FORGET THE PAINTING–THE TRUE TREASURE MIGHT JUST BE WHAT SURROUNDS IT.
You’ll want to stare for hours at any piece of art—oil painting, print or mirror—when it’s surrounded by this antique wood gesso gold gilt frame. Available at Tea Room 545, Princeton.
Bring your wall to life with this c. 1740 Louis XV-style, hand-carved frame in gold leaf. Available at Gill & Lagodich, New York City.
Add texture and pattern to your tabletop with this metal enamel frame by Jay Strongwater. Swarovski crystals hand set in intermittent stripes enhance the plaid-like pattern. Available at Julie Johnson Interiors, Franklin Lakes.
The embellishments suggest Greek and Roman influences, but the federal eagle of this gilt wood frame is all U.S.A. Available at Two Worlds Art, New York City.
The tribal art of this wooden frame from Burkina Faso is simple yet stunning. Available at Brothers Arts & Antiques, Elmhurst, N.Y.
The curves and angles of this frame show classic French style and design, but the piece was made in America during the 1970s. Available at Robins Egg Gallery, Lambertville.