{"id":15717,"date":"2026-02-20T12:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T17:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/?p=15717"},"modified":"2026-04-22T15:08:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T19:08:41","slug":"vintage-style-picture-frames","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/vintage-style-picture-frames\/","title":{"rendered":"Vintage-Style Picture Frames | Gold &amp; Ornate Custom Frames"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you frame something, it\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-c9b87b19-f1b2-466a-b757-6bd0f148f6c0\">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\u2014vintage 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shop Our Vintage Picture Frame Styles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/windsor?cid=26\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26_26_Corner.jpg\" alt=\"gold vintage picture frame\" class=\"wp-image-30853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26_26_Corner.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26_26_Corner-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Windsor in Gold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/windsor?cid=27\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26_27_Corner.jpg\" alt=\"silver vintage picture frame\" class=\"wp-image-30854\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26_27_Corner.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26_27_Corner-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Windsor in Silver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-would-look-good-in-vintage-style-picture-frames\">What Would Look Good In Vintage-Style Picture Frames?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vintage-inspired frames work especially well with artwork and photographs that already have depth, texture, or a sense of history. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/best-frames-for-black-and-white-photos\/\">Black-and-white photography<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wedding.jpg\" alt=\"vintage-style picture frames\" class=\"wp-image-10853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wedding.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wedding-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/wedding-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-to-frame\">What To Frame<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wedding reception photos and formal wedding portraits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vintage art prints (botanicals, antique maps, classic illustrations)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old family photos and ancestral portraits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classical art reproductions and historical paintings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Black-and-white photography<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heirlooms and sentimental pieces (letters, recipes, documents, pressed flowers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement art pieces (modern prints paired with ornate contrast)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gallery wall anchor pieces in mixed-style displays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Stephanie-Morales-@nordhaus.designs8-960x1280.jpg\" alt=\"gallery wall of small sized frames\" class=\"wp-image-31101\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Stephanie-Morales-@nordhaus.designs8-960x1280.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Stephanie-Morales-@nordhaus.designs8-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Stephanie-Morales-@nordhaus.designs8-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Stephanie-Morales-@nordhaus.designs8-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Stephanie-Morales-@nordhaus.designs8-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Stephanie-Morales-@nordhaus.designs8-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jennifer-Jerkins-@cali.james_.interiors2-960x1280.jpg\" alt=\"gallery wall\" class=\"wp-image-31102\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jennifer-Jerkins-@cali.james_.interiors2-960x1280.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jennifer-Jerkins-@cali.james_.interiors2-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jennifer-Jerkins-@cali.james_.interiors2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jennifer-Jerkins-@cali.james_.interiors2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jennifer-Jerkins-@cali.james_.interiors2-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Jennifer-Jerkins-@cali.james_.interiors2-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3_Kaitlin_Schwartz_@cardingtonfarmhouse_002-960x1280.jpg\" alt=\"gallery wall of vintage art prints\" class=\"wp-image-31103\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3_Kaitlin_Schwartz_@cardingtonfarmhouse_002-960x1280.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3_Kaitlin_Schwartz_@cardingtonfarmhouse_002-700x933.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3_Kaitlin_Schwartz_@cardingtonfarmhouse_002-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3_Kaitlin_Schwartz_@cardingtonfarmhouse_002-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3_Kaitlin_Schwartz_@cardingtonfarmhouse_002-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/3_Kaitlin_Schwartz_@cardingtonfarmhouse_002-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"creating-a-vintage-gallery-wall\">Creating a Vintage Gallery Wall<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/silver\">silver frame<\/a>s. A collected layout feels more organic, mixing sizes and orientations for a layered, lived-in effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t be afraid to mix frame finishes, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/metallic-picture-frames\/\">metallic finishes<\/a> or ornate wood options, to add depth and dimension. To keep the wall cohesive, anchor it with like art prints, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shop our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/ornate\">Ornate Picture Frames<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/26102603020500500000000000000?fastrID=wf_lm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Granby__Gold.png\" alt=\"Granby in Gold\" class=\"wp-image-28026\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Granby__Gold.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Granby__Gold-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granby in Gold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/26103403020500500000000000000?fastrID=wf_faq\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Granby__Antique_White.png\" alt=\"Granby in Antique White\" class=\"wp-image-27955\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Granby__Antique_White.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Granby__Antique_White-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granby in Antique White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/26102703020500500000000000000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Granby__Silver.png\" alt=\"Granby in Silver\" class=\"wp-image-28025\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Granby__Silver.png 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Granby__Silver-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granby in Silver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/frame-styles\/granby?cid=12\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Granby__Black.jpg\" alt=\"ornate black picture frame\" class=\"wp-image-29078\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Granby__Black.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Granby__Black-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Granby in Black<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"vintage-frames-work-in-any-room\">Vintage Frames Work in Any Room<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1033\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7_Kelly_Frederick_@ourforeverrhome_005-1-1033x1280.jpg\" alt=\"vintage picture frame in a bathroom\" class=\"wp-image-31108 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7_Kelly_Frederick_@ourforeverrhome_005-1-1033x1280.jpg 1033w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7_Kelly_Frederick_@ourforeverrhome_005-1-700x868.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7_Kelly_Frederick_@ourforeverrhome_005-1-768x952.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/7_Kelly_Frederick_@ourforeverrhome_005-1.jpg 1073w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1033px) 100vw, 1033px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>There isn\u2019t a bad room for vintage-style frames. While they\u2019re 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/different-frame-sizes-for-gallery-walls\/\">gallery wall<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vintage-style picture frames add timeless elegance to any artwork, photograph, or keepsake. Whether you\u2019re framing a wedding photo, a family portrait, or a thrifted art print, the right frame transforms your piece into a statement you\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"70\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/design-your-frame-1.png\" alt=\"design a custom picture frame\" class=\"wp-image-30603\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shop vintage-style picture frames in gold, silver, and ornate wood finishes. Perfect for wedding photos, family portraits, and vintage art prints.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":31104,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2693,1407],"tags":[3896,3878,3897,3905],"class_list":["post-15717","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-what-to-frame","category-art","tag-b2c","tag-framing-tips","tag-niche","tag-photography"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15717"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31799,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15717\/revisions\/31799"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15717"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15717"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}