For a truly custom frame our closed-corner (also called finished corner) frames are the ideal solution. Closed-corner style frames are built out of raw wood and then the finish is applied after the frame is assembled. Depending on the finish it normally covers the corners so that the joins aren’t visible, hence the term closed (or finished) corner.
Closed-corner frames can be hand-carved, gilded (silver or gold leaf), painted, or stained. Since our artisans paint & stain in our on-site spray booth we can finish our frames in custom colors of your choice – simply bring us in a sample of the color or the manufacturer/name of the paint or stain. These types of frames are sometimes called bespoke frames (more common name in the UK) because they can be unique and are hand-crafted.
A selection of our closed-corner framing—some carved, some gilded, some stained
If you don’t know exactly what type of frame you’re looking for, we can assist you with educated recommendations and advice. Our years of experience and education enable our staff to recommend designs or period style frames appropriate to your artwork.
Whether you’re framing an antique portrait or a modern landscape, we can create the perfect frame for your artwork. We have on display many hand-crafted moulding samples with styles ranging from old-
The beginning of a carve
Later stage of the carve
We have a number of carve patterns available but we may also be able to create a new carve just for you if you can describe it so that we can make a template.
A gesso coat
To gild a picture frame, several layers of gesso are first applied(each being sanded before the application of the next).
Leaf applied over the top coat of gesso.
The tone of the leaf can be changed based on the color used underneath it.
We’ve built hundreds of bespoke frames over the years for Museums and collectors throughout the U.S. so you can be certain we’ll be able to create whatever you need. Here are a few recent examples:
Antoine Blanchard
Frame corner photographed from the side to show the reflectivity of the water gilded face
Thomas Church style frame on a Bierstadt
If you’re not familiar with us or our work, we invite you to take a look around our website or, even better, come in and talk to us about your custom framing project and we can walk you through the process and offer design tips. If you’d like to set up an appointment, please complete the form below and we’ll respond as quickly as possible.
Take a look at some of our recent work on our portfolio page
Otherwise, please call us at 303-394-3362 to set up an appointment to come in and talk to one of our designers for a free design session/discussion. Alternatively, send us an email below with some details of what you’re looking for and we’ll get back to you as quickly as we can.
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