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MEEDEN French Easel for Painting: Holds Canvas up to 34" Plein Air Easels
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MEEDEN French Easel

A French box easel in solid beech wood that works as a tripod or tabletop easel, holds canvas up to 34 inches and has double drawers for painting tools.

Best for: Plein air painters who want an easel and paint storage in one box

Material
Solid beech wood
Canvas
Up to 34 in
Modes
Tripod or tabletop
Carry
Shoulder strap and handle

Buy it if

  • You paint outdoors and want easel and storage in one box
  • You want to switch between a standing tripod and a tabletop easel
  • You want solid wood with FSC certification

Skip it if

  • You want the lightest field easel. The Falling in Art Field Easel lists 9.35 lb against 14.3 lb here
  • You paint on canvas larger than 34 inches, the most the listing says it holds

What the MEEDEN French Easel is

The MEEDEN French Easel is a portable box easel made of solid beech wood with a walnut finish. Set up its three legs to use it as a tripod easel, or fold them and use it on a table. It holds a canvas up to 34 inches.

Inside the box is a storage area with double drawers for paints and brushes. Folded, it is about 17 inches wide and 22 inches long, and it weighs 14.3 lb, carried by a nylon shoulder strap or a PU handle.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Tripod or tabletop

    Extend the three legs to paint standing, or fold them away and set the box on a table.

  • Holds canvas up to 34 inches

    An upper slider and a supporting tray, with an extra metal rod, keep the board or canvas fixed while you paint.

  • Double storage drawers

    The painting box has a storage area with double drawers to organize paints, brushes and tools.

  • Solid beech wood

    The listing describes polished European beech, FSC certified and compliant with the EU EN71 standard.

  • Steady on the ground

    Anti-rust metal fasteners lock the height and angle, and anti-slip rubber feet reduce shaking indoors or outdoors.

  • Carries by strap or handle

    At 14.3 lb it goes over your shoulder on a nylon strap or in your hand by the PU handle.

  • Compact when folded

    As a tabletop sketch box it is about 17 inches wide and 22 inches long.

MEEDEN French Easel specifications

Type
French box easel
Material
Solid beech wood, walnut color
Max canvas
Up to 34 in
Modes
Tripod or tabletop
Storage
Double drawers
Folded size
About 17 x 22 in
Weight
14.3 lb
Carry
Nylon shoulder strap and PU handle
Feet
Anti-slip rubber
Certification
FSC, EN71
Warranty
365 days
Model
AFB-6064-SHT

Who the MEEDEN French Easel suits

  • Plein air painters. Paint, brushes and easel travel together in one box.
  • Painters with little space at home. Fold it into a tabletop sketch box when you are done.
  • Painters working on mid-size canvas. It holds canvases up to 34 inches.

Look elsewhere if: you want something lighter to carry. The Falling in Art Field Easel has aluminum telescopic legs and weighs 9.35 lb.

MEEDEN French Easel vs similar picks

  • MEEDEN French Easel

    Build
    Solid beech wood
    Max canvas
    Up to 34 in
    Carry
    Shoulder strap and handle
    Use
    Tripod or tabletop

    Choose it for: Easel and storage box in one

  • Falling in Art Field Easel

    Build
    Aluminum telescopic legs
    Max canvas
    6 to 31 4/7 in high
    Carry
    Leather handle and shoulder strap
    Use
    Floor or desktop, 9.35 lb

    Choose it for: A lighter easel to carry

  • Falling in Art Tabletop Sketchbox Easel

    Build
    Beech wood
    Max canvas
    Up to 24 in
    Carry
    Leather handle
    Use
    Tabletop, 5 compartments

    Choose it for: Tabletop painting with storage

Before you buy

  • Check your canvas sizes. The listing says it holds canvas up to 34 inches.
  • The listing gives 14.3 lb, against 9.35 lb for the aluminum-legged Falling in Art Field Easel.
  • Tighten the metal fasteners after setting the height and angle so the canvas stays steady.

Frequently asked questions about the MEEDEN French Easel

What is a French easel?
A portable box easel with folding legs and a built-in drawer, made for painting outdoors.
How do you set up the MEEDEN French easel?
Extend the three legs for tripod use and tighten the metal fasteners at the height and angle you want. Fold the legs instead to use it on a table.
What size canvas does the MEEDEN French easel hold?
The listing says it holds canvas up to 34 inches.
Can the MEEDEN French easel be used on a table?
Yes. Fold the legs and use it as a tabletop easel.
Does the MEEDEN French easel have a side tray?
The listing describes a supporting tray that holds the canvas and a storage box with double drawers. It does not mention a separate side tray.
How heavy is the MEEDEN French easel?
The listing gives 14.3 lb.

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