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What is an easel used for in art?
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An easel is an upright support used for displaying or creating art. It sits at a vertical angle of about 20°, and is used by painters and illustrators, normally standing up. An easel is also a great way to display a finished piece of work. Find a selection of easels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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20th Century Artists Easel
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
20th C collapsible artist's easel. 1920.
Dimensions
32 inches (81 cms) Wide
27 inches (69 cms
Category
Early 20th Century English Easels
Materials
Beech
Walnut Folding Artists Easel
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut folding artists easel, the folding frame with a rise and fall shelf with hinged fall front
Category
Early 20th Century British Easels
Materials
Walnut
Oak Artist's Easel with Crank Mechanism
Located in Alton, GB
Oak Artist's easel with crank mechanism.
Category
20th Century Easels
Materials
Wood
Mexican 1950 Wood Artist Easel
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
A Mexican wooden adjustable artist easel, circa 1950. This easel has the same design as those
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Industrial Easels
Materials
Cedar
Vintage Newton and Winsor Artists Easel
Located in STOKE ON TRENT, GB
Newton and Winsor Artists Easel
Mid-century solid wood artists easel made in London,
England by
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Easels
Materials
Wood
Antique Mexican Small Wood Artist Easel
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Antique Mexican Small Wood Artist Easel, circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mexican Industrial Easels
Materials
Pine
