Display easels are stands commonly used to present items like framed oil paintings and bridal portraits. Standing easels are used in art galleries, homes, as well as in businesses where many times they are used to display huge charts and diagrams. To buy an easel that best suits your needs you need to know some basic information about the many functions, types, and prices of standing easels.

The purpose of display easels is to highlight the presented items, so that a portrait or painting can be spotted by visitors or potential customers more easily. By presenting an oil painting on a display easel, a museum or store is drawing attention to a particular piece of art or painting. Display easels are not just limited to artists' workshops or art museums, but are also used in school classrooms and business meetings displaying graphics and charts.

There are several types of display stands to choose from as well as a wide range of potential uses. In terms of size, there are three types of standing easels: tabletop, lightweight, and heavy-duty. If you want to display brochures or books, you may opt for the tabletop type, which is often used in different types of shops or bookstores. If you are in the market for an easel to be used in a trade show, a lightweight, collapsible type that can be stored away and transported in a bag may fit your needs very well. If the easel is going to be used for displaying a somewhat large-scale art piece or a large portrait a heavy-duty standing easel may be needed. Wood, metal, and plastic are all popular materials used in manufacturing easels and many have an adjustable height feature.

From modern to Baroque to carved wood, the styles of stands are abundant. Your decision as to which stand to buy not only depends on where you plan to use your easel but what types of paintings or items you want to display. For durability and appearance you may want to choose a display easel made of solid wood or metal. The various sizes and designs available in the market make finding a suitable match easy as long as you know what you are looking for.

Depending on the size, material, and design, display easels can be priced at as low as a couple of dollars up to hundreds of dollars. Whether you choose to buy a standing easel online or in a local store, check and compare not only prices but the quality as well to ensure you are getting the best quality for the best price.