When it comes to framing your precious artwork or photography, choosing the best framing materials to support its overall presentation is essential. Custom framing options, particularly those available online, can span a wide array of options—making it difficult to determine which ones are the right choice for your framing needs and preferences. One easy way to overcome this challenge is by ordering samples of the various framing materials you’re considering.
American Hardwoods Natural Maple Gallery Frame
A truly classic selection from the beautifully crafted American Hardwoods collection, this solid maple frame is finished in a clear, water-based coating that allows the wood’s natural beauty and subtle variations to shine through. It exudes a smooth, golden beige surface and features a deep, squared profile that works in unison with your art to complement it perfectly. FSC-certified and eco-friendly, it is a 100% domestically grown American hardwood, rendering it a uniquely strong and beautiful choice for displaying works on paper, watercolor paintings, photography and more.
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The process of choosing the right frame for your canvas is an essential one, as the ideal frame serves to accentuate your art and the environment in which it will reside. It’s the finishing touch that elevates the value and overall aesthetic of your piece. But canvases come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, so selecting the frame that best suits your specific piece can be a daunting effort. Rest assured, we’re here to simplify it for you.
Innate organic beauty and strength—this is the hallmark of a solid wood frame grown and produced on American soil. Both infinitely versatile and individually unique, there’s a striking and simplistic quality to natural hardwood mouldings. It’s one of the many reasons why our American Hardwoods collection is so special to us, and why it continues to be popular among our valued community of art professionals and appreciators.
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