After reading many reviews, I have finally decided on this easel. The delivery promptly, unfortunately the box was a little damaged - luckily, however, not the content. The easel is made of rigid, beautiful and massive beech wood, is very stable and can look very sophisticated. Unlike many other Staffelein here the construction is done really quickly pull out only once and tuck the other way around again, ready. Takes about 1 minute and can really everyone. My wife is thrilled: finally a beautiful easel, the frame can accommodate any size and do not wobble, but a really secure footing has.