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19th Century Adjustable Oak Artist’s Studio Easel
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19th Century Adjustable Oak Artist’s Studio Easel

19th century
Description

A substantial 19th century solid oak artist’s studio easel, constructed in well-figured oak with a rich, deep patina acquired through years of studio use. Both highly practical and decorative, it is an excellent example of a traditional professional artist’s easel.

The easel features an adjustable central upright with an adjustable top clamp and a large lower support ledge, operated by its original iron winding handle and rack-and-pinion mechanism. This allows both the painting platform and upper clamp to be adjusted, securely accommodating canvases of varying sizes. Standing on a heavy cruciform base fitted with the original castors, it can be moved around the studio with ease while remaining exceptionally stable in use. The paint-splattered lower shelf is a wonderful testament to its working life and adds great character.

A fine example of a traditional 19th century artist’s easel, retaining its original mechanism, warm oak colour and honest signs of use.

Dimensions

Height: 66.5 inches – 169cm adjustable to 101.5 inches – 258cm

Width: 22 inches – 56cm

Depth: 22.5 inches – 57cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
258cm (101.57")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Declaration

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Studio Easel to the 19th Century.

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SA1221728
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Description
A substantial 19th century solid oak artist’s studio easel, constructed in well-figured oak with a rich, deep patina acquired through years of studio use.
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Both highly practical and decorative, it is an excellent example of a traditional professional artist’s easel.
Shackladys Antiques
fig 1. A nineteenth-century dark oak artist studio easel featuring a winding crank handle mechanism and castors on the base.
fig 1. 19th Century Adjustable Oak Artist’s Studio Easel

The easel features an adjustable central upright with an adjustable top clamp and a large lower support ledge, operated by its original iron winding handle and rack-and-pinion mechanism. This allows both the painting platform and upper clamp to be adjusted, securely accommodating canvases of varying sizes. Standing on a heavy cruciform base fitted with the original castors, it can be moved around the studio with ease while remaining exceptionally stable in use. The paint-splattered lower shelf is a wonderful testament to its working life and adds great character.

fig 2. A nineteenth-century dark oak artist studio easel featuring a winding crank handle mechanism and castors on the base.
fig 2. 19th Century Adjustable Oak Artist’s Studio Easel

A fine example of a traditional 19th century artist’s easel, retaining its original mechanism, warm oak colour and honest signs of use.

Dimensions

Height: 66.5 inches – 169cm adjustable to 101.5 inches – 258cm

Width: 22 inches – 56cm

Depth: 22.5 inches – 57cm

Height
258cm (101.57")
Width
56cm (22.05")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Date of Manufacture

Shackladys Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Studio Easel to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1221728
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A nineteenth-century dark oak artist studio easel featuring a winding crank handle mechanism and castors on the base.
19th Century Adjustable Oak Artist’s Studio Easel
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A nineteenth-century studio easel is a heavy-duty freestanding wooden structure designed for professional painters to support large-format canvases. Unlike lightweight sketching easels, studio versions feature solid frames, broad bases with castors, and mechanical winding or ratchet systems to adjust height easily.

Traditional studio easels were constructed from dense hardwoods such as oak, mahogany, or pitch pine to provide stability. The adjustment mechanisms typically combine cast iron winding handles, brass cogs or ratchets, and metal castors at the base for mobility.

Authentic studio easels show natural wear such as historically accumulated paint splatters, authentic cast metal crank handles, hand-turned screws, and original brass fittings. Look for period joinery techniques and patinated timber consistent with centuries of studio use.

In modern interior design, a studio easel serves as an architectural display stand for focal artwork, historical maps, or large framed mirrors. Placed in a study, library, or living room, it adds functional texture and historical character to contemporary spaces.

Maintain the timber by applying a clear beeswax polish once or twice a year to preserve the natural patina without stripping historical paint remnants. Metal winding mechanisms should be kept clean and lightly lubricated with machine oil to ensure smooth operation.
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