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Mid Century Picture Frame, c. 1940s–1950s Silver Black Grey Frame
Viridian Eclection
$78.00
Save $11.70
Appraised value $89.70
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Condition
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The Piece A larger mid century picture frame, dating to c. 1940s–1950s, with a silver, black, and grey metallic finish and a clean beveled profile. The frame has a restrained, architectural quality...
Condition
Excellent Vintage
Dimensions
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One of a Kind — 1 Available
The Piece
A larger mid century picture frame, dating to c. 1940s–1950s, with a silver, black, and grey metallic finish and a clean beveled profile. The frame has a restrained, architectural quality, with a narrow molded edge and subtle striated surface texture that gives the finish depth and movement.
The silver-grey surface is darkened with black undertones and age-related patina, creating a moody, collected look that feels especially suited to black-and-white photography, portraits, charcoal work, or antique paper pieces.
Measuring approximately 9" W x 11.5" H, this frame offers a larger scale while still remaining slim, elegant, and easy to style.
History
This frame is best described as a mid century picture frame from c. 1940s–1950s, with a traditional yet simplified decorative profile. Frames from this period often carried forward earlier molded and formal frame shapes while adapting them into cleaner, narrower silhouettes suited to mid-century interiors.
The frame features mitered corners, a beveled molded profile, and a silver, black, and grey metallic finish with visible surface variation. The back appears to show unfinished wood construction, supporting a likely wood or wood-composition frame with an applied metallic finish.
The piece is unmarked, with no visible maker’s label, signature, stamp, or origin mark present in the provided photographs. Because of that, it should not be attributed to a specific maker, country, or workshop.
Safest listing language: “Vintage c. 1940s–1950s silver, black, and grey mid century picture frame.”
Product Details
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Object Type | Picture frame |
| Date | c. 1940s–1950s |
| Style | Mid-century traditional / transitional |
| Dimensions | Approx. 9" W x 11.5" H |
| Material | Likely wood or wood-composition with applied metallic finish |
| Color / Finish | Silver, black, and grey metallic finish with darker age-related patina |
| Condition | Vintage condition with surface wear, finish variation, small scuffs, darkened patina, and age-related marks throughout. Back shows unfinished wood and mitered construction. Glass, backing, and hanging hardware are not shown. |
| Maker | Unmarked / unidentified |
| Origin | Unknown |
| Construction | Mitered wood construction with beveled molded profile, narrow inner lip, and striated metallic surface texture |
| Best Use | Photograph, portrait, antique print, charcoal sketch, pressed botanical, or gallery wall styling |
Why It Belongs In Your Home
This mid century picture frame has the kind of understated presence that makes an interior feel layered rather than over-decorated, which is a small mercy in a world full of mass-produced “vintage-inspired” nonsense.
The larger scale gives it more visual weight than a standard tabletop frame, while the slim profile keeps it refined. Its silver, black, and grey finish works beautifully with monochrome artwork, old photographs, graphite studies, architectural prints, and quiet portraiture.
Style it on a mantel, bookshelf, writing desk, hallway wall, or mixed into a collected gallery arrangement. Its appeal lies in the balance: clean lines, aged metallic depth, and just enough patina to feel genuinely lived with.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
All antique and vintage items are sold as described and all sales are final. Each listing includes detailed condition notes and photographs so you can make a fully informed decision. We encourage buyers to ask questions — about condition, dimensions, finish, provenance — before purchasing.
Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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