New York City’s preferred destination for finished-corner frames.

A finished-corner frame is the pinnacle of framing options, offering unparalleled versatility for a wide range of projects. Our handcrafted frames are meticulously constructed from premium raw materials, ensuring they are suited for archival purposes. We offer choices in wood species, colors, finishes, and textures to accommodate any and all tastes. Maple, our most popular wood, is valued for its durability, neutral appearance, and tonal versatility. It is especially ideal for achieving rich, solid colors through advanced lacquer or enamel finishes. Below, we provide some examples of framing options using maple wood.

We can create custom frames in an endless array of sizes and rabbet configurations to suit your specific requirements. If you’re unsure about the best profile for your item and space, give us a call. We’re here to guide you through the process and help you select your perfect frame.

A wooden L-shaped corner piece on a white background.

A metallic L-shaped corner piece on a white background.

A silver metallic corner bracket on a white background.

Silver metallic corner piece on a white background.

A white L-shaped piece placed on a white surface.

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Archival framing incorporates a combination of material and practices used to mount and frame an artwork. The main components of Archival framing are the frame, the mounting board and the glass.

A shallow wooden tray with a light-colored finish on a plain white surface.

Various sheets of white and light-colored wood and fiber boards, some framed, standing upright on a white surface against a white background.

The Mounting Board

The mounting board is a combination of single materials which form together the support for the artwork. It may be composed of:

Strainer: a wooden frame that goes in the back of the frame. It is most commonly used with cap frames, shadow boxes, mirrors and oversize jobs. It ensures the longevity of the mounting board and ultimately the artwork itself. It also prevents the backing board from bending and reinforces the frame’s joinery.

Backing board: Common materials are acid free foamboard, coroplast (corrugated plastic)
Mat board: This is the substrate commonly used to affix an artwork. 100% acid free rag mat to float artwork or with a cut in window. Other substrates include linen mat, sintra, dibond, wood and acrylic.

Close-up of two wooden trays stacked on a white surface, with a plain white background.

Close-up of a white rectangular box with rounded edges, viewed from the corner on a white surface.

Framed Hindu artwork depicting a woman holding a snake near a pond with ducks, surrounded by trees.

Back of a wooden picture frame with two metal hanging hooks, displaying a QR code and website information at the top, and a label with color descriptions at the bottom.

Close-up of the corner of a framed artwork with a white matte border on a white surface.

Framed colorful illustration of a woman dressed in traditional Indian attire with floral background.

Colorful framed drawing of a stylized woman surrounded by flowers and foliage with vibrant patterns.

Colorful painting of five people dressed as superheroes, including a woman with a Wonder Woman headband, a man with a Batman mask, a woman with a purple mask, a man with a mask resembling a luchador, and a young child with curly hair wearing a pink c

Close-up of a colorful abstract painting with pink, yellow, and purple hues, framed in a blue frame on a white wall.

Close-up of a corner of a whiteboard with a bright blue frame against a plain light background.

Framed abstract portrait of a woman with black hair, blue face, and an orange and yellow background.

Colorful painting of five women in vibrant dresses with polka dots, standing side by side against a deep blue background, framed in a pink border.

New York City’s preferred destination for finished-corner frames.

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The Mounting Board

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