An assortment of enamel photo frames is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
enamel and
bronze, all enamel photo frames available were constructed with great care. Enamel photo frames have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Enamel photo frames bearing
Art Deco or
Art Nouveau hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many enamel photo frames are appealing in their simplicity, but
Christian Dior,
Collins & Cook and
Fabergé produced popular enamel photo frames that are worth a look.
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.
