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Beautiful Tabletop French Oak Antique Easel C1930
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Beautiful Tabletop French Oak Antique Easel C1930

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Swag Antiques
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Beautiful French Oak Antique Easel dating back to c1930

Crafted from French oak, this easel is sturdy and a great colour splattered with paint.

It is a working artist easel designed to use on a surface.

89cm min height - 129cm max height

49cm wide x 49cm deep

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Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Tabletop Easel to the 1930s.

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We have been buying and selling antiques for over 30 years.

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

regularly to ensure there is always a good choice of mirrors, furniture and unique pieces.

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.

Paul and Avril

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Beautiful French Oak Antique Easel dating back to c1930

Crafted from French oak, this easel is sturdy and a great colour splattered with paint.

It is a working artist easel designed to use on a surface.

89cm min height - 129cm max height

49cm wide x 49cm deep

Date of Manufacture

Swag Antiques has dated this Antique Oak Tabletop Easel to the 1930s.

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SA1232988
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A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame.
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Archive I A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame.

Beautiful Tabletop French Oak Antique Easel C1930

Archive II A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View II
Archive III A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View III
Archive IV A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View IV
Archive V A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View V
Archive VI A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View VI
Archive VII A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View VII
Archive VIII A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View VIII
Archive IX A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View IX
Archive X A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View X
Archive XI A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View XI
Archive XII A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame. View XII
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Telephone 07850 733269
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West Pound
Applesham Farm
Coombes
East Sussex
BN15 0RP
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame.
Beautiful Tabletop French Oak Antique Easel c1930
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A dark oak French tabletop easel from circa 1930 featuring paint splatter details along the adjustable support ledge and central vertical frame.
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  • ObjectTabletop Easels
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFrench Provincial
  • MaterialOak, Metal
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsH-frame construction, Adjustable clamp, Wing nut fixtures, Ledge shelf

This French provincial tabletop easel from circa 1930 follows an H-frame construction and uses dark brown oak with metal hardware. The sturdy design incorporates an adjustable clamp at the top, a central vertical sliding support, and a lower shelf with a ledge designed to hold a canvas. Visible details include white and blue paint spatter across the lower shelf and the central sliding support, metal wing nut fixtures on the sides for height adjustment, and plain block feet. Measuring between 89 cm and 129 cm in height, 49 cm in width, and 49 cm in depth, the piece is practical as a working artist easel or a decorative display stand. Positioned on a sideboard top, desk, or table in a gentleman's library or studio setting, the easel holds artwork, framed prints, or books. The functional structure allows the user to adjust the height of the clamp and ledge to suit different canvas sizes. The dark timber finish integrates easily into traditional and eclectic interiors while providing an authentic workspace aesthetic.

FAQs

A tabletop easel is a compact frame designed to support canvases, panels, or display items on a flat surface. Historically used by artists working in smaller spaces or outdoor studios, these portable stands became popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries for both painting and displaying artwork.

Tabletop easels from this era were typically crafted from hardwoods such as oak or beech, chosen for their durability and stability. Construction often included mortise and tenon joints alongside brass or iron wing nuts and tension knobs to allow precise height adjustments.

Authentic vintage and antique easels often feature original hardware such as aged wing nuts, hand-cut adjustments, and historical wear like paint splatters or canvas friction marks. Examining the patina of the wood and the construction technique helps distinguish genuine studio pieces from modern reproductions.

An antique easel provides an elegant method for displaying framed prints, small canvases, or vintage books on a sideboard, desk, or shelf. It adds textural warmth and artistic narrative to contemporary rooms, working particularly well within classic, eclectic, or dark academia decorative schemes.

To preserve the natural finish and historical paint residue, wipe the easel gently with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners; instead, apply a clear beeswax polish occasionally to nourish the oak timber and protect metal components from corrosion.
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