Underglass Custom Framing in San Francisco: Maple Wood with Style

At Underglass Custom Picture Framing in San Francisco’s Castro District, we’ve been framing art for 40 years with the perfect mix of design and conservation. This project shows how the right custom frame can transform even a small artwork into a statement piece.

Our client brought in a hand-drawn portrait with 60s–70s fashion vibes. We framed it in maple wood with gorgeous natural grain, carrying that same maple onto the inside walls of the shadowbox for a seamless, elevated design. The artwork was floated above a creamy mat, keeping its dimension and highlighting the texture of the original sketching paper.

To protect and preserve it, we used Optium Museum Acrylic with UV filtering, anti-reflection, and full archival mounting — museum-level quality for lasting beauty.

The result? A conversation piece that’s as stylish as it is protected.

If you’re looking for a frame shop in San Francisco that pairs creativity with conservation, Underglass Custom Framing is here 7 days a week in the Castro.