antique gold leaf frames

These pressed-glass floating frames use a metal surround with glass panes. Listings commonly note brass-and-glass construction for the pressed‑glass, vintage-style frames.

They use a sliding locket-style closure: slide the clasp or handle up to open, place the photo between the two glass panes, then slide the clasp down to lock the panes and secure the image.

These pressed‑glass frames create a floating effect that highlights the image and gives a vintage or antique-inspired look. Rounded edges and the thin metal-and-glass profile add a retro, timeless presentation for photos and keepsakes.

You can display thin items such as pressed flowers, handwritten notes, small drawings or illustrations, and slim keepsakes or printouts sandwiched between the glass panes.

Common shapes are rectangular and square; several listings also feature rounded or round‑edged metal-and-glass frames for a vintage appearance.

The effect is created by placing a smaller photo between the two glass panes and securing it to the inner pane (commonly with a small piece of tape). Because the image is framed only by glass, it appears to “float” inside the frame.