MABEF

Single-Mast Convertible Easel

Single-Mast Convertible Easel MABEF

An amazingly versatile easel for artists working in a myriad of media. Its light and leggy construction allows adjustment to suit your personal style, whether you prefer working vertically or horizontally. Crafted with care in Italy from stain resistant oiled beechwood, it can hold canvases up to 78" in the vertical position and 39" in the horizontal position. This convertible easel stands 88" high (and has 15 degrees of inclination) when adjusted vertically, 36" high when adjusted horizontally and weighs 18 lbs.

Adjustable Stool

Adjustable Stool MABEF Special Order Only

This beautifully handcrafted, adjustable stool constructed of high quality beechwood adjusts to six different heights ranging from 19-3/4" to 31-1/2". Ergonomically designed, it features a foot rest and a back rest. Seat dimensions are 11-1/2" x 13-1/2". The stool folds down to a compact 17-3/4" x 7" x 49-1/2" for easy storage. It can accommodate up to 264 lbs. A perfect companion to the MABEF Painting Workstation.

Backpacker Easel

Backpacker Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This 10 lb. easel incorporates every accessory that a traveling painter could want, including a padded leather luggage handle and adjustable leather shoulder straps for backpacking. Includes an 11-1/2" x 16" folding palette and a tin-lined drawer (6"W x 16-1/2"D x 1-3/4"H) for storage. Accommodates canvases up to 33.5".

Basic Folding Easel

Basic Folding Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This inexpensive folding easel of oiled beech wood has a simple adjustment for either oil or watercolor painting. The maximum canvas height is 46".

Basic Lyre Easel

Basic Lyre Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This three-legged easel, crafted from stain-resistant oiled beech wood, features variable height adjustment. It has a maximum canvas height of 49" and weighs 11 lbs.

Basic Studio Easel

Basic Studio Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This oiled beech wood easel has a maximum canvas height of 47.5". Comes in an easy-to-assemble kit. Weighs 20 lbs.

Beechwood Sketch Boxes

Beechwood Sketch Boxes MABEF Special Order Only

These beautiful sketch boxes are crafted from oiled beechwood and feature leather handles and brass fittings. The metal interior compartment has adjustable partitions to separate colors and the inside lid hides sliding canvas supports. Each sketch box also includes an oiled wood palette.

Convertible Basic Studio Easel

Convertible Basic Studio Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This versatile Convertible Studio easel is constructed of stain-resistant beechwood and finished with natural oils to enhance the beauty of the wood. It has a canvas holder that can be angled from vertical for (oil painting) to horizontal (forming a table for use with watercolors). The canvas holder accommodates canvases up to 71-1/2" and is adjusted by a wing nut. This easel is an ideal addition to any artists' home or studio.

Convertible Studio Easel

Convertible Studio Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Crafted from oiled beech wood, this easel accepts both vertically and horizontally positioned canvases. What's more, the artist can lock the easel in any position between vertical and horizontal, allowing for angle selection based on personal style. The easel's sturdy base has four lockable casters and is fitted with a storage area below the canvas ledge for tools, brushes and paints. The overall storage height is 91", with a maximum canvas height of approximately 65".

Deluxe Studio Easel

Deluxe Studio Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Features a variable length adjustment with simple ratchet action. Made from oiled beech wood, it has a sturdy base with 4 lockable casters. Includes a storage area below the canvas ledge for tools, brushes and paints. Overall storage height is 69" with a maximum canvas height of approximately 65". Weighs 40 lbs. and is easy to assemble.

Display Lyre Easel

Display Lyre Easel MABEF Special Order Only

A slim, elegant easel made of oiled beechwood, perfectly suited for use in window displays. Adjustable canvas height is controlled with two wing nuts. It weighs 11 lbs. and holds canvasses up to 51". It comes in an easy-to-assemble kit.

Display Lyre Easel Plus

Display Lyre Easel Plus MABEF Special Order Only

This easel features all the benefits of the original Display Lyre Easel (MBM-20) plus it additionally includes an adjustable top canvas holder allowing it to display canvases more securely and hold taller canvases. It's made of oiled beechwood and the bottom tray is adjustable by two wing nuts. It can accommodate canvases up to 72.75"h and it measures 25.5"w x 63"h.

Double-Sided Studio Display Easel

Double-Sided Studio Display Easel MABEF Special Order Only

The Doubled-Sided Studio Display easel from MABEF comes equipped with four lockable caster wheels for ease of mobility, while offering optimal stability. Each side can hold one canvas measuring up to 53.5"h and weighing 55 lbs. It's made from imported oiled beech wood and crafted in the finest tradition of Italian woodworking. Minimum easel height is 63", extending up to 104.5". Base measures 24.5"d x 24.75"w.

Electric Studio Easel

Electric Studio Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Constructed of stain-resistant beechwood, walnut lacquered. Available with a 110V or 220V motor that powers both the raising (from 19¾" to 54¾") and tilting (8° forward, 14° back) motions. Ideal for restoration work.

Field Easel with Adjustable Panel

Field Easel with Adjustable Panel MABEF Special Order Only

Flexibility, portability and versatility are all combined in this amazing Italian easel. The travel field easel features an art panel that is great for holding watercolor or pastel paper. Its adjustable head allows for an angled or flat working surface. The easel also works well for oil or acrylic painting and can hold canvases up to 40" tall. It goes from a minimum height of 33" up to a maximum of 78". The durability and adjustability of this oiled beechwood easel allow it to grow with a young artist.

Folding Easel with Brackets

Folding Easel with Brackets MABEF Special Order Only

Carefully constructed of oiled beech wood, this portable easel folds up into a compact unit. A single, heavy-duty wing nut adjusts the rake for painting and drawing at any angle, while palette arms hold palette below canvas. Maximum canvas height is 45".

Folding Stool MABEF Special Order Only

The perfect folding stool for artists working outdoors or in the studio. Forming a tripod base from three jointed rods, it stands 19-1/2" tall with a comfortable and durable 13-3/4" wide leather seat. Supporting up to 198 lbs., it is of fine Italian construction using stain-resistant oiled beechwood. Weighs a mere 2-1/4 lbs.

Giant Folding Easel

Giant Folding Easel MABEF Special Order Only

The sturdiest folding sketch easel available, this easel is constructed of oiled beechwood and folds up into a compact unit weighing only 8½ lbs. In addition to its lightweight design, a leather carrying handle makes the easel readily portable. A single, heavy-duty wing nut adjusts the rake's angle to any position between vertical and horizontal. The maximum canvas height is 78".

Giant Print Rack

Giant Print Rack MABEF Special Order Only

This sturdy and well designed beechwood print rack holds extra large prints, photographs, posters and digital art in an elegant presentation. It's 34-1/2" wide and stands 40-1/2" high. The rack conveniently folds for shipping or storage and is equipped with casters for mobility. Weighs 30 lbs. 12 oz.

Inclinable Lyre Easel

Inclinable Lyre Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Constructed of stain-resistant oiled beech wood, this deluxe, 3-legged studio easel features a simple ratchet control that adjusts canvas height and canvas inclination. The overall storage height is 68", with a maximum canvas height of 49.5". Weighs 15 lbs.

Lectern Table Easel

Lectern Table Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This heavy-duty table easel can be used on any flat surface. It adjusts easily from a vertical to a horizontal position, folding compactly into the base, measuring 19” x 14-1/2”. It features a top and bottom canvas support and accommodates canvases up to 21-3/4” , and 22 lbs. It is great for sketching, pastel painting and to display artwork, books and leaflets in galleries, studios or at art fairs. Made of oiled beechwood, it is a light-weight 4-1/2 lbs. and is easily portable.

Lugano Double-Masted Easel

Lugano Double-Masted Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This artist's easel is constructed of beautifully oiled, stain-resistant beechwood. For convenience, the canvas holder height is adjusted by a crank mechanism. This feature is especially handy when working with large canvases. The working angle is adjustable and there are two extendable center poles for stable use with canvases up to 92-1/2". The poles and canvas are locked in the desired position by tightening a screw in the rear. The sturdy base is supported by four casters and leveling bolts.

Lugano Doubled-Masted Plus Easel

Lugano Doubled-Masted Plus Easel MABEF Special Order Only

An upgraded version of the Lugano Double-Masted Studio Easel with Crank (MBM-02), this version features all the benefits of the original easel plus a convenient crank mechanism that eases adjustment of the working angle. It also includes a crank that adjusts the height of the working area and allows control over canvas elevation, making it especially handy when working with large canvases. This artist's easel is constructed of beautifully oiled, stain-resistant beechwood and has two extendable center poles for stable use with canvases up to 92.5". The poles and canvas are locked in the desired position by tightening a screw in the rear. The sturdy base is supported by four casters and leveling bolts.

Master Studio Easel Plus

Master Studio Easel Plus MABEF Special Order Only

An upgraded version of the MABEF Master Studio Easel with Crank (MBM-04), this version features all the benefits of the original easel plus a convenient crank mechanism that eases adjustment of the working angle. It also includes a crank that adjusts the height of the working area, and allows control over canvas elevation. It is made from imported oiled beech wood and crafted in the finest tradition of Italian woodworking. The easel's specially designed base provides two drawers for brushes and paints, and features four lockable casters. It accommodates a canvas up to 92". Measures 27.5"w x 26.75"d, with a minimum height of 92.5"h and maximum of 153.5"h.

Master Studio Easel with Crank

Master Studio Easel with Crank MABEF Special Order Only

The largest studio easel in the MABEF line, this easel is made from imported oiled beech wood and crafted in the finest tradition of Italian woodworking. The crank adjusts the height of the working area, and also allows control over canvas elevation. Customize the angle of painting simply by adjusting two large brass nuts. The easel's specially designed base provides two drawers for brushes and paints, and features four lockable casters. When extended to its full 120", the easel can accommodate canvas height up to 92". Storage height measures 81".

Miniature Lyre Easel

Miniature Lyre Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Styled after the elegant Lyre Easel, this miniature easel can support a canvas up to 21" in height. Good for display.

Miniature Studio Easel

Miniature Studio Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Styled after the classic Studio Easel, this miniature easel can support a canvas up to 12" in height. Canvas holder height and slant are adjustable. Good for display.

Multi-Level Artist Support Stand

Multi-Level Artist Support Stand MABEF Special Order Only

Fun and functional, this moveable stand is made of oiled beechwood and features two shelves adjustable in both height and direction, as well as third stationary top shelf with palette support for convenience. The middle shelf has two holes for brush washers (2.6" and 4.3" in diameter) and the bottom shelf has two paper towel holders. It measures 17.3"w x 47.25"h and supports a maximum weight of 11lbs. Simple assembly is required.

Oil/Watercolor Studio Easel

Oil/Watercolor Studio Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Designed for the watercolor, pastel or oil painter, the oil/watercolor Studio Easel extends upward to handle a 54" canvas and folds down to a compact 34" height. It's capable of a forward tilt for glare reduction and a backward tilt to form a table for watercolors or the application of gesso or varnish. Handsomely crafted of solid, oiled beech wood, this easel also comes with a fully adjustable painting tray and retractable mast.

Painting Workstation

Painting Workstation MABEF Special Order Only

The Painting Workstation easel allows artists in wheelchairs a comfortable, thoughtfully-designed, completely integrated workstation where they can paint. It is just as handy for artists who prefer to work sitting down and ideal for both oil and watercolor painting. The easel element of the workstation can be adjusted vertically or horizontally, and may be slanted forward up to 10 degrees. The workstation features two side pivoting supports to accommodate painting supplies, as well as vertical and horizontal drawers for storage. Constructed of oiled, stain-resistant beechwood. Simple assembly is required.

Pochade Box MABEF Special Order Only

Made of oiled beechwood, this pochade box features a sliding palette with holes to hold five brushes, have sliding supports that hold the canvas panel in place while painting and are equipped with a threaded fitting on the bottom that works with a photography tripod or the MABEF Wooden Tripod (MBMA-30). It measures 16"w x 5"h x 12.5"d and has three compartments for storage of paint, brushes and accessories. It can accommodate canvas panels up to 9" x 12" on the painting panel.

Print Rack MABEF Special Order Only

Display paintings, prints and drawings with this folding Italian-made print rack. Constructed of stain-resistant, oiled beechwood, it's 22" wide and stands 33" high. A light-weight, portable and attractive solution for presenting your work. Weighs only 7-3/4 lbs.

Revolving Paint Accessory

Revolving Paint Accessory MABEF Special Order Only

This accessory upgrades any MABEF studio or lyre easel into an easel that has a 360° painting capability. Constructed of oiled stain-resistant beechwood, this unique accessory attaches to the canvas mast of the easel, and can hold a canvas that measures up to 52.8" tall and up to 22 lbs. in weight. It allows artists to rotate their painting into any position desired, opening up many new painting possibilities. A special clamp attachment is included to give additional stability to the canvas mast on lyre-style easels.

Sculpture Table Trestle

Sculpture Table Trestle MABEF Special Order Only

This all wood sculptor's stand features a rotating work surface, making it ideal for working with clay, terra-cotta and ceramics. At 5-1/2" tall with a surface size 13-3/8" square, it can also be used as an exhibition stand.

Sculpture Trestle

Sculpture Trestle MABEF Special Order Only

Made of oiled beechwood, this three-legged sculptor's stand has a rotating work surface for convenient access to modeling projects. The height can be adjusted to eight different positions ranging from 39-3/8" to 51". It's ideal for work with clay, terra-cotta and ceramics, and can also be used as an exhibition stand.

Sketchbox Easel

Sketchbox Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Made in Italy of oiled beechwood with brass hardware. This 13 lb. easel has a tin-lined sliding accessory drawer with four compartments. A wooden palette acts as a cover when the easel is folded up for transport. Ideal for both watercolor and oil painting. Accommodates canvases up to 34".

Sketchbox Table Easel

Sketchbox Table Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Made of oiled beechwood with brass hardware, this easel is of the highest quality construction. It features a tin-lined storage drawer with four paint and brush compartments and a wooden palette that acts as a cover when the easel is transported. It accommodates canvases up to 34" and weighs 6-1/2 lbs.

Small Master Studio Easel with Crank

Small Master Studio Easel with Crank MABEF Special Order Only

This easel is a more compact version of the M/04 Master Studio Easel (MBM-04). It is made from imported oiled beech wood and crafted in the finest tradition of Italian woodworking. The crank adjusts the height of the working area, and also allows control over canvas elevation. Customize the angle of painting simply by adjusting two large brass wing nuts. The easel’s specially designed base provides two drawers for brushes and paints, and features four lockable casters. When extended to its full height of 142", the easel can accommodate a canvas height up to 84½". Storage height measures 71".

Studio Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This finely crafted, oiled beech wood studio easel features a variable height adjustment with ratchet action and an adjustable canvas inclination. A useful brush/equipment tray below the canvas ledge stores supplies neatly. Accommodates a maximum canvas height of 65". Weight: 28 lbs.

Studio Easel with Tray

Studio Easel with Tray MABEF Special Order Only

Made of oiled beechwood, this easel is fitted with a brush/equipment tray below the bottom canvas ledge. The canvas holder height is adjusted with a ratchet. Once the desired position is set, it can be locked by tightening the rear locking screw. Maximum canvas height is 45-1/2". Weight: 22 lbs.

Table Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Crafted from imported oiled beech wood in the finest tradition of Italian woodworking. Useful for painting or display. Extremely stable despite its small size (40" high x 11-1/2" wide), this easel can be tilted and accommodate canvases up to 23-1/2".

Table Top Easel

Table Top Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This finely crafted, oiled, stain-resistant beechwood tabletop easel features an available-height adjustable canvas holder that can go below the table level to accommodate a wide range of canvas sizes. The canvas holder can be angled from a vertical position for oil and acrylic painting to a horizontal position for watercolors and can accommodate canvases up to 39-3/8". The easel base measures 18" x 15-3/8", and the easel measures 24-3/4" x 15-38" x 6" when folded for convenient storage.

Universal Folding Easel

Universal Folding Easel MABEF Special Order Only

This well-constructed folding sketch easel weighs only 3-1/2 lbs. and folds up into a tight, compact unit. Artists use the Universal for sketching, watercolor and oil painting. Maximum canvas height is 43".

Value Folding Field Easel

Value Folding Field Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Made of high-quality, oiled beech wood, this simplified, economy version of the MBM-29 (Basic Folding Easel) comes with a velcro strap instead of leather. It features a pivoting canvas holder that can be adjusted to any angle, from vertical to horizontal, for oil or watercolor painting. Accommodates a canvas up to 45" high.

Value Lyre Studio Easel

Value Lyre Studio Easel MABEF Special Order Only

Just like the MBM-13 (Lyre Easel), this three-legged easel is made of high-quality oiled beech wood. However, it features a simplified system with an adjustable central mast and bottom canvas holder, which secure in place with screws and wing nut, and can accommodate a canvas up to 59" high. Value-priced for the economy minded shopper.

Value Sketchboxes

Value Sketchboxes MABEF Special Order Only

Made of durable oiled beech wood, these finely crafted wood boxes have an open, wooden interior with one divider making them perfect for carrying paints and other accessories. They feature leather handles, snap closures, and a recessed side surface that is perfect for fitting a custom cover on.

Wooden Tripod MABEF Special Order Only

Made of oiled beechwood, this tripod makes a handsome compliment to the MABEF Pochade Box (MBM-105). The legs are adjustable from a minimum height of 27.5" to a maximum height of 45.5". The legs fold in and can be held together with the included leather strap for storage.