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48x48 Floater Frames
Give a large square statement piece a clean, gallery-style finish by seating your artwork inside a floater frame with a crisp, intentional edge reveal. A 48 x 48 floater frame is sized for artwork that measures 48 x 48 inches—most commonly a stretched canvas or cradled panel—so the frame adds structure and presence without covering the face of the art. The floating look is especially effective for bold abstracts, color-field work, and oversized square photography on canvas, where the side edges are part of the presentation.
This size is often chosen when a 48 x 48 canvas is headed for a feature wall above a sofa or bed, anchoring an entryway, or completing a modern gallery wall with multiple large square pieces. Because the artwork sits within the frame, depth compatibility matters: confirm your canvas bar or panel thickness so the frame profile accommodates the side edge cleanly. At this scale, it also pays to double-check that the artwork is truly 48 x 48 and not slightly over or under due to wrap or production tolerances.
Choose a finish that supports the room and the artwork—high-contrast dark tones for a modern outline, light tones for an airy minimal look, or wood-grain warmth for a softer contemporary feel. If you already know you need a dark, minimal presentation, start with a black floating frame style to keep attention on the art while sharpening the edges of the overall display.
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V3981
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
A smooth black option in the coordinated deep floater series. Its clean finish and narrow visible face create crisp definition around deeper canvas artwork without the visual weight of a wide profile.
V3985
$214.70
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Warm silver deep floater frame with a concise metallic look and slender contemporary face.
V3982
$187.40
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A minimalist shallow floater frame with a clean white finish and narrow contemporary proportions.
V626
$438.55
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Made from genuine solid maple hardwood with a pale natural color and authentic grain. Its narrow face maintains a light, minimalist presence while the deep profile supports artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
V3956
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Dark walnut-look deep floater frame with rich brown grain appearance and a slender face.
V3958
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Light walnut-look deep floater frame with warm brown grain character and a slender face.
VOrange
20% OFF $263.81 $211.44
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
A vivid pop-orange floater frame pairing high gloss and a simulated grain look with a contrasting off-white foot.
v3942
$244.67
Supports artwork up to 2 1/8'' deep
Width: 7/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/8
An extra-deep floater frame combining warm autumn gold with black contrast and substantial, clean-lined proportions.
V3941
$176.56
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
A customization-led floater frame intended for painting, with an unfinished appearance, variable tone, and a balanced medium face.
V625
$387.82
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Made from genuine solid walnut hardwood with authentic natural grain, a warm classic-brown color, and subtle luster. Its narrow face gives canvas artwork a refined perimeter without a broad border.
V3968
$245.55
Supports artwork up to 2 1/4'' deep
Width: 9/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/4
An extra-deep canvas floater frame with smooth black lines, substantial visual weight, and the catalog's greatest maximum artwork depth.
V3943
$244.67
Supports artwork up to 2 1/8'' deep
Width: 7/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/8
A smooth white canvas floater frame with clean lines, substantial proportions, and extra-deep artwork capacity.
V3957
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Warm red-brown color gives this deep canvas floater frame a classic cherry-look appearance. Its narrow face keeps the presentation visually light while accommodating artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
V3963
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Weathered white deep floater frame with aged character and a narrow, visually light face.
Vgreen
20% OFF $263.81 $211.44
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
A vivid pop-green floater frame that combines glossy simulated grain character with a contrasting off-white foot.
Vred
20% OFF $263.81 $211.44
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
A bright pop-red floater frame with high-gloss sheen, simulated grain character, and a contrasting off-white foot.
V88
$295.91
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Bright yellow high-gloss canvas floater frame with a broad color band and deep artwork capacity.
V3967
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Features a dark espresso-brown color and flat, low-sheen appearance. Its narrow face creates a warm dark outline around deeper canvas artwork without the reflective character of a glossier finish.
V3965
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Combines soft whitewash character with the minimal proportions of a narrow-face floater frame. It brings a pale rustic finish to deeper canvas artwork without the stronger visual weight of a wide molding face.
V3966
$188.69
Supports artwork up to 1 1/8'' deep
Width: 5/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/8
A balanced mid-depth black floater frame with smooth lines, medium face width, and substantial visual weight.
V3970
$187.40
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame with a compact face and warm, dark walnut-look finish.
V3962
$187.40
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A minimal canvas floater frame combining a narrow face, flat espresso-brown finish, and shallow artwork capacity.
V1291
$169.83
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A compact floater frame for shallower artwork. Its warm mahogany-look brown finish has an understated traditional character, while the narrow face keeps the presentation focused on the image.
V3976
$187.40
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame combining a narrow face with a light maple-look grain finish.
V89
$294.84
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 Green! A bright and colorful new collection of high-gloss moulding.
V4000
$250.76
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 3/4
Narrow-face soft gold rubbed canvas floater frame with subtle leaf-line texture, fine red accents, and deep artwork capacity.
V3964
$171.17
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A light natural-looking panel frame with pale grain character and a substantial visible face.
V3952
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
This dark gray floater frame offers a charcoal-like neutral that is softer in appearance than black. The narrow face maintains a restrained contemporary outline while the profile accommodates deeper artwork.
V3977
$187.40
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater with a compact face and warm cherry-look red-brown appearance.
v116-1
$208.61
Supports artwork up to 1 1/2'' deep
Width: 1/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/2
Combines a deep gray color with a weathered, open-grain look. Its exceptionally narrow face keeps visual weight low, while the profile supports compatible canvas or panel artwork up to 1-1/2 inches deep.
V3979
$214.70
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Warm gold deep canvas floater frame with a clean finish and slender contemporary proportions.
V848
$324.45
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Surrounds canvas artwork with a wide ivory-white face and visible rustic distressing. Its substantial proportions create a statement border, while the deep profile supports compatible artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
V3984
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Clean white deep canvas floater frame with minimalist lines and restrained front-facing weight.
V623
$387.82
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 5/16 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Combines the visual depth of a near-black frame with the warmth and authentic grain of genuine solid walnut hardwood. Its narrow proportions create a dark natural presentation without a broad border.
V3991
$187.40
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame with compact proportions and a dark charcoal-like gray finish.
V3980
$194.75
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame with a narrow face and warm-gold metallic accent.
V3989
$182.77
Supports artwork up to 3/8'' deep
Width: 7/8 |
Frame Depth : 3/8
A warm gold panel frame with a substantial face and statement-making metallic appearance.
v180-1
$232.48
Supports artwork up to 1 1/2'' deep
Width: 1/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 1/2
Light-grain canvas floater frame with a calm natural-looking finish, narrow visible face, and understated contemporary character.
V3959
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
This DIY-oriented canvas floater frame features a dark mahogany-look red-brown color with visible grain character. Its narrow face keeps attention on the art, while its deep capacity supports artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
V86
$295.91
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
Vivid red high-gloss canvas floater frame with a broad face, simulated grain appearance, and deep artwork capacity.
V849
$324.45
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 1 1/2 |
Frame Depth : 1 5/8
Gives canvas art a substantial industrial perimeter through a wide distressed gray face. Its finish recalls vintage iron or steel tubing, while its deep proportions accommodate compatible artwork up to 1-5/8 inches deep.
V3955
$187.40
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
A shallow canvas floater frame pairing a narrow face with a soft whitewash appearance.
V91
$295.91
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.
What a 48x48 floater frame is meant to fit
A 48x48 floater frame is intended for mounted artwork that measures 48 x 48 inches (art size), most often a stretched canvas. It can also be a strong choice for cradled wood panels or other firm-edged mounted pieces that can sit securely inside the frame while leaving a small, even reveal around the perimeter.
The goal is a modern “float” presentation: the frame surrounds the artwork while keeping the edges visible, which works best when the sides are finished (gallery-wrapped, painted, or otherwise visually clean).
Before you order: quick compatibility checklist
- Confirm the artwork measures 48 x 48 inches. At this size, even small variances can affect how evenly the reveal appears.
- Measure the artwork depth/thickness. Floater frames need to accommodate the side profile of your stretched canvas bars or cradled panel.
- Check the edges. Because the sides remain visible, make sure the wrap, paint, or panel edges are presentation-ready.
- Plan the visual weight. Large square pieces often look best with a clean, substantial border that supports the scale without competing with the artwork.
- Think about installation. Oversized square artwork is prominent and typically heavier; coordinate framing with final placement and appropriate hardware.
When a 48x48 floater frame is the right choice
Choose this collection when you already have a 48 x 48 canvas or panel and want a polished, professional finish for a living room focal point, bedroom feature wall, stairwell landing, entryway statement piece, or a commercial install where a clean, minimal border matters. It’s also a common upgrade when reframing an existing 48x48 stretched canvas to achieve a more intentional gallery-style presentation.
When it’s not the right choice (and what to consider instead)
A 48x48 floater frame is not the best match if your artwork is not truly 48 x 48, if the depth is outside what the frame can accommodate, or if the side edges are not meant to be seen. In those cases, consider one of these alternatives:
- Nearby floater-frame sizes if your art is slightly different: 44 x 44, 46 x 46, 40 x 40, or 50 x 50 (choose the size that matches your artwork’s measured dimensions).
- A different floater-frame style/finish if you’re matching a set or adjusting contrast for the room.
- A traditional frame approach if your piece needs the edges concealed or requires a different presentation than a floating reveal.
Finish ideas for large square statement art
Finish choice changes the feel of a 48x48 piece dramatically. Dark finishes emphasize a crisp outline and modern contrast; light finishes keep the presentation minimal and bright; wood-grain finishes add warmth and soften contemporary spaces. If you’re comparing looks, these options can help you dial in the right direction:
- Black floating frame for bold contrast and a gallery-forward edge
- White floating canvas frame for an airy, minimal border
- Maple grain floating frame for warm, natural balance with contemporary art
Tips for matching multiple 48x48 pieces
For multi-piece sets or a modern gallery wall, consistency is the priority. Keep the same floater-frame style and finish across all pieces, and verify each canvas is the same measured size and depth so the reveals look uniform. If you’re replacing a damaged frame, re-check the artwork dimensions before reordering to maintain the same clean, even float.
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