo frame, made from gilded metal and pink enamel. Welcome the beauty of spring into your home with this superb photo frame featuring cherry blossom decorations. Ma...
Metal, Enamel
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...
Nickel
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...
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...
Metal
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...
Metal
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 ...
Metal
Golden Ginkgo Frame - Luxurious Golden Metal Photo Frame with Ginkgo Leaf Design
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Golden Ginkgo Frame - Luxurious golden metal photo frame with ginkgo leaf design. Description Discover the Golden Ginkgo Frame, a luxurious photo frame inspired by the intricate sh...
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...
Metal
Silver Metal Photo Frame with Design in Gold Metal and White Enamel, Large Model
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver metal photo frame with Calla lily design in gold metal and white enamel, Large model. Display your precious photos in this exquisite photo frame, crafted from a luxurious mi...
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...
Metal
Contemporary Hammered Nickel Silver Photo Frame, Medium Size Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Contemporary hammered nickel silver photo frame, medium size model. Display your photos in a frame that's as captivating as the memories it contains. This frame is made from high-qu...
Nickel, Metal
Pierre Cardin Paris Glass Photo Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pierre Cardin Paris glass photo frame featuring a reflective, beveled design with a modern silver border. The frame has a sophisticated, mirror-like finish that enhances the display ...
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...
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 ...
Nickel, Metal
$517 / item
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...
Metal
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...
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...
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 ...
Nickel, Metal
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...
Nickel, Metal
$763 / item
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 ...
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-...
Nickel, Metal
$750Sale Price|50% Off
Multi-Color Crocodile Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color crocodile leather 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 1 in stock in L...
Gold
$625Sale Price / item|50% Off
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: 13 inches / Width: 11.5 inches / Depth: 1 inch Photo Size: 8 inches by 10 i...
Nickel
Mid-Century Modern Bronze and Glass Picture Frame By Esa Fedrigolli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This photo frame by Esa Fedrigolli is a sculptural piece made of bronze or brass with a patinated finish. Its geometric, angled base gives it a bold, modern character, while the mini...
Brass, Bronze
$451Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing, Italian Photo Frame in Lacquered Wood in Shades of Pink, Italy 1980
Located in Catania, IT
Circular Italian photo frame in lacquered wood in shades of pink. Italy 1980. magnificent object ideal for elegantly furnishing your home, very particular the gold decoration that embellishes this wonderful photo frame even more. Item that will serve to brighten your days thinking about the happy...
Wood
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...
Quartz, Rock Crystal
$1,055 / item
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...
Rock Crystal, Pyrite
$1,060 / item
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...
Amethyst, Rock Crystal
Portrait of a Warrior, Carved Wood Sculpture by Calin Hentea, 1995
Located in NANTES, FR
**Portrait of a Warrior, Carved Wood Sculpture by Calin Hentea, 1995 This monochrome sculpture was created by Calin Hentea. It bears his signature (visible in one of our photos) as...
Paper
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 ...
Aluminum
Large Viscount David Linley Burr Walnut Satinwood & Sycamore Overmantle Mirror
By David Linley, LINLEY London
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...
Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut
$329 / item
Dog Bone photo Frame made from Silver Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Dog bone photo frame made from silver metal. Display your favourite pet memories in this charming dog bone photo frame. Made from silver metal, the frame features an intricate patte...
Metal
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...
Metal
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...
Bronze
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...
Metal
Natural Horn Chevron Inlay Square Photo Frame Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This square photo frame showcases a luxurious natural horn chevron inlay design, blending organic texture with refined craftsmanship. The alternating diagonal pattern of light and da...
Horn
Natural Horn Mosaic Inlay Square Photo Frame Medium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant square photo frame features a meticulously crafted mosaic inlay of natural horn, highlighting a stunning mix of creamy ivory, amber, and deep brown tones. Each piece of horn ...
Horn
Natural Horn Chevron Inlay Square Photo Frame – Black and Ivory Tones Large
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This square natural horn photo frame features a bold chevron inlay pattern crafted from hand-polished horn pieces in rich shades of black, cream, and honey. The diagonal design creat...
Horn
Chevron Pattern Natural Horn Inlay Square Photo Frame XL
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This artisan-crafted square photo frame showcases a bold chevron inlay design made from hand-polished natural horn. The alternating light and dark horn tones—ranging from soft ivory ...
Horn
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
Nickel
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...
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...
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...
Gold, Enamel
$500 / set
Italian Lucite photo frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Material & Finish Made from Lucite (a high-quality acrylic resin), known for its glass-like clarity and durability. The surface has a smooth, glossy finish that gives the frames a s...
Lucite
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...
Glass, Wood, Paper
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...
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...
Glass, Wood, Paper