What Makes Antique Picture Frames Better?
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by: NedD'Agostino
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We have mass production to thank for making the products we need available to use when we need them and generally where we need them. Mass production also makes many of those same products affordable. But mass production simply cannot match the quality you get when you buy things that are handmade. And quality is one reason antiques are getting more popular.
This definitely applies to antique picture frames. These frames will show off your favorite pictures or artwork in a way that a store bought frame simply cannot. They will not only protect those cherished possessions, but draw attention to them.
Try it at your own home. Display a picture in a store bought frame and while it may look nice, if you display that photo in an antique frame it will have an entirely different feel. You may not be able to explain it, but without a doubt you will notice it.
Think about this. You have a very old photograph of your great grandmother as a child. Now imagine that same picture in a frame that she owned. It would certainly give that photo extra meaning.
Maybe that's an ideal scenario, but you don't have a frame that your grandparents owned. Well you can still get the same feel. Display that picture in a frame that was made around the time that the picture was. Now the photo and frame will seemingly become one, like they were made for each other. Your family and guests will comment as they eyes are seemingly drawn to it. You now have something more than just a border around that photo.
Now let's talk for a second about quality. Sure there are frames made today that are handmade and of tremendous quality. I'm hardly one of those people who think everything "back in the day" was made better. But with antique frames you know you are getting something made with pride and quality.
Almost every antique frame was surely handcrafted. That means the maker probably went to great lengths to make sure his product was fabulous. You'll notice it if you look closely at the detailing. We know you can still find this today, but quality is just one of many reasons why antique are generally better. We've already touched on some of the others.
If there's a drawback here it has to be the price. Truthfully, true antique frames can be very costly, especially if you go to your local antique store. You may feel a bit of sticker shock when you turn the price tag over (notice how they always keep it hidden) and look at the numbers on the other side. Gold frames, silver frames, or wood frames can all be quite expensive.
Many people will now do one of two things. They will either give up and go to their local discount store, or they fork over their money thinking they have no other choice. But there is another and better choice. You should be patient and look around. Check local consignment stores and look online. If you take your time, you will eventually end up with the frame you are looking for at a price you can afford.
And when that happens, go ahead and buy it. Bring it home or have it shipped to you. Then display that favorite photograph and right away you'll see the difference.
You won't be the only one. Friends, family members and guests will soon be commenting on the picture and frame as well.
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