Wall art corner frame

Abstract

A wall art corner holder for the structural support and / or decorative framing of wall art includes a plurality of riser walls including first and second walls oriented perpendicularly to define an internal corner seat. A front cover plane integrated with the riser walls extends between the walls to enclose the seat. These elements define a three-dimensional corner pocket to capture and retain a wall art corner. Optionally, a rear plane, positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the front cover plane, connects to the riser walls to reside behind a corner of the wall art. In another example, a planar mounting base extends from the rear plane. A primary mounting hole may be provided in the planar mounting base for static anchoring. Multiple elongated mounting slots may be oriented perpendicular to one another for slidable adjustment relative to wall fasteners.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 762,098 filed February 24, 2025 for “Wall Art Corner Frame” of Mark Clemenshereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as though fully set forth herein.BACKGROUND

[0002] Standard wall art mounting systems typically rely on center-mounted brackets, wires, or top-edge ledges to suspend art against a vertical surface. For example, some known devices utilize angular metal tabs or wooden wedges mounted to the upper-middle back of wall art to facilitate hanging. Other systems employ rotatable toothed brackets or elongated metal tabs running the length of the top internal frame to allow for leveling or distribution of weight across multiple wall anchors. Additionally, magnetic plates have been used to provide a quick-release mounting point at the center of the art. While these systems facilitate hanging, they present several deficiencies, particularly regarding "frameless" wall art, that is, art sold without an external frame that relies on a thin, often weakened, internal wooden or plastic chassis. Frameless wall art is highly susceptible to wear, breaks, and impact damage at the corners during transport or display.

[0003] Most prior art devices hang the wall art from a single top point or top edge, which fails to contain the outward forces that lead to warping or bowing of the internal frame over time. Top-only mounting allows the bottom of the wall art to lean away from the wall rather than remaining flush and parallel.

[0004] Traditional mounting systems often require the wall art to be lifted over a hook or ledge, which can be difficult in areas with limited architectural clearance, such as near door frames, windows, or tight corners.

[0005] Many systems are designed specifically for pervious walls suitable for nails or screws. They lack integrated features for secure, parallel mounting on smooth, impervious surfaces like glass or metal without specialized and often bulky adapters.

[0006] While some full-perimeter frames exist for paper-thin artwork, they are often complex, multi-layered "sandwiches" that do not accommodate the varied thicknesses of modern canvas-wrapped or thick-substrate frameless art.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1 shows an example of wall art corner frames on artwork hanging on a wall.

[0008] FIG. 2 is a front isometric view of an example wall art corner frame.

[0009] FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the example wall art corner frame corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0010] FIG. 4 is a top view of the example wall art corner frame corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0011] FIG. 5 is a left side view of the example wall art corner frame corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0012] FIG. 6 is a right side view of the example wall art corner frame corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0013] FIG. 7 is a front isometric view of another example wall art corner frame.

[0014] FIG. 8 is a top view of the example wall art corner frame corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0015] FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the example wall art corner frame corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0016] FIG. 10 illustrates examples of different textures that may be applied to the wall art corner frames.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The present invention primarily relates to wall art mounting, stabilization, and decoration. More specifically, the invention pertains to hardware and methods for anchoring and / or presenting frameless wall art by securing individual corners to a wall or directly to the art to address structural degradation. The wall art corner frame is configured to maintain wall art in a position parallel to a wall surface while providing options for both mechanical anchoring and adhesive mounting on various substrates, including pervious and impervious surfaces such as metal or glass.

[0018] There remains a need in the art for a mounting solution that stabilizes the structural integrity of the corners, allows for parallel mounting in restricted spaces, and provides an aesthetic presentation that masks existing corner wear. The present invention provides a multi-functional wall art corner frame and corner holder system designed for the structural anchoring, stabilization, and / or decorative presentation of wall art. The wall art corner frame is specifically configured to capture and retain corners of frameless wall art to fix or prevent warps, breaks, and wear common in internal frames, and / or to provide a decorative element.

[0019] In an example, the wall art corner frame includes a corner holder featuring a plurality of riser walls. The riser walls include at least a first wall and a second wall oriented perpendicularly to one another to define an internal corner seat. A front cover plane is integrated with these riser walls and extends between them to enclose the internal corner seat. An optional rear plane is positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the front cover plane, which connects to the riser walls and is configured to reside behind a corner of a piece of wall art. Collectively, the riser walls, front cover plane, and rear plane define a three-dimensional corner pocket configured to capture a corner of the wall art.

[0020] The corner holder is designed to maintain the wall art parallel to a wall by capturing it in the corner pocket, with the riser walls and front cover plane joined at a fixed right angle to ensure structural rigidity. The plurality of riser walls are provided with a height configured to substantially match a thickness of the wall art. The wall art corner frame may be configured in discrete sizes based on standard wall art thicknesses. The thickness of these components is sufficient to maintain a rigid corner enclosure. To minimize the coverage of the art, the front cover plane may be triangular, resembling photo-album corners, and may feature a decorative external surface exhibiting textures, colors, styles and / or other decoration for an art-on-art presentation.

[0021] In an example, the optional rear plane is sized with a planar surface area sufficient to stabilize the wall art and may include a radial edge. This rear plane can be reinforced to support heavier loads and is configured to hide warps, breaks, or corner wear. For décor-only applications, the rear plane can be configured to adhere directly to pre-hung wall art using a removable double-sided adhesive, such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape, and can be removed via a twisting force.

[0022] In an example, the wall art corner frame further includes a planar mounting base configured to reside between a wall and the wall art. This base includes at least one primary mounting hole for receiving a fastener and a plurality of elongated mounting slots. The elongated mounting slots allow the corner frame to be slidably adjusted relative to wall-mounted fasteners, facilitating installation or removal in restricted architectural spaces.

[0023] Both the corner holder and the mounting base embodiments can be used separately or in combination with one another. In a standalone "décor-only" configuration, the corner holder is adhered to the existing wall art corners to provide an aesthetic frame and prevent and / or hide damage. Alternatively, the corner holder may be used with the wall art corner frame having a planar mounting base to create an "anchored" configuration, where the device is fastened directly to the wall to provide structural support against warping. By way of example, the wall art corner frame with the mounting base may be provided on two corners (e.g., bottom, or alternating top and bottom corners), and the standalone "décor-only" configuration can be provided on the other corners to provide a “completed” look with the wall art corner frames on every corner of the artwork.

[0024] For installations on impervious surfaces like glass or metal, the rear plane or mounting base may be secured to the wall using a removable adhesive instead of mechanical fasteners. The system allows for easy removal and reuse or recycling of the components. Furthermore, shims may be placed within the three-dimensional corner pocket to fill gaps for non-standard wall art thicknesses.

[0025] Before continuing, it is noted that as used herein, the terms “includes” and “including” mean, but is not limited to, “includes” or “including” and “includes at least” or “including at least.” The term “based on” means “based on” and “based at least in part on.”

[0026] It is also noted that the examples described above are provided for purposes of illustration, and are not intended to be limiting. Other devices and / or device configurations may be utilized to carry out the operations described herein.

[0027] In addition, the operations shown and described herein are provided to illustrate example implementations. It is noted that the operations are not limited to the ordering shown. Still other operations may also be implemented.

[0028] FIG. 1 shows an example of wall art corner frames 10 on artwork 1 hanging on a wall 2. The wall art corner frames 10 each appear as a three-dimensional corner pocket that captures and retains the corner of the artwork 1. This illustration is representative of both an anchored embodiment and a “décor-only” embodiment, as the visible portion of the corner holder remains consistent regardless of whether the wall art corner frames 10 are secured via a mechanical mounting base or adhered directly to the artwork.

[0029] Each wall art corner frame 10 includes a plurality of riser walls 12a and 12b that extend perpendicularly from a front cover plane 14 to define an internal corner seat (see FIG. 2) that receives the corner of the artwork 1. The front cover plane 14 is integrated with these riser walls and is positioned in a spaced-apart relationship from a rear plane (e.g., planar mounting base 18) to at least partially enclose the corner intersection. This enclosure provides structural parallel alignment by capturing the artwork 1 and containing outward forces, which serves to fix and prevent warps while ensuring the artwork 1 remains flush against the surface of the wall 2. Additionally, the front cover plane 14 provides a decorative presentation through various colors and textures, creating an art-on-art aesthetic that masks existing breaks or wear on the internal frame of the artwork 1.

[0030] The vertical height of the riser walls 12a, 12b is configured to substantially match the thickness of the artwork 1 and its internal frame. These components are typically provided in discrete increments, such as 0.75 inches to 1.5 inches, to accommodate a variety of common artwork depths. Because the wall art corner frames 10 captures the corner of the artwork 1, it provides a secure fit that prevents the artwork from falling and / or a decorative effect. In applications where architectural space is limited, the device facilitates installation and removal through a sliding mechanism, allowing the holder to move relative to wall fasteners to navigate obstacles such as door frames or windows.

[0031] FIG. 2 is a front isometric view of an example wall art corner frame 10. FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the example wall art corner frame 10 corresponding to FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a top view of the example wall art corner frame 10 corresponding to FIG. 2. FIG. 5 is a left side view of the example wall art corner frame 10 corresponding to FIG. 2. FIG. 6 is a right side view of the example wall art corner frame 10 corresponding to FIG. 2.

[0032] FIG. 2 shows the three-dimensional corner pocket 16 and the integrated planar mounting base 18. It is noted that the planar mounting base 18 need not be used for mounting to the wall, and in other embodiments may simply provide a member at the rear plane. The wall art corner frame 10 includes a first riser wall 12a and a second riser wall 12b that extend perpendicularly from the front cover plane 14 to define an internal corner pocket or “seat”16 for the artwork. The front cover plane 14 is positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the rear plane 18 of the wall art corner frame 10, supported by the riser walls 12a and 12b to enclose the corners of the artwork 1, e.g., as seen in FIG. 1. This front cover plane 14 provides a decorative external surface designed as a photo-album-like presentation, and optionally, structurally containing the outward forces of the internal frame of the artwork 1.

[0033] FIG. 3 shows a bottom view of the wall art corner frame 10, detailing the features of the planar mounting base 18 that interface with the wall surface 2. The base 18 includes a primary mounting hole 20 located near the center for static anchoring using fasteners such as nails, screws or other wall anchors. Additionally, a plurality of elongated mounting slots 22a and 22b are oriented perpendicularly to one another, which allow the wall art corner frame 10 to be slidably adjusted relative to a wall fastener. These slots facilitate the slide-in and slide-out or slide-up and slide-down installation of the top corner holders onto fasteners which may have already been installed in the wall, being particularly useful in restricted architectural spaces.

[0034] FIG. 4 shows a top view of the wall art corner frame 10, illustrating the relationship between the front cover plane 14 and the underlying mounting base 18. From this perspective, the front cover plane 14 is shown extending diagonally across the internal corner intersection, creating a triangular profile that minimizes the coverage of the artwork and providing the “photo album like” decoration for the artwork 1. The planar mounting base 18 extends outwardly beyond the riser walls 12a and 12b to provide a stable surface area for attachment to the wall 2. This base 18 may include a radial corner edge.

[0035] FIGS. 5 and 6 are the left and right side views of the wall art corner frame 10, respectively, illustrating the profile of the riser walls 12a and 12b and the depth of the corner pocket 16. The riser walls 12a and 12b are shown extending substantially perpendicularly from the planar mounting base 18 to a height sufficient to accommodate the thickness of the canvas and internal frame of the artwork 1. This height can be selectively provided in discrete increments to ensure a secure fit for standard artwork depths. The side views further demonstrate how the front cover plane 14 and the rear plane 18 are positioned in a parallel, spaced-apart relationship to capture the artwork 1 securely between them.

[0036] The wall art corner frame 10 is configured with a modular geometry that allows for numerous modifications while remaining within the scope of the disclosed invention. While the primary mounting hole is typically positioned near the center of the planar mounting base 18 to facilitate static anchoring, the base itself may be modified to include a radial corner edge. The riser walls 12a and 12b can be provided in discrete increments, typically ranging in quarter-inches from 0.75 inches to 1.5 inches, to ensure a secure fit for a variety of common wall art thicknesses. To accommodate non-standard artwork depths or to fill gaps between the artwork and the front cover plane, shims may be inserted into the three-dimensional corner pocket 16 to ensure the artwork remains captured and parallel to the wall. Furthermore, for larger or heavier format artwork 1, the riser walls 12a and 12b and the rear plane 18 may be reinforced with additional material thickness to accommodate higher loads.

[0037] In an example, the wall art corner frame 10 is constructed from a durable, lightweight material suitable for structural support and aesthetic finish. While various materials may be employed, the preferred embodiment is manufactured from a plastic material. This material choice facilitates the production of various external textures, colors, and styles on the front cover plane, allowing the wall art corner frame 10 to serve as a decorative element that provides an art-on-art presentation.

[0038] An example method of manufacture for the wall art corner frame 10 is 3D printing, which allows for precise control over the incremental sizing of the riser walls and the geometry of the elongated mounting slots. This manufacturing approach is particularly advantageous for producing the reinforced versions of the mounting plate 18 and riser walls 12a and 12b required for larger art pieces. Alternatively, the devices may be produced using injection molding for high-volume applications or other additive manufacturing techniques. The choice of plastic also ensures that the wall art corner frame 10 can be easily removed and recycled or upgraded as the user’s needs change.

[0039] The structural arrangement allows the wall art corner frame 10 to function effectively on a variety of wall surfaces 2. On standard pervious walls, the mounting base is secured via fasteners like number eight screws through the primary mounting hole 20 and / or the elongated slots 22a, 22b. On impervious or smooth surfaces such as glass or metal, the entire bottom of the planar mounting base can be secured using removable double-sided adhesives like nano tape or pull tape. In both instances, the four-sided enclosure 16 acts to contain outward forces, thereby fixing warped frames and preventing future structural damage to the artwork 1.

[0040] The sliding mechanism of the wall art corner frames 10 is specifically designed to overcome architectural limitations such as doors, corners, and windows where installation space is restricted. The sliding mechanism employs a dual-anchoring strategy to facilitate installation and removal in these environments. The lower corner holders are typically secured via a static anchoring method through a dedicated mounting hole 20, which may receive standard fasteners such as #8 screws. In contrast, the upper wall art corner frames 10 utilize elongated vertical and horizontal slots 22a and / or 22b. These slots 22a and / or 22b allow the top corners to be slid into place or removed using a slide-in / slide-out or slide-up / slide-down motion, depending on the available clearance provided by the surrounding architectural features.

[0041] In its physical embodiment, the planar mounting base 18 is approximately two inches by two inches square. The base may have a radial corner where excess plastic has been shaved off. The wall thickness of the enclosure risers 12a and 12b is nominally between 0.067 inches and 0.125 inches to accommodate standard internal artwork frame depths. For larger or heavier pieces of artwork 1, the wall mount plate 18 can be reinforced to a thickness of up to 0.25 inches to sustain increased loads. When properly anchored to a pervious wall using standard hardware, each individual wall art corner frame 10 is configured to support a weight of at least 20 pounds. This structural integrity is particularly relevant for modern "frameless" art where cost-cutting measures have led to the removal of external frames, leaving a weakened internal frame prone to warping.

[0042] While optimized for frameless internal frames, the wall art corner frames 10 are versatile enough to mount to other types of wall art, including metal, string, and pre-framed pieces. The wall art corner frames 10 are designed for a sustainable lifecycle, allowing for the easy removal of the mounting plates, fasteners, or adhesives. This ensures that the plastic components can be reused on different artwork, upgraded, or recycled at the end of their service life. For décor-only applications where the holder is adhered to the artwork rather than the wall, the wall art corner frames are configured to be removed by a twisting motion, allowing the adhesive to release without damaging the art.

[0043] The example wall art corner frames 10 are configured for mounting to frameless artwork of varying thicknesses. Small wall art corner frames accommodate art ranging from about 3 / 4 inch to about 1 inch thick, while medium frames fit art from about 1 inch to about 1 and 1 / 4 inches thick, and large frames enable mounting of art from about 1 and 1 / 4 inches to about 1 and 1 / 2 inches thick. These dimensions serve as examples and do not limit the scope of the disclosure herein. The example wall art corner frames 10 supports up to 40 lbs when configured with top slide-out or slide-up channels for easy removal.

[0044] Installers can determine the necessary number of double-sided nano tape shims by measuring the gap between the front of the artwork and the inside of the wall art corner frames 10. This gap typically ranges from about 3 / 32 inch to about 11 / 32 inch. Measurement occurs in about 1 / 16 inch increments, and the system includes a built-in 1 / 32 inch gap to accommodate canvas folds. These measurements represent example configurations. For a décor-only mount, the user applies the calculated number of nano tape shims to the mount plate. Pressing the mount plate and the front frame together for 20 seconds ensures full adherence.

[0045] To address warped art, the wall art corner frames enables two-corner or four-corner anchoring. A warp test identifies if the art requires a catty-corner fix for 1-2 warped corners or a four-corner fix for 3-4 warped corners. When using anchors, the user places paper adhesive blockers over the nano tape shims to prevent simultaneous adhesion and anchoring, which would complicate future removal. The installation process utilizes 3 inch by 3 inch adhesive notes for tracing the corner positions on the wall.

[0046] For drywall installations, the wall art corner frames 10 utilizes #8 screws and plastic screw-in drywall anchors. The bottom corners utilize a central mounting hole 20, while the top corners utilize either slide-out horizontal channels or slide-up vertical channels 22a and 22b. This configuration enables the user to slide the art onto the top screws, which should protrude about 1 / 8 inch from the wall. On wood surfaces, the system utilizes #8 screws with pre-drilled pilot holes, specifically about 1 / 8 inch for hardwood and about 3 / 32 inch for softwood. Brick and concrete installations require masonry bits and hammer drills to install anchor bolts or concrete screws. For smooth surfaces like glass or metal, the user employs double-sided removable tape instead of mechanical fasteners.

[0047] Removal of the example device depends on the mounting method. For décor-only mounts, the user twists the corner frame toward the back of the art until the nano tape bond releases. For anchored systems, the user slides the top corner frames to the side or upward to release them from the wall screws before unscrewing the bottom mounts. The example system enables reuse or upgrading of the corner frames following removal.

[0048] FIG. 7 is a front isometric view of another example wall art corner frame 110. FIG. 8 is a top view of the example wall art corner frame 110 corresponding to FIG. 2. FIG. 9 is a bottom view of the example wall art corner frame 110 corresponding to FIG. 2. It is noted that 100-series reference numbers are used for the embodiment shown in these figures, and that like components may not be described again where there is overlap to the description of the previous embodiment 10.

[0049] The embodiment of the wall art corner frame 110 is configured specifically for decorative, or “décor-only” applications without the structural mounting base member. As shown in the front isometric view of FIG. 7, wall art corner frame 110 includes a compact three-dimensional enclosure 116 that can be adhered directly to the corners of frameless artwork 1, even artwork that has been pre-hung on the wall 2. The wall art corner frame 110 serves to hide existing warps, breaks, or corner wear while providing an aesthetic enhancement to the artwork 1. This wall art corner frame 110 includes a plurality of riser walls 112a and 112b, and a front cover plane 114 that collectively define a pocket 116 to receive a corner of the artwork 1, ensuring the wall art corner frame 110 remains securely in place once applied.

[0050] FIG. 8 is a top view of the décor-only wall art corner frame, showing the front cover plane 114 which extends between the perpendicular riser walls 112a and 112b. In this embodiment, the front cover plane 114 is typically triangular in shape (although it may be semi-circular or other shapes) to minimize coverage of the artwork surface, creating a visual presentation reminiscent of traditional photo-album corners. The riser walls can be configured with a specific height, often provided in discrete increments from 0.75 inches to 1.5 inches, to match the depth of the artwork and ensure the enclosure fits snugly over the internal frame and canvas of the artwork. The external surfaces of the front cover plane 114 and riser walls 112a and 112b may exhibit various colors, textures, and styles to provide a decorative art-on-art presentation.

[0051] FIG. 9 is the bottom view of the décor-only embodiment of the wall art corner frame 110. Unlike the previous embodiment, the rear plane does not include a physical member (e.g., base 18 of wall art corner frame 10), as it is intended to be adhered directly to the artwork 1. To secure the wall art corner frame 110, a removable double-sided adhesive, such as nano tape or pull tape, is placed on the edges of the riser walls 112 and 112b. This allows the corner holder to be stuck directly to frameless artwork, even pre-hung artwork. When removal is required, the wall art corner frame 110 is designed to be pulled off the artwork 1, allowing the adhesive to be released easily for reuse or recycling of the plastic components.

[0052] The wall art corner frame 110 includes a décor-only mounting method configured to hide warps in pre-hung frameless wall art. These components are configured to adhere to various types of artwork 1, including framed, unframed, and metal pieces. The wall art corner frame 110 includes four corner frames and includes removable double-sided tape squares measuring 1 inch by 1 inch by 0.09 inch, such as 3M 300LSE Scotch Brand Tape. These dimensions and specific tape specifications are examples and do not limit the scope of the device.

[0053] The installation process begins by ensuring the wall art corner frames 110 fit the artwork 1 as desired. The artwork 1 should either insert into the wall art corner frame 110 by up to 1 / 4 inch, or the frames should sit slightly short of the wall with a gap of less than 1 / 4 inch. These tolerances serve as example configurations. To prepare the surfaces, a damp cloth is used to wipe the intended tape locations on the corner frames.

[0054] Adhesive application involves placing a single tape square on the wall art corner frame 110 in the designated location from front to rear. Tweezers help remove the protective backing from one side of the tape before placement. Once the tape is secured to the corner frame, the remaining backing is peeled away. To mount the wall art corner frame 110, the user moves the wall art corner frame 110 into place while keeping the taped surface slightly away from the art until positioned squarely. Applying steady pressure for about 10 seconds ensures the wall art corner frame 110 is firmly mounted to the artwork 1. The wall art corner frame 110 enables slight repositioning by twisting even after mounting, and the frames can be removed and replaced using the extra tape provided.

[0055] Removal of the wall art corner frame 110 requires grasping the corner frame and pulling or twisting it away from the wall art starting from the untaped side. This action typically removes the double-sided tape along with the wall art corner frame 110. If tape remains on the artwork 1 peeling it slowly at about a 180-degree angle prevents damage to the surface paint. The wall art corner frame 110 enables the recycling or reusing of the wall art corner frame 110 following their removal.

[0056] The wall art corner frame 110 is designed so that the anchored embodiment 10 and the decorative embodiment 110 may be utilized either independently or in various combinations with one another, based on the specific structural and aesthetic requirements of the artwork. In a strictly decorative application, a user may fit the corners of pre-hung wall art with decorative-only holders by adhering them directly to the back of the artwork corners using a removable double-sided adhesive. This provides a decorative frame appearance without the need for additional wall fasteners or structural anchoring. Conversely, a strictly structural application may utilize the version of the wall art corner frame 10 with the planar mounting base on all corners to provide stability and anchor the internal frame parallel to the wall to fix or prevent warping.

[0057] These two versions may also be used together on the same piece of wall art to solve specific mounting challenges. For example, a user might install the anchored base structure on the bottom corners to provide load-bearing support and prevent the bottom of prehung artwork from leaning away from the wall. The decorative-only version can then be applied to the top corners to maintain a uniform and symmetric presentation across all four corners, particularly in instances where architectural limitations might prevent anchoring at the top of the wall.

[0058] The application of these wall art corner frames is not restricted to a full set of four corners of the artwork, as they are designed to function effectively in any plurality or arrangement. A user may choose to apply the wall art corner frames only to the top corners for slide-in installation or only to the bottom corners for alignment and stabilization. Depending on the desired visual effect or specific architectural constraints, the wall art corner frames can also be applied to alternating corners of the artwork 1 or in other custom configurations. This modularity allows for the targeted treatment of specific structural failures, such as a single warped corner, or a simple aesthetic enhancement without a full-frame commitment. While the anchored versions of the wall art corner frames 10 are often used on pervious walls, both the decorative and base-plate versions of the wall art corner frames 10 and 110 are compatible with impervious surfaces like glass or metal when used with appropriate removable adhesives, allowing for customized installation across diverse environments.

[0059] FIG. 10 illustrates examples of different textures that may be applied to the wall art corner frames 210a, 210b, and 210c. It is noted that 200-series reference numbers are used for the embodiment shown in these figures, and that like components may not be described again where there is overlap to the description of the previous embodiments 10 and 110.

[0060] The wall art corner frames 210a, 210b, and 210c are shown provided with various decorative textures and styles on their visible external surfaces to enhance the aesthetic presentation of the artwork. These decorative elements are primarily applied to the front cover plane (e.g., 14 or 114 in embodiments 10 and 110) and the side riser walls (e.g., 12a and 12b or 112a and 112b in embodiments 10 and 110), which are the components that remain visible from the front of the artwork after hanging on the wall 2.

[0061] FIG. 10 displays three distinct, non-limiting examples of such ornamental treatments, including a hammered pillar appearance in the uppermost image (wall art corner frames 210a), a Native American Indian carved pattern in the middle image (wall art corner frames 210b), and a musical note pattern in the bottom image (wall art corner frames 210c). These specific patterns are intended to demonstrate the versatility of the corner holders, which can be customized with any number of colors, textures, and styles to create an art-on-art display reminiscent of traditional photo-album corners. Still other designs are contemplated as being within the scope of the disclosure herein, as will be readily understood by those having ordinary skill in the art after becoming familiar with the teachings herein.

[0062] The application of these decorative textures can be functional as well as aesthetic, as they may hide warps, breaks, and corner wear on the internal frames of the wall art. These ornamental surfaces allow the corner holder to blend with the artwork or provide a distinct decorative border that draws attention away from structural deficiencies in the underlying frame. It is understood that the patterns depicted in FIG. 10 are merely illustrative examples and that the corner holders may be manufactured with any desired texture or color to suit the user’s specific design requirements or to match the theme of the artwork being displayed.

[0063] The decorative treatments described herein are compatible with all embodiments of the invention, including the wall art corner frames 10 that include a mounting base for wall anchoring, and the décor-only embodiment of the wall art corner frames 110 that adheres directly to the corners of the artwork. Whether used for structural support or for purely aesthetic purposes, the visible facets of the wall art corner frames 210a, 210b, and 210c provide a consistent and polished appearance across all four corners or any plurality of corners to which they are applied. By offering these various styles, the invention provides a method for presenting frameless wall art with a stylish and secure parallel wall mount that accommodates both structural reinforcement and decorative customization.

[0064] It is noted that the examples shown and described are provided for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting. Still other examples are also contemplated.

Claims

1. A wall art corner holder for the framing of frameless wall art, the wall art corner holder comprising:a plurality of riser walls including at least a first wall and a second wall oriented perpendicularly to one another to define an internal corner seat;a front cover plane integrated with the plurality of riser walls and extending between the first wall and the second wall to enclose the internal corner seat;wherein the plurality of riser walls and the front cover plane collectively define a three-dimensional corner pocket configured to capture and retain a corner of the wall art; andwherein the front cover plane comprises a decorative external surface exhibiting a texture or color configured to provide a photo-album-like presentation when mounted to the wall art.

2. The wall art corner holder of claim 1, further comprising a rear plane positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the front cover plane and connected to the plurality of riser walls, the rear plane configured to reside behind a corner of a piece of wall art.

3. The wall art corner holder of claim 2, wherein the rear plane is configured to reside between the wall and the wall art to hide warps, breaks, or corner wear.

4. The wall art corner holder of claim 2, wherein the rear plane is configured to adhere directly to a pre-hung piece of wall art for décor-only application.

5. The wall art corner holder of claim 2, wherein the plurality of riser walls and the rear plane are joined at a fixed right angle to maintain the wall art in a position parallel to a wall.

6. The wall art corner holder of claim 2, wherein the plurality of riser walls and the rear plane are of a thickness sufficient to maintain a rigid corner enclosure.

7. The wall art corner holder of claim 2, further comprising a removable double-sided adhesive disposed on a surface of the rear plane.

8. The wall art corner holder of claim 2, wherein the rear plane comprises a planar surface area sufficient to stabilize the wall art against a wall.

9. The wall art corner holder of claim 2, wherein the rear plane includes a radial edge.

10. The wall art corner holder of claim 2, further comprising a planar mounting base extending outwardly from the rear plane and configured for attachment to a wall, the planar mounting base comprising:a primary mounting hole sized to receive a fastener for static anchoring of the corner holder; anda plurality of elongated mounting slots oriented perpendicular to one another, the slots configured to allow slidable adjustment of the corner holder relative to a wall fastener to facilitate the installation or removal of wall art in restricted architectural spaces.

11. The wall art corner holder of claim 3, wherein the rear plane is reinforced to support the weight of the wall art.

12. The wall art corner holder of claim 3, wherein the rear plane includes a mounting hole configured to receive a fastener.

13. The wall art corner holder of claim 3, wherein the plurality of riser walls and the rear plane are reinforced for large-format wall art.

14. The wall art corner holder of claim 1, wherein the plurality of riser walls have a height configured to match a thickness of the wall art.

15. The wall art corner holder of claim 1, wherein the corner holder is provided in a plurality of discrete sizes based on standard wall art thicknesses.

16. The wall art corner holder of claim 1, further comprising at least one shim configured to be placed within the three-dimensional corner pocket to fill gaps between the wall art and the front cover plane.

17. The wall art corner holder of claim 1, wherein the front cover plane is triangular to minimize coverage of the wall art.

18. The wall art corner holder of claim 1, wherein the corner holder is configured to be removed from the wall art by a twisting force.

19. The wall art corner holder of claim 1, wherein the decorative external surface includes textures or styles for an art-on-art presentation.

20. A wall art corner frame for structural anchoring and / or decorative presentation of wall art, the wall art corner frame comprising:a planar mounting base configured to reside between a wall and a piece of wall art, the mounting base including at least one primary mounting hole and a plurality of elongated mounting slots;a plurality of riser walls extending substantially perpendicularly from the planar mounting base to a height sufficient to accommodate a thickness of a wall art internal frame, the plurality of riser walls comprising at least a first wall and a second wall oriented perpendicularly to one another to define an internal corner intersection;a front cover plane integrated with the plurality of riser walls and positioned in a spaced-apart relationship with the planar mounting base, the front cover plane extending between the first wall and the second wall to enclose the internal corner intersection;wherein the planar mounting base, the plurality of riser walls, and the front cover plane collectively define a four-sided corner enclosure configured to capture a corner of a piece of wall art; andwherein the elongated mounting slots of the planar mounting base are configured to allow the corner frame to be slidably adjusted relative to a wall-mounted fastener.

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