PHILIPPI : Paris

Picture Frame 20x25 cm

Big memories deserve a little more room

A photograph measuring 20 x 25 cm was probably never destined for the second row. Fortunately, the PHILIPPI PARIS photo frame gives it plenty of presence without trying to steal the show. The silver-coloured frame combines broad, clean lines with a polished nickel-plated surface, introducing light and subtle reflections into its surroundings. With overall dimensions of 23 x 28 cm and a depth of 3 cm, this larger version of the PARIS series makes a confident addition to a sideboard, console or shelf and can also be hung on the wall. The generous 20 x 25 cm photo format leaves plenty of room for expressive portraits, favourite travel photographs, family pictures or images that deserve a little more attention. At 0.79 kg, the frame has a reassuring presence, while the velvet-covered reverse provides a softly finished contrast to the polished front. PARIS can be displayed standing or hanging, turning a personal memory into part of the room with remarkably little fuss. Your phone is, of course, still allowed to keep a copy.

Worth a second look from the side

PARIS gets its character from proportion rather than decoration. The 3 cm deep profile gives the picture frame noticeable volume, making it feel almost like a small design object when placed on a surface. This depth becomes particularly effective in the generous 20 x 25 cm format. The polished nickel finish responds to the colours, light and materials around it: against dark wood it creates a stronger contrast, on pale surfaces it feels calmer, while glass or stone gives the composition a clean, graphic quality. Throughout, the photograph remains the visual focus. As the PHILIPPI photo frame can be displayed standing or hanging, it slips easily into different interiors and arrangements. Give a portrait its own place on a console or bring several photographs together on a wall to create a gallery that feels personal rather than overly planned. Here, functionality is not an extra feature. It is simply part of the design.

A polished surface with a refreshingly quiet attitude

PHILIPPI has been creating home accessories, gifts, travel and office pieces for many years, developing a recognisable design language built around clean forms and considered function. The owner-managed design company is closely associated with its founder Jan Philippi, whose surname has itself become the brand. Its collections make deliberate use of materials including stainless steel, iron, ceramics, wood and leather, with polished metal forming a particularly recognisable part of the PHILIPPI aesthetic. According to the brand, its international presence includes renowned names such as Harrods, Takashimaya, KaDeWe and the Museum of Modern Art. The PARIS frame represents the side of PHILIPPI that sits naturally within our LIVOSY selection: design can have presence without demanding constant attention. We are drawn to objects that can live in a room for years rather than relying on a fleeting effect, and the combination of clean geometry, silver-coloured nickel and a velvet-covered reverse captures that idea rather nicely.

One photograph has a habit of becoming three

The PHILIPPI PARIS 20 x 25 cm picture frame works beautifully on its own, but it also lends itself to combinations of different photographs and sizes. Smaller 13 x 18 cm and 15 x 20 cm PARIS frames can be arranged alongside this larger version, creating a group with varied heights and proportions while maintaining the same clear design language. For a less uniform look, PARIS can also be mixed with other PHILIPPI photo frames such as CELESTE, PABLO or ZAK. Combining different shapes and surfaces makes a collection feel more personal and, pleasingly, a little less arranged. Add a PHILIPPI vase such as FLOREE, LIVREE or MARGEAUX, a decorative bowl or a few favourite books, then leave some breathing space around them. Because ultimately, the frame should not be the thing you remember. The photograph inside should. PARIS simply makes sure you keep looking at it.