A rare and highly collectible pair of architect-designed picture frames by Richard Meier for Swid Powell, produced in the 1980s. Meier, a Pritzker Prize–winning architect and member of the influential “New York Five,” created a small series of sculptural tabletop objects for Swid Powell, all produced in limited quantities and now sought after by collectors and designers.
Each frame features Meier’s iconic architectural geometry: a polished silver-plated base, a cylindrical vertical support, a precision-cut glass panel, and a chrome sphere counterweight. The pairing of these two sizes is especially scarce and makes a striking modernist display.
Measurements Smaller Frame
Base length: ≈ 6.75"
Base depth: ≈ 2"
Glass panel: ≈ 5.75" H × 6.25" W
Sphere diameter: ≈ 1.75"
Larger Frame
Base length: ≈ 10.25"
Base depth: ≈ 2.25"
Glass panel: ≈ 8" H × 10" W
Cylinder height: ≈ 7.75"
Sphere diameter: ≈ 1.75"
Condition
Excellent vintage condition with light, expected surface wear to the silver plate. Both glass panels are clean and free of chips. Presents beautifully.
