Plein Air Picture Frames
Give paintings and artwork a traditional gallery presence with a closed-corner frame that reads as one continuous, seamless finish. In standard readymade sizes, plein air frames create a refined border that looks complete the moment it's on the wall-ideal for exhibitions, collections, and polished room displays.
Each frame in this assortment is professionally crafted and shipped fully assembled, so installation can happen quickly once you've chosen the correct finished size. If your artwork falls between common dimensions, consider a custom-size option instead of forcing a fit. For sizing help, see Picture Frame Sizes.
CC117
from $90.37
Closed corner frame with a black/brown hand burnished red rub finish. The corner detail has a small square carving. Frame has a turn of the century look.
CC58
from $79.32
Black & gold hand burnished finish closed corner frame. Excellent reproduction of the popular Whistler style frame. It has a pronounced outer ribbed edge with a nice beveled panel transitioning to a ribbed inner lip.
CC108
from $119.37
Closed corner frame with hand applied black with red rub finish. Frame rabbet depth is 1/2" frame rabbet coverage is 5/16". This frame works well as a plein air frame.
CC40
from $99.31
Closed Corner Frame has a warm hand applied gold leaf finish the corner detail has a turn of the century carved corner that makes this one of our most popular gold frames.
CC20
from $96.72
Gold leaf hand applied finish with owl corner carving plein air frame.
CC115
from $87.65
Closed corner frame with hand applied gold leaf finish.
CC71
from $163.09
Closed corner frame with hand applied gold leaf finish It has a pronounced outer ribbed edge with a flat panel transition to a ribbed inner lip.
CC81
from $79.32
Traditional flat panel closed corner frame, light gold finish over red base, craftsman carved corner design.
CC109
from $74.31
Closed corner frame with hand applied gold leaf finish.
CC24
from $52.25
Traditional flat panel closed corner frame featuring a craftsman carved corner design with a light gold finish over a red base.
CC28
from $78.88
Closed corner hand applied gold leaf finish.
CC56
from $65.36
Closed corner frame with hand applied gold leaf finish this is an excellent reproduction of the popular Whistler style frame. It has a pronounced outer ribbed edge with a nice beveled panel transitioning to a ribbed inner lip.
CC69
from $109.12
Closed corner frame with hand applied pale gold leaf finish with intricate carving that bevels down toward art.
CC36
from $57.08
Dusty gold leaf hand applied finish with intricate carved corners closed corner frame.
CC22
from $141.18
Hand applied silver leaf finish with owl corner carving closed corner frame. Popularized in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries by American plein air impressionists.
CC72
from $85.56
DISCONTINUED - Limited Stock - Closed corner frame with hand applied silver leaf finish It has a pronounced outer ribbed edge with a flat panel transition to a ribbed inner lip.
CC42
from $131.30
DISCONTINUED - Limited Stock - Warm hand applied silver leaf finish closed corner frame with a turn of the century corner detail.
CC26
from $63.84
Traditional flat panel closed corner frame, warm silver finish over red base, craftsman carved corner design.
CC30
from $78.89
Closed corner hand applied
silver leaf finish.
CC38
from $72.09
Closed Corner Frame with hand applied silver leaf finish with intricate carved corners.
What is a closed-corner (plein air) frame?
A closed-corner plein air frame is built to present a smooth, continuous look at the corners-no visible open joins-creating a classic, high-end gallery-style finish. This seamless appearance helps the frame feel like a unified border around the artwork, especially effective for traditional presentations.
For a quick definition of the style, see Plein Air Picture Frame.
How to pick the right standard readymade size
These frames are offered in standard readymade sizes (not custom). To get the best result, start with the artwork's dimensions and match them to the corresponding frame size.
- Measure the artwork first (width height).
- Select the standard readymade frame size that matches those dimensions.
- Decide whether the closed-corner, seamless finish fits the traditional gallery look you want.
If you need a refresher on common options, use Picture Frame Sizes.
When this collection is the right choice (and when it isn't)
Great fit if you want:
- A traditional, high-end gallery presentation
- A closed-corner frame with a seamless finished look
- Standard readymade sizing for faster ordering
- Frames shipped fully assembled for quicker setup
Not the best fit if:
- Your artwork is an uncommon size and needs custom sizing
- You specifically want an open-corner look with visible joins
- You're looking for moulding-only or DIY assembly options
Why fully assembled frames matter for galleries and artists
Fully assembled delivery helps streamline preparation for display: the frame arrives with its closed-corner look already aligned and finished, supporting consistent presentation across multiple pieces and reducing time spent on setup.
Alternatives if your art isn't a standard size
If your artwork doesn't match standard readymade dimensions, choose a custom-size route rather than forcing a fit. Start here: Custom Picture Frame Sizes Guide. You can also browse custom options in Custom Wood Picture Frames.
More framing help
For broader style decision guidance, see The Complete Guide To Choosing The Right Frame Style For Your Artwork. For general education, visit Picture Framing Guides.