6/10/09

The art of display is almost always a challenge, especially when thick industrial walls or exposed brick make hanging art impossible. We say, when in doubt, invest in some easels. They allow you to rotate your artwork, turning your home into a make-shift gallery space. Another common conundrum is the decoration of table tops. Stacked books with objects on top, the oh-so-hip coral craze and various candle stick collections are all possible routes to go.

My current choice? Mini Easels.  They come in various shapes, sizes and materials, though the ones most readily available are usually acrylic, brass, or bamboo.  They are most especially useful in terms of versatility: framed pieces of art, postcards, mounted photographs, even pages ripped out of art books can all be displayed via these easels.

Here is a roundup of awesome display easels we found on the web that range from table-top to full-length:

(Clockwise, starting from upper left)

The Wahkeena table top easel from Easel Society; Acrylic tripod easel from CB2; Acrylic hinged stand from Xylem Design; Deluxe Brass Display Easel from Easel Society; Vinyl Coated Counter Display from Mamasionshopping; Twisted and Smooth Brass Wire Easel from Potomac Display

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A personal favorite, this streamline metal adjustable display stand and lamp is a stunning way to show off your most precious piece of artwork or your kid’s art project from school. From Visual Comforts, through Circa Lighting.

Here are two examples of how I am using them in my apartment (the first displays a drawing that I have mounted on a faded piece of canvas and the second an acrylic framed drawing) this week . . . mind you, I’m always changing it up!

Posted by Cate West Zahl