The best way to frame a photograph is to use one of these atypical picture frames. The picture frames featured here are made out of all sorts of materials and perform a variety of functions. When's the last time you made a call using a picture frame?
These atypical picture frames can display both digital and physical pictures. The physical photo frames are designed to be quirky and fun, such as the inflatable photo frame and the picture frame necklace. The digital photo frames are meant to be multifunctional, with devices such as the telephone photo frame and photo frame printer letting you do more than just display pictures. Both types of frames show just how much you can improve upon an existing design simply by injecting a small dose of creativity.
28 Atypical Picture Frames
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Corner Pictures Frames
Yvonne Schroeder Design
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Sneaky Safes
Picture Frame Box Stores Your Loot
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Telephone Photo Frames
Frame Tele
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Picture Frame Pendants
The Teeny House Bunny Jewelry Line is Cute and Dainty
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Photo Frame Printers
The Epson PictureMate Show Displays Memories and Prints Them
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Ornate Photo Frames
The Cardboard Frame from 'On the Selby' is Intricately Gorgeous
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Deceiving Picture Frames
The Urban Outfitters Hand Mirror Set of 3 Frames
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Liquid Photo Frames
Digi-Mug Digital Photo Frame Mug Holds 45 Pictures
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Touchscreen Photo Albums
The Vizit Digital Picture Frame Brings Your Memories into High Def
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Scanner Photo Frame
Hammacher Schlemmer Digital Photo Frame Scans Pictures
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Memory-Keeping Timepieces
The Photo Frame Clock Lets You Remember the Good Times
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Emailing Photo Frames
Send Images Directly to the Motorola LS1000W Photo Frame
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Photo-Displaying Tablet Docks
The iPad2 Photograph Frame Holds Photos and Charges Your Device
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Nostalgic Picture Displays
Michael Zhang's Polaroid Picture Frame and Mirror Has a Vintage Feel
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Facebook-Compatible Digital Photo Frames
eStarling's WiFi Frame
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Multi-Purpose iPod Covers
Nano Kick Stand is a Photo Frame & Necklace
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Musical Picture Frames
The Hello Kitty Digital Photo Frame Helps Display Your Memorable Moments
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Cute Cat Picture Displays
The Hello Kitty Digital Photo Frame for Your Memorable Moments
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Captioned Photo Frames
The Comic Strip Picture Frame Encourages Comical Phrase Fun
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3D Photo-Holders
The Aiptek 3D Picture Frame Shows Photos in Three Glorious Dimensions
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Inflatable Photo Frames
The Instant Masterpiece
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Medical Frames
Revital Cohen Explores the Art of Life Through the Telepresence Frame
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Planter Picture Frames
Mur Mur by C.Quoi Acknowledges the Art of Nature's Creations
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Digital Picture Frame That Prints
Smartparts Sp8rt Frame
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Touchscreen Wi-Fi Photo Frames
Email Your Photos to the Digital iGala
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Picture Frame Messaging
The Marquee Picture Frame Lets You Post Tag Lines
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3D-Converting Photo Frames
The Nikon NF-300i Will Turn Your 2D Photos 3D at a Price
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SpongeBob Square Frames
Rainbow Picture Frame Adds Color to Your Photos
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Translucent Pocket Cameras
The ClearCam Brings Y2K Style into Modern Photography with Clear Design
Modern Digital Art Displays
The Tuneshine Device Restores Album Art to Center Stage
Digital Personality Alarm Clocks
The Alarm O’clock from The Real Objects is Playful
Vintage Retro Futurism Timepieces
The Casio AQ-240E-3A Has an Analog-Digital Design
Luxe Vintage Watch Auctions
The Shapes of Cartier Auction Presents Rare Cartier Timepieces
Tiny Colorful Camera Toys
The Kodak Charmera Blind-Box is a Camera Photography Collectible
Double-Sided Wall Clocks
Perch Clock by Goofball Brings Dual-Sided Time to Interiors
Light Arc Clocks
Balmuda's The Clock uses light arcs instead of traditional hands
Vintage-Inspired Instant Cameras
Fujifilm Instax Evo Cinema Has Film Looks in an Instant Camera
AI-Powered Color E-Ink Art Frames
The SwitchBot AI Art Frame Mimics Real Art's Texture & Depth
Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Analogue 3D Funtastic Consoles Come in a Rainbow of Colors
Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Tate Collection Reimagines Iconic Artwork
Art-Display Smart TVs
Amazon Turns Televisions into Gallery-Style Digital Canvases
Customizable Brick Clocks
The LEGO MOC Wall Clock is Fully Functional Blank Canvas for Creativity
Digital Art Displays
The Layer Canvas Transforms How Digital Art is Shown at Home
AI-Powered Poetry Cameras
The Poetry Camera Shares New Ways to See the World
Miniature Photo Display Screens
The AutoHeart PICPAK Digital Frame Stores More Than 500 Photos
Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations
Moleskine Presents 'Unleash Your Genius' at BASE Milano
Miniature Retro Digital Cameras
The OPT100 NeoFilm Emulates Classic Film in a Petite Digital Form
Adaptive Furniture Displays
The USM Haller Re-Framed Exhibition Explores Reuse and Modularity
Kinetic Pattern Clocks
The Moiré Clock Makes Hours Appear and Disappear Through Shifting Patterns
Portable Tray Furniture
The Taso Tray Table by Cecilie Manz Adapts Seamlessly Across Interiors
Digital Clock Displays
Clocks for iOS Turns Devices Into Elegant Clock Displays
Museum-Collaborative Instant Cameras
Polaroid Presents the Now Generation 3 MoMA Camera Edition
Artful Summer Puzzles
Piecework Created Its Slim Aarons Puzzle Collection with Getty Images
Revived Modular Photo Booths
Frames Booth Elevates Toronto’s Photo Scene with a Modern Approach
Sleek Instant Print Cameras
C+A Global Unveiled the 'KODAK Printomatic+ Instant Print Camera'
Contemporary Vintage Frames
The BRU Eyewear Fall Range Boasts vintage-inspired silhouettes
Unexpected Boundary-Pushing Chairs
Marco Segovia Presents the Atypical Chair Concept
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Archive Film Exhibitions
The Wes Anderson the Archives Presents Artefacts from His Film Work
Timeless Statement Frames
Frances Valentine X Caddis Eyewear Unveil Bold, Collaborative Glasses
Voice-Activated Wall Art
Fraimic Generates AI Images with Voice-to-Vision Tech
Art Gallery Turntables
Audio-Technica Turntable Concept Treats Vinyl Playback as Art Display
Children-Focused Tech Lines
MyFirst Specializes in Technology Products for Children
Wall Art Speakers
Monar Canvas Speaker Combines Framed Artwork with Built-In Audio
Modern Wooden Desk Accessories
The 'Ofiistory' Desk Supplies by Bae Seung Bin are Minimalist
Bike Frame Armchairs
Bike Frame Chairs by Omri Piko Kahan Reuse Retired Bicycles
Nostalgic Camera Designs
Polaroid Debuts the Polaroid Now and Now+ Generation 3
Rapid Photo Visualizers
Life Minute Photos Allows Viewers to Visualize 10,000 Photos in One Minute
Analog-Themed Camera Campaigns
Polaroid Launched 'The Camera for an Analog Life'
Charming Retro Storage
This Floppy Disk Inspired SD Card Concept Brings Forth Vintage Style
Pop Art Luxe Timepieces
Piaget Andy Warhol Collage Watch Blends Art and Swiss Craftsmanship
Discreet Digital Art Displays
The Paperless Paper 7-inch E Ink Frame Has a Spectra 6 Display
Tactile Digital Cameras
Camera (1) imagines a tactile digicam for a screen-tired generation
Vintage Photo Makers
Retrova Transforms Digital Photos Into Custom Vintage-Style Polaroids
Vintage Imaging Kits
PGYTECH RetroVa Turns iPhones into Vintage Photo Systems
Giftable Cake Puzzles
Piecework’s Cake-Shaped Puzzle Comes in a Champagne-Style Box
Futuristic AI Cameras
The AI Camera Concept Adds Innovation in Photography by Removing Lens
Retro Audio Cabinets
Arcade Game-Shaped Cabinet by Love Hultén Plays Vinyl and Cassette Tapes
Consumer Holographic Photo Frames
Looking Glass Musubi Frame Launches on Kickstarter
Minimal Sleek Rubberized Clocks
DesignWright Designs the Minimal Flip Alarm Clock
Intuitive Double-Exposure Film Cameras
The Kodak Snapic A1 Has a Three-Element Glass Lens
Redefining Screen-Free Cameras
Camp Snap Arrives at Target as a Mindful Disconnection
Conceptual Memory-Themed Fashion
Paranoid FW25 Explores Identity Through Nostalgia and Nature
Artful Sculptural Umbrella Stands
Inbetween Umbrella Stand Soaks Rain & Elevates a Mundane Moment
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Minimal Meeting Clocks
The CAST Concept Clock Records and Summarizes Meetings in Timeless Form
Dynamic Art Displays
Mirage Transforms Personal Photos Into AI-Generated Artistic Scenes
AI-Powered Portrait Studios
self.space Captures Professional Images Without a Photographer
Dual-Purpose Vintage-Inspired Home Objects
Mantelpiece's The Vase Blends Elegance with Function
Versatile Eyewear Collections
The Framery Launched a Style-Forward Line of Customizable Glasses
Transparent Audio CD Players
Clearframe CD Player Makes Album Art the Main Focus of the Experience
Retro Jelly Mold-Inspired Mirrors
Ready to Hang Presents the Jelly Mirror Collection
Novelty Supermarket Ornaments
Aldi’s Novelty Baubles Take the Form of Familar Household Products
Desktop Display Gadgets
Minitoo Retro Pc Style Device Combines Alarm Clock, Speaker, and Display
Gifting-Ready Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Custom Edition Can Be Personalized with Any Name
Art Print Bandages
The Met x Band-Aid Collection Applies Museum Works to Adhesive Strips
Playfully Reimagined Door Designs
Kiki and Joost Reinterpret the Door with Two Distinct Visions
Jigsaw Puzzle-Inspired Furniture
Gustaf Westman Creates the Bright Stackable Puzzle Shelf System
Time-Zone Table Series
The Timetables Coffee Tables by Michael Jantzen Show Off Multiple Clocks
Chic Futuristic Eyewear Designs
FORK Eyewear Boasts the Unisex NO REPLY Frame
Art Display Digital Televisions
LG Gallery+ Turns Tv into Personalized Art Display
Miniaturized Product Art Photographs
Taysuya Tanaka Highlights MUJI Products with Small Muji
Discreet Folding Shelf Designs
Secret Shelfie Has Launched a Novel Storage Solution
Interactive Timeline Visuals
Modern NeoGlass Timeline UI Enhances Presentations With Neon Glass
Retro Puzzle Block Computers
Lego Fan Build Recreates a Vintage Pc with Interchangeable Screens
Modern Museum Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 3 MoMA Edition is Playful
Widened Panoramic Cameras
The BeerPAN by Robin Beerman is a Conceptual 35mm Panorama Camera
Two-Sided Wall Clocks
The Corner Clock Design Brings Whimsical Charm to Overlooked Wall Space
Minimal Sculptural Clocks
The Trace Line Clock Turns Shifting Geometry into a Minimal Time Display
Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art
Objects from Frames by Cara Campos Repurposes Bicycles into Furniture
Ultra-Thin E-Paper Art Displays
The Aura Ink E-Ink Photo Frame Lasts Three Months Per Charge
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Adorable Mini Instant Cameras
The Retro Digital Toy Camera Brings Tiny Photo Capture to Keychains
AI Photo-to-Brick Converters
Brick Photos Turns Your Photos Into Fun AI-Generated Brick Figures
Daily Ritual Objects
The Routines Collection by Morontacasanova Makes Moments Feel Like Ritual
Wavy Lined Picture Frames
Lulu and Georgia's 'Ripple Picture Frame' Boasts a Mahogany Finish
Projected Photo Canvas
The PixyBeam Projection-Based Photo Frame Turns Walls into Living Galleries
Storytelling Floral Phone Cases
The X-Line Floral Series by CASEKOO Revives Floriography
Collectible Mini Cameras
The Photo Creator Mini Cam Lets Kids Snap Photos Without a Phone
Palaeolithic Art-Inspired Collections
Taras Yoom Unveils a New Capsule Dubbed Echoes of Time
Printed Fortune Clocks
The Houracle Clock Prints Fortunes and Jokes on Command
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
Tape Measurable Time Devices
The Setime Clock Concept Makes Time Tangible and Interactive
Memory Tracking Apps
ThenNow Resurfaces Your Photos From This Day in Years Past
Adaptive Reuse Gallery Projects
Atelier L'abri Design the FOIL Gallery in Montreal
Personal Nostalgic Photo Books
The Holy Ohio Photo Book Presents a Personal Return to Family Roots
Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors
The Paint Mirror Evokes Nostalgia with Its Pixel-Style Frame
Nostalgic Digital Cameras
The Cs-8 Digital Video Camera Brings Back the Art of Filmmaking
Portable Display Technologies
Arzopa Spotlights Its D14 Smart Digital Photo Frame and More at CES
Redesigning Restful Moments
The ANEW Project Turns Daily Objects into Mini Retreats
Photo Art Tools
Image Painter Transforms Photos Into Creative Digital Artworks
Pet Content Studios
Tails & Frames Turns Pet Photos And Videos Into Shareable Art Online AI
Coastal Desk Calendars
Lighthouse Calendar Animates Daily Planning with Analogue Rotating Visuals
Nostalgic Family Homes
Apartamento Relicário Celebrates Memory, Legacy, and Aging with Dignity
Immersive RGB Show Puzzles
Clementoni's New Stranger Things Puzzle Bring the Upside Down Home
Frameable Device Screenshots
Framous is a New Tool That Adds Device Frames Around Screenshots
Perforated Metal Clocks
Moov and Coo Perforated Metal Clocks Use Moving Surfaces to Indicate Time
Alternative Time Displays
Dozen Clock Offers A Creative Yet Accurate Timekeeping Experience
Rustic Striking A-Framed Residences
Jack Morgan Designs the Bold A-Frame House in Dallas
Creative Photo Communities
Join the Ad-Free Creative Photo Network Built Into Hipstamatic
In-Game Photography Features
Microsoft Added a Photo Mode to its Popular Minecraft Title
Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles
Kinstlertaps Nicole Appel and Ken Gun Min for Its Products
Wedding Time Capsules
Relive Wedding Memories Over Time With PostToForever
Online Time Displays
View the Time Instantly and Stylishly With The Digital Clock Online
Playful Accent Tables
The Bug Tables Bring Digital Glitch Design into Tactile, Everyday Furniture
Art Deco Café Interiors
Atypique by Zooco Estudio is an Interior Redesign of a Specialty Café
Analog Nostalgia Installations
Back to Basics II Celebrates Retro Tech with Vivid Paper Sculptures
Retro Pastel Flip Clocks
Minimalist Flip Clock Concept Brings Retro Charm for Modern Desks
Figurative Wall Hooks
The Umbra Buddy Wall Hooks Use Molded Figures as Functional Hangers
Private Photo Journals
Memory Helps You Capture Daily Moments In A Secure And Simple Photo Diary
Eco-Friendly Art Frame Speakers
Openhagen Presents the VAVIA Eco-friendly Art Frame Speakers
Paper-Made Piggy Banks
The Metallic Piggy Bank Uses Folded Paper Construction Instead of Metal
Photograph-Centric Museums
Jadriv Architektur & 1990uao Design the Photography Seoul Museum of Art
Archival Game-Honoring Books
Sony’s 30th Anniversary Book Uncovers Unseen Prototypes and Designs
Image Pixel Converters
Picture To Pixel Art Converts Images Into Pixel Art Effortlessly
Minimal Paper Sconces
The Pin Sconce Creates Soft Ambient Light Using Pushpins & Translucent Paper
Light-Refracting Glass Tables
Look Mum No UV Frames Shattered Glass & Light Refraction in a Table
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Optical Illusion Mirrors
The Hooptical Mirror Plays with Reflection Using Hooped Glass Rings
Event Branding Tools
Frame Me Lets Event Managers Share Branded Photos For Viral Marketing
Modular Geometric Furniture Pieces
Fractal 9 by Miguel Espejo Fills Corner Spaces with Style
Leaf-Inspired Wall Clocks
Foglie Wall Clock Transforms Fallen Leaves into a Sculptural Timepiece
Analog Photo Simulators
Vint Brings Legendary Film Stocks To Life In Real-Time For Photographers
Analog Study Timers
The Roma Mk.1 by Tomato Clocks Uses Dual Dials for Focused Work
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
Photo Display Tools
InstantPhoto Lets You Pin Memories as Polaroid Stickers on Your Desktop
Kumiko Craft Structures
The Timevase Transforms 400-Year-Old Japanese Kumiko into Living Art