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EVF94003

Paperboard Tent Display Frame

  • Available in a wide range of custom configurations & material selection.
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  • Affordable delivery across North America.
  • Design support, warehousing, testing, assembly available.
  • Widest machinery capability in America via 30+ specialist partner plants.
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Top highlights

  • Ships completely flat for easy inclusion in direct mail or parcel envelopes
  • Internal corner slits hold the insert without separate fasteners
  • Relies on board stiffness and table friction to maintain its standing angle

About this product

This one-piece paperboard tent frame is designed for retail countertops, event tables, and promotional mailers. It ships completely flat and folds into a freestanding display, using a double-thick front wall to frame a business card, photograph, or printed insert.

Instead of a separate pop-out easel strut, the entire top panel folds backward to act as the rear support leg. The internal backer features four corner slits that grip the insert securely behind the main display window.

Common uses

  • Retail point-of-sale signage
  • Hotel desk and hospitality markers
  • Direct mail promotional frames
  • Event table numbers

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Countertop and Promotional Display Uses

Point-of-Sale Signage

Strong fit for cash wraps and retail counters. The double-wall front gives the frame a premium, rigid feel, while the open back allows staff to swap out pricing or promotional cards easily.

Direct Mail Promotional Frames

Because the entire structure is a single flat sheet before assembly, it fits perfectly into standard rigid mailers or envelopes, allowing recipients to build the frame themselves.

Event and Hospitality Markers

Useful for table numbers, catering labels, or hotel reception desks where temporary, branded signage is needed.

Trade Show and Conference Handouts

Flat shipping makes these frames easy to transport in bulk to events. Attendees can take them and set them up on their own desks as lasting promotional pieces.

Retail, Hospitality, and Direct Mail

Retail Marketing Teams

Provides a low-cost, high-impact display that store staff can assemble in seconds without tools or complex instructions.

B2B Direct Mail Campaigns

Creates an interactive mail piece that the recipient is more likely to keep and display on their desk.

Event Planners and Caterers

Offers a quick, disposable, yet professional-looking table marker that avoids the cost and return logistics of heavy acrylic stands.

When to Consider Easel-Backed Alternatives

Heavy Traffic Areas

If the display will be bumped frequently, this tent style may slide flat. A frame with a locking base strap or a rigid easel back may be more stable.

Two-Sided Viewing

This frame only displays an insert on the front. If signage needs to be read from both sides of a table, a standard A-frame or table tent is a better fit.

Board Stiffness, Insert Sizing, and Assembly

Insert Dimensions

The four corner slits must be cut to the exact size of your business card, photo, or printed insert. Knowing the exact payload size is the first step in configuring the die.

Board Stiffness

The rear leg must support the weight of the frame without bowing. A stiff paperboard, such as a heavy FBB or SBS, is required. Lighter paper grades will cause the tent to collapse.

Adhesive Needs

The internal backer panel folds 180 degrees upward but does not have a native locking tab. Depending on the board thickness, you may want to apply a strip of double-sided tape to keep the backer pressed tightly against the front window.

Two-Sided Printing Requirements

Graphics are typically printed on the outside of the front frame. Because the rear leg folds backward, the unprinted side of the board will face outward on the back of the display unless two-sided printing is specified.

Window and Slit Adjustments

Window Aperture

The central display window can be resized or reshaped as long as it remains smaller than the insert held by the corner slits.

Standing Angle

The height of the rear leg dictates the viewing angle. Adjusting this panel changes how far back the frame leans on the counter.

Corner Slit Sizing

The arc cuts can be adjusted to grip different thicknesses of cardstock or photo paper without tearing the board during assembly.

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Surface Friction and Standing Angle

Because this is a tent structure without a locking base strap, it relies on the friction of the table surface to stay upright. It works well on standard retail counters or desks, but may slide open on highly polished glass.

Related Display Styles

Standard A-Frame Table Tent

A better choice if you need the display to be readable from both sides of a table or counter.

FAQs

Does this frame require glue to assemble?

It can be assembled without glue, but the internal backer panel simply folds upward. Many buyers choose to use a small piece of double-sided tape to keep this backer sitting perfectly flat against the front window.

How is this display delivered?

It is delivered completely flat. The end-user or retail staff simply slides the insert into the corner slits, folds the backer up, and folds the rear leg back to stand it up.

Can the corner slits hold thick materials like acrylic or foam board?

The standard arc cuts are designed for paper, cardstock, or standard photographs. Thick inserts will bind in the slits and may tear the paperboard.

Can this be made from corrugated board?

The 180-degree fold required for the double-wall front creates too much tension and bulk for corrugated flutes. It requires a stiff, solid paperboard.

Can a clear plastic window be added?

A clear film patch can be applied over the window aperture during manufacturing if you want to protect the insert from dust or fingerprints.

Is this frame suitable for short promotional runs?

Because it requires no gluing or complex folding at the factory, it is highly suitable for short digital runs and quick turnarounds.

How does the insert stay in place?

The bottom panel features four arc-shaped slits that grip the corners of your card or photo. This panel then folds up behind the main window to lock the insert in.

Can the viewing angle be adjusted after manufacturing?

The standing angle is determined by the height of the rear leg panel cut during production. It cannot be adjusted by the end-user.