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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Murano Art Glass Picture Frame with Multicolor Murrine, circa 1990
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Murano art glass picture frame was hand-crafted in Italy circa 1990. Murano mosaic Murrine plaques adorn the picture view of the frame, which features an L-shaped Plexigl...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Lucite, Plexiglass
Christian Dior Paris Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior Paris designed this elegant sterling silver picture frame for its Interior Collection. The rectangular-shaped photo frame has carved stripes and beaded beveling patter...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, French handmade sterling silver rectangular picture frame from luxury Maison, Cartier, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, France. Frame can sit horizont...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
A small, Italian sterling silver picture frame, circa late-20th century, Italy. With makers' mark and '925' sterling mark on bottom edge (very small, hard to capture.) Frame can sit ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gucci Chrome Picture Frame with Nautical Decor, circa 1980
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci designed this sophisticated picture photo frame. The piece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. The piece boasts a chromed metal framing with a nautical decor feat...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Christian Dior Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This refined Christian Dior Paris sterling silver picture frame boasts an oval shape featuring the iconic CD logo stylized shape. The piece was crafted in France circa 1980. The back...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Gucci Beige Ebony GG Supreme Leather, Canvas Monogram Bi-Fold Picture Frame
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Gucci GG Supreme beige canvas and black leather bi-fold picture frame.
Late 20th century
Beige Ebony GG Supreme canvas
Black leather ...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Marble Picture Frame, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A neutral tan marble picture frame with brass and mother of pearl accents, in the Modern style or Postmodern period, circa late-20th century, 1980s. Picture area: 3.19" Width x 5.13"...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pop Art Modernist Neon Yellow Lucite Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Italian 1970s Pop Art modernist Lucite picture photo frame features a thick neon yellow Lucite slab with a transparent Lucite "pouch" to display and protect the photogr...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Modern Sterling Taxco School Picture Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Modern Sterling Taxco School Picture Frame
Mexico, circa 1960s
With a continuous surround of repoused flower-heads
Supported on a beautifully crafted har...
Category
20th Century Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior White and Gilded Ceramic Picture Frame, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Christian Dior Paris white and gilded ceramic picture frame is a rare piece from the Dior Interior Collection circa 1980. Crafted from delicate white ceramic with a bea...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Picture Frame Large Vertical in White 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Picture Frame Large Horizontal in Clear 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Rock Crystal
Christian Dior Paris Chrome Metal Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely Christian Dior Paris chromed metal picture photo frame features a plain and minimalist geometric shape with an oval picture view. The back and easel are made of glossy, v...
Category
1970s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Small)
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s modern easels offer a sculptural display system for your favorite artwork and photos. Our blackened steel and aluminum supports clamp your images between two sheets of 3/8”...
Category
2010s American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Shagreen Photo Frame by Fabio Ltd
By Fabio Ltd.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multi-color shagreen leather and 24 karat gold-plated picture frame by Fabio Ltd
Measures: Height 13.5 inches, width 11.5 inches, depth 1 inch
Photo size: 8 inches by 10 inches
LAST ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
Spherical frame for 2 portrait translucent fire enamel on guilloché Salimbeni.
Located in Firenze, FI
Spherical frame for 2 hinged photographs in 925/1000 sterling silver goldplated with translucent fire enamel on guilloché. Modern contemporary style. Sphere diameter cm. 7.5. Weight ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Picture Frame Medium Vertical 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Quartz, Rock Crystal
Emanuele Pantanella Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emanuele Pantanella (1939-2014), Italy, designed this sumptuous picture photo frame circa 1980. The piece boasts a solid tropical wood carved construction with a high gloss polished ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Glass, Wood
Small shaped Picture Frame Four-leaf clover turquoise Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Four-leaf clover shaped frame for oval photo in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent turquoise fired enamel on guilloche, modern contemporary style. External cm. 8.5...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Large Black Nickel-Plated Metal Photo Frame with Black Orchid Floral Motif.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Large contemporary black nickel-plated metal photo frame with black orchid floral motif.
Large photo frame in black nickel-plated sheet metal featuring a floral motif inlaid with bl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Nickel, Metal
Morpho Anassibia 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 Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin
Gucci Italy Black Leather and Crocodile Skin Picture Frame, circa 1980
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci created this luxury leather and brass picture frame. The piece was crafted in Italy circa 1980. The timeless, elegant black calfskin leather is embellished wit...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
Amuneal’s Modern Easels (Large)
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal’s modern easels offer a sculptural display system for your favorite artwork and photos. Our blackened steel and aluminum supports clamp your images between two sheets of ?” t...
Category
2010s American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Modernist Spice Brown Calf Leather Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This luxury modernist leather picture frame was crafted in England circa 1970. The piece boasts fine-grain calf leather in a warm spice brown color. The easel and back are made of th...
Category
1970s English Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Leather
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
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
Lucite and Brass Decor Picture Frame, circa 1970
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant modernist picture photo frame was designed in Italy and crafted circa 1970. The refined minimalist form boasts a thick black Lucite slab with a gilded brass decor accent...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Small shaped Picture Frame Four-leaf clover lilac Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Four-leaf clover shaped frame for oval photo in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent lilac fired enamel on guilloche, modern contemporary style. External cm. 8.5 x 8...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
American Midcentury Modern Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Modern sterling silver picture frame. Made by Graff, Washbourne & Dunn in New York. Rectangular window in flat unadorned surround. With glass, silk lining, and velvet back...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Signed Tiffany & Co. Engine Turned Sterling Silver Picture or Photo Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine signed photo or picture frame.
In sterling silver.
By Tiffany & Co.
With fine engine turned decoration to the sides and an easel back.
Sight size: c. 4.5" x 3".
Simply a ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small Picture Frame Round English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Small round frame with flat edge in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, English style, early 1900s. External diameter cm. 7.2, internal c...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Christian Dior Sterling Silver Multiple Views Picture Frame with Bow Decor
Located in Atlanta, GA
This romantic sterling silver picture frame was crafted for The Christian Dior Home Collection circa 1980. With its three oval perspectives, the multiple-view frame can show a family...
Category
1980s French Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Sterling Silver
Picture Frame Classic rectangular Enamel light blue on guilloche Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cornice portafotografie rettangolare in argento 9251000 dorato con smalto traslucido a fuoco su guillochè. Stile moderno contemporaneo. Vetro molato. Pannello in velluto blu. Dimensi...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Gucci Silvered and Gilded Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci created this luxury metal picture frame for its Interior Collection. The beautiful piece was crafted in Italy circa 1970. The photo frame boasts 24K gold-plate...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal, Chrome, Gold Plate
Picture Frame Sterling Silver Octagonal Yellow Enamel Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Octagonal photo frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fire enamels on guillochè. Modern contemporary style. Exterior 17 x 18.5 cm, interior for round photo d...
Category
1990s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver, Enamel
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
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
Measures: Height 8 inches / width 6 inches / depth 1 inch
Photo size: 4 inches by 6 inches
LA...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold
1980s Dior Home Modern Brass, Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Picture Frame
By Dior Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The 1980s Dior Home Modern Plexiglass and Vienna Straw Rectangular Picture Frame is a luxurious and stylish example of the era’s design ethos, combining timeless materials with innov...
Category
Late 20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Brass
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
Gucci Sterling Chainlink Picture Frame, Circa 1980
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gucci Sterling Chainlink Picture Frame, Circa 1980
Gucci, Made in Italy, Sterling, .925
An exquisite Gucci sterling silver chainlink picture frame, made in Italy circa 1980. This d...
Category
20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Christian Dior Stitched Leather Double View Travel Folding Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
This sophisticated leather picture frame was designed for the Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1990s. The lovely bright green leather with a pattern has a hand-stitched finish. ...
Category
1990s French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
A 1980s Elegant Italian Picture Frame in the style of Gucci Home
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A rectangular picture frame designed and manufactured in Italy in the Eighties by MB Italy, the silver plated and gilde metal remembers The style of Gucci home of the period. It's in...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver Plate
Small shaped Picture Frame red heart Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Heart-shaped frame in 925/1000 gold-plated sterling silver with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, modern contemporary style. External cm. 7.4 x 7.6 internal cm. 4.5 x 4.8. Weigh...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel, Gold, Gold Plate
Small Picture Frame Rounded Round English style, early 1900s. Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Small rounded round frame in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamel on guilloche, English style, early 1900s. External diameter 7 cm, internal 5 cm. Weigh...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver, Enamel
Lucky Bamboo Path Photo Taken by Peter Lik in Maui Hawaii, Green Bamboo, Framed
By Peter Lik
Located in Port Washington, NY
"Bamboo Path". Photograph / paper. Signed and numbered 229 of 950, Matte Black Frame
Dimensions: 25" h x 39" w. including Frame
Quote From The Artist?:
Maui, Hawaii
"The bamboo forest drew me in like a magnet. Walking through the forest paths was a totally Zen experience and I wanted to capture this feeling through my lens. I needed soft light for my delicate exposure - and total calm. My hike started out at first light — I knew finding the perfect section of the mile-long path would be challenging. There is never enough time in the day to get everything perfect — as composition is always critical. As the sun rose high, winds chimed throughout the forest. Although this sounded amazing, it created drama for shooting as I needed the forest to be perfectly still. I reached the falls at the end of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Acrylic
Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, French handmade sterling silver rectangular picture frame from luxury Maison, Cartier, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, France. Frame can sit horizont...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Small-Sized Photo Frame with White Border, in Silver Metal and Blue Enamel.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elephant photo frame with white border, in silver metal and blue enamel, small size model.
Cherish happy times spent with your little ones in this adorable elephant-shaped family ph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Italian Photo Frame Silver Handmade , Harmony Turquoise
Located in Sarezzo, IT
Harmony turquoise is an Arts & Crafts square silver picture frame designed by Laura G for Art with Heart.
It is a wonderful lost wax bronze silver plated model hand chiselled by mast...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Silver
Contemporary Picture Frame Handmade Blue Crystal, Brass and Gold by Ghirò Studio
By Ghirò Studio
Located in Pieve Emanuele, Milano
Crystal photo frame of excellent craftsmanship and artistic quality.
The crystal has been hand sculpted and has an intense and brilliant blue fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Gold, Brass
Italian Red Burgundy Suede and Snakeskin Picture Frame, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A '70s Modern Italian red burgundy suede and snakeskin picture frame, circa 1970s, Italy. Frame can sit in two positions; vertical (as shown) o...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin, Suede
Cartier Sterling Silver Picture Frame
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, French handmade sterling silver rectangular picture frame from luxury Maison, Cartier, in the Modern design style, circa mid-20th century, France. Frame can sit horizont...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Sterling Silver
Alvar Aalto for Artek Pine Picture Frame, circa 1970
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Atlanta, GA
This lovely pine wood photo frame by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto for Artek captures the essence of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The piece was crafted circa 197...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Pine
Gucci Liberty Flower Picture Frame, circa 2000
By Gucci
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian designer Gucci designed this lovely romantic picture photo frame. The frame boasts PU paper with textured patterns in a timeless and elegant "liberty flower" design in fresh ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Replica Bijoux/Athenes - Vintage Photo Frame W/ Rhinestones - Late 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
REPLICA BIJOUX - ATHENES - Vintage handmade sheet metal picture/photo frame - set with various colored rhinestones - signed/stamped on the back support - Greece (Athens) - late 20th ...
Category
Late 20th Century Greek Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Metal
Owl Butterfly with frame - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Owl embalmed butterfly species.
Suffed brown butterfly with frame, 1970s.
19 x 25 cm.
Good conditions!
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin
Stuffed Butterfly with Frame
Located in Roma, IT
Stuffed butterfly is a decorative object of 1970s.
19.5 x 25.5 cm.
Good conditions
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Modern Picture Frames
Materials
Animal Skin
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.