Recommended traditional and online framers - by location

View a list of framers who are recommended by artists who have used them - on the artist's website or blog.
CONTENTS:
  • How to recommend a framer
  • Different types of framers - traditional vs online​
  • Use of sustainable wood
List of Recommended Picture Framers in
  • the UK (London and Counties)
  • Ireland
If you care about the picture framer you use and want to see them stay in business you can recommend them using the form at the bottom of the page.

​Your recommendation will only be listed if you have a specific recommendation on your website or blog.

How to recommend a framer

You are welcome to add recommendations to this list - by completing the form at the bottom of this page.

Leave your name, your email address, the name and location of the framer and a link to the URL where I can see the explicit recommendation online by a named individual who is a practising artist.

​No online recommendation a framer cannot be added to the list. (It's my way of exercising quality control)

​Please note framers cannot recommend themselves!
I only accept:
  • recommendations from artists and
  • only if they have a recommendation on their website or there is an authentic article in which they are quoted as recommending a framer
Please note: This is a sharing exercise. I accept no liability for the recommendations of others. If you have any queries about the framer please contact the artist who recommended them.
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Typical tools of the frame-maker, many of which are still used today

Different types of framers - traditional and online
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Framers are listed in two different ways:
  • traditional vs online - Some people prefer the face to face experience while others have limited time and/or don't have the option of a great local frameshop!
  • geographical location - I'm also developing the list on a geographical basis because let's face it there's a limit to how far most people want to go to visit a framers!​
Below I describe the difference between ordering frames from a traditional frameshop and via a website.

Traditional Frameshops (T)

Online Framers (O)
Traditional framers are designated by letter T after their name below

The traditional version of a framer is one you visit with your artwork and discuss what options are available for presentation and display of your artwork.

Once you've decided on a style of framing for your artwork, subsequent visits can be more straightforward in terms of generating an estimate for the work.

In brief:
  • You review the mouldings and matboards that the framer has in stock. Sometimes he has samples of mouldings he can order in - but this can create a delay in delivery of frames to you
  • The framer measures your artwork and you debate dimensions for the framed work.
  • You are given a price for the job - based on measured dimensions and choices of materials - and then decide whether or not to proceed.
  • If you do, the framer makes up the frames and you come back later to collect them.
  • Depending on where you live, there might be quite a bit of time and travelling involved.
Online framers are designated by letter O after their name below

Online Framers are ones you can use irrespective of where you live. They're a great option if you've not got a great local framer and/or not got a lot of time for travelling to see framers and then pick up frames. Plus some people like to spend a bit of time considering their options and in my opinion it's easier to do this online rather than standing in a frame shop.

In brief: 
  • You can spend as much time as you like looking at different options for frames and mats online
  • you provide all relevant dimensions online (so an option which works only for those who are careful measuring)
  • You select frames and mats online.
  • Frames are then made and dispatched to wherever you live. You need to be able to provide a safe place for them to be delivered to.
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Recommended Picture Framers in the UK
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On this page you will find a list of framers who have been highlighted by the artists who have used them on their websites.
  • This list is updated every time an artist tells me about or specifically recommends their framer (online - on their website or blog)
  • It will grow as more people become aware of this list and want to add their framer.
  • Use the form at the bottom of the page to recommend a framer and provide the information and links requested.
KEY:
​(T) = traditional framer
(O) = Online framing available
(V) Vintage frames available

Note some of the framers are trade only. This generally means they will only do orders for professional artists (eg mutlile frames for an exhibition) and do not always do customised one-offs - but you can ask.
The Counties

Buckinghamshire

Bespoke Framing (T) run by Alex and Alison Mahoney
Location: Ferndale Farm, Horsemoor Lane, Winchmore Hill
Post Code: HP7 0PL
Hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1230 and 1330-1700 - call to make an appointment (Saturday only by appointment)
commended member of the Fine Art Trade Guild
Recommended by: Graham Jefford

Cambridgeshire

Simon Robinson and Son (T)
Location: Studio 6, Penn Farm, Harston Road Haslingfield, Cambridgeshire 
Post Code: CB23 1JZ
for archive quality mounting and framing and helping out on rush jobs – thank you boys!
Recommended by Gael Selwood

Devon

Frame - Warehouse and Picture Gallery (T/O)
Location: Grace Road Central, Exeter (also in Barnstaple)
Post Code: EX2 8QA
Scope to create your own bespoke frame by ordering online
Recommended by Gael Selwood

Essex

Frinton Frames (T/O - trade only)
Location: 80-82 Pole Barn Lane, Frinton-on-Sea, Essex 
Post Code: CO13 9NH
Recommended by: Sophie Ploeg

Herefordshire

Fitting Frames (T)
Location: 2 Woodside - Brilley - Whitney on Wye - Herefordshire
Post Code: HR3 6HE
Emphasis on high-quality workmanship at affordable prices. Complete framing service with options. 
Recommended by: Lizzie Harper

Kent

Wealden Framing Services Limited (T)
Custom made frames
Location: Hawkhurst, Kent 
​Post Code: TN18 4AT
Recommended by: Billy Showell

Wiltshire

Picture Frames of Shaftesbury (O)
Location: 22d Wincombe Business Park, Shaftesbury, Dorset 
Post Code: SP7 9QJ
Pioneers of internet framing. Custom made picture frames ordered online
​Recommended by: Katherine Tyrrell
wo of the seven tulip wood bespoke frames with hayseed mounts
Two of my seven tulip wood bespoke frames with hayseed mounts by Picture Frames of Shaftesbury
London and metropolitan areas

London - Central

Riccardo Giaccherini Ltd (T)
Location: 39 Newman St, London, 
Post Code: W1T 1PZ
Formerly the family business which used to be the personal framer for Lucian Freud.
​Read "In the Frame" an article by Ben Gentilli for Paddle 8
Recommended by: Robin Cawdron- Stewart
​Patronised by: National Portrait Gallery
"the only traditional Italian gilt frame maker in London"  House
The National Portrait Gallery is filled with our work, including for Kate Middleton and Maggie Smith’s pictures. In the Frame 

London - East

Pendragon Fine Art Frames Ltd (T)
Location: 1-3 Yorkton Street, Shoreditch, London .
Post Code: E2 8NH
Includes a pricing indicators on the website and scope to ask for a quotation
Recommended by: Cornelia Parker RA

s’graffiti 
​Location: 172 Stoke Newington Church Street, London 
Post Code: N16 0JL
Recommended by: Robin Cawdron- Stewart 

London - North

Darbyshire (T)
Location: 19-23 White Lion Street, Islington, London
Post Code: N1 9PD
Picture framers and fine art fabricators
Recommended by: Damien Hirst
They've been up for all the large-scale madness I've sent their way over the years. I've never once heard them say 'it can't be done' - refreshing in a world of negativity.  House

London - West

The Frame Library (T)
Location: Unit F171, Riverside Business Centre, Wandsworth, London, 
Post Code: SW18 4UQ
Facebook Page
​A family framing business run by Beth Keegan. Specialists in framing original artwork. Bespoke mounting and picture framing to conservation standards. Contemporary design and hand finished frames. Frequently handle valuable artwork and framie exhibition work to tight deadlines
Recommended by: Emma Haworth
The Lacy Library (T/V)
Location: 203 Westbourne Grove, London
Post Code: W11 2SB
c. 1,000 antique, vintage and second hand frames
​Recommended by: Howard Hodgkin

Coventry

Picture Frames Express (O)
Location: 304 Kingfield Road, Coventry
Post Code: CV1 4EP
Includes an online frame designer on their website. Provides a number of detailed guides in their Information Centre on measuring mounts and frames, width of mount, how to attach an item to a mount and how to hang once you have received the frame - plus how to order
​Rates 4.8 on feefo
 I have been using the Picture Frames Express service for a few years as I find it very convenient to order online and then have them arrive ready made to fit my pictures. I have been satisfied with their service. The website is easy to use. I think that one can ask for the holes to be made for the screws. That is not automatically done, and was the only bit I found fiddly.
​Recommended by: Judith Crown

​Recommended Picture Framers in Scotland
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Edinburgh

Framework (T)
​Bespoke picture framing service for over 25 years
Location: 31 / 32 Stewartfield , Newhaven Road, Edinburgh (Free Parking)
Post Code: EH6 5RQ
Work with a number of prestigious clients and well known artists. Comprehensive ranges of moulding, mount boards, and glazing and can deliver archival/conservation framing.
​Telephone: 0131 561 4422 / 0131 561 4411
Recommended by: Fiona Strickland

​Recommended Picture Framers in Ireland
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Dublin

Liam Slattery (T)
Bespoke picture framing service
Location: 10 Grosvenor road, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Recommended by: Shevaun Doherty
Mulvany Bros. Framers
Location: Kingswood Art Gallery, Kingswood, Naas Road, Dublin 22.
Recommended by: ISBA

Recommend a Picture Framer

If you'd like to recommend a picture framer this is what you do.

Complete the form below:
  • state your name and your email address (ie recommendations cannot be anonymous and can only come from artists)
  • state the name of the Framer, where they are located
  • Identify the URL of a website or blog where you recommend this framer online. If you haven't recommended the framer online then the framer cannot be added to this listing.

    I recommend my framer - and have done online!