Focusing on the needs of art professionals and students, Klopfenstein Art Equipment manufactures premium quality steel art easels, art tables, art horses and potter's treadle wheels.

Almost fifty years ago James and William Klopfenstein began development of a line of easels and potter's wheels especially designed for the needs of the working artist. Their aim was to build rugged, long lasting equipment that was simple and versatile. The Klopfenstein brothers are artists themselves and have advanced degrees in both Design and Industrial Arts. Working closely with a major state university, they used their unique combination of talent and education to develop art equipment that was superior to any they had found before. Each step of the design and development process was tested and evaluated by professors and art students. Finally, after many months of trials and improvements they felt satisfied with their designs and began production.

Not mass-produced, Klopfenstein equipment is carefully machine and hand crafted of heavy gauge steel for a lifetime of use. Every Klopfenstein easel and potter's wheel is manufactured entirely in our shop. We do all of the bending, shearing, punching, welding, painting and assembly right here in Lexington, Ohio. This is the best way to control quality and ensure our ability to provide replacement parts for our equipment.

Our original product designs, and ongoing improvements are uniquely customer driven. Our long tradition of quality and pride in our work drives our desire to improve our products wherever possible. Many of the best ideas for improvements come directly from our customers, and we actively seek their suggestions and comments.

Klopfenstein art equipment has proven its reputation of quality and durability with art schools and professionals in all 50 states, Canada and South America.