--- product_id: 1134596 title: "Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel" brand: "art alternatives" price: "R472" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1134596-art-alternatives-marquis-desk-easel store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Lightweight Pine Secure Drawer Latch Canvas Size 11x14 Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel **Brand:** art alternatives **Price:** R472 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unleash Your Inner Artist with Style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel by art alternatives - **How much does it cost?** R472 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1134596-art-alternatives-marquis-desk-easel) ## Best For - art alternatives enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted art alternatives brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Portable Design:** Lightweight construction allows for easy transport, so you can create art wherever inspiration strikes. - β€’ **Stylish Aesthetic:** The rich brown finish adds a touch of elegance to your workspace, blending functionality with style. - β€’ **Elevate Your Creativity:** Crafted from lightweight yet sturdy pine, this easel is your perfect companion for artistic expression. - β€’ **Secure Storage Solution:** Features a brass latch that keeps your easel drawer securely closed, ensuring your supplies are always safe. - β€’ **Versatile Canvas Support:** Easily accommodates canvases up to 11" x 14", making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned artists. ## Overview The Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel is a lightweight yet sturdy easel made from pine, designed to accommodate canvases up to 11" x 14". It features a secure brass latch for the drawer, ensuring your art supplies are always protected while adding a touch of elegance to your creative space. ## Description The Marquis easel is a portable storage box that converts to a painting easel with one simple adjustment - and folds back up just as easily. A convenient drawer reveals three compartments to hold brushes, paints, sketching tools and other essential gear. The easel incline has for settings so that you can find the perfect position, and when you are ready to pack up a handle allows for easy transport. Review: Sweet for what it is & what it Can be - This is an awesome little desk easel. I had seen it in art supply stores a few times before breaking down and getting it here. It's unfinished wood, so gift opportunities abound as it has a plethora of uses beyond the obvi. The drawer is quite shallow; certainly not deep enough for a tube of acrylic. It's much more suited to your dry medium tools, and "sample" sizes. :) My brushes are also too long to fit- so my drawer is generally just for looks, haha. However, with that in mind, I pretty much use it around the house anyway. It's great for an easy change of scenery without lugging the big easel around. It holds a little canvas panel just great. Also it was the perfect thing to bring over Christmas Vaca this year. It was cheap, so I'm not worried about it getting broken. It packs up super easy into a basket with my pallet and the essentials, and I'm pretty much always ready for inspirational adventure now. Totally recommend. Update 2017: found a use for the drawer: colored pencils! Also, what took this from occasional tool to everyday staple... Repurposed as Music Stand. As it's wooden and especially with all the pencils, this easel can actually hold its own against some very hefty books. I recently started using it as a stand while playing Ukulele around the house. I have a regular metal music stand. This is super easy to grab and go, for pretty much all the same reasons you might choose it over a traditional easel. Really you could use it for any heavy book reading- studying and the like. This would probably be useful for students: pens, highlighters, post-its, etc. could go in the drawer. The possibilities are endless. ;) Review: Great for cramped spaces and painting with smallish-medium sized canvases and surfaces. - I needed a very humble, bare-bones table easel for my home studio. Space is very cramped. My regular floor easel couldn't fit into the studio area. I got the idea of using a little folding table ( Adams Manufacturing 8500-48-3700 Quik-Fold Side Table, White ) and placing a table easel on that. There was enough room! (I have several Quik-Fold Side Tables on each side of me as I paint, holding palette, brushes, paints, lamp, and other needed painting gear.) I trust Art Alternatives brand, and am so far delighted with the easel. I haven't tried its drawer for storage yet, but my main concern is the easel function. Because of its small size, I don't know if it would work well for canvas size larger than 14 inches wide. (Maybe 14x18, portrait configuration.) I successfully worked on a 14x14" wood panel (with a 1-1/2 cradle edge) and while the little folding table wobbled a bit, I was able to paint without too much worry. Then I switched to a 12x12" wood panel (also with 1-1/2" cradled edge). I was starting this painting and my brush strokes were a little more vigorous, but I never felt like the folding table-table easel set-up was too precarious or wobbly. (Though admittedly, it did wobble a *little*.) Since wood panels presumably weigh more than stretched canvas, I feel it is safe to say that you can paint up to maybe 14x14" (maybe 14x18" but I have not tried this). I would like to try 16x20", and if I do, I'll update this review. If you are not working on canvases (or wood panels) that are too large, and you don't paint in a strong, overly bold manner, then this easel will probably be fine for you. All I know is that finally, I can paint in my home studio again! This easel works *wonderfully* in very cramped spaces. ## Features - Light-weight yet sturdy pine construction - Accommodates a canvas up to 11" x 14" - Brass latch secures easel drawer ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002Y6CWCM | | Best Sellers Rank | #568,195 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #1,238 in Arts & Crafts Easels | | Brand | Art Alternatives | | Brand Name | Art Alternatives | | Color | Brown | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,691 Reviews | | Easel Type | Single Mast Easel | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00082435135106 | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11"D x 14"W x 3"H | | Item Type Name | Desk Easel | | Item Weight | 1.24 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | MACPHERSON | | Manufacturer Part Number | 13510 | | Material | Pine | | Material Type | Pine | | Model Name | Marquis | | Model Number | 13510 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 11"D x 14"W x 3"H | | Required Assembly | No | | Size | 11" x 14" x 3" (L x W x H) | | Style | portable-and-field | | UPC | 082435135106 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Color:** Brown - **Product Dimensions:** 11"D x 14"W x 3"H - **Material:** Pine - **Brand:** Art Alternatives - **Item Weight:** 1.24 Kilograms ## Images ![Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61L0znnvGWL.jpg) ![Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61l5adnrCeL.jpg) ![Art Alternatives Marquis Desk Easel - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QaH49P0ML.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: children** A: No it isn’t for children. **Q: The canvas size is 16 X 20 will this work OK just to paint not to store the canvas?** A: The easel measures 10"x13". (It is smaller than I expected.) A 16"x20" canvas fits, but hangs over edges. Canvas any larger would probably not be very secure. **Q: What are the dimensions of the drawer?** A: what kind of wood is it made of **Q: Does it adjust low enough to do a watercolor painting?** A: it has five angles & watercolor is no problem with this baby. It is a fantastic product. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sweet for what it is & what it Can be *by B***S on February 1, 2016* This is an awesome little desk easel. I had seen it in art supply stores a few times before breaking down and getting it here. It's unfinished wood, so gift opportunities abound as it has a plethora of uses beyond the obvi. The drawer is quite shallow; certainly not deep enough for a tube of acrylic. It's much more suited to your dry medium tools, and "sample" sizes. :) My brushes are also too long to fit- so my drawer is generally just for looks, haha. However, with that in mind, I pretty much use it around the house anyway. It's great for an easy change of scenery without lugging the big easel around. It holds a little canvas panel just great. Also it was the perfect thing to bring over Christmas Vaca this year. It was cheap, so I'm not worried about it getting broken. It packs up super easy into a basket with my pallet and the essentials, and I'm pretty much always ready for inspirational adventure now. Totally recommend. Update 2017: found a use for the drawer: colored pencils! Also, what took this from occasional tool to everyday staple... Repurposed as Music Stand. As it's wooden and especially with all the pencils, this easel can actually hold its own against some very hefty books. I recently started using it as a stand while playing Ukulele around the house. I have a regular metal music stand. This is super easy to grab and go, for pretty much all the same reasons you might choose it over a traditional easel. Really you could use it for any heavy book reading- studying and the like. This would probably be useful for students: pens, highlighters, post-its, etc. could go in the drawer. The possibilities are endless. ;) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for cramped spaces and painting with smallish-medium sized canvases and surfaces. *by S***N on February 17, 2016* I needed a very humble, bare-bones table easel for my home studio. Space is very cramped. My regular floor easel couldn't fit into the studio area. I got the idea of using a little folding table ( Adams Manufacturing 8500-48-3700 Quik-Fold Side Table, White ) and placing a table easel on that. There was enough room! (I have several Quik-Fold Side Tables on each side of me as I paint, holding palette, brushes, paints, lamp, and other needed painting gear.) I trust Art Alternatives brand, and am so far delighted with the easel. I haven't tried its drawer for storage yet, but my main concern is the easel function. Because of its small size, I don't know if it would work well for canvas size larger than 14 inches wide. (Maybe 14x18, portrait configuration.) I successfully worked on a 14x14" wood panel (with a 1-1/2 cradle edge) and while the little folding table wobbled a bit, I was able to paint without too much worry. Then I switched to a 12x12" wood panel (also with 1-1/2" cradled edge). I was starting this painting and my brush strokes were a little more vigorous, but I never felt like the folding table-table easel set-up was too precarious or wobbly. (Though admittedly, it did wobble a *little*.) Since wood panels presumably weigh more than stretched canvas, I feel it is safe to say that you can paint up to maybe 14x14" (maybe 14x18" but I have not tried this). I would like to try 16x20", and if I do, I'll update this review. If you are not working on canvases (or wood panels) that are too large, and you don't paint in a strong, overly bold manner, then this easel will probably be fine for you. All I know is that finally, I can paint in my home studio again! This easel works *wonderfully* in very cramped spaces. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The wood alone is worth it, but the hardware is a joke. *by F***N on February 12, 2017* If one ignores the relatively flimsy hardware, it's a decent product. The hinges and latches are amazingly cheap, and given my likely use will have to be either eliminated or reinforced somehow. With a decent set of hardware, I'd have given it a 5 star, though. It is large enough to hold my light-table (which is larger than 11X14, which is the size I use to draw) and seems sturdy enough once the hardware is replaced (the backing hinges and the ledge hinges will have to be better). Considering the price I paid (which will be edited out, of course), the wood alone is value enough to justify the price. A few new pieces here and there to make sure it's sturdy enough for my needs is all I will have to do. For those with lighter items (the light table is probably 5 pounds), I expect it will do a good job at high angles for portrait and lower for landscape. I didn't base my review on how it performed for me, personally, but how it will likely perform for others under normal usage, so the light-weight and flimsy hardware may prove to be an issue for them, but chances are it will work fine for a clipboard/drawing board weight. If you do a lot of portrait work, I'd remove the hinges on the flip-down ledge and glue it in place with a stop to hold the work in place and keep it from sliding off the ledge if you draw heavily near the top, though. I plan on doing that instead of trying to keep the hinges, and it will be sturdier than before. In any event, I'll be heading off to look for the right sturdiness of hardware shortly so I can start using this without worrying about it ripping the hinges off the back side as well as adding two more braces so it doesn't move around as much as it does now. Don't let my need to make mine a "heavy duty" device stop you from getting this. Like I said, the wood alone is worth the price I paid. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1134596-art-alternatives-marquis-desk-easel](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1134596-art-alternatives-marquis-desk-easel) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-25*