Vintage-style frames commonly hold a range of photo sizes, including 2 x 3, 4 x 4, 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, 11 x 14, and 16 x 20.
Some vintage frames are designed for tabletop display, while others are wall-mountable; a few tabletop pressed-glass frames explicitly note they cannot be mounted on a wall.
The floating effect is created by placing a smaller photo between the glass panes so it appears to "float"; many product descriptions instruct using a small piece of tape to secure the photo to the inner glass pane.
Orientations vary: many frames support vertical (portrait) or horizontal (landscape) display, while some are vertical-only and cannot be displayed horizontally.
Common finishes and details include distressed or antique-inspired silver and gold tones, beaded or molded accents, bow ornamentation, antique-style molding, and beveled profile edges.
These frames are used at weddings as centerpiece displays, table numbers, photo displays on tables or mantels, and reception décor to showcase memories.