Ephraim Pottery has worked hard since its founding in 1996 to build a reputation for creating the finest quality handmade art pottery and tile. When we introduced our new line of tiles in January 2012, we knew that any frames we would offer to our customers had to match the quality and craftsmanship of our ceramics. John Raymond, who joined Ephraim in 2001 to head up our glazing department, is also an experienced woodworker with a passion for the Arts and Crafts style. It had long been a dream of John’s to put his woodworking skills to use at Ephraim. With his attention to detail and unflinchingly high standards, we knew he’d be up for the challenge and we could be confident that every frame that leaves our studio will meet or exceed our customers’ expectations. John retired from Ephraim in 2024.
About our frames
In 2024 we collaborated with Dard Hunter Studios to create a custom line of frames that highlight the beauty and craftsmanship of Ephraim Pottery tiles.
Dard Hunter Studios frames are handcrafted of quartersawn oak and finished using their four step Signature process producing a beautiful top-quality frame. Always look for the Dard Hunter Studios Rose Logo branded into the wood on the back of the frame, as your assurance that this is the 100% genuine article.
Dard Hunter Studios, founded in 1994 by Dard Hunter III, continues the legacy of his grandfather, Dard Hunter Sr., an iconic figure in the American Arts & Crafts movement. Operating from the historic Mountain House in Chillicothe, Ohio, the studio specializes in meticulously crafted frames made from quarter sawn White Oak. Dard Hunter III personally oversees the production process, from selecting wood with optimal ray flake to transforming it into one of five moulding profiles. The studio’s commitment to quality and efficiency allows them to offer top-tier Mission style frames at competitive prices, while repurposing any wood that doesn’t meet their exacting standards.
About our stands – Available while supply lasts
Tile stands from Ephraim Studios are a great solution for those who wish to display our tiles on a tabletop or who have simply run out of wall space to hang art. Our stands are made by hand using a process similar to that of our frames. White oak is cut, planed, and sanded to perfection before our logo is branded onto the back. The stands are then fumed and stained to darken the wood to a classic Arts-and-Crafts hue. Polyurethane is applied to seal and protect the wood.
The finished stand is versatile and easy to assemble – simply slip prongs of the base through the holes on the back of the upright, pinching the prongs together slightly with your thumb and forefinger if necessary, as shown in the photo below. One end of the base is slightly tapered. Inserting the base with the tapered side down inclines the upright a bit more; placing the flat side of the base down moves the upright a bit more towards the vertical. This allows you to adjust the display angle to your preference. To disassemble, simply slide the prongs on the base out of the upright and store the two pieces flat.
We offer three sizes of stands designed to complement tiles that are 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 inches in height. Choose the size that is most aesthetically pleasing to you based on the height of the tile you wish to display.