Customer Reviews
Fantastic Easel 
2008-03-25
This toy is fun, educational, durable and looks nice (which is an added bonus for me. I had almost bought the Melissa and Doug easel until I saw it in a store and it looked cheaply made. I love the hidden magnetic paper clip and the easel itself was very easy to put together.
The only complaint I have is directed towards Amazon and CEVA. The shipping and service was horrible. Amazon kept saying it had been shipped when it had not and Little Tikes did not give the product to the shipper until three days after it was suppose to be here. To say the least, I was not thrilled when it did not arrive on time for my son's birthday. As for the product itself, I definatley think it was worth the wait. I paid $100 for this and would have paid more.
Well worth the price!!!! 2008-01-09
I purchased this easel for my 2 1/2 yr. old this Christmas and we are both very happy with it. Assembly was fairly simple , complicated only by the weight of the pieces, which make it durable and safe. The height is perfect and I don't anticipate him growing out of it for a few years. After shopping around, this easel was the best bet for my money.
Great piece of Furniture 
2007-01-19
This easel is a sturdy piece of furniture. I does not fold down, so not good for small spaces. The tray on the white-board side isn't wide enough for the paint cups we bought and that is the only mark against it.
Great for toddlers 2007-01-15
Bought this for my daughter's 2nd birthday. It is a great fit for her size and age. Additionally, it shipped quickly and was easy for one person to assemble.
I do wish it came with chalk and erasers. Thankfully we happened to have some on hand.
very sturdy 2006-09-20
Our little one may be to young and not the artist to be but find this item still nice. It sits out in the tv area and looks nice, we use washable crayons on the white board. Four stars because the chalk doesn't adhere to the chalkboard. Other reviewers called it waxy. This easel will last a long time, and is easy to keep clean. Extremely sturdy. Yes we love it even though it's used at short intervals and only been two months. Can see the expense even out through the years and passed on to others.
Best Art Supply EVER 2006-01-15
This beautifully designed easel is part of the Little Tikes Natural Interiors collection of fine children's furniture. Crafted of solid hardwood with a natural finish, it's as durable as it is beautiful. Includes a blackboard on one side and a dry erase board on the other. A magnetic clip holds paper for sketching or painting (paper not included). Folds for storage. Measures approximately 28.50"L x 26"W x 43.75"H.
A beautiful easel, but not very functional 
2005-01-26
I bought this easel because it was so highly reviewed here on Amazon, and I have been very disappointed with it. In fact, I've been so disappointed that I'm selling it and am planning to buy a different one.
Good aspects of the easel: It's gorgeous -- it's made of solid wood & it looks great. It's also a great height for a 2-3 year old. Also, though we didn't try the chalkboard, it's not plastic & I expect that it works quite well.
Bad aspects of the easel: The magnetic clip that is supposed to hold the paper does not work. It does not even hold one piece of paper. And since the top of the easel is squared off (see picture), I can't use clips or clothespins to hold the paper either. So I've been taping the paper up each time. As my son can fill a piece of paper in about 2 minutes, this is a major pain! Another big problem with the easel is that the trays are extremely shallow and rounded, so I can't imagine how they would hold a jar of paint. Last, some aspects of the easel did not seem to be good quality -- for one thing, the magnetic strip that is supposed to be stuck to the white board (part of the clip that's supposed to hold the paper) was glued on crooked & keeps falling off to boot. Also, it looks like one of the trays got chipped and then was filled in with wood filler & sanded down -- definitely noticeable, and I was surprised that Little Tikes had the gall to sell something obviously damaged as a new product.
The easel looks great, but since it won't hold paper without using tape, and since my son can't use it for painting, I really don't see the point of owning it. Next time I make a purchase of this sort I plan to do it in a physical store, rather than online, since I think I would have realized this easel wouldn't work well if I had been able to look it over in person. Also, the shipping cost of this item ($35) made it impractical to return, so I'm having to sell it used to someone local and therefore am not getting all of my money back.
My recommendation: Don't buy this overpriced, impractical easel -- instead, try to buy something in your local area that you can examine in person.
Is it adjustable??? 2004-10-17
Looks great and I've had good experiences w/Little Tykes but is it adjustable??? Anyone who knows, please post. Thank you.
Costly but worth the extra money 2004-04-27
We bought this easel for our daughter's 2nd birthday. She loves it and so do we. First of all, it's beautiful and compliments any room. There are some easels out there that you wouldn't want in your living room or den.
This easel is built to last. It will be with your family for years and years. It's safe and strong. It can not be tipped over by a child.
The side trays are nicely attached and will never fall off like they do on cheaper easels. It's also great because two children can use it at the same time.
The only thing that I can say about improving the item.. is to include some markers, chalk and an eraser. For the money, it should come with some supplies.
Yes, this easel is a little more expensive (especially when you have to pay for the shipping) but well worth it!!
Worth Every Penny 2004-01-11
We purchased this easel as a Christmas gift for our son. My husband and I were thrilled to find something that matched our decor perfectly!!! We were even happier when we got it in our home. The easel is easy to assemble and extremely sturdy as well as nice to look at. Our son loved it the minute we put it together!!!! I now always have some chalk in one tray & crayons in the other with a piece of drawing paper on the magnetic strip so he can just create and draw anytime he wants. I love the magnetic strip as opposed to a paper roll. Much neater and easier to switch from one project to another. The trays are a generous size and the wide,flat top can hold items out of a toddler's reach while you are busy switching projects. Once again, I cannot stress how happy we are with this product!!!It was definately worth every penny spent and will be with us for many years to come!!!
Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, 2005. The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music & Software for Kids