About Us - Tobi Frames

A Family Passion for Exceptional Framing

Our Story

Crafting Memories
Since 1988

Tobi Frames was founded in 1988 and has grown from a small family shop in Long Eaton into one of the East Midlands’ most respected picture-framing businesses.

We are proud members of the Fine Art Trade Guild — a mark of quality, craftsmanship and integrity in the framing industry. Our in-house craftsman has also passed the Fine Art Guild’s Advanced Picture Framing examinations in Conservation Framing, meaning every piece we work on meets the strictest archival standards.

What sets us apart isn’t just the qualifications; it’s the passion. We genuinely love what we do, and it shows in every frame we produce. From a treasured family photograph to a signed football shirt or a precious original painting, we treat every item as if it were our own.

We believe building long-lasting relationships with our customers is the foundation of everything we do. Many of our customers have been with us for decades, and nothing pleases us more than seeing a returning face bringing in their next precious piece.

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What We Stand For

Our Values

Craftsmanship First

Every frame is made by hand on our premises in Long Eaton. We never cut corners; every joint is perfect, every mount precise, every frame finished with pride.

Conservation Standards

We use only acid-free mounts, conservation-grade backing boards and UV-protective glass. Your pieces will be preserved for future generations.

Personal Service

We take time to understand what matters to you. Our team will guide you through every choice' from moulding and mount to glass type and finish, with honest, experienced advice.

Our Credentials

Guild Commended Framers — What It Means For You

The Fine Art Trade Guild is the UK’s leading trade association for the art and framing industry. Membership means we adhere to a strict code of practice, use approved materials and invest in ongoing professional development.

Our Guild Commended Framers qualification and our Advanced Certificate in Conservation Framing means you can be confident that your most precious items are in safe, skilled hands.

When you bring something irreplaceable to Tobi Frames, you’re entrusting it to one of the most highly qualified independent framers in the East Midlands.

Fine Art Trade Guild Member

Full membership of the UK's leading framing industry association since 1988.

Guild Commended Framers

Highest professional qualification awarded by the Fine Art Trade Guild.

Advanced Conservation Framing

Passed the Guild's Advanced examination in conservation framing techniques.

Come and See Us in Long Eaton

We’d love to meet you and show you what we can do. Pop in — no appointment needed.

A Family Passion for Exceptional Framing

Crafting Memories
Since 1988

Our Values

Craftsmanship First

Conservation Standards

Personal Service

Guild Commended Framers — What It Means For You

Fine Art Trade Guild Member

Guild Commended Framers

Advanced Conservation Framing

Come and See Us in Long Eaton

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A Family Passion for Exceptional Framing

Crafting Memories Since 1988

Our Values

Craftsmanship First

Conservation Standards

Personal Service

Guild Commended Framers — What It Means For You

Fine Art Trade Guild Member

Guild Commended Framers

Advanced Conservation Framing

Come and See Us in Long Eaton

Useful link

Opening Hours

Address

Crafting Memories
Since 1988