MABEF Easel Box
The MABEF Painting Box Easel is a portable folding sketch-box easel made from dried, oil-treated beechwood. It combines an easel, palette, and storage space in one unit. It is an ideal choice for artists working outdoors, sketching, or painting in smaller studios where mobility is key. The canvas angle adjusts smoothly from vertical to horizontal, offering full flexibility for different painting techniques.
Technical specifications
- Brand: MABEF
- Origin: Italy (made in Ispra since 1948)
- Material: dried, oil-treated beechwood
- Dimensions when folded: 56 × 30 × 16 cm
- Maximum height when unfolded: 185 cm
- Maximum canvas height: 85 cm
- Easel weight: 5 kg
- Load capacity: 8 kg
- Included: folding palette, sliding drawer with 4 compartments, adjustable leather shoulder straps
Uses and techniques
The easel is suitable for oil painting and watercolor, thanks to the canvas holder that can be adjusted to a horizontal position. It can be used for outdoor painting, sketching, and work in smaller studios.
Frequently asked questions
How do you carry the box easel outdoors? When folded to 56 × 30 × 16 cm, it can be comfortably carried on your back using the adjustable leather straps.
Can the easel withstand outdoor conditions? Yes, the dried, oil-treated beechwood effectively resists moisture and stains when painting outdoors.
What size canvas can be attached to the easel? The holder securely holds a canvas with a usable frame height of up to 85 cm, with a total load capacity of 8 kg.
