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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
$750 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Morpho Helenor 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 Brazilian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin
$313 Sale Price / item
40% Off
Tiffany Modern Sterling Silver
Enamel Jack-in-the-Box Picture Frame
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
Modern sterling silver picture frame. Rectangular window in wide and flat surround. Applied to upper-left corner is silver and enamel figure of Jack springing out of the box. With gl...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Enamel
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
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
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
Pair of Italian Lucite photo frames
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Lucite
$940 / set
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
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
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
$784 / item
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
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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
$332 / item
Small Photo Frame with Bird Motif in Silver and Gold Metal.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Small photo frame with bird motif in silver and gold metal.
Let your photos take centre stage in this contemporary photo frame featuring a pair of adorable lovebirds. Gold and silve...
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
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
Double Photo Frame with Heart Design, Silver Metal, Large Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double photo frame with heart design, silver metal, large model.
Show off your photos with this double hinged heart-shaped photo frame in silver metal. The Heart collection is based...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Antique George V Sterling Silver Photograph Frame (1911)
By E.F. Braham Ltd
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
An exceptional, fine and impressive antique George V English sterling silver photograph frame; an addition to our ornamental silverware collection.
This exceptional antique George V sterling silver photograph frame has a rounded rectangular form with an incurved, domed upper portion and a plain rectangular internal window.
The surface of this George V silver photo frame is plain and embellished with a paralleling embossed decorated border to the rim.
This antique silver photograph frame...
Category
1910s English Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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
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
$784 / item
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
$808 / item
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
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
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
Brown and Black Chevron Striped Horn-Style Photo Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This brown and black chevron striped photo frame exudes warmth and sophistication with its handcrafted, horn-inspired design. The diagonal pattern alternates between glossy brown and...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Acrylic
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
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 ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Horn
Vintage Style Photo Frame, Decorated with Orchids and Gold Leaves.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Vintage style photo frame, antique nickel colour with oxidised white enamel finish, decorated with orchids and black nickel, antique gold leaves.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel
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
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
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
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
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
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, Medium Model.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver metal heart photo frame, 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 lo...
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
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
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
$523 / item
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
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
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
Solid Wood Decorative Frame, Oak – REGULAR - 52x72
Located in Orlando, FL
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
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
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
$772 / item
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
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
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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