Description
A standing photo frame in mango wood, built as a box rather than a flat frame and glazed on both faces. The print sits between the two panes with a margin of bare glass all round it, so it reads as floating inside the opening and whatever is behind the frame shows through. The wood is wide and square in section, left with its own grain and colour, and the bottom rail is deeper than the other three so the frame stands on it.
The rear pane slides out, so a print goes in from the back and the glass slides home again over it. It takes a 6 by 8 inch print, and there is no hook or strut on the back: the deep bottom rail is what holds it up. That makes it a frame for a shelf, a sideboard or a bedside table rather than a wall. Because the glass is bare on both sides, what stands behind the frame is part of what is seen, so it wants a little space around it.
The wood is mango, left natural and unstained, so the grain and the run from pale straw to tawny brown go right through the frame. Mango is grown first for its fruit and cut for timber only once the trees have stopped bearing, which lets the farmers replant and gives them a second income from the same land. A larger size is made, taking an 8 by 10 inch print. Glass is fitted front and back and a print is not included.
Specification
| Material |
Mango Wood |
| Colour |
Natural |
| Finish |
Natural |
| Weight |
0.7kg |
Frequently Asked
What size print does it take?
6 by 8 inches. A larger size is made that takes 8 by 10.
How does the photograph go in?
The rear pane of glass slides out. Lay the print in place and slide the glass back in behind it.
Does it hang on a wall?
No. It stands. There is no hook or strut on the back, and the deep bottom rail is what holds it upright.
Is it glazed on both sides?
Yes. There is glass at the front and at the back, so the print is seen between two panes and the background shows through around it.
How do I look after it?
Wipe it regularly with a soft, dry cloth to prevent a build up of dust or dirt, and use a microfibre cloth in a circular motion on the glass. An edible oil such as olive oil or walnut oil rubbed into the wood with a cloth will protect it, though it may darken the tone.