Tray Frames Highlighting Your Canvas

Tray frames, also known as floater frames, are a sleek way to showcase your canvases and panel artworks. They create that floating effect, giving your piece depth and a modern edge without overpowering it. At Harten, we craft these frames by hand in the UK, using high-quality woods and metals to protect and present your art beautifully. Whether it's a bold oil painting or a delicate mixed media work, our tray frames let the artwork shine while keeping it safe from everyday wear.

Tray frames are perfect when you want to frame without glass. They sit around the edges of stretched canvases or boards, leaving a subtle gap that makes the art appear to hover inside the frame. This design not only highlights the sides of your canvas - showing off those painted edges – but also adds a professional gallery feel. We've seen artists and collectors turn to tray frames for their clean lines and versatility. As one client put it, "Harten's tray frames made my canvases look like they belong in a museum - simple, elegant, and perfectly protected."

Our approach focuses on museum-quality standards. We use acid-free materials and UV-resistant finishes to guard against fading, dust, and environmental damage. Plus, everything is eco-friendly, sourced sustainably to minimise impact. If you're framing something special, like a family heirloom or a contemporary piece, tray frames offer that balance of style and security.