Hello, nagiko-ga!
Thanks for your question!
In terms of companies that sell easels, I have centered on companies
with an online presence since you did not mention a specific country
or state. There are thousands of stores that sell art supplies
globally...especially children's stores and craft shops.
There are many companies that manufacture and sell easels, without
the chalkboard. If you are also interested in these companies, please
let me know. From your question, however, it appears that you are
interested in the easel/chalkboard unit as a whole.
Your question:
A. Are they made elsewhere?
Manufacturers
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PJ Kids
http://www.pjkids.com/
COMPANY CONTACT
Customer Service Information and Parts Request
info@pjkids.com
Administration and Sourcing
Sourcing: Bob McCullough
230 Fifth Avenue
New York, New York 10001
bob@pjkids.com
Sales and Marketing
Information: Vasso Jean Unks
vasso@pjkids.com
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N.D. Cass and Company
P.O. Box 907
109 Lumber Street
Athol, MA 01331
Phone: 978-249-3205
http://www.northquabbinwoods.org/woodproducts/cass.html
"N.D Cass & Company has been in Athol since 1896. Brad Cass, the
current owner, is the fourth generation Cass to own and run the
company. Over the years, the company has evolved from boxes to
suitcases to wooden toys to juvenile furniture. Today, they focus on
classroom furniture, providing chairs, desks, and easels to day cares,
elementary schools, and specialty retailers. The furniture is made out
of ash and birch, much of which is purchased locally in the North
Quabbin."
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Xylem Design, Inc
325 Cherry St
Ft Collins, CO 80521
800-333-9953
http://www.xylemdesign.com
"Ever notice how many easel suppliers are really just big warehouse
stores that sell everything from knick-knacks to home decorating
items? At Xylem Design, we are easel manufacturers first and
foremost."
"For over fifteen years, we've concentrated our business on just one
thing: designing and selling easels. That means when you buy an easel
from us, you can rest assured that you are getting the best easels and
easel supplies that money can buy. And because we don't mess around
trying to sell everything under the sun, you know when you contact us
that you will talk with an easel expert, whose sole purpose is to help
you find the perfect easel for your needs."
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Marsh Industries
1117 Bowers Ave
P.O. Box 1000
New Philadelphia OH 44663-5100
PHONE: 330-343-8825--FAX: 330-343-9515
TOLL FREE: 1-800-426-4244
http://www.marsh-ind.com/visual/form-visual.html
"Ohio craftsmen assemble all of the visual communication products with
pride using a variety of patented, proprietary processes. The entire
Marsh line is made from top-grade raw materials, featuring durable
construction and superior workmanship. Each item must pass exacting
quality control standards that ensure top-notch merchandise."
http://www.marsh-ind.com/visual/index.htm
Children's easels:
http://www.marsh-ind.com/visual/presentation.html
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B. Are they sold elsewhere?
Companies that sell Easels
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Uniques Impressions
Shop 6
Arcadia Walk
Queensland, Australia 4567
http://www.uniqueimpressions.com.au/index.html
"Painting Easel or Blackboard/display Easels
With pegs for height adjustment - $66.00 (nett)
-an inexpensive alternative to other studio easels
-OUR MOST POPULAR EASEL
http://www.uniqueimpressions.com.au/easels.html
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Toys R US
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000056JKI/ref%3Dnosim/lksmsubsite-sub-tg-asin-20/104-4426472-3163144
"Double Easel with Blackboard - PJ Kids
Product Description
This double easel has two ways for potential Picassos to express
themselves. There'll be plenty of creativity going around when they
get started with this double easel. Constructed entirely of wood, it
features a chalkboard on one side and a wipe board on the other. Its
removable tray ensures that art supplies are always close at hand.
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AOE Art World
12908 N. 56th St.
Tampa, FL 33617
1-888-240-6173
www.aoeartworld.com
Child's Double Easel with Paper Roll #315
Chalkboard on one side, marker board and a 200' x 15" high grade paper
roll on the other. Solid wood construction, stands 44" x 19". Locks
safely in place and folds flat for storage.
http://www.aoeartworld.com/kideasels.html
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Dick Blick Art Materials
P.O. Box 1267
Galesburg, IL 61402-1267
E-mail info@dickblick.com
Phone (800) 828-4548
Fax (800) 621-8293
http://www.dickblick.com/
"Martin's Double-Sided Table Easel for Kids provides a sturdy,
tip-free station for painting and drawing. It features a dry-erase
surface on one side and a chalkboard surface on the other.
One side has a wooden art supply tray, and the other a wooden paint
cup tray. It has clips to hold paper, and four large plastic,
non-spill paint cups with lids.
This easel can be used on either table or floor, making it ideal for
immobile students and young artists. It folds up flat for easy storage
and transport."
http://www.dickblick.com/zz529/26/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=88
"Creation Station Jr. is a terrific value for home or school. It
provides a reversible surface — a chalkboard on one side and a
dry-erase markerboard on the other. There's also a clip for paper, a
spacious tray for art materials, and a height adjustment mechanism.
Made of natural hardwood, it folds completely flat for storage."
http://www.dickblick.com/zz504/03/products.asp?param=0&ig_id=2921
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Early Learning Centre
http://www.elc.co.uk/
"Double Sided Wooden Easel"
http://www.elc.co.uk/SubcatProduct.do?sku=46756&key=10300&p1=ArtCrafts&p2=35
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Shop store Yahoo
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/mywhiteboards/chilareas.html
"Nothing plastic about this model. Built for the long haul with a
solid red oak frame and paint trays. Durable hinge supports for
maximum stability when open.
There is hardboard on one side to use as a pallet for drawing paper
and other works of art. The other side of the board is a blackboard or
dry erase markerboard but we include the paint (chalk) tray on that
side too!
(No mention of manufacturer)
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Lullabye Baby
1807 Bryn Mawr Street
Alexandria, Louisiana 71301
Toll Free: (888) 588-7267
http://www.lullabyebaby.com/index.htm
"Adjustable Easel sides include one erasable side to paint and draw
and one side to write with chalk."
http://www.lullabyebaby.com/lipper/adjustable_easel.htm
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EraLine.com
http://www.eraline.com/
Easels - PJ Kids
http://www.eraline.com/data/0_14_1_0_0_0_easels_1_14_index.html
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Toys2Wish4
www.toys2wish4.com
"Tabletop easel"
http://www.toys2wish4.com/tabletopeasel1.html
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Brightway Products Online Store
http://www.brightway.co.nz/default.asp
"Brightway Products is New Zealand's leading manufacturer and importer
of educational toys, puzzles and games for Children of all ages. With
their new online store you will be dealing directly with the people
who make the products
Easels
http://www.brightway.co.nz/onlinestore/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=24
Blackboard / Painting Easel (439)
Sturdy easel with a blackboard on one side and painting on the other
with a paint tray designed for 5 paint pots.
A-frame blackboard (439A)
Standing blackboard
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Xylem Design, Inc
325 Cherry St
Ft Collins, CO 80521
800-333-9953
http://www.xylemdesign.com
Avalon Children's Easel
http://www.xylemdesign.com/Easels/ArtistEasels/AvalonChildrensEasel.asp
"This large easel comes with clips to hold artwork and a large
chalkboard with chalk and eraser. The chalkboard and dry erase board
are hinged together at the top. The height can be adjusted in three
positions as your child grows by utilizing the appropriate height
holes and screws provided. From floor to tray, the three positions are
at 20", 22", and 24".
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New York Blackboard of N.J., Inc.
83 Route 22 West
Hillside, NJ USA 07205-1845
tel: (800) 652-6273 fax: (973) 926-3440
http://www.nyblackboard.com/
"Child's Easel Series 7000"
http://www.nyblackboard.com/prod.htm
(no picture or information)
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Kaddo
PO Box 375
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 1WW
e-mail us at mail@kaddo.co.uk
http://www.kaddo.co.uk/
"Welcome to Kaddo, the one-stop site for finding great gifts for under
5's.
Whether shopping on the High Street or Online, we'll tell you what's
good, why it's good and where to get it."
Wooden Easel from Early Learning Centre
"blackboard on one side"
http://www.kaddo.co.uk/gifts_for____/_____2-3_years/Art_Easel/body_art_easel.html
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HallToy.com
http://halltoy.com/
Double Easel with Blackboard - PJ Kids
http://halltoy.com/index.php/Mode/product/AsinSearch/B000056JKI/name/Double%2520Easel%2520with%2520Blackboard/browse/749232/page/1
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Popcornmonsters.com
http://www.popcornmonsters.com/
Double Easel with Blackboard- PJ Kidds
http://shop.popcornmonsters.com/toys.php/Mode/product/page/1/browse/749232/AsinSearch/B000056JKI/name/Double%252520Easel%252520with%252520Blackboard
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ChildArtEasels.com
http://childarteasels.com/
"Blackboard on one side,dry erase on the other. Stands about 48 inches
tall and is adjustable for children at different ages.
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Plaza101.com
http://www.plaza101.com/
Double Easel with Blackboard - PJ Kidds
http://www.plaza101.com/plaza/store/shop3845/pdB000056JKI/Online/Toys/Furniture_for_Kids/
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C. Who could I contact to sell or distribute such a product and where?
Since I don't know how many units you are able to manufacture and
sell at one time, it is hard to give you concrete advice.
You could certainly contact any of the manufacturers above and see if
they would be interested in your product to add to their line.
You could also go to small, independent children's product stores in
your area. Stores like "Zainy Brainy," which sell children's "learning
toys" and products are a good place to start.
If you are near a major mall, you could consider renting "kiosk"
space, especially during the holiday season.
Secondly, I would recommend contacting the large art supply chains.
For example:
Ott's Discount Art Supply
102 Hungate Drive
Greenville, NC
27858-8045
http://www.otts.com/
http://www.otts.com/contact.htm
"Since 1990 Ott's Discount Art Supply has been providing you with the
art supplies you trust at prices you can't beat. We carry items from
Aztek to Winsor & Newton and everything in between."
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Depending on the quality of your product, you might also contact a
company like the Easel Connection:
http://www.easelconnection.com/
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I hope the above references have been helpful.
If any of the above information is unclear, or the links do not work,
please let me know in a clarification. Also, if I can be of further
help, please ask *before* rating my answer and I will be more than
happy to help you find further information.
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