Metal Studio Easels are meant to be used in the studio and are comparable in functionality to their wooden counterparts. While many do fold flat for storage, they are not meant to be traveled with. Metal Studio Easels are a good option for the artist that needs to save space, want a lighter weight easel, but needs it to support larger canvases.

Folding Tripod Easels are metal easels, with three legs, that fold up easily for storage and transportation. These easels are a good alternative to sketchbox easels and are lighter to carry for plein air painting. Many are for vertical painting, but some do lay flat for watercolor work.