Brooks Tabletop Photo Frame

The Brooks Tabletop Photo Frame pairs solid wood with brass-toned corner detailing, a combination that has been quietly flattering photographs for the better part of a century. The grain runs warm and open across teak, or dark and close across black walnut, and the metal corners catch just enough light to lift the frame off a shelf without shouting for attention.

It stands freely on a tabletop and works in either orientation, so a portrait and a landscape shot can sit side by side without anything looking out of place. Six sizes run from a small 9 by 13 cm desk frame up to a 25 by 30 cm piece substantial enough to anchor a mantelpiece or console table. Mixing two or three sizes along a shelf is an easy way to build a gallery arrangement without drilling a single hole.

Wood and brass sit comfortably against both modern and traditional interiors, which makes this an unusually safe choice as a wedding, anniversary or housewarming gift. Keep it out of direct sunlight to preserve the finish, and dust the wood with a dry cloth rather than a damp one.

• Material: solid wood with brass-toned metal corners
• Finishes: teak, black walnut
• Sizes: 9 x 13, 10 x 15, 13 x 18, 15 x 20, 20 x 25, 25 x 30 cm
• Orientation: portrait or landscape
• Mounting: freestanding tabletop
• Style: vintage, minimalist, natural wood
• Care: dust with a dry cloth, avoid direct sunlight
• Best for: desks, shelves, bedsides, gallery groupings