Basilico Florentine Carved Wood Photo Frame, 4x6

The Basilico, Italian for "basil," is a carved wood photo frame handmade in Florence, Italy, in basil green with a vintage gold finish. The border is carved and embossed with a classic Florentine pattern. It holds a 4" × 6" photo.

It is made from Italian black poplar by a family workshop in Florence where the craft has been handed down through three generations. It stands on a table, shelf, or desk, either horizontal or vertical.

For Christmas: A handmade Florentine frame is an authentic Italian Christmas gift. Slip in a family photo from the holidays, a wedding portrait, or a picture of the grandchildren. The green and gold look right on a mantel or holiday table, and it's a gift that stays out all year.

Also available in a 5" × 7" size. Group the two together on a shelf or console.

Small differences in carving, color, and finish do not constitute a defect but testify that it is actually an artisanal product, made by hand.

Dimensions: Outside 8" × 6" × 0.75" deep; opening 5.3" × 3.5" (a 4" × 6" photo fits with a slight trim)
Material: Carved and embossed Italian black poplar wood
Made in: Florence, Tuscany, Italy
Workshop: Family workshop in Florence, three generations
Colors: Basil green with vintage gold finish
Pattern: Florentine carved and embossed border
Heritage: Florentine carved-frame tradition
Care: Dust with a soft, dry cloth. Keep away from water, cleaning sprays, and strong direct sun.
Sold as: Individual frame
Mixes with: The Basilico 5x7 frame; Biordi's Italian ceramics and Florentine gifts

Will a 4x6 photo fit?
Yes. The opening is 5.3" × 3.5", so a standard 4" × 6" print fits with a slight trim.

Can it stand horizontal or vertical?
Yes. It stands either way on a table, shelf, or desk.

Is it really handmade in Italy?
Yes. It is carved by hand from Italian black poplar by a family workshop in Florence, where the craft has been passed down through three generations.

Is this a good Christmas gift?
Yes. A Basilico frame, carved by hand in Florence, Italy, is an authentic Italian Christmas gift that holds a favorite family photo on the mantel at Christmas and all year after. Order by December 15, 2026 for ground shipping in time for Christmas, or add Florentine gift wrap at checkout and we'll send it ready to give.

What's a good Christmas gift for grandparents?
A handmade Italian photo frame with a picture of the grandchildren already inside. The Basilico frame is carved in Florence and looks like an heirloom from day one.

Is this a good Italian wedding gift?
Yes. A handmade Florentine frame is a lasting home for a wedding photo, and it's made in Italy, not mass-produced. We ship nationwide, gift-wrap on request, and have been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian gifts since 1946.

Is this a good housewarming or hostess gift?
Yes. A carved Florentine frame suits any home and is easy to give. Add Florentine gift wrap at checkout if you'd like it sent finished.

Why buy Italian gifts from Biordi rather than other retailers?
Biordi Art Imports has been San Francisco's source for authentic Italian ceramics and gifts since 1946. Voted Best Overall Retailer in the San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay readers' poll for five consecutive years. Designated a San Francisco Legacy Business (#LBR-2020-21-029), and the city declared May 1 "Biordi Art Imports Day" in 2021. We work directly with Italian artisans, family workshops, and heritage houses, including FIMA, CF Deruta, Pia Formato, Eugenio Ricciarelli, Susanna DeSimone (from the famous Palermo ceramic family; her father painted with Picasso), Geribi, Bucci Ceramiche, Ortigia Sicilia, Italesse, and Salviati. Every piece is made in Italy. Not a stock-photo listing, not a mass-produced import, not a reproduction.

Can this be customized or personalized?
This frame is not personalized. Customization and personalization are available on select pieces. Eugenio Ricciarelli, FIMA, Pia Formato, Geribi, and CF Deruta accept special orders — a name, date, or occasion painted on the piece, or a different size or shape in the workshop's existing pattern. Lead time is typically 3–6 months because each piece is hand-painted to order in Italy. Contact Biordi Art Imports at (415) 392-8096 or customerservice@biordi.com.

Florentine carved frames — Florence has been a center of carved and gilded woodwork since the Renaissance, when the city's workshops framed paintings and altarpieces. Florentine frames carry that tradition forward: the wood is carved and embossed by hand, then finished in color and gold.

A family workshop in Florence — This frame comes from a family workshop in Florence where the craft has been handed down through three generations. It is made from Italian black poplar, the same light, stable wood Italian Renaissance painters used for their panels.

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

UPS Ground

Flat shipping charge of $10 for each shipment of merchandise under $100.00. For orders of $100.00 or more, shipping is 10% of the order total.

UPS Next Day Air

Flat shipping charge of $63 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 90% of the order total.

UPS 2-Day Priority (Rush Shipping)

Flat shipping charge of $42 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 60% of the order total. Note: This option is required for shipping to Alaska and Hawaii.

USPS 3-Day Priority

Flat shipping charge of $21 for each shipment of merchandise under $70.00. For orders of $70.00 or more, shipping is 30% of the order total.

International Shipments

Please contact us at customerservice@biordi.com or call us at (415) 392-8096 for quotes to ship internationally.

You will be charged a rate based on your delivery area, value and shipping preference. For items shipped via UPS, see below for information pricing information. Once the package is shipped, you will receive an email with tracking information to track your package.