OUR STORY
70 years of fine craftsmanship
For 70 years, APF Munn has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and design, trusted by museums, artists, designers, architects and collectors around the world.
Our story began in 1955, when Abe Munn co-founded APF with his brothers Morris and Ben, after honing his skills under master framers Julius Lowy and Robert Kulicke. A few years later, Abe launched his own business — Abe Munn Picture Frames — specializing in unfinished mouldings for clients to finish themselves. As demand grew, he expanded into custom-carved frames and hand-applied gold leaf finishes.
In 2004, APF and Munn Frames merged to form APF Munn | APF Master Frame Makers. Today, our team operates out of a 20,000 sq. ft. workshop in Queens, NY, and a Midtown Manhattan showroom featuring over 2,000 corner samples — from 15th century Italian Renaissance styles to contemporary designs. Many of Abe Munn’s original techniques are still used in the handcrafted, closed-corner frames we produce today.
As we evolve, we continue to blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. We partner with sustainable wood suppliers to protect the resources we rely on, and we use digital tools and social media to stay closely connected with our clients.
Thanks for being part of our story. We look forward to creating something exceptional with you.
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