Harvard Art & Frame
Local business · 250 Main St #4, Charlestown, MA 02129, USA
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- Long-established business — family-run framing shop since 1938, Charlestown site since 1993
- Clean BBB record — A+ grade despite no formal accreditation
- Not a carpentry contractor — evidence shows a picture-framing and art-restoration retailer
Harvard Art & Frame is a custom picture-framing and art-restoration shop on Main Street in Charlestown — not a carpentry or construction business. The company says it was founded in 1938 and has run out of its current Charlestown storefront since 1993, under owner Tony Tisei, doing custom framing, photo and art restoration, and glass replacement for residential and commercial customers. For that work, its standing looks solid: a 4.6-star rating from 14 Google ratings and a BBB grade of A+, though it has never sought formal BBB accreditation. Independent mentions across several review sites, spanning a few years, consistently describe good framing craftsmanship and fair prices. None of that reputation touches carpentry, trim work, structural framing, decks, or cabinetry installation — this business doesn't appear to do any of it. Anyone searching for a carpenter should keep looking; anyone needing custom framing or art/photo restoration in Charlestown has a long-running, well-regarded option here.
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- 5.0Aug 28, 2025
We have had multiple custom frames built here. They have a great eye for helping us pick the right look for each piece. Fantastic for gifts or your own home. High quality at a fair price!
— Katie MaraView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0May 21, 2023
I’ve used them a couple of times with fantastic results. They were also easy to work with when I wanted to ask lots of questions or wanted some weirder mat choices.
— Samuel FilmeyerView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Apr 20, 2022
We have had several pictures and mementos framed with Harvard Art & Frame over the years. They are well made and have withstood various moves. Definitely recommend them as a local option for your framing needs.
— Elizabeth D'OliveiraView on Google Reviews ↗
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What does carpentry work cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Harvard Art & Frame. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A typical single-level deck is 12×16 — about 200 sq ft.
Estimated range
$7,750 – $14,500
Typical carpentry project around $11,100