Tortoiseshell Picture Frame
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
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Acrylic, Lucite
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Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Silver
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Silver
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Plexiglass, Lucite
Antique 1890s English Picture Frames
Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Lucite, Plexiglass
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Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Antique 17th Century Italian Wall Mirrors
Tortoise Shell, Fruitwood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Brass
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Silver
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Tortoise Shell, Mother-of-Pearl
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Brass
20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Lucite, Plexiglass
Antique Early 1800s English George III Tea Caddies
Silver
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Brass
Antique 1790s English George III Tea Caddies
Sterling Silver
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Crocodile
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Walnut
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Brass
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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Stone, Marble, Sterling Silver
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Silver Plate
20th Century English Art Deco Desk Sets
Gold
Vintage 1930s Italian Jewelry Boxes
Metal
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Silver, Enamel
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Picture Frames
Antique 19th Century Picture Frames
Tortoise Shell, Wood
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Picture Frames
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Picture Frames
Silver
Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets
Tortoise Shell, Ebony, Oak, Rosewood
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
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Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1910s English Picture Frames
Tortoise Shell
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Antique Early 1900s French Picture Frames
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Lucite, Plexiglass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Picture Frames
Tortoise Shell
Antique 19th Century British Picture Frames
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Antique 19th Century Italian Picture Frames
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Silver
Vintage 1920s Picture Frames
Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Early 20th Century British Picture Frames
Silver
Vintage 1910s English Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Picture Frames
Vintage 1910s English Picture Frames
Tortoise Shell
Early 20th Century Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Antique Mid-19th Century Hungarian Picture Frames
Silver
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Picture Frames
Tortoise Shell, Shagreen
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Acrylic
Antique Early 1900s Great Britain (UK) Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Picture Frames
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Picture Frames
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
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Grasscloth, Bamboo, Seagrass, Glass, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Acrylic, Plexiglass, Lucite
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Acrylic, Plexiglass, Lucite
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Plastic, Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Picture Frames
Chrome, Metal
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Acrylic
Vintage 1970s Italian Art Deco Picture Frames
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1920s English Picture Frames
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Picture Frames
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Picture Frames
Silver
Vintage 1920s Spanish Art Deco Picture Frames
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Anglo Raj Picture Frames
Bone, Shell
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Paper, Art Glass, Wood
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Tortoise Shell
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Dutch Picture Frames
Metal
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Wood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Desk Sets
Brass
Tortoiseshell Picture Frame For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right picture-frames for You
Picture frames have the distinct role of presenting artwork in your home. A good frame can elevate the appearance of a fine oil painting or provocative fine-art photograph. From ornate handcrafted designs to streamlined wooden styles, some antique, new and vintage picture frames have become stand-alone pieces of art on their own.
Frames were originally a part of paintings themselves before they were separate structures carved from walnut and other woods for use with items like portrait paintings and mirrors. The design of frames evolved in Renaissance-era Italy, where an artist might create his own gilded or painted frame. Today, there are all kinds of picture frames made from a variety of materials, including silver, bronze and acrylic.
Displaying art in the home is an art in and of itself, and trends and new art movements have dictated how picture frames have been integrated into home interiors over the years. When Abstract Expressionist art emerged during the 1930s, for example, collectors utilized minimalist frames to hang abstract works or dispensed with frames entirely. Today, mixing mediums and frame designs make for endless combinations, but knowing how to arrange wall art can help even if you’re feeling adventurous.
Whether it’s a dark wood frame for your landscape paintings, a sleek chrome mid-century modern frame to show off your black-and-white photography or a bold Art Deco frame that might completely outshine its subject, find an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage picture frames on 1stDibs.
- What is a gilded picture frame?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The surface of a gilded picture frame has been treated with an application of gold or silver leaf (or an imitation, perhaps a treatment made from metal alloys). Gilding is a timeless decorative technique — centuries ago, members of the upper class preferred that many household objects be gilded. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary gilded picture frames from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
The parts of a picture frame are the glass, the mat, the mounting board and the protective cover.
- How much do picture frames cost?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
On 1stdibs, picture frames cost between $45 and $88,021.
- Are antique picture frames valuable?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Antique picture frames can be very valuable, particularly if they are older and have maintained their high quality. Some designs are considered classically attractive and are more valuable even if they are not as old.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Yes, antique picture frames are considered valuable. They are regarded as high-value collectibles and can often be seen in exhibits without canvases, as art pieces on their own. Made of wood traditionally, antique picture frames remain very popular owing to their ability to be shaped in varied profiles. You can choose from a wide variety of antique picture frames, including designs in antique and vintage, new and contemporary, and 21st century pre-owned styles on 1stDibs.
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