James Dickins has owned Period Frames for over 40 years and leads an experienced and skilled team who make and restore traditional frames, and bespoke frames for the contemporary art market.  Our clients include private art collectors and new buyers, London and UK-wide art galleries, living artists, historic and private houses, interior decorators and film companies.

Based in South West London, the skilled craftsmen and women at Period Frames specialise in historical framing techniques and frame restoration using antique boxwood moulds and traditional materials to create a wide range of frame styles and finishes for both traditional and contemporary artworks.

Period Frames offers a wide range of options for creating individually handmade frames for both traditional and contemporary artwork. The company offers a wide range of finishes for frames that include gilt and 24ct gold as well as painted finishes.