Deep Rabbet Frames (1.76" - 2.50"): The Professional Solution for Thick Artworks
The Deep Rabbet Frames collection is a specialized selection engineered to provide a professional and secure housing for artworks of significant depth. Featuring frames with a rabbet depth ranging from 1.76 to 2.50 inches, this collection is the definitive solution for deep gallery-wrapped canvases, cradled wood panels, and dimensional art that cannot be accommodated by standard frames. These frames ensure a perfect, flush fit, eliminating the unprofessional look of an artwork protruding from the back and providing a clean, gallery-ready presentation from every angle.
Understanding the Need for a Deep Rabbet
The "rabbet" is the recessed channel on the back of a frame that holds the artwork. For a professional presentation, the rabbet's depth must be sufficient to completely contain the thickness of the artwork. Many contemporary artists work on "gallery wrap" canvases with deep stretcher bars (1.5" or more) or on thick cradled panels. Standard frames, with their shallow rabbets, cannot house these pieces properly. This collection directly solves that problem, offering the necessary depth to ensure your substantial artwork fits perfectly and securely within its enclosure.
The Ideal Choice for Gallery Wrapped Canvases
This collection is indispensable for artists who favor deep gallery-wrapped canvases. These frames, which include a variety of floater and traditional profiles, are designed to perfectly accommodate 1.5", 2", and even deeper stretcher bars. By choosing a frame with the appropriate rabbet depth, you ensure that the canvas sits flush, allowing for a clean backing and proper hanging hardware. This provides the robust, finished presentation demanded by professional galleries and discerning collectors.
Creating Dimensional & Shadow Box Effects
The significant depth offered by this collection also opens up creative possibilities for framing dimensional art. While not exclusively shadow boxes, these frames have enough depth to house low-profile three-dimensional objects, floating art mounts, or heavily textured mixed-media pieces. This allows you to create a sophisticated shadow box effect, adding a layer of depth and intrigue to your presentation while ensuring the piece is well-protected.
Why Choose from the Deep Rabbet Collection?
Choose a frame from this collection when your artwork's thickness is a primary consideration. It is the professional's choice for ensuring a perfect fit for deep canvases and panels, providing a secure, stable, and impeccably clean presentation. By selecting a frame with the correct rabbet depth, you are investing in a high-quality, purpose-built solution that honors the integrity and substance of your dimensional artwork.