Custom picture framing that brings your artwork to life

Providing museum quality picture framing services and exquisite framed art, home decor, and furniture to Palo Alto and the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years.

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Happily designing for Palo Alto & the San Francisco Bay Area for over 50 years

At Sumner Frames, we provide the highest quality custom picture framing services in Palo Alto. With over 50 years of experience, our work has enhanced private collections throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, across the United States and abroad. We specialize in hand-painted and closed corner frames, and offer a full range of framing services, such as custom picture framing, conservation framing, canvas stretching, custom framed mirrors and shadow box framing. In addition, we sell ready to hang framed art, stone lithography vintage posters, antique country furniture and thoughtfully selected home decor. We take each job seriously and feel honored to have the privilege to work with you.

All services are completed on site in our Palo Alto studio

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Testimonials

  • "As an Interior Designer, I can't say enough good things about Sumner Frames and their knowledgeable and friendly staff. It's my go-to shop for all of my clients' and my own personal framing needs, custom mirrors, art restoration, etc. It's also a fantastic gallery for finding one-of-a-kind artwork, ceramics, textiles, and other decorative objects meticulously sourced from around the world. Mahmut, the owner, has excellent taste and a discerning eye, which makes it incredibly easy and seamless to design the perfect, bespoke frame and the workmanship is always excellent. I highly recommend Sumner Frames."

    Abraham N., San Francisco, CA

  • “Simply the best! Mahmut is a wonderfully creative craftsman.”

    Ron S. Atherton, CA

  • “Mahmut and his staff do top-notch work and I'm always thrilled with the results. I receive one-on-one consultation, a written cost breakdown and the piece is ready when stated. Even the artist of one piece commented that the framing was the best he'd seen.”

    Yvette P. Emerald Hills, CA

  • “This is a long overdue note of thanks for impeccable framing of some of our favorite pieces! Framing is an art form in itself and Mahmut and his staff have it mastered!”

    Laura H. Menlo Park, CA

  • "This shop is an absolute gem! Mahmut has an incredible design aesthetic and is thoughtful and collaborative in his design process. I’ve had him frame dozens of family photos and art from our travels—they’ve all turned out beautifully. Additionally, the shop has so many unique items for the home that you would never see anywhere else."

    Melaine D., San Francisco, CA

  • "We have relied on Richard Sumner Frames and the owner Mahmut for years for all of our framing needs, in addition to acquiring unique art pieces from around the world that we don't see in other galleries. Most recently, Mahmut helped us pick out a frame for a large oil painting from India and his depth of knowledge, personalized assistance in helping us make the choice, attention to detail and quality of finished work all brilliantly complemented and showcased a very traditional painting. The treatment he recommended - a relatively modern frame choice and floating the canvas within the frame for a more contemporary look - perfectly fit what we had in mind. Highly recommended!"

    Pritham K., San Francisco, CA

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