Flat frame mouldings are a very common type of profile used in the framing industry, particularly appreciated for their simplicity, versatility and minimalism. They can be made of solid wood, MDF or other materials, with a generally rectangular cross-section. The surface is smooth and straight, suitable for different types of coatings and matt lacquers that highlight the grain of the wood.
Flat frame rods, with their characteristics of simplicity and flexibility that lend themselves well to dialogue with a wide audience, play a fundamental role in the wall decoration market.
Formal and chromatic simplification seem to be the rules underlying the flat frame; the width of the horizontal panel, in fact, removes volume, widens the visual space and brings the work closer to the wall, almost integrating it into its structure.
Main features of flat frame mouldings
- Minimalist design: ideal for modern environments or to enhance works of art without distracting attention from the contents.
- Versatility: They are suitable for photographs, prints, drawings, mirrors and even contemporary works.
- Ease of processing: being linear, they are easier to cut, assemble and finish.
Main uses
1. Posters and photographs – Flat frame rods are perfect for framing posters, graphic prints or photographs. They are widely used to create a gallery wall in the home or office. They are often used in matt black, white or light wood for a clean effect.
2. Modern and Contemporary Art – Ideal for abstract paintings, digital graphics, illustrations. The simple and linear style does not interfere with the reading of the work.
3. Mirrors – Wide flat frame mouldings (4 cm or more) are used for decorative, wall-mounted or free-standing mirrors. They are very popular with aluminum, gold, bronze, matte black finishes.
4. Decor frames – Very present in Nordic, industrial or minimal style furnishings. Also used in interior design to create elegant and sober focal points.
5. Certificate, Diploma or Document Frames – Flat rods with slim profiles are perfect for a formal and neat presentation.
6. Frames for companies and shops – Used to frame menus, notices, advertisements, signs in commercial contexts. Often preferred in black, coated or lacquered MDF.
Flat frame mouldings and photography
The use of the flat rod today is even more encouraged by the spread of the photographic shot, and it is perhaps the arrival of photography that introduced the common, daily use of this type of frame. Before the advent of photography, in fact, the portrait was entrusted to the hand of the painter, and was enriched with expressions, symbols or shades that could also convey a message.
Photography has legitimized this practice and has begun to represent reality in an objective way, returning it as it is, so many painters have begun to question the function of their work, and as a consequence of this many have begun to experiment with different forms of representation.
Today we all are or can become photographers, especially thanks to the advent of digital photography in recent years, or at least we have the idea or the claim to be, and the flat rod allows us to create a frame of first impact that is simple to match and effective for containing our shots.
Discover in the portfolio section our selection of flat frame mouldings designed and produced for quality wall decoration.