Walter Adams Framing
Your San Francisco Picture Framing Shop Since 1978
Photo Frames | Archival and Conservatory Framing | Shadow Boxes | Custom Framed Mirrors | Acrylic Boxes
You Live It. We’ll Frame It.
The impact of a piece of art can be dramatically affected by the quality of its frame. At Walter Adams Framing, we understand this. We’ve been providing clients with quality custom picture framing and an unmatched selection of photo frames since 1978. Whether it’s a valuable oil painting or an irreplaceable photo of a loved one, Walter Adams Framing has the expertise to give your artwork that perfect, tasteful touch.
Archival Picture Framing
Whether you’re interested in the latest in home interior or looking for a timeless design to suit your classic style, Walter Adams Framing has one of the largest selections of custom frames in the San Francisco Bay Area. Ranging from modern minimalism to baroque period reproductions, we are constantly expanding our collection. Go to our Picture Framing section to learn about our different framing services.
End of an Era – Sutro Baths Men’s Vintage Swimsuit
The Project
The client wanted to protect and preserve a Sutro Baths Swimsuit acquired at auction after the San Francisco Cliff House closed its doors.
The Challenge
Display it tastefully – the client wanted the background to match the lettering and modernized type of frame simple black always works well for this.
The Solution
Created shadow box using a deep black frame as well as using fabric background and fabric spacers/walls
Custom Framing for Every Medium: Paintings | Photographs | Posters | Textiles | Objects
An Unmatched Selection of Frames from Craftsmen Around the World



Three Locations | Three San Francisco Neighborhoods
Choose one of our neighborhood San Francisco picture framing shops for your next visit.
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Walter Adams Framing
415.922.6811
2019 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tuesday thru Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Our Fillmore Store
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Walter Adams Framing
415.346.1860
355 Presidio Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94115
Tuesday thru Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Closed Sunday & Monday
Our Presidio Store
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Walter Adams Framing
415.759.2002
348 West Portal
San Francisco, CA 94127
Tuesday thru Saturday
10 a.m. to 6 p.m
Closed Sunday & Monday.
Our West Portal Store
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