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40×50 cm is one of the most popular sizes for art prints and posters in Scandinavian homes. It is large enough to anchor a wall above a sofa or sideboard, yet easy to combine with smaller frames in a gallery wall.
In the frame designer, upload an image of your poster and see it with different wood types, colours and profiles. At this size, the frame plays a bigger part in the overall look, so the difference between a slim and a wide profile is clear.
The frame can be used portrait or landscape. Add a passepartout if you like, and compare combinations as the preview updates.
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40x50 frames with
Passepartout
A 40x50 frame with a passepartout is an obvious choice for a 30×40 cm poster, which gets an even border of approx. 5 cm all round. An A3 print (29.7×42 cm) gets approx. 5 cm at the sides and 4 cm at the top and bottom, while a 24×30 cm picture gets a wide, airy border of approx. 8 and 10 cm.
If your picture itself measures 40×50 cm and needs a passepartout, choose a larger frame. A 50×60 cm frame gives approx. 5 cm all round, a 50×70 cm frame approx. 5 cm at the sides and 10 cm at the top and bottom, and a 60×80 cm frame approx. 10 and 15 cm. You can also choose a made-to-measure frame.
The passepartout is made from 1.5 mm thick board and comes in 20 colours. Enter the size of your picture, and we cut the opening 10 mm smaller in width and height, so the passepartout overlaps the picture by 5 mm on each side. The picture can then be taped to the back of the passepartout.
Select a frame above to see it with the different passepartout colours.
Glass or acrylic for your
40x50 frame?
At 40×50 cm, the glazed area is large enough to reflect much of the room, and the weight is noticeable when you hang the frame. You can choose from four types of glazing.
Standard glass shows colours and details clearly at a reasonable price and resists scratches better than acrylic. However, it is heavier, reflects windows and lamps and can break if knocked or dropped.
Acrylic glass is considerably lighter and shatter-resistant, making the frame easier to hang and safer in a child’s room or hallway. It reflects light like standard glass and scratches more easily, so clean it with a soft cloth. Remember to remove the protective film from both sides.
Non-reflective glass reduces reflections with a matt surface and works well opposite a window. Colours and details may look slightly softer, especially with a passepartout. It does not remove all reflections.
Museum glass combines high clarity with fewer reflections and UV protection that helps limit fading, without the matt effect. It costs more, and faint reflections may still be visible. Avoid direct sunlight, even with museum glass.
Shipping of 40x50 frames worldwide
FedEx or GLS
40×50 cm frames are delivered worldwide by GLS or FedEx. GLS can deliver to a parcel shop near you in Sweden, Germany, Belgium and Poland.
Choosing real glass instead of acrylic significantly increases the shipping price. Glass is heavier and needs extra care in transit, which raises both our shipping costs and the risk of damage.
We pack every frame carefully so that frame and glass are well protected on the way. As a result, the vast majority of our frames with glass arrive safely.
40x50 frames with or without
Backing paper
Your 40x50 frame comes without backing paper, as a full-size poster does not need it. If you are framing a smaller work, you can add 1 mm thick backing paper in a subtle off-white shade with a fine texture.
The paper provides a calm, visible background around the artwork. It is particularly suitable for a drawing, watercolour or print on paper with hand-torn or decorative edges that should stay visible rather than be hidden by a passepartout.
It also adds an extra layer between the artwork and the backing board. For delicate artwork, both backing paper and mounting materials should be acid-free and suitable for conservation.
How to mount and hang
40x50 frames
Place the frame face down on a soft, clean surface and carefully bend up the black tabs on the back. Lift out the hardboard backing and remove any dust from the inside of the glass with a soft, dry cloth. If you have chosen acrylic glass, remove the protective film from both sides.
Insert your poster, replace the backing and bend the tabs back down so everything is held securely.
Tilt the hanging bracket out slightly so it can hook onto a screw or nail. A 40x50 frame with glass has some weight, so use a fixing that suits your wall and can carry it. We do not recommend adhesive nails for a 40x50 frame.