CE 100 Easel

This is our flagship model and the very first one we built over 30 years ago. Patterned after an easel once used by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema and owned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, its basic form has remained the same but we have refined its many features over the years. The classic A-Frame design not only enables certain valuable functions, but also makes it incredibly stable. As you peruse the various details and specifications listed below, you will come to see why this model has been the preferred choice by the foremost conservation studios in this country and beyond.

CE 100 Easel Functions

Selected Hardwoods

Shown here, our signature wood – Black Walnut. Cherry, Maple, Ash or other fine hardwoods are also available.

Exceptional Hardware

One of many fine hardware features, the interchangeable handle snaps into place via a ratchet style fitting and is easily repositioned. The operation is smooth and quiet, made for a lifetime of service.

Vertical Adjustment

Using the left crank handle position, the working height can be changed. For increasing canvas capacity, simply employ the rope & pulley mechanism and the adjustment is quickly and easily made.

Tilting Feature

By using the right crank handle position, the angle at which the canvas is situated can be tilted by as much as ten degrees.

Superb Functionality

Combined, these separate motions allow for great versatility when restoring a work of art.

Smaller Paintings

Adjustable stays hold smaller paintings securely in place.

Secondary Painting Tray

Located on the back side, this option features a manually operated adjustable tray. Great for small paintings, it features the same stay as the front side.

Tray Extensions

At times it is necessary to work on a painting while the canvas is still in the frame. This option allows deeper trays to be bolted onto the existing ones. No tools are required.

CE 100 Easel Specifications

Wood Type:
Signature wood – American Black Walnut
Other species are available on request.

Finish: Hand rubbed Tung oil

Dimensions:

  • Base 30” (76cm) wide x 30” (6) deep
  • Height in closed position 90” (229cm)
  • Overall height with frames fully extended 168” (427cm)
  • Maximum painting height capacity 110” (279cm)
  • Minimum painting height capacity in main clamping frame
  • 55 ¼” (140cm)
  • Maximum painting height capacity when using auxiliary
  • stay 49” (124cm)
  • Typical tray depth 3” (8cm) *can specify other depths

Construction Features:

  • Mortise & tenon joinery throughout for all main frames.
  • Tongue & groove tracks are precisely machined & waxed for smooth operation.

Mechanical:

  • Height adjustment & tilt feature are hand cranked
  • Painting clamping frame is adjusted via rope & pulley
  • Sturdy casters lock the wheel & the swivel.

Click here to download a PDF with detailed specifications.

CE 100 Floor Model Easel at the Dallas Museum of Art. Micro easel attchment pictured.