History
Cadre, The Fine Art of Picture Framing, opened in June 2004. Framing designer and owner, Heidi L. Knodle, has been a leading expert in the art of framing in the Bay Area for over 25 years. Heidi is especially known for creating a unique educational experience in museum quality picture framing for Cadre's clients. Cadre is a destination for collaborations with high profile interior design firms such as the Wiseman Group and highly recommended by museums for their quality.
Specialties
Cadre, meaning framework, is a frame shop that specializes in original antique frames, new construction of period-style moldings, on-site consulting of fine art design and installation, custom mirrors, archival quality picture framing , French detail and Cadre's own modern and historical drawing frames. Cadre designers focus on the art of period framing using traditional techniques and design. They work from a historical perspective to showcase the artwork as it would have originally been presented. All of Cadre's staff hold Bachelor of Fine Art degrees with an average of more than 20 years of experience in custom framing. Cadre staff understand the care necessary when working with fine art, and are fortunate to work with pieces from the great masters including Monet, Degas, Whistler, Picasso, Pollack, Bacon, Warhol and dozens of other extraordinary works.