12x20 in Black Wood Picture Frame - Classic 1.25 in Profile

Our review of this 12x20 in Black Wood Picture Frame finds it best suited for anyone who wants a simple, sturdy way to display posters or prints without custom framing. The single biggest reason to buy is its clean, traditional wood profile that turns a 12x20 in print into a finished 14x22 in presentation ready to hang, and it includes regular glass and a sawtooth hanger so it arrives ready for the wall. This review focuses on real use: fit, build, hanging, and whether the included glazing and backing meet everyday needs.

Key Features

• Finished size: The frame presents a 12x20 in photo as a finished 14x22 in piece, giving prints visible border and presence on the wall.
• Wood construction: The solid wood build provides a classic look and firm support that improves perceived quality of prints and posters.
• Profile dimensions: The 1.25 in wide by 1.00 in high profile offers a modest, museum-friendly edge that suits both portraits and landscape prints.
• Glass and backing: Comes with regular glass and corrugated backing, giving a clear view and lightweight support for framed art.
• Mounting ready: A sawtooth hanger is included so the frame can be placed on most walls immediately without extra hardware.
• Rabbet and lip sizes: The 0.375 in rabbet and 0.25 in lip mean the frame holds common print thicknesses and overlaps the image slightly for a finished border.

Who It's For

This frame is ideal for homeowners, photographers, and artists who need a straightforward, attractive frame for 12x20 in prints or posters and want a ready-to-hang solution. Its wood profile and regular glass suit living rooms, studios, and offices where a clean black edge enhances the artwork without drawing attention away from it.

It is less appropriate for collectors seeking archival glazing or for items requiring deep mats or thicker substrates, since the 0.375 in rabbet limits maximum thickness. Buyers wanting nonreflective or shatterproof glazing should look elsewhere or plan to swap the glass for plexiglass variants.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Solid wood frame gives a refined, custom-framed appearance that elevates prints.
• Includes regular glass and corrugated backing so the frame is usable out of the box.
• Finished dimensions (14x22 in) make it easy to select prints and provide a consistent display size.
• Sawtooth hanger simplifies wall mounting for quick installation.

Cons

• The rabbet depth is modest at 0.375 in, so very thick artwork or heavy matting will not fit.
• Some users may prefer plexiglass or specialty glazing rather than the included regular glass for safety or anti-reflective needs.

Specifications

Fits photo size	12 x 20 in
Finished frame size	14 x 22 in
Frame width (profile)	1.25 in
Frame height (profile)	1.00 in
Lip	0.25 in
Rabbet depth	0.375 in
Includes	Regular glass, corrugated backing, sawtooth hanger

Our Verdict

This 12x20 in black wood frame is a sensible choice for anyone who wants a clean, ready-to-hang presentation for posters and prints. It offers solid build quality and a classic profile at good value, though buyers needing deeper rabbet space or specialty glazing should consider alternatives. For everyday wall display of 12x20 in artwork it reliably converts prints into a finished 14x22 in piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this frame include hanging hardware?
Yes, it ships with a sawtooth hanger attached so it can be hung on the wall immediately.

What glazing does the frame use?
The frame comes with regular glass; users seeking shatterproof or anti-reflective options may need to upgrade the glazing separately.

How thick can the artwork be?
The rabbet depth is 0.375 in, which accommodates typical prints and thin mats but not thick or deeply mounted pieces.