First the work, then the frame
With us, there's no standard frame your work has to fit into. We start from what you give us: a photo, an artwork, a diploma, a jersey, a digital file. Around it we build the frame: the moulding cut to size, the glass cut to size, the mount milled to size, the backing made to measure. Seven steps, seven specialists in our atelier, accurate to 0.01 cm.
And because we've been doing this for more than ten years, for over 10,000 customers, we know which materials hold that precision year after year. You'll find them here.
Wooden frames that stay straight
A frame that warps after two winters or splits open at the corner ruins even the finest work. That's why we select our mouldings for how they hold up over the years, not for what they cost today. Solid wood, dry and stable, with a finish that won't flake or fade. The corners are mitred, glued and stapled, so they stay tight.
We buy directly from manufacturers we've known for years, in the widths and depths we've tested ourselves. Anything that bends, cracks or discolours in our atelier doesn't make it into the collection. Whatever you choose from us, we've already cut hundreds of times ourselves.
From slim 1 cm to wide profiles, in black, white, natural oak and every colour in between.
Slim aluminium, for clean lines and large formats
Aluminium is the choice when you want the frame to almost disappear, or when the work is large. The profile is slim and light, and stays perfectly straight even at 100 by 150 cm. No sagging, no crooked corners, no effect from moisture. Ideal for photos, prints and series hung side by side.
Matt black, white, silver, gold and brushed, with the same glass and mount options as our wooden frames.
Glass: you choose how much protection and how little reflection
Glass determines how your work looks on the wall and how long the colours last. That's why with us it's always a choice, never a fixed option. We cut every piece of glass to fit the frame.
On the left of the photo, anti-reflective ArtGlass; on the right, ordinary glass: the same work, without the reflection.
| Glass | UV protection | Reflection | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glossy glass | 45% | 8% | Photos and posters, the affordable basic |
| Matt glass | 45% | low | Bright rooms, a soft look |
| Anti-reflective glass (ArtGlass 70) | 70% | < 1% | Art and photos where colour and sharpness matter; our most popular choice |
| Conservation glass (ArtGlass 92) | 92% | 0.5% | Valuable works you want to preserve for a long time |
| Museum glass (ArtGlass 99) | 99% | 0.5% | Originals, historical pieces, fine art |
| Plexiglas, glossy or matt | 99% | low | Large formats, children's rooms, shipping, public spaces |
Not sure? Our framers are happy to help you choose, in the atelier or by email. Free of charge.
Prints on paper that stands the test of time
A digital photo or artwork deserves more than a print from the photo kiosk. We print on fine-art paper from Hahnemühle, PermaJet and Tecco: eleven types, from ultra-smooth Photo Rag to baryta with the depth of a classic darkroom print, from museum etching to metallic. Acid-free, pigment-printed and colourfast, so your print will look just as it does today in twenty years' time.
Upload your file, choose your paper and your frame, and we'll print and frame it in one go. Yves, our print specialist, checks every file for resolution and colour before it goes to the printer.
Mount and backing: what you don't see matters most
A mount gives your work room to breathe and keeps it away from the glass. We cut them to size fully automatically, in acid-free board, with a bevelled edge that gives the work depth. Double mounts and custom openings aren't exceptions, just another option in the configurator.
Behind your work is a sturdy made-to-measure backing, mounted acid-free, so it won't discolour or ripple. Photos are bonded to an acid-free base. Everything is sealed dust-free and checked once more before it leaves.
We know what lasts
Ten years of framing teaches you what still looks good after ten years. Which lacquer yellows and which doesn't. Which profile sags at 120 cm. Which glass brings a watercolour to life and which deadens it. That knowledge goes into every choice on this page, and into every piece of advice you get from us.
It also explains our prices: fair and visible straight away, without you paying for a brand name or a showroom. Top-tier value for money, and 836 customers rate us 9.1 for it.
See, feel, compare
Samples of all our frames, glass types and papers are on display in our atelier in Ghent and our shop in Antwerp. Drop by with your work, or design your frame online and see the price instantly.
