Picture Frames

[poetman]

Hi Everyone:

I want to hang up some more vintage photos in my office and rearrange the ones currently up and need some suggestions on picture frames. Can you all post some photos and/or links to some vintage picture frames so I know for what to look. The photos range from smaller cd liner notes pictures to post cards and then larger 8x10 (or 11) prints from internet print outs.

Thanks!

 

[poetman]

Anyone? Some suggestions on vintage picture frames?

Thanks!

 

[kpreed]

First, please do not use vintage photos! I would have the photo scanned,(my business) printed and then frame the print. You save the photo for the future and prints from it can then be made.
As for frames, I use vintage frames I find at thrift stores, garage sales and on-line. I really like ovals with domed glass. Just my 2¢.

 

[bunnyb.gal]

There's a lot of reverse painted deco frames kicking around on that famous auction site, for example, if you like that style.

 

[DNO]

Frankly, for black and white photos it's tough to beat a classic plain black or stained wood frame with a good sized white, acid free matt. Use a large matt. On an 8x10 I would tend to have at least 4" of matt on three sides, and 5" at the bottom.

If your heart is set on vintage frames, there's lots in thrift shops and in contents sales. (Don't know if you're near many in your vintage state of mind!) Frames go through styles, just like clothes. Frames from the '60's are quite different from the frames from the '40's etc. I would suggest having a look at some art auction sites to get an idea of the period of frame you are most attracted to.

 

[Bugguy]

Here are two of my frames. They both have the domed glass - I think it's called bubble glass. The frames are a plaster-like substance that has been painted. You frequently see similar oval frames with a wood grain-effect painted on. There are also some ornate tin frames or actual wood. These probably date from 1900 - 1920, so they're a little early - maybe Victorian/Edwardian. They're fairly inexpensive and quite available at antique stores. Look them over carefully for chips or missing pieces of the decoration. If there are any imperfections - pass on it, you'll see plenty more. (My mother still has these on the wall from her mother - you've got to like the style)

I personally like the deco or art nouveau frames; however I don't own any yet. Best bet is to look on Ebay for examples.

Heres some examples:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-HUG...ative_Arts&hash=item5ae4456127#ht_3310wt_1122

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-HUG...ative_Arts&hash=item5ae4456127#ht_3310wt_1122

Good hunting!