Epaulette

Epaulette is a picture frame or mirror that emphasizes the corners.

The structure consists of oak components held together by L-shaped corner brackets made of copper or brass. The frame can be mounted either horizontally or vertically, using a screw or nail in the wall, by the cutouts in the back panel.

Looking for larger quantities or to use this product in a project? Ask for a free quotation here. On our download page, you can find 3d models, high-res images, and other product information.

Variations

Epaulette frames are available in several sizes, with both copper and brass corners, and the wood can also be customized to coloured upon request. In addition, the frames are available as photo frames or with mirror glass.

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Epaulette

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The “ Epaulette ” frames were designed by by Norwegian Designers Caroline Olsson and Ida Noemi. Ida and Caroline were invited to participate in a Norwegian exhibition titled “Tingenes Tilstand” and decided to collaborate on a project for the occasion, resulting in the “ Epaulette ” frames.

“Epaulette” is the French word for “shoulder piece,” which can be used as a decorative element or to indicate rank on a uniform. The L-shaped corner profiles of the frames are inserted into the corners like épaulettes, enhancing the frame’s appearance in a subtle yet distinctive way.

Caroline Olsson and Ida Noemi

“The corners of a frame define its silhouette and can therefore be seen as the ‘shoulders’ of an image.”

Caroline Olsson and Ida Noemi

Epaulette has been part of the Vij5 collection since 2016.

We first discovered these beautiful picture frames at the Stockholm Furniture Fair in Sweden, where Ida and Caroline were introducing their “ Epaulette ” frames to the public. We fell in love with the design right away and struck up a conversation. Ida and Caroline were open to a collaboration, so once we returned to the Netherlands, we set out to find the right partners to produce a small series.

In addition to copper corner pieces, we also introduced a brass version and made sure the frames were available in many different sizes.

We came up with a handy hanging system that keeps the frame level at all times. We also experimented with various colours linseed oil to create frames in black, green, red, and blue.

Tip: Upon request, the frames can be coloured with pigmented linseed oil in dark green, blue, burgundy, and black.

Arjan & Anieke

Epaulette frames are manufactured locally in the Netherlands. The product is then assembled at Vij5 by , where a plexiglass panel or glass mirror is installed.

In the material passport you can find where and by whom the different parts of this product are made.

The corner pieces of the Epaulette frames are made of pure copper or brass. These materials oxidize naturally. As a result, the material darkens over time, and fingerprints can cause oxidation stains. However, the stains are easy to remove with HG Copper Polish (www.HG.eu).

Be sure to remove the corner pieces from the wooden parts before cleaning them.

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Come visit our showroom in Den Bosch or stop by one of our ambassadors or other retail locations. Be sure to check in advance to see if they actually have this item in stock—not all retail locations carry the entire collection.

In need of larger quantities or considering it for a project?

Please contact Arjan and request a quotation here.

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