Precision miter joint executed on a highly figured burl wood profile. All structural framing is measured, cut, and mechanically joined on-site to exact dimensional tolerances.
Moulding Manufacturers & Curated Profiles
We maintain substantial operational reserves from four definitive industry manufacturers. This ensures absolute consistency in wood density, profile geometry, and finish stability for our clients' ongoing exhibition needs. Below are the most heavily utilized profiles sourced from each maker.
Larson-Juhl
Global Standard
The baseline for conservation framing. Larson-Juhl provides an exceptionally wide spectrum of transitional and classic finishes, renowned for their structural reliability and uniform replication across long production runs.
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Biltmore Collection Ornate, traditional water-gilded silver and gold with complex corner cast detailing.
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Marais Profiles Distressed French Country aesthetic, heavily utilized for rural landscapes and vintage reproductions.
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Prague Series Classic matte black structural face featuring an integrated, subtle gold interior lip.
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Lancaster Scoop A deep, traditional walnut scoop providing significant inward directional sightlines.
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Tribeca Extrusions A contemporary, flat urban veneer preferred for modern photography editions.
Roma Moulding
Imported / Italy
Manufacturer of handcrafted, luxury profiles sourced directly from Italian artisans. Roma is deployed almost exclusively in high-end gallery exhibitions where the frame material must rival the artwork itself.
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Lavo Finish A seamless, multi-layer high-gloss lacquer providing a glass-like reflective surface.
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Tabacchino Collection A deep, hand-rubbed cigar-leaf finish over a severe, angled gallery scoop.
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Fama Series Painstakingly hand-distressed Italian silver leaf, offering a refined, antiqued luminescence.
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Ramino Burl Genuine, highly figured wood burl applied seamlessly across a curved profile structure.
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Elite Metal Line A minimalist wood core capped with a severe, machined metallic edge for modern contrast.
Studio Moulding
Architectural
Specialists in sleek, modern, and highly structural geometries. Studio Moulding utilizes rigid wood veneers and severe 90-degree lines to meet strict contemporary gallery presentation standards.
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Metro Gallery The industry-standard flat, deep-matte black housing profile. Maximum visual neutrality.
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Boutique Face An exceptionally thin metallic face masking a deep, rigid structural wood return.
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Galliard Float A modern floater frame featuring an aggressive inward-angled face to focus the eye.
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Verona Walnut A warm, minimalist solid walnut profile, unadorned and structurally robust.
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Savannah Ash A deeply grained, whitewashed ash wood, heavily utilized in coastal and neutral interiors.
Decor Moulding
Commercial Volume
A versatile provider of solid wood, high-density polystyrene, and aluminum profiles. Decor is heavily leveraged for commercial volume framing, hotel installations, and standardized editions.
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Gallery Deep Box A cost-effective, high-volume standard shadowbox profile in matte black and white.
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Rustic Barnwood Textured, extruded polystyrene that accurately mimics the weight and grit of reclaimed timber.
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Classic Plein Air A wide, flat silver or gold panel designed specifically for unframed canvas exhibition.
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Ornate Swept Gold Traditional cast-polymer reproductions of highly complex 19th-century gold leaf designs.
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Industrial Aluminum Brushed metallic faces utilized for high-humidity environments and budget-conscious volume.
Advanced Assembly Configurations
For specialized gallery requirements, we execute multi-element assemblies that combine structural components to increase depth, alter sightlines, or incorporate decorative accents.
Integration with Matboards
The baseline configuration for works on paper, utilizing precise rabbet capacities.
- Houses 4-ply or 8-ply conservation mats
- Prevents compressive stress on art
- Allows proper glazing clearance
Stacked (Double) Moulding
Mechanically joining an inner secondary profile into the rabbet of a primary outer frame.
- Achieves custom dimensional frame widths
- Blends divergent material finishes
- Adds structural rigidity to large canvases
Integration of Fillets
A narrow, secondary decorative wood extrusion precisely mitred into the assembly.
- Placed beneath the frame's inner lip
- Nested within the bevel cut of a mat
- Creates internal architectural boundaries
Fabric & Linen Liners
A fabric-wrapped inner profile traditionally utilized for oil and acrylic paintings.
- Acts as a rigid, contrasting border
- Separates canvas from gilded frames
- Provides structure without glass glazing
Private Commissions & Procurement
While our facility houses a formidable reserve of standard profiles, we recognize that certain masterworks require an uncompromising approach to presentation. For gallery directors, museums, and private collectors seeking the extraordinary—be it a 22-karat water-gilded Italian profile, a rare imported wood burl, or a proprietary architectural extrusion not held in our immediate inventory—we offer a dedicated concierge procurement service.
Operating with the utmost discretion and exactitude, we oversee the acquisition of non-stock materials directly from global artisans. As with all high-level private commissions, these endeavors are inherently unhurried, allowing the necessary time for meticulous custom milling, international freight, and rigorous quality inspection upon arrival. It is our privilege to facilitate the exceptional.
Project Initiation
Specify your dimensions, base profile, and any structural requirements using our digital application, or browse our standard ready-made inventory for rapid fulfillment.
Facility & Operations
All measuring, cutting, and structural assembly is executed directly at our manufacturing facility.
For bespoke procurement inquiries or consultation on multi-element configurations, contact the facility director below.
Abbot Art
44 Central Drive
Farmingdale, NY 11735
631-694-5959
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