English Easels

A monumental Sculptors studio stand of Architectural Form with rotating squared top. This solid and robust stand is made of patinated beechwood with a rather beautifully engineered...

Folding easel / sheet music holder.

Large late 19th century oak sculptors stand French circa 1890's Height 44 inches Width 24 inches Depth 19 inches

We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, original Howard & Son’s Berners Street, fully stamped, Artists Easel which can display two paintings and is adjustable A very well made and decorative piece from the geniuses that were Howard & Son’s. I’ll include a bit about the company below if you are unfamiliar. This piece is very utilitarian in the world of easels, it can display two paintings at once, the round knobs which the paintings sit on are removable and height adjustable, you can see it offers 13 different positions Condition wise it has been deep cleaned, hand condition waxed and hand polished from top to bottom, there will be normal age and use related patina marks here and there Dimensions Height:- 171cm Width:- 47.5cm Depth:- 55cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point A History of Howard and Sons The name of Howard and Sons is probably one of the best known and highly sought-after names in Upholstered furniture. Over the next few paragraphs, I will do my best to give you a brief history of the company. The company was started by John Howard in 1820 trading from 24 Leman St, London as a Cabinet Maker. Over the next 25 years they would make several changes of premises within the Whitechapel area. First to 27 Great Alie St (Now just Alie St) before moving a short distance to 34 Great Alie St. In 1844 the company made its first venture into upholstered furniture by opening a showroom/workshop at 36 Red lion St. This was also to be a big move towards what would be their next and most famous location. In 1848 they moved to a new address much more accustomed with the name; Berners St. London as “Cabinet Maker, Upholsterer and Decorator” under the name John Howard and Sons. The business seemed to boom at this location with workshops opening up at Tottenham St, Charlotte Mews and Fitzroy Sq and an expansion to a second Berners St building in 1853. In 1869 the company consolidated its many workshops into the one building on Cleveland St. By 1872 the company was occupying 25, 26 and 27 Berners St. These adresses would remain unchanged until 1935. During this period they became a limited company in 1899 and won the first of their Royal warrants in 1901. In 1935 the the well-established decorators Lenygon and Morant...

Edwardian satinwood banded mahogany pedestal torchere bust stand of Sheraton design - 14" x 14" x 48"h

Vintage English bamboo easel.

Dramatic black lacquer ebonized artist easel stand made in the English chinoiserie revival period of the early 20th century. The stand features a de...

This beautiful artist’s easel was created in England in circa 1900, in the early 20th century. The easel is of tripod form, being set on three supports. Its feet and top are scrolled...

An exceptional quality early 19th century mahogany folio stand the two leaves adjustable for angle by pulling on the two decorative cords to disengage the ratcheted mechanism. The ce...

20th C collapsible artist's easel. 1920. Dimensions 32 inches (81 cms) Wide 27 inches (69 cms) Deep 70 inches (178 cms) High.  

English Art Nouveau Floral Brass Table Bookstand/Easel England, 20th century  A magnificent example of English Art Nouveau is this exquisite brass table bookstand/easel. Made in Eng...

The Nevill Holt Hall Folio Cabinet Of free standing form, constructed in satinwood, extensively adorned with engraved brass strapwork, carrying handles to the sides, the initials 'C...

M/714 - That's an old English towel holder rack: very useful and elegant, old and perfect, now difficult to find. With a good price because I'm closing activities.

Large Antique English Rosewood Easel, Circa 1900.

Antique Silver Plate Easel circa 1900-1910.