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Art Deco Chrome & Glass Free Standing Picture Frame, C1930
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Art Deco Chrome & Glass Free Standing Picture Frame, C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Art Deco World
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Superb 1930's Art Deco modernist free standing picture frame in chrome and glass. The frame has two pieces of glass which slot into the chrome stand. You can display a picture both to the front and back. Very good vintage condition, with no tarnishing. Originates from Germany and is of good quality and deceptively heavy for it's size.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Chrome Picture Frame to the 1930s.

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SA989194
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Superb 1930's Art Deco modernist free standing picture frame in chrome and glass. The frame has two pieces of glass which slot into the chrome stand. You can display a picture both to the front and back. Very good vintage condition, with no tarnishing. Originates from Germany and is of good quality and deceptively heavy for it's size.

FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY

Height
17.5cm (6.89")
Width
16.5cm (6.50")
Depth
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Art Deco World has dated this Art Deco Chrome Picture Frame to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA989194
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An Art Deco chrome and glass free-standing picture frame featuring a stepped metal base holding a black and white portrait photo.
Art Deco Chrome & Glass Free Standing Picture Frame, c1930
Ref: SA989194
An Art Deco chrome and glass free-standing picture frame featuring a stepped metal base holding a black and white portrait photo.
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  • ObjectPicture Frames
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialChrome, Glass
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsStepped base, Chrome uprights, Freestanding glass holder, Geometric silhouette
  • SizeH 17.5 cm (7 in) x W 16.5 cm (6 in) x D 9.5 cm (4 in)

This Art Deco free-standing picture frame dates from the 1930s and originates from Germany. Fashioned from chrome and glass, the piece consists of two glass panes slotting into a substantial metal stand with a stepped base and rounded uprights, creating a clean geometric silhouette in a bright silver colour. The design allows a portrait to be displayed on both the front and back. Measuring 17.5 cm high, 16.5 cm wide, and 9.5 cm deep, this modernist frame sits securely on a mantelpiece or desk in a contemporary home to display cherished photographs while adding a streamlined twentieth-century aesthetic to the interior decoration.

FAQs

Art Deco picture frames produced during the 1930s emphasize machine-age geometry, symmetry, and polished metallic finishes. Designs often feature stepped bases, angular uprights, and clear glass panes engineered to present photographs without modern ornate wooden mouldings.

Frames from this era were primarily crafted using electroplated chrome over brass or nickel, paired with dual sheet-glass panes. The metal elements were cast or stamped into stepped or block silhouettes to support the glass securely.

Authentic period pieces exhibit considerable weight due to solid brass or cast metal bases beneath the chrome plating. Original frames typically display subtle wear to the plating, original bevelled or raw-edged glass, and period assembly screws or slot construction rather than modern clips.

A vintage chrome frame adds clean geometric structure to a mantelpiece, sideboard, or desk arrangement. It pairs effectively with modern minimalist decor, polished metallic accents, or dark moody colour schemes found in modern classic interiors.

Clean chrome components using a dry, soft microfibre cloth to remove fingerprints and dust without causing micro-abrasions. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that can wear away the original chrome electroplating, and wash the glass panes separately with mild soapy water.
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