Made in Italy with Oiled Beechwood and brass hardware. This 13 lb. Easel has a tin-lined sliding accessory drawer with four compartments. A wooden palette acts as a cover when the easel is folded up for transport. Ideal for both Watercolor and oil painting. Accommodates canvases up to 34". mabefs tradition of thoughtful Italian design, spanning nearly 70 years, has allowed them to perfect and innovate supports for different painting styles, and more importantly, to satisfy the most demanding artists. Master craftsmanship paired with precise, state of the art construction techniques result in unmatched functional and aesthetic qualities. Mabef easels are made exclusively from the finest, solid Beechwood finished with natural Oils to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the wood. The Mabef . is a promise to every artist who chooses Mabef of an easel that truly lasts a lifetime.