Americanflat Signature 12x16 Matted Picture Frame, Black
A tidy matted wall frame with real glass, limited to wall use and MDF molding.
We bought FUNTRESS 12x16 Picture Frame Collage for Wall Hanging, Wooden Photo Frame with Mat (Black). It's no longer documented anywhere, so this page reviews the closest well-covered match. It is a black 12 by 16 wood based wall frame with a mat at a similar price, from a frame brand with a readable maker page and published specs.
The short version
- Framing an 8 x 12 photo or art print with a white mat
- Gallery walls that mix frames from one consistent line
- Anyone who prefers a glass front to acrylic
- You want a frame that stands on a desk or shelf
- You want solid hardwood molding
- You need a multi opening collage mat
What owners like
- Solid construction and good value for the price
- The glass front looks better than the plexiglass on cheaper frames
- Sturdy without being heavy, and easy to load a print
- Mat makes a standard photo look finished
Common complaints
- Wall only, with no easel for a shelf or desk
- The molding is MDF, not solid wood
Based on Americanflat's own product page and its review summary, the Signature collection listing, and an eBay catalog page for the same frame. No independent editorial test of this frame was found, so owner themes come mainly from the maker's site..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
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What it does
A black 12 by 16 inch engineered wood wall frame with shatter resistant glass and an acid free mat cut for an 8 by 12 print; reviewed here in place of the FUNTRESS 12x16 black wooden frame with mat it closely resembles.
- Mat can be left out to show a full 12 x 16 print
- Hangs in portrait or landscape
- Shatter resistant glass front rather than plexiglass
- Acid free mat for prints you want to keep
- Sold singly and in multipacks for a gallery wall
A sensible pick for hanging an 8 by 12 photo or print with a mat, or a full 12 by 16 print without it. The frame is MDF rather than solid wood and is wall only, with no easel option, so look elsewhere for a tabletop frame.
How it compares
Specs
- Frame size
- 12 x 16 in; matted for an 8 x 12 print, or 12 x 16 without the mat
- Molding
- Engineered wood (MDF), about 22 mm (0.87 in) wide and 0.69 in deep
- Glazing
- Shatter resistant glass, 2.0 mm
- Mat
- Acid free, archival quality
- Hanging
- Removable sawtooth hanger and D ring hardware, plus a self leveling adhesive bumper
- Color
- Black; the Signature line also comes in oak, walnut, white, gold, silver and other finishes
Questions
What size photo fits a 12x16 frame with a mat?
This frame's mat is cut for an 8 x 12 print. Remove the mat to show a 12 x 16 print.
Is the Americanflat Signature frame glass or plexiglass?
The Signature matted frame uses 2.0 mm shatter resistant glass.
Can it hang horizontally?
Yes. It includes sawtooth and D ring hardware for portrait or landscape hanging.
Is it real wood?
It is engineered wood (MDF) with a black finish.
Sources
- Amazon.com: Americanflat 12x16 Picture Frame with Shatter-Resistant Glass, Signature Collection, Black
- Americanflat: Signature Matted Picture Frame
- Americanflat: Signature Collection
- eBay: Americanflat 12x16 Black Picture Frame, Matted to Fit Pictures 8x12
Researched 2026-10-02. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.
