Acrylic Floating Frames

Find Your Floating Frame Format

Magnetic Floating Frames

Two panels clamped by corner neodymium magnets — visible or recessed depending on the build — so inserts swap fast and the closure reads clearly

Standoff Pin Floating Frames

Two panels mounted to a wall with metal standoff pins — the insert floats between the panels with a dimensional, modern look

Tabletop Floating Frames

Freestanding frames with an angled easel back or integrated base — for desks, counters, and shelves

Wall-Mounted Floating Frames

Wall display frames secured by low-profile screw posts or magnetic panel closures, then mounted with wire, French cleat, or adhesive

Magnetic Acrylic Floating Frames

A magnetic acrylic floating frame uses two clear acrylic panels with rare-earth neodymium magnets at the corners. Depending on the panel thickness and visual style, those magnets can sit in shallow recesses or remain visible as polished corner magnets. In both cases they snap the panels together, sandwich a photo, certificate, or artwork between them, and let the insert change without tools. The most popular acrylic floating frame format for tabletop and retail display.

Magnetic floating frames are our most-ordered floating frame product. The corner magnets make insert changes effortless — no screwdrivers, clips, or special tools. Pull the two panels apart, place your photo or certificate, and snap them back together. The clear acrylic sandwich frame stays visually minimal while the magnetic closure remains easy to understand at a glance.

Each panel is laser-cut from cast acrylic (PMMA) — whether you call it acrylic, plexiglass, or perspex, the material is identical. Neodymium magnets (6mm diameter, N52 grade) are placed at the corners of the two panels. On some builds they sit in shallow recesses; on others they remain visible as polished corner magnets so the closure is immediately readable. When the two panels come together, the magnets snap and clamp the insert flat between them.

• Easy insert changes — Swap photos, menus, or certificates in seconds by separating the magnet-held panels
• Strong hold — N52 neodymium magnets keep the panels firmly aligned, even standing upright
• Magnetic closure options — Specify visible corner magnets or recessed magnets based on the look you want
• Versatile display — Stand on a desk, lean against a shelf, or add a tabletop easel for angled viewing

Magnetic Floating Frame Sizes

All sizes are customizable. The frame is cut 5mm larger than the insert on each side, leaving a clear acrylic border that creates the floating effect. Panel thickness: 10mm (standard), 12mm (mid-size & premium), 15mm (large format & gallery-grade).

Standoff Pin Acrylic Floating Frames

A standoff pin acrylic floating frame mounts two clear acrylic panels to a wall using metal standoff pins — typically brushed stainless steel or satin chrome. The pins pass through drilled holes at the corners of both panels, sandwiching the insert between them and creating a 15–25mm gap between the wall and the frame. The result is a dimensional, modern floating display.

Standoff pin floating frames turn any photo, certificate, or artwork into a modern wall feature. The metal pins hold the two acrylic panels away from the wall, creating a shadow effect that makes the displayed item appear to hover. No visible frame edges, no matting, no glass — just the image between two clear panels.

The standoff pins serve double duty: they hold the panels together (sandwiching the insert) AND mount the assembly to the wall. Four pins for sizes up to 11×14, six for larger frames. Standard pin finish is brushed stainless steel; satin chrome, matte black, and gold finishes are available.

• Dimensional display — 15–25mm wall gap creates shadow depth and a floating effect
• Premium hardware — Brushed stainless steel standoff pins included with every frame
• Easy install — Drill 4 holes, insert wall anchors, screw in pins — 10 minutes per frame
• Easy insert changes — Unscrew the front caps, separate the panels, swap the insert, reassemble

Pin Finish Options

Tabletop Acrylic Floating Frames

A tabletop acrylic floating frame stands freely on desks, counters, and shelves using an integrated base or angled easel back. Two clear acrylic panels sandwich the insert — held together by magnets, edge clips, or a slotted base — creating a frameless floating display without wall mounting.

Tabletop floating frames sit on any flat surface without wall mounting. The two-panel sandwich design shows your photo or document from both front and back — perfect for table centers and counter displays where people approach from both sides.

Slotted Base

A solid acrylic base block with a vertical slot that holds the sandwiched panels upright. The base is typically 15–20mm thick and 20–30mm wider than the frame on each side for stability. The simplest and most stable tabletop option.

Integrated Easel

A single-piece frame where the back panel extends below the front panel and bends at an angle to form its own stand — no separate base needed. The frame leans back 15–20° for easy viewing.

Edge-Clip Stand

Small acrylic or metal clips grip the bottom edge of the sandwiched panels and act as feet. Minimalist look — the frame appears to balance on its own. Best for small sizes (4×6 and 5×7).

Tabletop Floating Frame Sizes

Wall-Mounted Acrylic Floating Frames

Wall-mounted acrylic floating frames hang on walls via hanging wire, French cleat, or adhesive strips. On the front face, the two panels are usually secured either by low-profile screw posts or by magnetic panel closures, while the wall-mounting method sits on the back. Compared with long-barrel standoff pin frames, they sit flatter to the wall and keep the hardware more restrained.

Wall-mounted floating frames usually use one of two panel-closure approaches: low-profile corner screw posts on the front face, or magnetic panel closures paired with rear hanging hardware. Both keep the insert sandwiched between two acrylic panels while the frame hangs flush or near-flush to the wall.

Hanging Wire

A braided steel wire attached to two D-ring anchors on the back panel. Hangs on a standard wall hook or nail. The simplest and most versatile mounting method — works on any wall surface.

French Cleat

An angled aluminum strip screwed to the wall, with a matching strip attached to the back of the frame. The frame hooks onto the wall strip and sits level without adjustment. Best for galleries and offices where multiple frames need to hang at consistent heights.

Adhesive Strip

Industrial-strength adhesive strips (3M Command or VHB) bond the back panel directly to the wall. No drilling, no hardware. Best for rental spaces, glass walls, and temporary installations.

Acrylic Floating Frame Size Guide

Acrylic floating frames are built to fit standard photo, certificate, and document sizes. The frame panels are cut 5mm larger than the insert on each side, leaving a clear acrylic border that creates the signature floating effect.

Border width is adjustable — 5mm is standard for a subtle floating look. Wider borders (10–15mm) create a more pronounced frame effect.

Floating Frames We've Built

Recent floating frame projects from our Shenzhen factory.

Gallery Exhibition Frames

400 units · Standoff pin wall-mount, 11×14 · Clear 3+3mm panels · Brushed stainless pins · Diamond polished · Individual box packaging

US art gallery, rotating exhibition series · Delivered in 16 days

Restaurant Menu Floating Frames

1,200 units · Magnetic, A4 portrait · 12+12mm clear panels · 4 neodymium magnets · Flame polished · Bulk packed in 50s

European restaurant chain, 150 locations · Delivered in 14 days

Real Estate Listing Frames

600 units · Tabletop magnetic, 8.5×11 · 10+10mm clear panels · Silk-screen logo on base · Diamond polished · Shrink-wrapped

US real estate brokerage, 120 offices · Delivered in 12 days

Corporate Certificate Frames

800 units · Wall-mounted with French cleat + low-profile screw posts, 8.5×11 · Clear 5+5mm panels · Laser-engraved company logo on bottom edge · Individual foam packaging

large multinational, employee awards · Delivered in 18 days

Why Acrylic Floating Frames Over Glass or Wood?

Acrylic floating frames weigh 50% less than glass equivalents, resist shattering, and offer crystal-clear transparency (92% light transmission). Glass frames are heavier and fragile — a concern for wall-mounted display and shipping. Wood frames are opaque, blocking the floating effect entirely. For a frameless, borderless display where the item appears to float, clear acrylic is the only practical material.

For a broader material comparison across all display types, see the Acrylic Display Stands hub page.

What Affects Acrylic Floating Frame Pricing?

Custom acrylic floating frame pricing depends on four factors: panel thickness, frame size, closure type (magnetic adds neodymium magnets, standoff and wall-mounted builds add hardware), and order quantity. We don't publish fixed prices because every frame is custom — here's what moves the number so you can plan your budget.

Who Uses Acrylic Floating Frames?

Acrylic floating frames are used by photo studios, art galleries, corporate offices, real estate agencies, restaurants, and event planners — anywhere a printed item needs to be displayed with a clean, frameless look.