Wooden frames

Wooden picture frames - because wood has never been "out"!

Not everything has to be modern. The very first picture frames were made from this natural raw material. What material are we looking for? That's right. Wood. A traditional product that is used in many ways and whose popularity remains unbroken to this day. And precisely because wood is used in so many different ways, the selection of different wooden picture frames is correspondingly large. Different types of wood, cuts, formats, colourings, grains - whatever the wooden heart desires.

A historical digression

While picture frames were used very early in human history, in the times of the Egyptians, the frames as we know them today appeared in the 11th and 12th centuries. As a rule, they were made of wood, more rarely of marble or metal. Due to their architectural character, they were initially used exclusively for churches and altars. It was not until the 16th century that they were used for purely decorative purposes. Today, some wooden frames are reminiscent of the magnificent frames enclosing paintings by world-famous artists such as Picasso or Van Gogh.

These so-called Baroque frames were made of wood, elaborately carved and finally painted with golden paint. The high point of this style in art history was the Rococo style, which can be narrowed down from around 1720 to 1780. Rococo is described as the end of the Baroque. Recognisable by ceiling stucco and ornate golden ornamentation, Rococo originated in France.

After this period, wooden frames became plainer, thinner mouldings and more inconspicuous colours. At the end of the 19th century, during the so-called Gründerzeit, picture frames became a mass product and enjoyed great popularity. And this is still the case today. Although the frames are no longer made by hand but industrially, the variety is enormous, which our assortment also shows. If such baroque frames suit your taste, you will find replicas at Foto Erhardt - although not quite as expensive.

On the Wooden Path

Our range consists of a huge number of different picture frames in various sizes. Of course, products from well-known manufacturers such as DeKnudt, Nielsen or Walther are included. The sizes range from 8cm x 8cm to 40cm x 60cm - and everything in between. If you particularly like a certain frame with a certain colouring, but your photo doesn't fit in the size you want, our range has the same models in different sizes.

And picture frames don't always have to be rectangular or square. We also have oval and round frames on offer to showcase your most beautiful photos. For maximum flexibility, the wooden frames can also be used well with mounts, the technical term for cardboard frames, to arrange several pictures in one frame, or to direct the focus of attention to a particular section of the picture. Wooden frames are particularly suitable for artists, as canvases can be stretched very easily over the wooden construction for working and exhibiting. For high-quality studio work and professional mounting, these so-called stretcher frames are standard.

Modern or retro?

With a wooden frame, you buy an individual display piece, because due to the natural grain, no two frames are alike. And it is precisely this individuality that allows wooden picture frames to be integrated into any interior design style - after all, wood has never been "out". At the most, they are nowadays given the adjectives "vintage" or "retro". Wooden frames combine particularly well with black and white motifs, but they also harmonise very well with natural tones. They add a natural and chic flair to your personal realm and frame your most precious memories for protection. Discover the natural beauty and versatility of wood with one of our frames from Foto Erhardt.