A double sided easel gives two drawing surfaces back to back, usually a chalkboard on one side and a magnetic dry-erase board on the other. Many also carry a paper roll, trays or storage bins, so a small art corner stays together in one piece.
The six easels below run from a wooden floor-standing model to a fold-flat tabletop easel and a low plastic activity table. Sizes, materials and included extras come from each product’s listing page. We have not used these easels ourselves. Material and feature claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Style | Floor-standing, tabletop and low activity-table easels use space differently |
| Material | Solid wood, engineered wood and plastic differ in weight and look |
| Boards | Chalk and magnetic dry-erase sides suit different tools |
| Extras | Paper rolls, trays, paint cups and magnets add to the set |
Specs at a Glance
| Easel | Size (D x W x H) | Material and weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa and Doug standing | 27 x 26 x 47 in | Wood; 15 lb | Two trays, paper roll holder and paper cutter |
| Melissa and Doug tabletop | 17.5 x 20.75 x 2.75 in | Wood; 4.7 lb | 50 ft paper roll, 36 magnetic letters and numbers |
| Hape E1010 | Dimensions conflict on the listing | Wood; weight listed as 1.1 lb (looks too low) | Height 37.5 to 43.5 in; 3 paint pots |
| Costzon 3 in 1 | 19.5 x 23.5 x 46 in | Engineered wood and fabric; 22 lb | Paper roll, two storage bins, two paint cups |
| Tiny Land WT0006 | 16.54 x 21.89 x 46.2 in | Pine wood; 6.28 kg | 3 heights from 39.5 to 46.2 in; two paper rolls |
| Step2 Jumbo | 15 x 49.5 x 43 in | Plastic; 23.5 lb | Dry-erase and chalk sides; 6 bins and 2 cups |
The 6 Best Double Sided Easels for Kids
1. Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Art Easel
A 47 inch wooden standing easel with a chalkboard side, a dry-erase side, a locking paper roll holder, two large plastic trays, four easy-clip grips and a paper cutter. Paint, brushes and chalk are sold separately.
Suits: a classic upright easel. Strengths: two trays and a roll holder. Weaknesses: a larger footprint at 27 by 26 inches. Skip it if floor space is tight.
View Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Art Easel on Amazon
2. Melissa and Doug Deluxe Magnetic Tabletop Easel
A 4.7 pound fold-flat wooden tabletop easel with a dry-erase board and a chalkboard, a built-in paper roll holder with a 50 foot roll, a dry-erase marker, five chalk sticks, an eraser and 36 magnetic letters and numbers.
Suits: a table or desk. Strengths: a complete kit and a folding frame. Weaknesses: it needs a table to sit on. Skip it if you want a floor-standing easel.
View Melissa and Doug Deluxe Magnetic Tabletop Easel on Amazon
3. Hape E1010 Magnetic All-in-1 Easel
A wooden double sided easel with a blackboard, a magnetic whiteboard, a refillable paper roll at the top, three paint pots with holders and a height range of 37.5 to 43.5 inches. The listing gives several conflicting dimension sets and a 1.1 pound weight that looks far too low for a wooden easel, so check them before ordering.
Suits: an easel with paint pots. Strengths: an adjustable height and paint pots. Weaknesses: inconsistent size data. Skip it if you need exact dimensions.
View Hape E1010 Magnetic All-in-1 Easel on Amazon
4. Costzon 3 in 1 Double-Sided Wooden Easel
A 22 pound engineered wood and fabric easel, 19.5 by 23.5 by 46 inches, with a magnetic whiteboard, a chalkboard, a paper roll, a two-tier rack with two foldable fabric storage bins, two paint cups and magnetic beads.
Suits: storage built into the frame. Strengths: two bins and a rack. Weaknesses: engineered wood rather than solid. Skip it if you want solid wood.
View Costzon 3 in 1 Double-Sided Wooden Easel on Amazon
5. Tiny Land Wooden Easel WT0006
A natural pine easel, 16.54 by 21.89 by 46.2 inches, with a magnetic dry-erase board, a chalkboard, a locking paper roll holder, wooden trays, three paint cups, a paper roll and three height settings from 39.5 to 46.2 inches.
Suits: a growing user and a wood look. Strengths: three heights and a pine frame. Weaknesses: the listing uses both pounds and kilograms. Skip it if you want a tabletop model.
View Tiny Land Wooden Easel WT0006 on Amazon
6. Step2 Jumbo Art Easel
A low plastic art activity table with a double-sided dry-erase and chalkboard board, 15 by 49.5 by 43 inches, four small bins, two large bins, two cups and trays, weighing 23.5 pounds, with adult assembly listed.
Suits: two users side by side. Strengths: six bins and a wide table. Weaknesses: plastic rather than wood and a 49.5 inch width. Skip it if you want a slim frame.
View Step2 Jumbo Art Easel on Amazon
Care and Setup
- Follow the maker’s instructions for assembly, use and cleaning.
- Check the listed height against the user.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Ignoring the footprint of a standing easel.
- Assuming paper, paint and chalk are included.
- Trusting a listing with conflicting dimensions.
- Picking a tall model for a short user.
Double Sided Easel FAQ
What do the two sides do?
Most pair a chalkboard with a magnetic dry-erase board.
Which are adjustable?
The Hape and the Tiny Land list height settings. We did not see height settings listed for the others.
The Short Version
For a classic upright easel, the Melissa and Doug standing. For a table, the Melissa and Doug tabletop. For paint pots, the Hape. For built-in bins, the Costzon. For three heights, the Tiny Land. For two users, the Step2.
