Chelsea Frames believes that every object or piece of artwork that passes in and out of it's doors is precious to it's owner and should be treated with respect.

Acid-free backing, acid-free 'rag' museum matboard, and UV glazing are standard materials used. Because of our high volume and storage capacity, Chelsea Frames is able to offer these higher end materials at a reasonable cost. In a recent survey conducted by Decor magazine, our prices fell at or below the national average for a standard 16"x20" framing project. This puts us at a very competitive edge for Manhattan. We believe in taking the time to explain to our clients the benefits of using these materials to preserve and protect their artwork. This, we believe, will result in a long-term relationship with our clientele.

Our studio is known for it's Gallery line of frames. Made of specially milled hardwoods, these reflect current and enduring trends in framing. Most woods are native to North America. They include maple, wenge, rosewood, cherry, ash, oak and walnut. We also carry Honduras mahogany, basswood, birdseye maple and purple heart, to name a few. These are specially milled for our studio. Employing 'Old World' techniques unique to our shop, the frames are hand-finished with natural dyes, inks and then waxes.

Chelsea Frames carries all well-known lines such as Roma, Nurre Caxton and Nielsen Metal, and we are proud to be a Larson Juhl partner (as seen in Architectural Digest, Condé Nast House and Home and other design magazines). We also collaborate with many local, national and international artisans for hand crafted frames. Our suppliers are eco-conscious and purchase their wood from countries who re-forest. We carry Tru Vue matboards and glass, and Cyro acrylics. These products include many specialty items such as museum glass, museum plexi and Ultra Clear (super-white with UV protection). With more than 5000 corner samples in the shop, we also carry catalogues and can purchase any molding offered in the U.S. market. For the last three years, we have served as consultants at SACA, the European framing fair held in Bologna, Italy, to help distinguish U.S. market trends.

In the last few years, we have become well known for oversized pieces and mirrors. In many cases we have had fabrics or matboard imported or specially milled to fill our clients' needs.