Wood Picture Frames in Hardwood and Softwood Mouldings
Picture Framing
Wood Picture Frames
Wood Picture Frames & Wooden Picture Frames
Every frame we build is solid wood, cut and joined on-site in our Somerset, NJ workshop. Choose from natural, stained, painted, and gilded finishes in any custom size.
Species and Finishes
Our mouldings cover pine, basswood, ramin, and select hardwoods, finished to match the look you are after. The natural stains highlight grain; the painted and lacquered profiles give a uniform surface; the gilded and antique-finish profiles bring an heirloom or formal presentation. For a deeper walk-through of how the finishes are built up, see our guide on wood frame finishes.
Wood Color Families
Brown & Natural
See all brown & natural framesWhy Solid Wood
Durability
Kiln-dried stock with V-nail and glue joinery holds its shape for decades. Reinforced corners on wider profiles handle oversized art reliably.
Weight that Works
Solid wood is rigid enough to support heavy art and glazing without flexing, but lighter than composite or metal profiles of the same dimensions.
Conservation-suitable
Sealed wood is inert against most artwork. Paired with acid-free matting and archival mounting, our frames meet practical conservation needs for home and gallery use.
Sustainably sourced
We work with suppliers using sustainably managed forests. On-site cutting reduces shipping waste compared to imported finished frames.
Common Questions
What woods do you use?
Our solid wood mouldings include pine, basswood, ramin, and select hardwoods, with finishes ranging from natural stains to painted, lacquered, and gilded surfaces. The species used for any given profile is matched to its intended look and structural needs.
Are your frames real wood?
Yes. Every picture frame we build is solid wood, cut and joined on-site in our Somerset, NJ workshop. We do not use plastic-wrapped composite mouldings or hollow-core profiles, which often crack at the joints over time.
Do solid wood frames warp?
Solid wood frames are dimensionally stable when finished and joined properly. We use kiln-dried stock, sealed surfaces, and reinforced corner joinery so the frames hold their shape in normal home and office environments. Avoid hanging in direct sun for long periods or in rooms with extreme humidity swings (unfinished basements, unconditioned attics).
Can wood frames hold heavy art?
Yes. For oversized art, canvases, or pieces with heavy glazing, we recommend our wider profiles in the 1.5 to 2.5-inch range. Wider mouldings carry more weight without flexing, and we ship larger pieces with reinforced wire and D-ring hardware sized to the load.
How are the corners joined?
We use precision-cut 45-degree miters with V-nail joinery and wood glue. Larger profiles get additional dowel or biscuit reinforcement. This is the same construction used by conservation framers and is significantly more durable than the staple-and-tape method common in mass-produced frames.
Can I stain or refinish a frame later?
Painted and clear-coated profiles can be lightly sanded and refinished by a hobbyist or conservator. Gilded and specialty-finish profiles are best left alone; the gilding process is layered and not easily reproduced. If you anticipate refinishing, choose a clear or stained profile rather than a painted or gilded one.
Are wood frames better than metal?
For most home and gallery applications, solid wood gives a warmer presentation, holds heavier art more reliably, and offers far more finish options. Metal frames have a niche in certain modern commercial contexts. See our acrylic frames hub for the glazing comparison that often matters more than the frame material itself.
Are your wood frames eco-conscious?
We work with suppliers who source from sustainably managed forests, and our on-site cutting reduces shipping waste compared to imported finished frames. Offcuts are reused for samples and small projects.