Get a behind the scenes tour and learn about how custom frames are made in our studio in Julian Baumgartner’s new series, “Behind the Canvas ..read more

Currier Before Ives: Conservation of an 1848 Democratic Presidential Campaign Lithograph    An 1848 lithograph by Nathaniel Currier depicting Lewis Cass before paper conservation and frame restoration. This lithograph of “The Presidents of the United States” published by Nathaniel Currier (American, 1813-1888) arrived at our studio in poor condition with water staining,  discoloration, tears, and creasing. The glass on the accompanying frame was broken and the upper half missing, which left the sheet open to years of uneven exposure. The antique f ..read more

Project: We collaborated with our client to create a custom tabletop display for their piece: Kite from An Infinite Expanse of Sky, 1997 By Jacob Hashimoto (American, b. 1973) Medium: wood, string, acrylic, and offset print Edition of 300, signed lower left Overall view from the left side of the mounted kite.   Overall view of the kite. The minimal design of the mount allows for the delicate handmade detail of the piece to be in full view.   History The 8 1/8” x 11 ½” kite is from the January 20, 1998-September 26,1999 installations at the MCA Chicago. Photos of the installation ..read more

By April Hann Lanford A Question of Engagement Our client arrived with this beautiful antique portrait and a 19th-century gilded frame that they purchased from an antique store. At first glance it seemed to be the perfect match, however, the portrait width and height did not match that of the frame. The portrait was also stretched onto an underbuilt, weak strainer. We needed to figure out how to preserve the integrity of both pieces, yet pair them for a harmonious presentation. The 19th-century portrait upon arrival to our studio without a frame The frame arrived at the studio empty, a ..read more

By April Hann Lanford The Inspiration From the moment our client came to us with her elegant Vera Wang Hayley Wedding Gown and the desire to have it on display, we were in love with the idea.   The elaborate gown was far too strikingly elegant to be tucked away in an heirloom box in a closet.    The Design With the neutral sash and neutral décor where the Hayley gown was destined to be displayed, we selected neutral Belgian linen for the backing material in the vitrine. Given the volume of the dress, we wanted to design the display case so that it w ..read more

Maybe you’re looking to freshen up your home’s interior design but don’t have the budget to splurge on all new furniture. Or maybe you have outdated furniture stowed away in the garage, and you’re looking for a weekend DIY project. Whatever it may be, reupholstering or refinishing old furniture is a great way to revive outdated pieces and breathe new life into a space, all without breaking the bank. The best part about reupholstering and refinishing furniture is that the creative possibilities are endless – you can make a piece of furniture that’s uniquely yours and perfect for your home. Befo ..read more

During our recent collaboration with The Ryan Licht Sang Foundation, we completed this vitrine to display the double sided painting, Deep Running by Susan Martin. The painting is executed on both sides of the canvas and stretcher, as well as the tacking edge.  In order to properly present the painting, a traditional frame just wouldn’t do. We designed a tabletop acrylic vitrine to ensure that every detail in this spectacular piece could be readily seen and appreciated. The mount is reversible and allows for a full view of the piece without the interference of hardware or a f ..read more

Closed corner or finished corner frames are custom crafted from start to finish.  This allows for seamless designs and continuous, uninterrupted patterns and ornamentation at the corners.  A museum standard, and collector preferred, these frames provide the first impression for the quality and care of the artwork it houses. Ornamental Frames The frame profiles above are a sampling of the variety of gold leaf and ornamental designs available.  When working with fine art, the frame designer may also reference the work’s time period and original geographic location when desi ..read more

There is a real wow factor when walking into the expansive Medline building. It’s apparent that this company has a strong understanding of “who” it is from the modern lobby lighting and furniture to the abundance of natural light from the windows that overlook the company vegetable garden to the squared chandeliers wrapped in the very same fabrics Medline uses for its nursing uniforms. When our partner Artmill received the call to create and install office art in the form of Medline’s company timeline, it was a clear opportunity for our businesses to help them fortify their company c ..read more

There is a real wow factor when walking into the expansive Medline building. It’s apparent that this company has a strong understanding of “who” it is from the modern lobby lighting and furniture to the abundance of natural light from the windows that overlook the company vegetable garden to the squared chandeliers wrapped in the very same fabrics Medline uses for its nursing uniforms. When our partner Artmill received the call to create and install office art in the form of Medline’s company timeline, it was a clear opportunity for our businesses to help them fortify their company c ..read more