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Museum Quality Antique Nutwood Studio or Gallery Easel / Painting Display Stand
Museum Quality Antique Nutwood Studio or Gallery Easel / Painting Display Stand

Museum Quality Antique Nutwood Studio or Gallery Easel / Painting Display Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

19.8 inches. Painting is not included. We are driven by a passion for uniqueness, timeless, quality

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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Easels

Materials

Nutwood

Large Antique Easel for Painting
Large Antique Easel for Painting

Large Antique Easel for Painting

$1,145

H 70.87 in W 29.14 in D 1.97 in

Large Antique Easel for Painting

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

the painting. Interesting item ! ref. O/6809.

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Early 20th Century English Other Easels

Materials

Fruitwood

Large Antique Stick and Ball Wood Floor Easel or Painting Display - 1800s France
Large Antique Stick and Ball Wood Floor Easel or Painting Display - 1800s France

Large Antique Stick and Ball Wood Floor Easel or Painting Display - 1800s France

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A very large antique stick and ball French floor easel. This piece is from the late 1800s and was

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Easels

Materials

Wood

Antique Berlin KPM Plaque 'KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century
Antique Berlin KPM Plaque 'KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century

Antique Berlin KPM Plaque 'KUNST BRINGT GUNST On Stand 19th Century

Located in London, GB

easel stand, circa 1880 in date. This magnificent plaque is portrait in shape and depicts a candid

Category

Antique 1880s Paintings

Materials

Bronze

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Antique British Painting Easel
Antique British Painting Easel

Antique British Painting Easel

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H 63 in Dm 23 in

Antique British Painting Easel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This handsome British antique painting easel is an original piece from the 1800's. This piece is

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Early 20th Century British Easels

Antique Brass Victorian Filigree Tall Painting Easel Tripod Art Canvas Stand
Antique Brass Victorian Filigree Tall Painting Easel Tripod Art Canvas Stand

Antique Brass Victorian Filigree Tall Painting Easel Tripod Art Canvas Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique brass Victorian Filigree 64" tall painting easel tripod art canvas stand. Item features a

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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Easels

Materials

Brass

Antique French Painting Easel with Rack by Bonhomme Paris
Antique French Painting Easel with Rack by Bonhomme Paris

Antique French Painting Easel with Rack by Bonhomme Paris

Located in Buxton, GB

Elevate your art experience with this exquisite French Painting Easel with Rack from Bonhomme Paris

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Easels

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Victorian Baroque Brass Art Painting Floor Display Easel
Antique Victorian Baroque Brass Art Painting Floor Display Easel

Antique Victorian Baroque Brass Art Painting Floor Display Easel

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian baroque brass art / painint display easel featuring ornate finial accents

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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Easels

Materials

Brass

Antique Victorian Walnut Howard & Son's Artists Easel Displays Two Paintings
Antique Victorian Walnut Howard & Son's Artists Easel Displays Two Paintings

Antique Victorian Walnut Howard & Son's Artists Easel Displays Two Paintings

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Street, fully stamped, Artists Easel which can display two paintings and is adjustable A very well

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Easels

Materials

Walnut

Large Adjustable Standing Antique French Painting or Display Easel ca. 1900
Large Adjustable Standing Antique French Painting or Display Easel ca. 1900

Large Adjustable Standing Antique French Painting or Display Easel ca. 1900

Located in Fayetteville, AR

lip which is open on either side, and adjustable height, a painting as large as 48" in height could

Category

Early 20th Century French Easels

Materials

Oak

Early 20th Century Oak Double Painting Easel
Early 20th Century Oak Double Painting Easel

Early 20th Century Oak Double Painting Easel

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H 75.6 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in

Early 20th Century Oak Double Painting Easel

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

An antique easel for paintings, made of solid oak. The easel has space for two paintings, front and

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis Philippe Easels

Materials

Oak

Early 1900s Arts & Crafts Gallery Display Stand / Artist's Studio Floor Easel
Early 1900s Arts & Crafts Gallery Display Stand / Artist's Studio Floor Easel

Early 1900s Arts & Crafts Gallery Display Stand / Artist's Studio Floor Easel

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique and excellent condition, antique painting stand. This solid tiger oak and pure Arts

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Easels

Materials

Brass

Rare Early 1900s Geometric Design Gallery Display / Artist's Studio Floor Easel
Rare Early 1900s Geometric Design Gallery Display / Artist's Studio Floor Easel

Rare Early 1900s Geometric Design Gallery Display / Artist's Studio Floor Easel

Located in Lisse, NL

Beautiful design and excellent condition, antique painting Stand. This highly stylish, early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Easels

Materials

Wood, Teak

Antique Pair of Wooden Arts & Crafts Painting Easels / Gallery Display Stand
Antique Pair of Wooden Arts & Crafts Painting Easels / Gallery Display Stand

Antique Pair of Wooden Arts & Crafts Painting Easels / Gallery Display Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century pair of teak wood painting stands. The family we acquired these easels from

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Easels

Materials

Teak

Antique Pair of Wooden Arts and Crafts Painting Easels / Gallery Display Stand
Antique Pair of Wooden Arts and Crafts Painting Easels / Gallery Display Stand

Antique Pair of Wooden Arts and Crafts Painting Easels / Gallery Display Stand

Located in Lisse, NL

Early 20th century pair of teak wood painting stands. The family we acquired these easels from

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Easels

Materials

Teak

Antique Handcrafted Pine Wooden Wine Rack or Artist Paintings Filing Cabinet
Antique Handcrafted Pine Wooden Wine Rack or Artist Paintings Filing Cabinet

Antique Handcrafted Pine Wooden Wine Rack or Artist Paintings Filing Cabinet

Located in Lisse, NL

thanks to its practicality this unique antique can be used for all kinds of purposes. If you already have

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Wood, Pine

Antique Belle-Epoque French Floral Still-Life Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas
Antique Belle-Epoque French Floral Still-Life Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas

Antique Belle-Epoque French Floral Still-Life Oil Painting on Stretched Canvas

Located in COLMAR, FR

format and a lovely floral still-life of wildflowers make this antique French painting stand out. The

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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Ebonized Black Easel Art Painting Stand
Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Ebonized Black Easel Art Painting Stand

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Ebonized Black Easel Art Painting Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Aesthetic Movement Victorian Ebonized Black Easel Art Painting stand. Item features

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Antique 19th Century Victorian Picture Frames

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Victorian Filigree Tall Painting Easel Tripod Art Canvas Stand
Antique Brass Victorian Filigree Tall Painting Easel Tripod Art Canvas Stand

Antique Brass Victorian Filigree Tall Painting Easel Tripod Art Canvas Stand

Located in Madrid, ES

Antique Brass Victorian Filigree Large Canvas Painting Easel Tripod Art Stand. Antique Brass

Category

Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

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$2,600

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Located in Stockbridge, GA

This wonderful easel is adjustable in the height and on the side.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Easels

Materials

Oak

Vintage Handcrafted Floor Easel / Artist Painting Display Stand, circa 1930
Vintage Handcrafted Floor Easel / Artist Painting Display Stand, circa 1930

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Located in Mexico City, CDMX

We offer this Vintage Hand Crafted Floor Easel, you can used as Artist Painting Display Stand, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s North American Industrial Easels

Materials

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$1,500

H 65 in W 23 in D 24 in

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Located in Calgary, Alberta

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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Easels

Materials

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Large Antique Handmade Arts & Crafts Floor Easel / Artist Display Stand c. 1900
Large Antique Handmade Arts & Crafts Floor Easel / Artist Display Stand c. 1900

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Located in Lisse, NL

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Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Easels

Materials

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Materials

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Located in CH

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Antique Painting Stands For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique painting stands available for sale. The range of distinct antique painting stands — often made from wood, oak and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique painting stands available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique painting stands are generally popular furniture pieces, but Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Rococo styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Howard & Sons Ltd and Howard and Sons each produced beautiful antique painting stands that are worth considering.

Finding the Right Easels for You

While antique and vintage easels are traditionally seen as an artist’s tool, they also have decorative uses beyond their basic function.

Easels are tall supports that painters use to prop their canvas on while they work. While many wooden easels have been made over the years, versions made with alternative materials such as aluminum, steel and other metals can be found too.

There are various types of easels. Studio easels differ from table easels in that the latter is meant for tabletop use. An H-frame easel is said to be the sturdiest variety and has the largest footprint. You will likely need a dedicated space in your home for this studio easel as it isn’t meant to be portable and can’t be broken down easily. Another studio easel, an A-frame easel, has a triangular “A” structure versus the “H” form we see in H-easels. The A-frame easel is lightweight and may be a bit more affordable than an H-frame easel.

Beyond an artist using an easel to create the next masterpiece, an easel can help you incorporate art into a living room that doesn’t have sufficient wall space for a painting. There are lots of ways to arrange wall art, and hanging isn’t the only way to display your artworks. You can stand framed pieces and stretched canvases on an easel, a mantelpiece, floating shelves or on the floor leaning against a wall. This creates a casual look and also allows you to change your arrangement more easily without damaging the wall. An understated easel can fade into the background, serving as an unassuming platform that allows a work to speak for itself. Conversely, many ornate and sculptural examples of easels have been made over the years. What better way to draw an eye toward a work of art in your home?

Find a collection of antique and vintage easels on 1stDibs that includes mid-century modern easels, industrial-style easels and more.

Questions About Antique Painting Stands
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique wash stand was a stand, typically made of wood, that was designed to hold a washing pitcher and basin. A wash stand was an early version of the modern bathroom sink. It sometimes would have a hole or indentation to help hold the basin still and some were designed to also hold a mirror. On 1stDibs, find an array of antique wash stands.

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