An terrific gem of a shop! Richard and Gigi are the epitome of friendly and absolute seasoned craftsman with tremendous expertise and artistic direction! They do great work at a very fair price and have some amazing framed art for sale as well so you may pick more than just your frame when you stop in; you won't be disappointed. read more

Ted Gibson Custom Framing - Frame glass info and contact info. - Framing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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The only thing i could say about Ted Gibson's is "Olde school Professional" At its best.. Notes: Working my very firsrt job...yes, Ted Gibsons for two years. Learned a ton about the business takes. 2 years latter I opened my own shop 2miles away a bout 2 miles away 1974 to 1972 read more

I framed three things with Ted Gibson Picture Frames recently: a cool cardboard and paper artwork by Ana Serrano, and two watercolor portraits of my basset hounds, which I received for Christmas from my brother and his girlfriend. All three pieces were quite precious to me, enough so that I thought it'd be worthwhile to splurge on some custom framing. I'd never gotten anything framed before--I knew it was expensive, and kind of thought buying matting at Aaron Brothers was fancy enough. I'm sorry to report that custom framing does make an enormous difference. The cost was about as high as I thought it would be, though it does seem like Ted Gibson's prices are competitive. In any case, I thought the work was beautiful, and I have no regrets. The shop is on 3rd near the YMCA (conveniently within walking distance of my house). There's a sign out front, but it's still kind of easy to miss. The storefront is pretty obscured and looks closed at all times. I think you have to ring the bell to get let in. The interior is cluttered in an appealing way, set up more for the work being done than for entertaining clients. There are frames and moldings and artwork everywhere. The shop has been around for decades, though this location is relatively new. Ted Gibson worked in custom framing for 65 years before he died in 2000 at the age of 92 (here's his obit in the L.A. Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-mar-24-mn-12293-story.html). His son Richard runs the shop now, along with his employees Griselda and Antonio, who are themselves children of Ted Gibson's employees. Griselda and Richard were both there when I went in with my pieces, and they took me through the entire custom order process with patience and care, measuring things out, showing me different mounting options, and helping me pick out moldings and glass. (Antonio, who wasn't there, cuts the frames.) I couldn't visualize how it would all turn out, but I figured they were professionals and let them take the lead. It took a few weeks for the job to be done, and when I went to pick them up, I was actually stunned by the beauty of the work. All three pieces were perfectly framed, and the framing enhanced the art in a way I wasn't expecting. I have at least a few more pieces I'd like to get custom framed at some point, and I will definitely bring them back to the folks at Ted Gibson. They were so nice and helpful, and I couldn't be more pleased with their work. read more

I got an original drawing from a friend framed here a few months back. The owner is super sweet and an absolute character, he's so fun to chat with. They have a ton of options for frames, archival paper, and glass sizes. It has a typical small-town local shop feel to it between the friendly employees and array of displays. Great prices! read more

Ted Gibson Custom Framing - Glass and archival paper from this frame store perfectly fitted to older frame. Original drawing by Kendell Cotta. - Framing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

It's been about a year since I've been to Ted Gibson's, but when I look at the two pictures he's framed for me I admire the work of the framer too! read more

These guys did a great job. Beautiful materials and craftwork, great price, and fast turn around. Highly recommend read more

Ted Gibson Custom Framing - Framing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

A dying breed, this is a PROFESSIONAL framer. Bring your prized artwork here, and Richard (Ted's son, who now runs the business) will choose the perfect matte and frame for it (you can choose yourself, but I never bother, Richard is an artist and knows what will look great). The building is insanely packed with literally thousands of pieces of framing wood, and apparently there's even more in storage. Somehow, Richard knows about it all. Richard has built shadowbox frames for me, basic solid color frames, beautiful wood frames to complement striking art... he's got the material to frame any piece for you, to make it look its best. I trek from the beach, he is my *only* framer now! read more

Ted Gibson Custom Framing - Frame and real cloth matting *perfectly* complement the artwork! - Framing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I knew Ted Gibson. My mother regularly had art pieces, even souvenirs we'd collect on vacations framed by him. She had him frame these oil paintings she had done of my brothers and sisters. We each still have those oils. I have to go to LA today and I waa just double checking the address. I guess the store moved from its original 7th St address that waa behind Bullocks Wilshire. There is no other place to go for picture framing other than to Ted's. About 20 years ago I broke a picture frame with a monet poster in it. Ted who I thought would just reframe it, took my poster and turned into an amazing canvassed painting. Ted himself did something I did not know was possible. Now I think his son and his art store family continued his legacy. I know from the reviews Ive read, nothing has changed other than the address. For years, Ted has made my home look beautiful. I know theyll be there again. If you just need a frame, then go to Aaron Brothers, but uf you want a real work of art, something that stands out. Go to Ted. You'll never go anywhere else! read more

I am a loyal returning satisfied customer, their work is custom and special. Always professional and quality workmanship. Mask is worn and customer support. They're the only shop that does this kind of detailed framing. I suggest to visit and become a member of our customer family read more

I love the work Richard has done for me on an oil painting canvas. Perfect job on stretching the canvas and custom made the frame for it. Service is good and job was done within the agreeable time with a very reasonable rate. These are definitely honest working people who know what they are doing! Highly recommended! read more

Ted Gibson Custom Framing - Framing Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I asked for the highest quality regardless of price. What I got was "medium" and unacceptable for what I needed. Ended up reprinting the photograph and taking it to another framer who did an excellent job. OK for basic jobs and maybe for custom wood frames. Poor for matting and archival quality read more

A number of years ago I purchased a couple of original wood block prints in Japan. They sat in my closet for about a year, waiting to be framed. I dared not go to Aaron Brothers and every other frame shop I ventured into left me uninspired. I wish I remember how I heard of Ted Gibson's. It's in the middle of MacArthur Park, housed in a building a block long, and stuffed floor to ceiling with artwork and framing materials. When I walked in Richard, who now carries his father Ted's torch, greeted me. I showed him the two pieces and he treated them with the same reverence I felt for them. We spent the better part of an hour choosing precisely how the piece would be framed. His eye for detail and framing to accentuate the artwork was truly an education for me. Not only did I get the two peices framed, I actually purchased a piece of art. I have since been there three times. have three more pieces waiting to be framed, have recommended him to a friend, and have sent my parents there to buy artwork. I WILL ONLY GO TO TED GIBSON'S TO GET ARTWORK FRAMED! One time he invited me to go in the back and we went digging together to find the exact frame I wanted. They had it. They have everything. And you can't beat the price. They aren't the cheapest, but for the price, IMPOSSIBLE to beat. That being said, they are not expensive. read more

Ted will take his time, listening to you and will show you multiple frames. His prices are about 30%-50% cheaper than all of the other places we inquired from Santa Monica to Hollywood to DTLA. Great prices and exceptional quality work. read more

Mr. Gibson is the heart of this establishment. He cares about his costumers and his work. I was blown away when I saw my finished product. The simplicity of his work turns into spectacular. I am so pleased. Thank you, Mr. Gibson. read more

Seems to know what they're doing, but my initial experience was patronizing and uncomfortable. Perhaps after the job is the done, I may revise. But they came highly recommended by a friend in the architecture business. read more

They're in business to make beautiful frames and their customers happy. And they're successful at both!! A rare find!!

I'm really glad I came across this gem of a frame shop. I really appreciate businesses that have history and really take pride in what they do. Richard (Ted Gibson's son) really knows what he's doing. He treated my piece with the utmost respect and even went out of his/their way to thoroughly clean the companion piece I brought in as a reference, free of charge. And I was only re-matting a piece. I can only imagine the great work they'd do were they framing a piece. Needless to say, I'll be going back for my framing needs. read more

From the outside this looks like a dilapidated hole-in-the-wall. Knock on the door and enter wonderland. Extraordinary framing material, craftsmanship, and expertise. They do work that chain framing stores don't even know the meaning of - french matting, hand finishing, etc. Let Richard suggest the materials - he has the eye of an artist. And the prices are NOT astronomical. If you value something, even a couple pieces of your children's artwork, have it framed here. read more

Came here recently to get a piece of wood art I picked up in Bolivia framed. They have a great eye and made good recommendations, great customer service, got it done fast, and gave me a very reasonable price. Highly recommend. read more

I brought in two large, rather offbeat prints for my new modern townhome. I was very unsure of the framing that might work for the pieces, but the woman that helped me had the expertise to advise me. They have a huge selection of materials onsite. The framed prints look fabulous and people comment on them. I'll definitely go back in the future. They're probably not the cheapest in town, but certainly reasonable, and you get what you pay for, right? read more

The best and only framers to use in town. Richard is wonderful I can't recommend him and his team highly enough. Thank yet again for a great job done. read more

I have been a customer since 1970. Experts in the field. The frames outdo the artwork. Every piece of art is a focal point in each room due to the framing which is a quality you cannot get from the framing chains. read more

As a newbie to the city of Los Angeles, I was almost in immediate need of picture framing services, as an aspiring home decorator. As with most, I first thought to utilize Yelp as a way of finding said service/business, the couple contacts I had here did not have any viable references. Low and behold, I live 3 mins away from Ted Gibson Framing. So I stop in one Saturday afternoon to talk about 2 pieces I had needed to mat/frame. As mentioned before, I like decor and thats what is also fun about this shop, tons of smalls and vintage art/frames to pick through. Long story short, Richard's assistance, selection and pricing is all just right. My pieces were done in 3-4 days and done beautifully. Richard Gibson is now my go to guy for framing. read more

I stopped by here today since I noticed they were selling artwork and decorative objects outside. I met the shop owner Richard and he was very nice and had great knowledge about framing and most of his art collection. Salesperson Sanchez was nice as well. I ended up buying a cute wooden stool they were selling and definitely plan to come back to have my artwork framed. read more

Fantastic framer and restorer. Richard is a true master and takes great care in attending to every detail. Highly recommend!

you got to go see richard gibson! ted's son is your friend when it comes to custom framing.

Ted Gibson Framing is a California or even better an American institution. I agree with Rahm T. this is a dying breed, I really don't know what I would have done without these people. Their framing is top notch, their expertise in restoring paintings cannot be matched. Richard is a caring and honourable gentleman and his staff are true artisans. Prices are much lower than expected. I have never in almost 10 years of knowing them had ever received lower than triple A service. read more

So sad.....Richard Gibson is a second generation framer. My family has been using Ted Gibson framers since the early 70s. Ted, the father & more recently, Richard, the son. He has the artist in his heart when creating the beautiful matting & frames for the works. The frames never overpower the art. The prices have always been more than competitive. I was sad to see on my last visit a sign for a liquidation sale. : ( read more

After some carelessness on behalf of the USPS (Insert Dramatic Eye Roll) I had a very important plaque that needed to be re framed. It was right after the holidays and right before NYE so my options were limited. I got lucky and found this shop and after a phone call, it was open!! I took in my broken frame just to find out the guy who does his custom frame work was on vacation. I tell you this guy went above and beyond to try and find me a frame because I needed one ASAP. He literally went around his entire shop and measured numerous frames just to try and find one to fit. We struck a lucky and he actually did find one. I have to say he is a super sweet guy & willingness to help me as best he could was THE BEST. He even offered to be a witness in my dispute against USPS since he had viewed the damage of the frame and I purchased a replacement from him which proved it was to damaged to be fixed. I'm so happy I went to him, he was a life saver. read more

My husband bought me a great print for my birthday and I wanted to have it framed. We went to Ted Gibson Custom Framing and he helped us find a great frame. He has a great eye and is very helpful. I just got the art back and it is so much better than I could have imagined. Great job, true professional. If you have something really special (or something meh that you want to look really special!) go here. You will not regret it, he is great. read more

Richard Gibson's Dad, Ted, was renowned as "Framer to the Stars". It's all true, many movie stars, artists and celebrities were his personal friends. Zero Mostel used to come into the shop and help Ted wait on customers when Ted was busy! And like Winston Churchill, some of the famous screen actors were also artists in their own right, such as Anthony Quinn. I recently brought a fine English portrait to Richard which was damaged by movers, for repair. I purchased it in Olde Towne Alexandria 30 years ago, and always knew it was a very fine work, probably "school of" John Singleton Copely, Joshua Reynolds, or John Singer Sargent. The subject is a beautiful young English maiden seated side-saddle on a horse with a wide brimmed bonnet. Richard remarked what a fine work it was. When he removed the brown framing paper from the rear to inspect the tear, he said what's this? It was signed by the artist "Curtis Spencer" Circa 1835 to 1850. Well, that sure made my day! There is so much history here. Just stop by for a walk into Hollywood History. One renowned California artist whom Ted represented and framed for, was Marion Hewlett Pike. Prior to her death in 1998, she was the internationally famous portraitist of Bob Hope, Coco Chanel, plus the Ronald Reagan portrait which appeared on the 1988 cover of Time Magazine. Because Marion lived in Paris 6 months each year, she knew Coco Chanel quite well, and painted many wonderful City scapes of Paris, one of which I own, thanks to Richard. Above all, Richard is the torch bearer of his Dad's rare artistry. Not only do they offer superb framing and matting but also excellent cleaning and restoration. Ted Gibson Inc. is also one of the most reasonably priced purveyors of fine framing but also museum quality restoration and cleaning of oil paintings. They are the official restorer of the Wilshire-Ebell collection among other accomplishments down the years. This shoppe is one of Los Angeles's great treasures. There are about 7,000 paintings in inventory, some very reasonable. If you love Art, and know a little or a lot about Art, Richard will teach you like a Pro. It doesn't get any better than this. Michael read more

I've had a few pieces framed here. About 5 years ago I took an important family piece to Richard and his team and they did a great job, truly, and the price was fair. I was happy with the final outcome and it was a good first time experience. Sadly, my recent experience wasn't so great. I took three photographs in and asked to have them framed in a natural wood look with a slightly tall thickness/depth of frame, as this was, I think, a better look for the pieces. I went over it several times with the owner and he was on board with it and yet when I picked up all three pieces, they had used a much shorter depth, which just made the pictures look like cheap stock frames. I didn't have the heart to tell them I was not happy with it so I simply smiled, took the final work and went on my way. Also, I paid the entire cost up front to be nice, after the owner had hinted that he would appreciate that and instead of them finishing the project in a timely manner out of respect for my kindness, they dragged their feet because they already had my money. If you go here, don't give them the entire fee up front, only give a small deposit. Especially if you want the work done without too much delay. They have wonderful vision, for the most part, but make sure you insist on what you want in the end. I feel like they will do what they want if it is easier for them and saves them money but keep in mind their shortcuts won't save you money, they still charge you full boat. I'm a big fan of supporting small business owners but I'm also not a chump. read more