OUR STORY
I began my journey as a cabinetmaker.
When telephones still had receivers and wires, I began to collect contemporary American prints. That’s when I learned firsthand the importance of framing to protect works on paper. Kulicke frames and plexiboxes were ubiquitous, but simple wood frames that could hold up to the ever increasing scale of modern art were hard to find.
As a young cabinetmaker I knew there was a need for clean elegantly finished wood frames with splined corners, and strainer supports that could pass the test of time.
So I opened my first store and began working with talented craftsmen and women who could execute my idea of a proper picture frame. We built natural wood frames in maple, cherry and walnut. Later we added wenge, rosewood, paduak, and more.
Sometimes the artwork called for a gilded surface in silver or gold, so water gilding became an important part of our frame design. As our client base grew, we added reproductions of historical frames to our growing collection of frame samples.
Today our clients include collectors, decorators, architects and artists, as well as people less versed in the art of framing who curate the wonderful images on their walls. We always enjoy introducing new people to the marvelous world of expert picture framing.
Welcome to Acanthus & Reed!
Adrian Algañaraz
Founder & President
