Purchase Guide: Art Furniture

What is art furniture?

Art supplies come in all shapes and sizes. Some, like paint brushes, scissors, or modeling tools, are light and portable—they can easily be tossed into a tote bag or packed into a drawer. Other tools to help bring out your creative best, however, require a bit more room for use and storage—like the corner of your living room! These tools, designed to make creating your art as simple and painless as possible, are known as art furniture.

MisterArt.com offers everyday discounts on art furniture of all kinds. This guide should serve as an introduction to the uses of various pieces of furniture on our site and tell you a little about their differences so that you can make better-informed decisions while you shop.

This buyer's guide covers:

• chairs and stools,
• lamps,
• studio organizers,
• tables and drawing boards,
• mirrors, and
• furniture for kids.

Chairs and Stools

For some art projects, it's important to stand up and utilize a lot of mobility. Dynamic movement has been the driving force behind many of the world's greatest pieces of art. For other projects, however, steady concentration is key. When working out intricate details or using stencils and straight edges, it can often improve the quality of your work to sit down in an art chair or stool that will keep you comfortable for extended periods of time while still allowing you the freedom of movement you need to be creative.

Chairs have the advantage of backrests, which support your back as you work so that you don't have to hunch over your table or desk. Some chairs include wheels to make getting around your workspace quick and easy. Others feature armrests to make artists more comfortable while they create.

Stools, on the other hand, have no back or armrests. They're ideal for easel work or other techniques that require artists to remain fully upright. Some stools have wheels, similar to a desk chair, to make moving effortless while seated. Other stools collapse and fold up, making them easily portable for use in the field.

Lamps

Because art is a visual discipline, light is an important aspect of any artist's workspace. With poor lighting, it becomes difficult for painters to mix colors to the precise shade they want or for illustrators to draw sharp lines or shade properly. With the right amount of light reflecting off of your work, however, pieces of art become clearer and more vibrant to the human eye.

Most art lamps are adjustable, allowing you to tilt and direct the lampshade towards the focus of the piece. By experimenting with different bulbs, you can change the color and intensity of the light you use. Whether you work at a desk, table, easel, or floor, MisterArt.com has the right lamp to suit your needs!

Easel lamps clamp on directly to the top of your easel, allowing you to paint, draw, or display your work clearly. Easel lamps typically can also be attached to any flat surface, making them portable and versatile.

Magnifying lamps are ideal for painting or illustrating small details on pieces such as models, or for assisting needle workers and other artists who have poor eyesight. By combining bright light with a large magnifying glass, magnifying lamps allow you to do difficult, intricate work comfortably, without straining your eyes.

Photo lights are large lamps that are great for lighting models or subjects for photography or portraiture as well as splashing plenty of light on to large canvases or sculptures in the studio. These powerful floor lamps ensure that shadows will not interfere with even larger artworks.

Studio Organizers

Art studios are busy places, packed with the tools and supplies that artists need to express their creativity. Because the emphasis in the studio is on creating and not cleaning, your workspace itself may start to resemble a maddening, cluttered work of art! Out of respect for artists everywhere, MisterArt.com offers everyday discounts on art furniture to keep your workspace or studio organized and efficient!

When it comes to getting your supplies organized, there are plenty of different furniture pieces to choose from. Some furniture is specialized, designed for a specific purpose. Print racks and pastel chests, for example, are intended to organize specific art supplies, namely prints and pastels. With a little research, you may discover that there is a specialized piece of art furniture designed to organize exactly what you'd like.

Other furniture might be good for many different uses. Taborets and cabinets come in many different shapes and sizes and can hold a wide variety of supplies, from paintbrushes to pencils to paper. Before making a decision on which studio organizer is best for you, it's a good idea to take careful stock of how much space you have available and what sort of art or supplies you'd like your organizer to hold.

Tables and Drawing Boards

One of the most common (and infuriating) sights in a cluttered art studio are tabletops and desks covered with art supplies. To really get into a creative groove, any artist needs a sturdy, clean work surface that is versatile enough to support many different kinds of projects.

The ideal drawing surface is smooth and adjustable. As with any piece of art furniture, it's a good idea to ask yourself a few questions before buying:

• How much space does this furniture take up?
• Is it adjustable for my height?
• What kind of projects will I most often be working on using this furniture?
• Will this furniture match the rest of the décor in my workspace?

Art tables typically have legs and a drawing surface that tilts. Most art tables require a chair or stool to use them comfortably. While most art tables are designed to remain in place, others can collapse for easy transport.

Drawing boards are portable drawing surfaces that give you a smooth work surface anywhere you need it. The best drawing boards are lightweight and durable so that they can be moved around without damage or difficulty.

Once you have a better idea of what you're looking for, you can find a variety of low-priced art tables and drawing boards at MisterArt.com!

Mirrors

Mirrors are a useful piece of furniture that can show off your art techniques—It's especially helpful if you're a teacher. By positioning the mirror at an angle above your flat drawing surface, the class or audience in front of you will be able to watch you work without standing over your shoulder!

MisterArt.com has mirrors of varying heights and sizes. It's important to consider how much space there is in your classroom or studio before choosing a mirror. Larger rooms with more students or spectators will naturally require larger mirrors. The uses for your mirror don't have to end with art demonstration, either—show your class some cooking techniques or put a mirror over your chess team's game board so that everyone can see the action!

Furniture for Kids

Any parent or grandparent who has had to clean up a messy playroom knows that it's important to have a place where kids can keep their art supplies tidy and work on their creativity in a kid-friendly environment. MisterArt.com offers discounted prices on art furniture for kids of all sizes and ages. Showing your kids that art is for everyone by providing them with their own art tables, easels, and chairs can leave a lasting appreciation for art that your children will never forget!

Chairs and Stools

When working out intricate details or using stencils and straight edges, it can often improve the quality of your work to sit down in an art chair or stool that will keep you comfortable for extended periods of time while still allowing you the freedom of movement you need to be creative.

Lamps

With the right amount of light reflecting off of your work, pieces of art become clearer and more vibrant to the human eye. Most art lamps are adjustable, allowing you to tilt and direct the lampshade towards the focus of the piece. By experimenting with different bulbs, you can change the color and intensity of the light you use.

Studio Organizers

Studio organizers are often specially designed for a specific purpose. Print racks and pastel chests, for example, are intended to organize specific art supplies, namely prints and pastels.

Other furniture might be good for many different uses. Taborets and cabinets come in many different shapes and sizes and can hold a wide variety of supplies, from paintbrushes to pencils to paper.

Tables and Drawing Boards

To really get into a creative groove, any artist needs a sturdy, clean work surface that is versatile enough to support many different kinds of projects. The ideal drawing surface is smooth and adjustable.

Mirrors

By positioning the mirror at an angle above your flat drawing surface, the class or audience in front of you will be able to watch you work without standing over your shoulder. The uses for your mirror don't have to end with art demonstration, either—show your class some cooking techniques or put a mirror over your chess team's game board so that everyone can see the action.

Furniture for Kids

Showing your kids that art is for everyone by providing them with their own art tables, easels, and chairs can leave a lasting appreciation for art that your children will never forget!