Walter Adams Framing

We’re honored to see Walter Adams Framing featured in San Francisco magazine as a 2026 Best of the Bay winner for Best Design, Framing.

This recognition means so much to our team. For decades, we’ve had the privilege of working with artists, collectors, designers, and businesses throughout San Francisco, bringing thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship, and conservation-quality materials to every project.

Thank you to San Francisco Magazine and Modern Luxury for recognizing our work, and to our clients and creative community for continuing to trust us with the pieces that matter most.

Want to learn more about what the award represents? Read the spotlight article here: https://loom.ly/OrMDX_o

This piece features an original commemorative plaque honoring the late Maurice Kanbar. It is framed in a shadowbox style with a satin steel frame from Engelsen Frame & Moulding, giving the piece a clean, architectural presentation. The plaque is mounted on a hand-wrapped white fabric mat, with matching fabric sidewalls for a seamless finish. The glazing is Optium Museum Acrylic by Tru Vue, offering exceptional clarity and protection.

This pastel portrait of three cats is framed in a cobalt blue Kintsugi frame from Bella Moulding, adding a rich, contemporary accent to the artwork’s expressive color and movement. A 4-ply cream-colored mat surrounds the piece, creating a clean transition between the art and frame. The glazing is Museum Glass from Tru Vue, offering added protection while preserving clarity and detail.

An embroidered work depicting the Greek hero Hyacinthus, floated within two cream hand-wrapped fabric mats for a soft, dimensional presentation. The top mat is an 8-ply mat, adding depth and structure around the artwork. The piece is finished in a closed-corner 22kt yellow gold frame with ochre sides from CDNV Wood Carvings Frames and protected with Museum Glass for exceptional clarity.

Please be aware that our Fillmore location is closed today and tomorrow due to painting of the outside building. If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call or stop by one of our other locations.

Presidio Heights
355 Presidio Avenue
415-346-1860

West Portal
348 West Portal
415-759-2002

Framing small artwork can have a big impact! See the techniques we use to frame small pieces, including 3D objects.

Framing Small Artwork: From Postcards to Keepsakes When done well, framing small artwork can transform something modest in scale into a distinctive design moment.

We were honored to serve as a Premier Sponsor of Connected Futures: Women in Community, celebrating the remarkable women making an impact throughout the Bay Area.

Walter Adams Framing co-owners Keith Wicker and Lloyd Haddad were proud to attend, and a special congratulations to Autumn OKeefe for doing an outstanding job moderating the panel discussion. We were also thrilled to frame the San Francisco Magazine covers featured at the event, which made for a striking display and were a big hit with guests.

Our gratitude to Modern Luxury and St. Joseph’s Art Society for bringing together such an inspiring community and creating an evening centered on connection, creativity, and impact.

A silk scarf featuring a collage of vintage Lake Como posters becomes a vibrant focal point through custom framing. The scarf is set in a bold orange Confetti frame from Larson-Juhl, with a warm white mat providing a clean, neutral border that lets the artwork’s colors and details stand out. Museum Glass offers exceptional clarity while helping protect the delicate textile from UV exposure.

Custom framing is especially valuable for scarves and other textiles because it allows them to be displayed as artwork while supporting long-term preservation.

A silk scarf featuring the technical blueprint of a Le Labo Inc. perfume bottle is presented as a piece of graphic art through custom framing. The scarf is floated and carefully sew mounted onto a cream mat, allowing its edges and textile quality to remain visible while providing secure, reversible support. A sleek silver anodized metal frame from Nielsen complements the industrial character of the blueprint. Museum Glass with spacers offers exceptional clarity and helps protect the delicate silk from UV exposure.

This is a strong example of how custom framing can elevate a functional or fashion object into a sophisticated wall display.

Custom framing allows memories to be turned into a visual story. We framed this signed poster, photo, and tickets from a screening of the film Airplane! in a cherry red Lavo frame from Roma Moulding. To highlight each component, three custom mat openings feature a bright red inner mat and royal blue outer mat. Museum Glass provides exceptional clarity while helping protect the display from UV exposure.

This is a great example of what custom framing can do for keepsakes that might otherwise remain stored away. By combining memorabilia of different sizes and formats into one cohesive design, the finished piece preserves the experience while creating a display that feels intentional, personal, and ready to enjoy every day.