V3981 pairs a smooth black finish with clean, narrow lines. It is a straightforward contemporary choice for artwork that benefits from dark edge definition and a restrained front-facing profile.
With a maximum artwork depth of 1-5/8 inches, this profile addresses deeper canvas formats. The 3/8-inch visible face keeps the frame visually minimal even though its overall height is designed around that deeper capacity.
Choose V3981 when the priority is a clean black finish rather than visible grain character, rustic treatment, or warm brown color. The narrow face provides contrast without turning the frame into a broad graphic border.
V3967 offers a warmer espresso-brown alternative with a flat sheen. V3966 has a wider face but a shallower capacity, while V3959 keeps the same narrow deep proportions in a dark red-brown grain look.
Confirm that the canvas measures no more than 1-5/8 inches at its deepest point. If profile width matters as much as color, compare this narrow face with wider black options before ordering.
Framing specialist note: Do not use overall molding height as the artwork-depth limit. For fit, use the stated maximum artwork depth; use visible face width to judge the frame's appearance from the front.
What type of finish does V3981 have?
V3981 has a smooth, clean black finish with contemporary visual character.
Will it fit artwork that is 1-5/8 inches deep?
The stated maximum artwork depth is 1-5/8 inches. Measure at the deepest point to confirm compatibility.
How does V3981 differ from V3967?
V3981 is smooth black, while V3967 is a warm espresso brown with a flat, low-sheen appearance. Both have a 3/8-inch visible face and the same maximum artwork depth.
