Founded by Steven Atlas in 1976, The Frame Maker, began as a small frame shop in National City. The business was moved to the current location in Mission Hills in 1999. Steve has forged many successful relationships among skilled artisans, dynamic manufacturers, talented designers and exciting artists in San Diego and is proud to have supported the art & design communities in San Diego for 42 years.
Always a family business Steve has worked alongside his wife and four children throughout the years, most recently with his youngest daughter Samantha taking on the role of Operations Manager in 2016. Since 2018, Samantha proudly continues the family legacy of The Frame Maker as owner and operator.
Always a family business Steve has worked alongside his wife and four children throughout the years, most recently with his youngest daughter Samantha taking on the role of Operations Manager in 2016. Since 2018, Samantha proudly continues the family legacy of The Frame Maker as owner and operator.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S FINE ART FRAMER THE FRAME MAKER > SERVICES We've been creating classic picture frames for museums, galleries, designers, artists, and collectors in California for 43 years. If no one makes what you're looking for, we'll make it for you. Customized mouldings, constructions, colors & finishes on wood and metal begin to realize the potential of truly "custom" picture frame design.
Museum Quality
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Light, humidity, mold, physical accident are just some of the everyday threats to the integrity and longevity of artwork and art objects. How your art is mounted, what kind of glass is used, how is the actual frame constructed: these are the essential questions of "museum quality" framing. If you have your own questions about preserving your valuables like museums do, call us for a consultation today.
Shadowbox
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A "shadowbox" originally was an extra deep frame intended to display work on paper, but also hold it back in the frame from the damaging effects of everyday light. With the advent of archival papers, "museum glass" and other conservation products, the shadowbox has evolved into a display case for a mix of things that weren't typically "framed" ever before, like guitars, wedding dresses, and chunks of concrete.
Framing to the Trade
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Because we've been working directly with designers and art consultants for nearly 40 years, we are uniquely qualified to understand and support your unique needs as as an art & design professional when it comes to custom framing. Our current staff of designers and artisans has a combined 94 years of professional experience invested building a better frame shop for our fellow professionals, because our business thrives on your business.
Client Testimonials
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On the way home, we were discussing how much we have enjoyed the process of selecting frames with you. We are very pleased, both with what you have taught us about materials, textures and color palettes, as well as the quality of our frames and how they enhance our art. Thanks so much. Thanks for following up.
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