Art Nouveau Picture Frame in Vulcanized Fibre

About This Piece

Vintage Design

An extremely rare picture frame from the period of the Jugendstil made of vulcanized fiber or leatheroid.
The back wall inside is lined with silk, the glass pane is firmly set in the frame.
Vulcanized fiber or leatheroid is a bio-composite material known since 1855, cellulose/jute fibers were used as raw material.
Vulcanized fiber was used instead of leather and rubber to make suitcases, belts (smooth, hard, reddish brown, relatively waterproof), among other things.
Vulcanized fiber, together with ebonite, celluloid and the casein plastic galalith, is one of the oldest composite materials. Bakelite was not invented until 1909.

Height 28 cm, width 42 cm, set up: Depth 13 cm
Image detail 33 cm wide x 18 cm high

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Design Period	1890 to 1919
Production Period	1890 to 1919
Style	Art Nouveau
Detailed Condition	Excellent — This vintage/antique piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations.
Product Code	EY-1017575
Restoration and Damage Details	Der Bilderrahmen ist in einem sehr gepflegten und unbeschädigten Zustand mit lediglich geringen Spuren der Zeit.
Materials	Bakelite, Glass, Silk, Jute
Color	Brown
Width	42 cm 16.5 inch
Height	28 cm 11.0 inch
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Germany
Duties Notice	Import duty is not included in the prices you see online. You may have to pay import duties upon receipt of your order.
Returns	Returns accepted within two days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

Sustainability

Carbon Neutral	For every purchase made, Pamono offsets 100% of estimated carbon emissions from global shipping.
Vintage	Choosing vintage and antique furniture reduces your carbon footprint by cutting down on waste and reduces demand for new materials and extends the life of the products we use.

Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

Please examine the packaging upon delivery. In the event that there are visible signs of damaged packaging, please indicate the problem on the Delivery Note, take pictures, and—if the item inside shows damages—contact us within 48 hours of delivery. A signed delivery receipt without notations regarding damaged packaging represents your acceptance of the completed order in perfect condition.