Archival Materials
Acid-free mats, backing and UV-protective glazing protect your art from fading and time.
For over two decades, we’ve treated every piece — a child’s drawing or a signed masterwork — with the same archival care and artisan eye.

Westside Frame Shop opened its doors in Chelsea with a simple belief: framing is a craft, not a commodity. Every day we hand-select the best materials for your art, guiding you through mouldings, mats and glass until the result feels inevitable.
From gallery owners and collectors to families preserving a memory, New Yorkers have trusted us for prompt, reliable, museum-quality work — with over 1,100 frame styles under one roof.
Acid-free mats, backing and UV-protective glazing protect your art from fading and time.
Every mat is hand-cut and every frame joined in-house by experienced master framers.
We respect your time with dependable turnaround and rush service when you need it.
Honest advice tailored to your piece and budget — never upsold, always considered.
Bring your piece to 152 8th Avenue and let’s design something worthy of your wall.