Will it fit? The legs splay 21cm deep, so check your shelf depth. It suits a standard hardback cookbook or a framed print of around 20 x 25cm, and taller pieces may look top-heavy.

Solid cast iron, heavy enough to stay planted with a book on it, with crisp beaded detailing on both front legs and the back support.

The antique gold finish is warm and deliberately aged, with darker tones in the recesses. It reads as brass-like rather than bright gold. Two lipped rests at the front hold the base of your book or frame.

Cleaning. Dust with a soft dry cloth, and wipe kitchen splashes promptly. Avoid metal polish and abrasives, which lift the antiqued finish.

Placement. Keep it dry and indoors, as iron marks in damp. Add felt pads on polished timber or marble.

What to expect. The antiquing is applied by hand, so tone varies slightly from easel to easel.

Stand a favourite cookbook cover-forward at the back of the worktop, or lean a small framed print to one side of a console, balanced with a lamp.

It's also lovely for decorative plates, photographs or a dinner-party menu. Pair it with a low bowl for height variation on open shelving.

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Our returns process is straightforward, and our price match promise applies if you find it for less.

Will it hold a hardback cookbook?

Yes, open at a page or closed and cover-forward. Very large coffee-table books may overhang.

Is it real gold?

No, it's cast iron with an antique gold finish.

Does it fold flat?

No, it's a fixed frame, which is what gives it its stability.

Is the price for one easel?

Yes. Many people buy two or three for different heights along a shelf.