Veronese Marquetry Frame 8 x 10" Wall and Desk

£48

Materials
Wood, Glass, and Velour
Height
25 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
2 cm

Beautiful Marquetry Photo Frame - Made in Italy

To fit picture: 20 x 25 cm

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Inspiration
A large marquetry frame coloured luxurious green, exemplifying the admirable life of Angela Veronese - a poet who defied convention.

The daughter of a gardener, Angela Veronese was a working-class poet. At a time when most writers were noblemen and the occasional highborn woman, Veronese was an exception. She knew herself. She was sincere and wrote with an authenticity that rang true to her audience, displaying an empathy that they could connect to. In 1826, she wrote her autobiography - the first of its kind amongst women in Italy - further demonstrating her skill for self-assessment whilst still being enthralling. The gardener's offspring grew strong, and her reach exceeded far beyond what was expected. She became an icon in her own right - often improvising her work and performing to ecstatic crowds - a figure of celebrity, made by her brilliant mind.

For the ambitious one in your life; the one who'll smash glass ceilings and redefine possibilities.
Collectors Questions

Q: What size print fits a 6x4", 7x5" or 8x10" frame?


A: A standard 6x4" print — the size you order from a pharmacy, supermarket, or online photo service — fits the 6x4" frame directly, with or without a mount. A 7x5" frame works with a 7x5" print, or a 6x4" print with a mount around it, which gives a more considered, gallery-like finish. Our 8x10" frame takes an 8x10" print directly, or a 6x4" or 7x5" print centred with a mount for the same elevated look. All of these are standard UK print formats, so you won't need to crop or trim anything — and the 8x10" also fits 20x25cm images perfectly for anyone printing to metric sizes.

Q: What is marquetry, and why does it matter?


A: Marquetry is the craft of assembling intricate patterns from thin wood veneers, laid and pressed together to create a decorative surface. It is a centuries-old technique associated with the finest European cabinet-making. Each frame has a slight variation in the wood grain and pattern — the signature of a hand-finished piece. Made in Italy with the traditional technique.

Q: Can I hang them on a wall, and do they also stand?


A: Our 8x10" frames are designed to work as both a wall and a desk frame. Each of the larger frames comes with a stand for a surface and fixings for a wall. For a gallery wall, map out the arrangement on the floor first, then transfer it to the wall — this saves unnecessary holes. A mix of portrait and landscape orientations within the same frame style looks considered rather than rigid. The smaller frames don't come with a wall hook, but can be adapted with a simple DIY fixing if you'd like to hang them.

Q: Is a single frame a worthwhile gift, or should I give more?


A: A single frame is a warm and useful gift. A set of three — chosen in complementary patterns and wrapped together — is something a person remembers. If you are buying for someone building a home, giving them the beginnings of a gallery wall is more thoughtful than any single object. We can advise on pairings and offer gift wrapping with a handwritten note at checkout.

Q: How do I care for a marquetry frame?


A: Dust with a dry or very slightly damp cloth. Avoid moisture on the wood veneer — do not place near a sink or in a steamy bathroom. Direct, sustained sunlight will fade the wood tones over time; a position away from a south-facing window is wiser for longevity. The glass can be cleaned with any standard glass cleaner on a cloth, not sprayed directly onto the frame.

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At Casa by JJ, we believe true luxury considers its legacy, not just in heirloom pieces, but in the planet we leave behind. That’s why we are proud to triple carbon offset, going beyond neutral to give back more than we take. Every collection is a step towards a greener future, where beauty at home and responsibility to the world exist in harmony.

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