When you frame something, it’s because it has value. Vintage-style picture frames are a natural choice for artwork and photographs that deserve character, detail, and a sense of history. Classic design never goes out of style, and vintage-inspired frames continue to work across traditional, eclectic, and modern interiors.
We offer custom vintage-styles in both our wood offerings, along with a wide range of matboard colors to support antique-inspired looks. There are no strict rules in custom framing—vintage frames can be bold or subtle, ornate or restrained. The goal is to choose a frame that complements the art and feels intentional in your space.
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What Would Look Good In Vintage-Style Picture Frames?
Vintage-inspired frames work especially well with artwork and photographs that already have depth, texture, or a sense of history. Black-and-white photography, classic portraits, botanical prints, maps, architectural drawings, and traditional illustrations all pair naturally with vintage frames. These frames add visual weight and detail, helping simpler artwork feel more intentional and finished.
They also work surprisingly well with modern art. Clean illustrations, minimal photography, and contemporary prints gain contrast when framed in a vintage-style frame, creating a balanced mix of old and new. Whether the piece is traditional or modern, vintage-style picture frames help anchor the artwork and give it a timeless presence on the wall.
What To Frame
- Wedding reception photos and formal wedding portraits
- Vintage Art Marketplace prints (botanicals, antique maps, classic illustrations)
- Old family photos and ancestral portraits
- Classical art reproductions and historical paintings
- Black-and-white photography
- Heirlooms and sentimental pieces (letters, recipes, documents, pressed flowers)
- Statement art pieces (modern prints paired with ornate contrast)
- Gallery wall anchor pieces in mixed-style displays
Art Marketplace Prints
Our Art Marketplace makes it easy to pair vintage-style frames with artwork that’s designed to work beautifully with them. Alongside thousands of prints, we offer a curated vintage print collection featuring classic illustrations, botanicals, maps, and timeless artwork. When framed, these prints feel cohesive and intentional, with the frame enhancing the artwork rather than overpowering it. Choosing art and frame together removes the guesswork and helps create a finished look that feels collected, not overly styled.
Creating a Vintage Gallery Wall
A vintage gallery wall can feel polished or collected depending on how you arrange it. A symmetrical layout (aligned rows with evenly spaced frames) creates a formal, classic look that works well with matching gold or silver frames. A collected layout feels more organic, mixing sizes and orientations for a layered, lived-in effect.
Don’t be afraid to mix frame finishes, such as metallic finishes or ornate wood options, to add depth and dimension. To keep the wall cohesive, anchor it with pieces from our Art Marketplace, such as botanicals, antique maps, and classical illustrations, which pair naturally with vintage-inspired frames. Choosing coordinating artwork and frames together helps the entire gallery wall feel intentional rather than overstyled.
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Vintage Frames Work in Any Room
There isn’t a bad room for vintage-style frames. While they’re often associated with formal living rooms or traditional spaces, vintage frames work just as well in bedrooms, hallways, dining rooms, home offices, and even modern apartments. An ornate gold or silver frame can elevate a wedding portrait above a dresser, add character to a hallway gallery wall, or bring warmth to a minimalist office. The key is balance, pairing frames with artwork and surroundings that let their detail shine without overwhelming the space.
Final Thoughts
Vintage-style picture frames add timeless elegance to any artwork, photograph, or keepsake. Whether you’re framing a wedding photo, a family portrait, or a curated print from our Art Marketplace, the right frame transforms your piece into a statement you’ll love seeing every day. Explore our wide selection of gold, silver, and wood frames, and find the perfect vintage-style frame to elevate your walls today.
