Description
This black aluminium photo frame keeps things simple: a broad matt border around a fine silver inset edge that frames your picture with a crisp, bright line. It holds a 10 x 8in print in a rectangular aperture, a generous size for a favourite portrait, a group shot or a scenic view you want to see every day. The frame itself measures 31cm tall, 26cm wide and 2cm deep, so it has real presence on a shelf without crowding it. The black is a flat, matt finish rather than a gloss, which lets the silver edge and the photograph do the talking.
Black and silver sit happily in most rooms, from a modern living room to a home office or a hallway console. A strut on the back lets the frame stand on its own, so it needs no wall and no fixings: set it on a mantelpiece, a bookcase, a sideboard or a bedside table, wherever the light falls best. The monochrome colours suit black and white photography especially well, and they work just as neatly with colour prints, since the frame takes nothing away from the picture. Grouped with other black frames, it helps a gallery shelf look considered rather than random.
The frame is made from aluminium, which gives it clean, straight edges and a slim 2cm profile, with a solid black back and a shaped strut. Care is easy: dust it with a soft dry cloth, and wipe it with a barely damp cloth if it needs more, drying it straight away. Avoid abrasive cleaners on the matt surface and the silver edge. When you choose a print for it, a 10 x 8in photograph fits the aperture as it is, so there is no trimming to do. We think it makes a straightforward, good-looking gift for anyone with a photograph worth putting on show.
Specification
| Material |
Aluminium |
| Colour |
Black |
| Finish |
Matt |
| Height |
31cm |
| Width |
26cm |
| Depth |
2cm |
| Weight |
0.653kg |
| Photo Size |
10 x 8in (25 x 20cm) |
| Photos |
One |
Frequently Asked
What size photo does this frame hold?
A 10 x 8in print fits the rectangular aperture as it is, so a standard enlargement needs no trimming before it goes in.
How big is the frame overall?
It measures 31cm tall, 26cm wide and 2cm deep, giving a generous black border around the picture and a slim profile.
What is the frame made of?
The frame is aluminium, finished in matt black with a fine silver inset edge running around the aperture.
Does it stand up on its own?
Yes, a strut on the back lets it stand on a shelf, mantelpiece or desk, so you need no wall fixings.
How should I clean it?
Dust it with a soft dry cloth and, if needed, wipe it with a barely damp cloth, then dry it straight away.
Will it suit black and white photographs?
The black and silver colours sit especially well with black and white prints and work neatly with colour photographs too.