Great American Framing

We've had several items framed by Paolo, including this antique ukiyo-e print. It's always been a…read moregreat experience, especially when I don't know exactly what I want, because Paolo is good at using his artistic eye to help me explore the options and find one that satisfies my own taste.

We had a very special (and challenging) large piece from Bhutan that needed special care &…read morecreativity. Paulo came through for us in a big way! We can't say enough good things about our experience. If you need your art handled by a true artist, Paolo is it. If we could give him 10 stars we would!

Need to frame an important piece? Yes, we can help you. We handle delicate and expensive artwork with care

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Atherton Fine Art

5.0(22 reviews)

3.5 mi

Got our framed painting back in just a week, surprised us on how quick and efficient Mark was. This…read moreplace is conveniently located on El Camino Real in Menlo Park right across the Safeway in a strip shopping center where Big 5 Sports is. We are very happy with the job and will certainly consider Mark if we ever have framing needs.

Mark and his son Brady are amazing. They are great guides for having art framed, they have an…read moreamazing selection, and do impeccable work. They were able to frame a delicate piece, provide expert advice, and work with the artist's recommendations flawlessly. This is the only place we will have our original art framed. They are the best!

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Richard Sumner Frames

4.7(32 reviews)

2.5 mi

We have used Richard Sumner Frames twice. The first time was great, although eye-wateringly…read moreexpensive. The second time was a horrendous experience. They can frame things beautifully and really elevate prints, paintings, and other artwork. We were really impressed with the matting, the backdrops, etc. for the first batch of frames. This earns them two stars instead of one. The second batch was two frames, roughly 24" x 30", and totaled $2084.00 which is an absurd sum for frames, at least if you ask me. However, we were really excited about these specific pieces and sort of got "suckered" into paying a premium because that's apparently what good framing costs these days . . although we'll soon be finding other sources to see if that's true. Regardless, here is the timeline of events: Oct 4: Art is dropped off, deposit paid Oct 22: Frames are ready. One frame has a visible chip in the wood, with missing material. It's about 3/8" long and 1/8" deep, clearly visible on the front of the frame where the corners meet. I notify the owner that I'm not happy with it and he agrees to fix it. I bring the first piece home. Oct 28: The second frame is ready. I go to pick it up and see that there is wood filler in the chip. The frame is wooden, with wood grain, and the wood filler is a solid color and immediately visible from the front. The wood filler is also soft to the touch. I once again notify the owner that I'm not happy with it. Nov 23: The second frame is ready, again. The wood filler has dried, he assures me. It still looks terrible. I make it clear that for $1,000 apiece, these had better look perfect. Even better would be having a perfect frame the first time! Or the second time! Or even the third time! He agrees to remake this frame, which is what he should have done in the first place. Dec 12: The second frame is ready, completely remade this time. It looks great. He charges me full price and I bite my tongue so that I don't say something I regret. I pay and leave to close this chapter as quickly as possible. I get home and hang the second piece next to the first and (to add insult to injury) I find that the wires are not the same height/tension and the pieces don't sit at the same height. What a joke! Overall, very disappointing customer service and standards - combined with extraordinary prices - means this business is not for me.

I've entrusted many pieces of art to Mahmut at Richard Sumner Frames, both my own work and pieces…read moreI've collected over the years and he consistently brings each one to life in a way that feels truly complete. My artwork can be complex to frame, but Mahmut is an artisan in his own right. He takes great care with each individual piece, ensuring the framing supports and complements the art without ever overpowering it. The result is always classic, always timeless. As if that weren't enough, he's a pleasure to work with, and the only framer I trust.

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Height mismatch after months of back and forth about a chipped frame. Disappointing.

University Art

4.0(66 reviews)

6.1 mi

They are closed!!! But they had been a terrific…read moreneighborhood art supply store. I am hoping that Blick, who moved to Santa Clara, had what we artists need.

My source for pens, ink, notebooks, and picture frames for decades. This store has closed.read more

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Bryant Street Gallery

4.6(10 reviews)

2.6 mi

Bryant Street Gallery has terrific quality and customer service. I highly recommend them.read more

Love this gallery. I moved from NYC and needed a good framer…read more I was actually so happy to find them right down the street from me! I also love the artwork they were showing . I would recommend them highly :)

Bryant Street Gallery - Tracey Adams talking about her unframed folded work to artists Howard Hersh and Lorraine Lawson photo credit: Marie Cameron

Tracey Adams talking about her unframed folded work to artists Howard Hersh and Lorraine Lawson photo credit: Marie Cameron

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Bay Frames

4.9(150 reviews)

10.7 mi

I had a large lithograph fall off the wall and break the very expensive frame…read more Mario repaired it & cleaned the surface. Excellent work.

I loved working with Bay Frames! I went out of my way from Sunnyvale to Fremont to use their…read moreexpertise for a Chinoiserie painting, and it was completely worth it. He thoughtfully considered my entire room and patiently walked me through multiple framing options across different styles and price points before we finalized the perfect one. Highly recommend for anyone looking for expert guidance and a truly personalized experience.

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FastFrame Los Altos - Custom Frame Shop

3.9(26 reviews)

2.7 mi

•$$$$

On Thursday I went to this shop with my granddaughter who is the artist of the piece I needed…read moreframed. We arrived at the shop at 11:15. We waited several minutes and then a man came out of a back room to see what we wanted. We were told we had to have an appointment and that we could return at 5PM. I'm 90 years old and had driven from Saratoga to Los Altos so I said I would not return. There was no indication anywhere that an appointment was needed and driving the freeway is difficult, especially at rush hour. I would not recommend this business as they don't seem to value customers.

Don't bother with this store, their prices have skyrocketed, the lead times are rediculous. I had…read moreseveral pictures to frame and mat. Didn't get a quote for 7 days and the lead time was 45 days, it's now been 62 days and still waiting. Horrible customer service, they need to go. I would NOT recommend this business to anyone.

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Peabody Fine Art Gallery and Framing

4.9(27 reviews)

3.8 mi

Hats off to the fine and helpful crew at Peabody Fine Art Gallery. I had an art project that no one…read morewanted to touch. I took it to three local shops, one of which is just south of Peabody, and could get no assistance or even advice about where to find some. I was about ready to throw in the towel and drive to SF (yuck) when I decided to give Peabody a shot. I called and told the fellow on the phone what I had, and he said to come in. I packed up my two antique frames that needed backs and drove down there. The woman who greeted me admitted that the job was going to be tricky because of the way the frames had been built, but she was willing to give it a shot. Two weeks later I went to pick up my frames with the new backs, which were perfect. At $68, the price was about half what I had expected to pay. Thank you, Peabody Fine Art Gallery! You have a loyal customer in me.

This local gallery has the best friendly and helpful service, I continue to be impressed through…read morethe years I have used them. From custom framing a precious fine art piece, to custom servicing/restoration/clean up of older art prints that had issues over the years, prices have been very affordable and their work is tedious. Their onsite master framers and staff are working in the back of the store that you can visually see. I really appreciate this small business and highly recommend them for anyone looking for a local service.

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Brush & Palette

5.0(2 reviews)

2.7 mi

I'm not sure if they are still in business, but they are not at this location. There's a GGK…read moreCabinetry business in its place

I was glad I got a recommendation to stop by Brush & Palette, little cute store in down town Los…read moreAltos. I had a painting which needed a good frame to match with the paint and all the other things I have at home. There were plenty of choices there but it wasn't easy to pick "the one" that would do it. Jeff, patiently showed me different things and gave me suggestions. He knew at once what will really work best for the picture. I did trust on his judgment and his impeccable work done carefully and right on the promised time. The result was even better than I expected. I am very happy with the result and the whole experience of it. I returned, and once again I was very pleased with his work. This time I had a simple poster that I wanted to mount without a frame. It needed to match other paintings nearby. Jeff suggested that we mount the poster on masonite. It worked great! One can tell that he not only knows very well what he is doing but also that he has a sense of quick understanding of the needs of the client. He is a very patient, friendly and has the passion and care of a real artist. Thank you Jeff for your good and professional work! Yes, I do recommend him again and again!

Kimura Gallery

4.5(4 reviews)

2.6 mi

Kumura gallery is located in the older building they share with dry cleaners on Hamilton Ave. that…read moreruns parallel to University Ave. in downtown PA, near Parasol beauty atelier. It features Japanese and Asian antiques and vintages, and provides framing work for said art. They have prints and other artwork available for sale. It's a relatively small space I would call something other than gallery, perhaps an old-fashion parlor? (maybe just a shop). It's an interesting place to stop by if you're so inclined.

Their selection of Japanese items are fabulous, ranging from art books and stickers to furniture…read moreand Kimonos. Service is attentive, hospitable and very friendly, run by a Bay Area mom and her daughters who really get to know their customers. Their sister store is in SF on Ocean Ave., run by another family member. They do amazing jobs on their framing and really help you pick out the appropriate matte and frame. Street parking available. Located next to a dry cleaners and a Mediterranean restaurant.

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Lexie J.

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104

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14 years ago

I have a very amazing picture of me and my boyfriend at Marina Park. We decided we wanted it to be framed so we could place it on the mantel and always see it while walking through the room. We went to GAFCG and they were really nice. It was a simple task and they did a really great job. The gorgeous picture is now on the mantel and is simply beautiful, with the nice framing enhancing the picture. If you want a picture or simple artwork framed, this is the place to go. If you want high quality framing, I'd suggest somewhere else. read more

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Art Frame Studio

4.8

(124 reviews)

We've had several items framed by Paolo, including this antique ukiyo-e print. It's always been a…read moregreat experience, especially when I don't know exactly what I want, because Paolo is good at using his artistic eye to help me explore the options and find one that satisfies my own taste.

We had a very special (and challenging) large piece from Bhutan that needed special care &…read morecreativity. Paulo came through for us in a big way! We can't say enough good things about our experience. If you need your art handled by a true artist, Paolo is it. If we could give him 10 stars we would!

Richard Sumner Frames

4.7

(32 reviews)

We have used Richard Sumner Frames twice. The first time was great, although eye-wateringly…read moreexpensive. The second time was a horrendous experience. They can frame things beautifully and really elevate prints, paintings, and other artwork. We were really impressed with the matting, the backdrops, etc. for the first batch of frames. This earns them two stars instead of one. The second batch was two frames, roughly 24" x 30", and totaled $2084.00 which is an absurd sum for frames, at least if you ask me. However, we were really excited about these specific pieces and sort of got "suckered" into paying a premium because that's apparently what good framing costs these days . . although we'll soon be finding other sources to see if that's true. Regardless, here is the timeline of events: Oct 4: Art is dropped off, deposit paid Oct 22: Frames are ready. One frame has a visible chip in the wood, with missing material. It's about 3/8" long and 1/8" deep, clearly visible on the front of the frame where the corners meet. I notify the owner that I'm not happy with it and he agrees to fix it. I bring the first piece home. Oct 28: The second frame is ready. I go to pick it up and see that there is wood filler in the chip. The frame is wooden, with wood grain, and the wood filler is a solid color and immediately visible from the front. The wood filler is also soft to the touch. I once again notify the owner that I'm not happy with it. Nov 23: The second frame is ready, again. The wood filler has dried, he assures me. It still looks terrible. I make it clear that for $1,000 apiece, these had better look perfect. Even better would be having a perfect frame the first time! Or the second time! Or even the third time! He agrees to remake this frame, which is what he should have done in the first place. Dec 12: The second frame is ready, completely remade this time. It looks great. He charges me full price and I bite my tongue so that I don't say something I regret. I pay and leave to close this chapter as quickly as possible. I get home and hang the second piece next to the first and (to add insult to injury) I find that the wires are not the same height/tension and the pieces don't sit at the same height. What a joke! Overall, very disappointing customer service and standards - combined with extraordinary prices - means this business is not for me.

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Brush & Palette

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Signature Custom Framing

4.8

(141 reviews)

Always great work at Signature framing! Dayson always gives…read moreme great direction and produces on time and on budget. Highly recommend!

Once again I didn't even need to look at options. The perfect frame that changed the entire look of…read morethe piece, delivered in less than a week for a great price. I also realized that great frames are the single thing that can elevate your space the most for the least amount of money.

Morita's Picture Framing

4.9

(69 reviews)

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Omega Printing

4.6

(10 reviews)

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Ridiculously unprofessional group. They billed me 11 months late without a single notification of…read morethe purported lack of payment during that time. They expect me to keep my receipts for 11 months? Not a well run outfit.

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5.0

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