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40x40 Floater Frames
Finish a large square statement piece with a clean, gallery-style border that highlights the artwork’s edges instead of covering them. A 40 x 40 floater frame is built to surround a 40x40 stretched canvas or a 40x40 mounted/cradled panel with an intentional reveal, creating the “floating” look that elevates contemporary paintings, textured work, and bold abstracts—especially when installed as a focal point over a sofa, bed, or in an entryway.
Because square artwork demands even alignment on all four sides, choosing the correct 40x40 fit helps keep the reveal consistent and the presentation crisp. These frames are intended for artwork that measures 40 x 40 inches across the face (edge-to-edge on the front). Depth/thickness also matters: confirm your canvas or panel profile so the floater frame accommodates the side view cleanly and supports a stable wall installation for a larger piece.
Floater framing is a strong choice when the canvas or panel edges are painted or otherwise finished, since the sides remain visible as part of the design. If you want a bold outline, a dark finish can add contrast—see the Black Floating Frame for a clean, modern look.
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V3964
$141.49
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Maple colored wood grain panel frame.
V3955
$155.16
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
deal floater frame for art 3/4" thick or less. Whitewash float frame.
v180-1
$193.04
Supports artwork up to 1 1/2'' deep
Width: 1/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/2
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Light colored RAW wood natural wood veneer floater frame.
V3991
$155.16
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. Dark Gray float frame.
V86
$247.83
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Pop Red! A bright colorful collection of high-gloss moulding.
V625
$325.76
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
REAL WALNUT! Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. This genuine solid walnut float frame represents the timeless quality that comes with the wisdom of selecting excellent materials when producing fine craftsmanship.
V626
$368.87
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
REAL Maple! Ideal for canvas art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. Genuine maple will make a statement for any art.
Vred
20% OFF $220.53 $176.81
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
MOULDING HAS A OFF WHITE FOOT.
V1291
$139.92
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 3/4" thick or less. The warmth of this mahogany wood floater frame offers a soft understated beauty that is neutral for a multitude of interior settings.
V3986
$172.07
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Maple colored wood grain float frame.
V87
$241.46
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Pop Orange! A bright colorful collection of high-gloss moulding.
V3952
$172.07
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Dark Gray float frame.
V3980
$161.39
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 3/4" thick or less. This gold-colored wood floater frame offers a contemporary floater look on a traditional gold picture frame finish.
V3989
$151.33
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/8" deep canvas or less. Gold panel frame.
V849
$272.85
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. The distressed finish of this wood floater frame is reminiscent of vintage iron steel tubing.
V552
$270.75
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Champagne silver / gold and black wood floater frame features a contemporary modern look for original paintings on canvas.
V3990
$172.07
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Pine - fir wood finished floater frame.
V3970
$155.16
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. Dark walnut frame colored frame.
V3984
$172.07
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. This contemporary white floater frame is a Minimalist-Modernist marvel. The clean lines and complete lack of color allows the shape to be purely defined by shadows and light.
V3959
$172.07
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Dark mahogany floater frame are a unique, contemporary, alternative picture framing method designed to reveal the entire surface area of a stretched canvas, and to accentuate or “elevate” the painting. Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less.
V3943
$204.91
Supports artwork up to 2 1/8'' deep
Width: 7/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/8
White extra large floating frame for art 2 thick or less. This contemporary floater frame features smooth clean lines.
V3985
$178.30
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Tall silver floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less.
VOrange
20% OFF $220.53 $176.81
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
MOULDING HAS A OFF WHITE FOOT.
V3956
$172.07
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Dark walnut finish frame.
V3978
$155.16
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
The best black floating frame for art 3/4 inch thick or less. This contemporary floater features a smooth clean finish.
V3968
$205.79
Supports artwork up to 2 1/4'' deep
Width: 9/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/4
Extra large float frame for canvas art. Made for large art on thicker than normal stretcher bars.
V623
$325.76
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
REAL WALNUT! Ideal floating art frame for art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. This is a dark espresso brown floater frame moulding. This solid wood is stained to be similar to black, while maintaining the warmth of a burnt umber.
V3957
$172.07
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Cherry finish floater frame.
v116-1
$172.85
Supports artwork up to 1 1/2'' deep
Width: 1/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/2
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Gray colored RAW wood natural wood veneer floater frame.
V3977
$155.16
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. Cherry finish floater frame.
V88
$247.83
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-3/4" thick or less. Pop Yellow! A bright and colorful new collection of high-gloss moulding.
V3979
$178.30
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. Gold floater frame.
V3981
$172.07
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
The best black floating frame for art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. This contemporary floater features a smooth clean finish.
V4996
15% OFF $226.35 $192.69
Supports artwork up to 1 3/8'' deep
Width: 1 5/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 3/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/4" thick or less. Beautiful texture with natural ebonized walnut black tones, this black floater frame is perfect for canvas paintings depicting nature.
V3969
$172.07
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. Ideal for canvas paintings and also rigid panels such as encaustic wax paintings and epoxy-finished artworks on board.
V91
$247.83
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Pop Blue! A bright colorful collection of high-gloss moulding.
V4000
$209.08
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 3/4
This premium leafed soft gold floating frame has a rubbed top that reveals fine red lines.
V3941
$146.24
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Totally raw wood ready to paint. This moulding is intended to be painted. It is raw wood so the frame could end up having different shades of wood. That means it might not match rail to rail. Make it your way!
V3966
$156.45
Supports artwork up to 1 1/8'' deep
Width: 5/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/8
Ideal floater frame for 1" deep canvas or less. Float frame for canvas art.
V3987
$161.39
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for art 3/4 inch thick or less. Contemporary warm silver floating frame offers a clean and concise look for stretched canvas paintings and cradled panels.
V848
$272.85
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Ideal floater frame for art 1-1/2" thick or less. This ivory colored wood floater frame features a unique set of characteristics not found in most picture frame mouldings.
Vgreen
20% OFF $220.53 $176.81
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
MOULDING HAS A OFF WHITE FOOT.
What a 40x40 floater frame is meant to do
A floater frame is designed so the artwork appears to “float” within the frame, leaving a visible gap/reveal around the perimeter. For a large square piece, that reveal acts like a clean, intentional border that finishes the work without covering the front surface. This is especially effective for modern interiors and for series installations where multiple 40x40 pieces need to look consistent.
Confirm fit before you order
Floater frames in this collection are intended for artwork that measures 40 x 40 inches on the face. Measure across the front of your canvas or panel from outer edge to outer edge. Then confirm the depth/thickness of the stretched canvas or cradled panel so the frame profile accommodates the side view appropriately.
- Measure the face size: confirm it is truly 40" x 40" edge-to-edge.
- Check depth/thickness: make sure your canvas or panel profile will sit properly within the floater frame.
- Plan for stability: larger square pieces can be heavier; consider appropriate wall support and hardware needs based on your artwork and frame choice.
When this 40x40 floater-frame intent is the right choice
- You have a 40x40 stretched canvas and want a finished, gallery-ready presentation.
- Your artwork is a 40x40 mounted or cradled panel and you want the edges visible with a clean reveal.
- You’re framing a series of 40x40 pieces and need a repeatable, consistent look across multiple works.
- You want a refined border that complements the art without covering the front.
When a 40x40 floater frame is NOT appropriate (and what to consider instead)
This page is not the right match if your artwork is not actually 40 x 40 inches on the face, or if you’re framing something that isn’t mounted as a canvas/panel. If your piece measures differently, choose a floater frame sized to the artwork’s true outer dimensions so the reveal stays even. If your artwork requires a traditional front-covering frame approach (for example, work that needs a different presentation method), a floater frame may not be the best fit.
Common size mismatches
- Artwork is smaller: consider a nearby square size such as 36 x 36 or 30 x 30.
- Artwork is larger: consider a larger square size such as 42 x 42 or 48 x 48.
- Artwork is rectangular: consider a similar-scale rectangle like 40 x 30.
Choosing a look: subtle outline vs stronger border
The finish you choose changes the visual impact. Dark finishes can create a crisp outline and emphasize the square shape; lighter wood tones can feel warmer and more integrated with the room. If you’re matching multiple pieces, prioritize the same style/finish across all 40x40 works for a cohesive installation.
Explore a few popular directions: Black Floating Frame for bold contrast, White Floating Canvas Frame for a clean minimal edge, or Walnut Finish Float Frame for a warm, gallery-style look.
Tips for a clean, even reveal on square artwork
- Confirm the canvas/panel is square and not racked; small out-of-square issues can show more on a 40x40.
- If the edges will be visible, make sure the sides are painted or finished the way you want them seen.
- For statement placements (over a sofa, bed, or in an entryway), keep the frame finish consistent with nearby furniture lines so the artwork remains the focal point.
