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Identification

Stiffel Art Deco Revival Faux Guilloché Picture Frame (2004)

Photo reference

2 uploaded photos

Overview

The item retains its original manufacturer's tag on the easel back, clearly identifying it as a Stiffel product made in China in 2004.

Story

Stiffel is historically renowned for high-quality lighting, but by the early 2000s, the brand name was utilized for imported decorative accessories, including this 2004 frame made in China. While it carries the Stiffel name, it represents the brand's later mass-market decorative arts phase rather than its mid-century American manufacturing peak. The secondary market for modern decorative frames by recognizable brands like Stiffel is active but operates at accessible price points.

Maker / Origin

Stiffel

Condition & Value

Based on the provided description, the frame appears intact with its original tag. However, the valuation assumes the glass is free of chips, the faux enamel is unscratched, and all inset crystals are present. Any missing rhinestones or scratches to the purple enamel would immediately drop the piece to the lower end of the range.

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Sold comps, value drivers, and venue guidance pulled from recent auction results.

Market Analysis

The secondary market for modern decorative frames by recognizable brands like Stiffel is active but operates at accessible price points. Buyers typically source these on platforms like Poshmark, eBay, and Etsy for home decor rather than as collector investments. Art Deco revival styles featuring faux enamel (guilloché) and rhinestones appeal strongly to buyers looking for 'Y2K' or 'Hollywood Regency' aesthetics.

Value Drivers

▲ Original manufacturer's tag confirms the 2004 Stiffel attribution and 'new old stock' appeal.

▲ Deep purple faux guilloché and rhinestone accents align with popular Art Deco revival and Hollywood Regency decor trends.

▲ Consistent Poshmark and Etsy comparables establish a firm $20-$30 trading range for this specific era of Stiffel frames.

Concerns

▼ Unverified dimensions — frames holding standard photo sizes sell faster than those with non-standard circular openings.

▼ Unverified crystal count — missing rhinestones would render the piece a 'project' and drop value to the $10-$15 floor.

Best Venue

Price optimistically at $30 to allow room for offers, expecting a final sale around $20-$25. Ensure the listing explicitly states the exact dimensions of both the overall frame and the circular photo opening to attract the right buyer.

Upside Potential

If the frame accommodates a highly desirable standard photo size (e. g., a perfect 4-inch or 5-inch circular cutout) and is in flawless, gift-ready condition, it could push toward the $35-$40 retail mark in a boutique Etsy shop setting.

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Also found — market-range context

Related comps outside the valuation band· 11 comps

Surfaced during research but not used to anchor the valuation — wrong form, species, era, or no published price. Shown so the market range around this item is visible.

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  • Poshmark
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