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Antique French Oak Winder Easel C1890
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Antique French Oak Winder Easel C1890

19th century
Sold 17 January 2026 · Swag Antiques
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This Antique French Oak Winder Easel c1890 is a quintessential piece of "Atelier" (studio) equipment .

While standard easels used simple pegs or notches, a winder (or crank) easel was the premium professional choice, designed to handle the immense weight of large-scale oil canvases.

The handle operates a winding system. This allowed a 19th-century artist to raise or lower a heavy, wet canvas.

French Oak was preferred for studio furniture because of its incredible density and resistance to warping.

The fantastic colour serves as a visual history of the artists who once used the tool and is ready for those who will continue to.

60cm wide x 58cm deep

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238cm max 159cm min

Physical Dimensions
Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Declaration

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Artist Easel to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188407
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We have a wide range of antiques, retro, vintage and decorative pieces in a contemporary setting in our premises in East Sussex.

We source pieces mainly from Europe and the UK and buy

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Due to the proximity of our home to the coast we have monthly buying trips to France so our stock is always changing. We aim to give good value and each item is restored so it is ready to be loved in your home.

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This Antique French Oak Winder Easel c1890 is a quintessential piece of "Atelier" (studio) equipment .
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While standard easels used simple pegs or notches, a winder (or crank) easel was the premium professional choice, designed to handle the immense weight of large-scale oil canvases.
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fig 1. A tall, dark brown antique wooden studio easel featuring a mechanical winder handle and small castor wheels.
fig 1. Antique French Oak Winder Easel C1890

The handle operates a winding system. This allowed a 19th-century artist to raise or lower a heavy, wet canvas.

French Oak was preferred for studio furniture because of its incredible density and resistance to warping.

The fantastic colour serves as a visual history of the artists who once used the tool and is ready for those who will continue to.

60cm wide x 58cm deep

Adjustable Height

238cm max 159cm min

Height
238cm (93.70")
Width
60cm (23.62")
Depth
58cm (22.83")
Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Artist Easel to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188407
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Archive I A tall, dark brown antique wooden studio easel featuring a mechanical winder handle and small castor wheels. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique French Oak Winder Easel C1890

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Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
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A tall, dark brown antique wooden studio easel featuring a mechanical winder handle and small castor wheels.
Antique French Oak Winder Easel c1890
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A tall, dark brown antique wooden studio easel featuring a mechanical winder handle and small castor wheels.
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  • ObjectArtist Easels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Cast Iron
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMechanical winder crank, Castor wheels, Adjustable central mast
  • SizeH 238 cm (94 in) x W 60 cm (24 in) x D 58 cm (23 in)

FAQs

A winder easel uses a mechanical crank and rack-and-pinion gear system to raise and lower heavy canvases with precision. This mechanism became popular in European studios during the late nineteenth century as artists began working on larger scales.

Authentic nineteenth-century studio easels were predominantly constructed from dense, durable hardwoods such as oak, beech, or elm, often fitted with cast iron or brass winding mechanisms and small metal castor wheels for mobility.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate construction methods such as hand-cut joints, patinated timber surfaces with accumulated paint splatters, heavy cast metal hardware, and functional mechanical winder components characteristic of late Victorian manufacturing.

An antique easel functions well as a focal point in a living room, study, or hallway, serving as a display stand for framed artwork, vintage mirrors, or maps while adding architectural height and textural warmth to a space.

Preservation involves dusting with a dry microfibre cloth and periodically applying a microcrystalline wax to nourish the wood grain. Avoid placing wooden items in direct sunlight or near heat sources to prevent timber cracking.
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