0.875" to 3.5" of Usable Depth
Shadow Box Frames by Depth
Custom shadow box frames sorted by usable interior depth, from 0.875" for coins and medals up to 3.5" for helmets and boxing gloves. Browse shadow box frames across seven depth tiers and match the right interior space to your jersey, military medals, vinyl record, baseball, or other three-dimensional keepsake. Every frame is built to your exact size with archival backing and framer's grade acrylic so nothing presses against the glass.
Ultra Deep (3.5")
The deepest shadow box we make, helmets, boxing gloves, and more
Three and a half inches of usable depth. Nearly twice as deep as our next deepest frame. Fits folded jerseys stacked with helmets, boxing gloves, thick sculptures, baby shoe collections, and anything else with serious volume. Available in matte black and bright white.
Ultra Deep (2.5")
Two-tone styling with serious depth
Two and a half inches of depth in a distinctive two-tone walnut finish. Handles everything the 2-inch frames do, plus items that need a bit more room. The two-tone design adds visual depth to the frame itself.
1 Frame at This Depth
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Extra Deep (2")
Folded jerseys, thick sculptures, and stacked items
Two inches of usable depth is the standard choice for folded jersey displays, thick sculptures, stacked medal sets with display stands, and bulky memorabilia. Available in matte black, bright white, and rich walnut.
Extra Deep (1.5")
Baseballs, pucks, folded fabric, and thick objects
One and a half inches of depth opens the door to true three-dimensional displays. Baseballs, hockey pucks, folded bandanas, thick awards, and small trophies fit without touching the glass. Available in glossy and metallic finishes.
Deep Plus (1.25")
Wide-profile frame with extra clearance
A quarter inch deeper than standard deep frames with a wider moulding face. Good for items that need a touch more room than one inch provides, and the wide profile adds visual weight to the presentation.
Deep (1")
Layered displays, stacked medals, and dimensional art
One inch of usable depth adds room for layered displays, thicker medals on ribbons, small figurines, and dimensional paper art. A popular choice when standard depth feels too tight but you do not need a full two inches.
9 Frames at This Depth
Slim Matte Black Deep Shadow Box Frame
1" deep
Charcoal Satin Deep Shadow Box Frame
1" deep
Natural Maple Deep Shadow Box Frame
1" deep
Barn Black Shadow Box Frame
1" deep
Blue Shadow Box Frame
1" deep
Wooden Shadow Box Frame
1" deep
Arctic White Shadow Box Frame
1" deep
Contemporary Black Shadow Box Frame
1" deep
Brown Shadow Box Frame
1" deep
Standard (0.875")
Flat memorabilia, coins, medals, and thin keepsakes
The starting depth for shadow box displays. Holds flat or nearly flat items like coins, pressed flowers, thin medals, patches, and photos mounted with spacers. The most affordable option when your items do not need extra clearance.
How to Measure
Measure the thickest item you plan to display. Add a quarter inch of clearance so nothing presses against the glass. That total is your minimum depth.
When in Doubt, Go Deeper
If you are between two depth tiers, choose the deeper one. Extra clearance keeps items from pressing the glass and gives you room to add more objects later.
Same Quality at Every Depth
Every depth tier uses the same solid wood construction, framer's grade acrylic glazing, and archival backing. Deeper frames have reinforced corners for heavier contents.
Common Questions
How do I choose the right shadow box depth?
Measure the thickest item you plan to display. Add a quarter inch of clearance so the item does not press against the glass. That total is the minimum usable depth you need. If you plan to add items later, go one depth tier higher.
What is the deepest shadow box frame available?
Our Ultra Deep frames offer 3.5 inches of usable interior depth. They are our deepest option, a full inch deeper than the 2.5-inch tier. Available in matte black and bright white, they fit items like folded jerseys with helmets on top, boxing gloves, thick sculptures, and large three-dimensional collectibles.
What depth do I need for a jersey shadow box?
A folded jersey by itself typically needs 2 inches of depth. If you plan to display the jersey with a helmet, cap, or other thick item on top, the 3.5-inch Ultra Deep frame gives you the room to stack everything in a single display.
Are all depths available in the same colors?
Black frames are available at every depth tier. White frames are available at most depths. Other finishes like walnut, silver, gold, and natural wood are available at specific depths. Browse each depth tier on this page to see the exact frame styles available.
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Match Your Depth to Your Use Case
Most shadow box projects fall into a predictable depth range once you know what's going inside. Use this quick crosswalk to pick the right profile and jump straight into the designer built for that use case.
- 2-inch deep shadow box for folded jerseys, dried bridal bouquets, mounted military flags, and boxed action figures. Anything that genuinely stands off the back. Configure jerseys in the jersey shadow box designer, bouquets in the bouquet preservation designer, and flag-and-ribbon layouts in the military shadow box designer.
- 1.5-inch deep shadow box for graduation cap + diploma + tassel layouts, wedding dress fragments with beading, and parent or grandparent memorial shadow boxes built around a portrait plus 4 to 6 small keepsakes. Graduation projects land in the diploma + graduation designer.
- 1-inch deep shadow box for challenge coin displays, signed baseball cubes, retirement portraits with ID badges, and a small in-memoriam keepsake (portrait + single dimensional object). Coin layouts and signed memorabilia have their own configurators: challenge coin display cases and autograph + signature shadow boxes.
- 3/4-inch shadow box for pressed flowers, flat invitation suites, ticket-stub collages, and any layout where contents lay nearly flush against the mat. The standard wedding shadow box designer covers invitation and ceremony keepsake configurations.
Need help picking? Browse 30+ shadow box ideas organized by life event, each with a recommended size, depth, and mat color.
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