Abstract: An improved modular illuminated frame member for framing translucent or transparent display articles. A transparent or translucent display article is framed using one or more modular illuminated frame members. The illuminated frame member contains two or more light emitting diode (LED) lighting modules, which direct light into the edge of alight guide assembly which illuminates the display article. The number of LED lighting modules in the frame member determines the frame member length; frame members with different numbers of LED lighting modules have different lengths. The frame member may be used as a heatsink for the LEDs. Dummy non-illuminated frame members are provided in matching lengths. The frame members may be encased in a further decorative frame. Using a set of modular illuminated frame members and dummy frame members of various lengths, frames for a wide range of display article sizes may be easily assembled.