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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
The best black floating frame for art 1-1/2 inch thick or less. This contemporary floater features a smooth clean finish.
V3985
$214.70
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.
V3982
$187.40
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 white floater frame.
V626
$438.55
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.
V3956
$207.35
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.
V3958
$207.35
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. Light Walnut colored Float Frame.
VOrange
20% OFF $263.81 $211.44
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
MOULDING HAS A OFF WHITE FOOT.
v3942
$244.67
Supports artwork up to 2 1/8'' deep
Width: 7/16 |
Frame Depth : 2 1/8
Autumn Gold with black extra large floating frame for art 2 inches thick or less. This contemporary floater frame features smooth clean lines.
V3941
$176.56
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!
V625
$387.82
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.
V3968
$245.55
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.
V3943
$244.67
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.
V3957
$207.35
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.
V3963
$207.35
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. Weathered white floater frame.
Vgreen
20% OFF $263.81 $211.44
Supports artwork up to 1 3/4'' deep
Width: 3/4 |
Frame Depth : 1 7/8
MOULDING HAS A 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
MOULDING HAS A OFF WHITE FOOT.
V88
$295.91
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.
V3967
$207.35
Supports artwork up to 1 5/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 1 11/16
Ideal floater frame for 1-1/2" deep canvas or less. This dark espresso brown flat finish may burnish if mishandled.
V3965
$207.35
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. Whitewash float frame
V3966
$188.69
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.
V3970
$187.40
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.
V3962
$187.40
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. This dark espresso brown flat finish may burnish if mishandled.
V1291
$169.83
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.
V3976
$187.40
Supports artwork up to 7/8'' deep
Width: 3/8 |
Frame Depth : 7/8
Ideal floater frame for 3/4" deep canvas or less. Maple colored wood grain float frame.
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
This premium leafed soft gold floating frame has a rubbed top that reveals fine red lines.
V3964
$171.17
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.
V3952
$207.35
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.
V3977
$187.40
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.
v116-1
$208.61
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.
V3979
$214.70
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.
V848
$324.45
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.
V3984
$207.35
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.
V623
$387.82
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.
V3991
$187.40
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.
V3980
$194.75
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
$182.77
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.
v180-1
$232.48
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.
V3959
$207.35
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.
V86
$295.91
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.
V849
$324.45
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.
V3955
$187.40
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.
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.
