The Frame & Art Factory — South Africa’s Picture Framers, Fine Art Printers & Wholesale Frame Suppliers Since 1965

At The Frame & Art Factory we do both — framing and printing under one roof, at our own production factory at 297 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town. We have been doing it since 1965, growing from a family framing business into one of South Africa’s largest vertically integrated framing and fine art printing operations, supplying private clients, interior designers, architects, galleries, hospitality businesses, and 450+ active trade wholesale accounts nationwide.

What is The Frame & Art Factory?

The Frame & Art Factory is South Africa’s longest-established custom picture framing and fine art printing company, founded in 1965 and continuously operating for over 60 years. Located at 297 Albert Road in Woodstock, Cape Town, the company manufactures and supplies custom picture frames, ready-made photo frames, framed mirrors, wall art, and professional fine art printing services to private clients and trade businesses across South Africa. We operate our own full production factory, quality control, and logistics infrastructure under one roof.

Where is The Frame & Art Factory located?

The Frame & Art Factory is located at 297 Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, 7925. Woodstock is Cape Town’s design and creative hub, situated between the city centre and the southern suburbs. The premises are a purpose-built production facility housing the full framing factory, fine art printing studio, and showroom. Clients are welcome to visit in person to view frame samples, discuss custom framing requirements, and view fine art print proofs. The showroom is open Monday to Friday during business hours. Contact us on 021 447 1620 or sales@frameandart.co.za to arrange a visit.

What services does The Frame & Art Factory offer?

The Frame & Art Factory offers six core services:

Ready-Made Frames — South Africa’s largest variety of ready-made photo frames, including box frames, wooden frames, certificate frames, poster frames, and Snappa frames. Available in multiple sizes, finishes, and colours with nationwide shipping.

Custom Framing — A full bespoke custom framing service including archival framing, box framing, shadow box framing, canvas stretching, float framing, canvas floater framing, and block mounting. Trusted by galleries, collectors, and interior designers across South Africa.

Fine Art Printing — Museum-quality giclée printing on the Epson SC-P9500 professional large-format printer. All prints produced on archival-grade fine art papers with fade resistance of 100+ years under indoor conditions.

Large Format Printing — High-volume large format printing for posters, canvas, and display graphics. Ideal for hospitality, retail, and corporate environments requiring consistent, high-quality output at scale.

Print and Frame — A complete online service: upload your image, choose your frame, and receive a finished, ready-to-hang piece delivered to your door.

White Label & Drop Shipping — Full white label framing and printing production for retailers, online stores, and interior design businesses. We manufacture, package, and drop ship directly to your end customer under your brand.

Trade Wholesale — A dedicated trade programme with volume pricing, priority production, and account management for retailers, interior designers, architects, hospitality businesses, and corporate clients. Over 450 active trade accounts nationally.

How long has The Frame & Art Factory been in business?

The Frame & Art Factory was established in 1965 — making it one of South Africa’s oldest continuously operating picture framing businesses. For over 60 years, the company has served South Africa’s art, design, retail, and hospitality industries. The founding commitment to precision craftsmanship and personal service remains the operating standard today. The business is privately owned and operated, with deep roots in Cape Town’s creative community.

Who does The Frame & Art Factory supply?

The Frame & Art Factory supplies four primary markets:

Private clients — homeowners, art collectors, photographers, and artists requiring custom framing or fine art printing services in Cape Town and nationally via online ordering and nationwide shipping.

Trade and wholesale accounts — retailers, interior designers, architects, and online stores purchasing ready-made frames and framing materials at wholesale pricing through the company’s trade programme. Over 450 active trade accounts are currently serviced nationally.

Hospitality and corporate — hotels, restaurants, lodges, and corporate offices requiring large-volume framing and art supply for fit-outs and ongoing décor requirements. White label production and direct-to-site delivery available.

International — export clients in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, including confirmed export contracts in Mauritius and Zimbabwe.

What equipment does The Frame & Art Factory use for fine art printing?

The Frame & Art Factory operates the Epson SC-P9500 — a 44-inch professional fine art printer using the Epson UltraChrome Pro12 pigment ink system with 12 ink channels. It delivers colour accuracy within 1 Delta-E, the international standard for gallery and museum reproduction, and produces prints with fade resistance of 100+ years under indoor conditions.

All fine art prints are produced on archival-grade media including cotton rag papers, Hahnemühle Photo Rag, Hahnemühle German Etching, and premium canvas. The result is a print indistinguishable from original artwork, trusted by galleries, artists, and collectors across South Africa.

For high-volume large format printing — posters, canvas prints, and display graphics — we operate additional large-format production equipment capable of printing up to 64 inches wide, ensuring fast turnaround on bulk orders without compromising quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you offer nationwide shipping?

Yes. The Frame & Art Factory ships ready-made frames, custom framing, and fine art prints to all major cities and towns across South Africa including Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, and George. All orders are carefully packaged in our custom-designed protective packaging. Delivery times and costs are calculated at checkout.

Do you offer trade and wholesale pricing?

Yes. The Frame & Art Factory operates a formal trade programme for retailers, interior designers, architects, hospitality businesses, and online stores. Trade accounts receive wholesale pricing, priority production scheduling, and dedicated account management. Contact sales@frameandart.co.za to apply for a trade account.

Can you print and frame large format artwork?

Yes. Our large format equipment prints up to 64 inches wide, making us one of the few South African suppliers capable of producing very large format prints and canvas in-house. Custom framing for large format works is handled by our experienced factory team.

Do you offer white label and drop shipping services?

Yes. The Frame & Art Factory provides full white label production for online retailers and interior design businesses. We manufacture, package, and ship finished products directly to your end customer under your brand with no Frame & Art Factory branding on the packaging. Contact us to discuss your volume requirements.

Do you do custom framing for hotels and hospitality businesses?

Yes. The Frame & Art Factory is an established supplier to the hospitality sector, providing large-volume custom framing, ready-made frames, and fine art printing for hotel fit-outs, lodge décor, restaurant interiors, and corporate spaces. We offer project pricing, phased delivery, and direct-to-site installation coordination.