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 Richard Sumner Frames, we provide the highest quality custom picture framing services in Palo Alto. We proudly serve clients throughout the Peninsula, including Atherton, Menlo Park and Los Altos. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Our services include custom picture framing, museum-quality conservation framing, canvas stretching, shadow box framing, custom mirrors, and more.

  • Walk-ins are always welcome during our business hours. However, we recommend booking an appointment to ensure you get dedicated one-on-one time with our designer. Appointments can be booked online at our booking page.

  • We frame a wide variety of items — original paintings, fine art prints, photography, vintage posters, certificates, diplomas, textiles, jerseys, memorabilia, and more. We also design and build custom framed mirrors. If you're unsure whether your piece can be framed, bring it in and we'll advise you.

  • Custom framing pricing depends on the size of the piece, the frame style, matting, and glazing options you choose. We work with a wide range of budgets and will walk you through all your options during your appointment so you can make the best choice for your piece and your budget.

  • We opened our doors in 1972, making us one of the oldest businesses in Palo Alto and the only remaining custom picture framing shop in the downtown area. Over 50 years of experience goes into every frame we build.

  • We are located at 628 Emerson Street in downtown Palo Alto, CA 94301. We serve clients throughout the Bay Area, including Atherton, Menlo Park, Los Altos, and San Francisco.

  • No — while our studio is in Palo Alto, we serve clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. We regularly work with clients from Atherton, Menlo Park, Los Altos, and beyond, and offer delivery and installation throughout the region.

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