Easel Buyers Guide

What are display easels?

Easels have been traditionally used by artists to hold a canvas while painting. More recently, they have also become a popular tool for displaying artwork, advertising boards, menus, and more, with a wide range of applications in retail, exhibitions, hospitality, and events.

What are the advantages of displaying with easels?

Portability – Easels have a simple folding design that makes them easy to carry, which is great for event use.
Versatility – A single easel can be used to display a variety of image types and sizes, such as blackboard panels and printed signs. This means an easel can be reused for many different applications, for excellent flexibility and longevity.
Creative appearance – People tend to positively associate easels with art and other creative activities. Displaying promotional materials and posters with an easel can lend your store or exhibition stand an elegant creative style that is attractive to customers.
Easy storage – The folding design of easels means they do not need a lot of space for storage compared to alternatives such as pavement signs and A-frame chalkboards.
Low cost – Easels are a very cost-effective way to display marketing and advertising materials. We have full sized easels starting at just £17.95, which makes them a smart choice for displaying on a budget.
Wide range of materials and finishes – Easels are available in materials such as wood and metal, with a range of finishes and colours to choose from.

Some common applications of easels

The simplicity of easels allows them to be used in a wide range of contexts and applications. Some common uses include:

Showing promotional posters and advertising in shops and retail stores.
Displaying product and brand information at trade shows, exhibitions, and conferences.
Giving business presentations and holding flipcharts.
Educational use with black boards or whiteboards.
Displaying menus and special offers in restaurants, cafes, pubs, and food stores.
Showing guest information at private events such as weddings, corporate functions, and parties.
Exhibition and gallery applications in museums, visitor centres, and attractions.

How to choose the right easel for you

Different types of easels

There are a number of different types of easels that are suitable for various tasks. The main types include:

Classic wooden floor-standing easels

These traditional easels have three legs and a height adjustable rail for holding a sign, panel, or poster. Some easels have a top clamp to more securely hold the displayed panel.

Metal Display Easels

Portable floor standing easels which are ideal for displaying boards, signs and frames. They offer a modern and stylish take on traditional wooden easels.

Metal flip-chart easel

Ideal for office and educational use, these versatile easels feature various combinations of materials, including whiteboards and paper flipcharts.

Table-top easels

Countertop easels are a popular way to display menus and specials in restaurants, cafes, and bars. They can also be used to show prices and promotions in shops and food stores.

What can you display with an easel?

One of the strengths of easels is the ability to display a range of different materials using a single easel. A simple bottom rail means easels can hold various panel sizes and thicknesses. Some of the possible display materials you can use with an easel include chalkboard panels, custom printed Foamex boards, wooden panels, poster frames, flipcharts, felt notice boards, and dry-wipe whiteboards. We have some great value deals, such as our Wooden Display Easel with A1 Poster Frame, that include an easel and a display board or frame.

Material and finish options

Wood is the classic material used for easels and is a good choice to get a traditional artistic look. Our wooden easels use high-quality pine or beech and are available in a range of wood stain finishes as well as various colours. This choice of finishes can help you find an easel that will fit in well with the décor style of your store, pub, or workspace.

Metal easels provide an alternative to wooden models, with the advantage of a slightly less bulky and lighter design. Our metal easel range features various combo models with integrated flip charts, whiteboards, or both. These versatile combo easels are particularly good for giving presentations and educational and office use.

Sizes and formats

Easels can be used to display the full range of image sizes and formats, with each easel able to accommodate a variety of dimensions. Easels are available for use with standard poster formats including A0, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, B0, B1, and B2. The choice of easel sizes ranges from large floor-standing models to small table-top menu holders.

Additional features to look for

While most easels have the same basic design, there are a number of extra features and options to look out for:

Adjustability - Most easels can adjust the height of the support rail to display different sized images. However, some models have adaptational functionality in the form of adjustable-height legs.
Integrated writing surfaces - Some easels come with a detachable or fixed writing surface for displaying customer information and other details. These include blackboard panels, dry-wipe whiteboards, and flipchart holders.
Easels with custom graphics - We offer a number of fantastic value bundles that include one or more easels with a custom printed sign. These kits give you everything you need for an eye-catching promotional display in a single ready-to-go package.

Why buy your easel from Discount Displays?

Display tools you can rely on

We have been providing the highest quality products and services to businesses and organisations across the UK for over 30 years. This has allowed us to find the best performing and most reliable products. All easels come with at least a 1-year hardware warranty.

Professional quality at consumer prices

All our display tools and products are designed for professional use in marketing, events, and other industries. We cut out the middleman by buying in bulk from manufacturers, which allows us to pass on the savings to our customers.

Comprehensive selection of products

Based on our extensive industry experience, we have selected a comprehensive range of easels. All products have been chosen based on their excellent quality of design and construction.

Personal service

Our UK-based team of experienced display experts can provide quality advice and information to help you find the right easels and other tools for your application. Please call us 020 8664 5660 to speak to one of our friendly advisors.

Fast deliveries

We maintain a large stock of display products at our UK warehouse. The majority of our easels are available for next day delivery when you order before 3 pm!

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