For the orchestrally inclined, a music stand is a ubiquitous piece of furniture. Unfortunately, most are rather cheap, made of aluminum and low-quality steel with a simple coat of black paint. In this project, our designer, Dillon Baker, shot higher, aiming to create a long-lasting stand that was as appealing visually as the music would be aurally.
The stand leans heavily into the nearly century-old Usonian style, created by Frank Lloyd Wright. Geometry and grain pattern are the key aesthetics here. The grain of the oak plywood draws the eye up, toward the book panel. A few rounded, mahogany pieces provide a pleasant accent, contrasting the sharper angles of the hexagons. Tilts and tapers bring the piece to life, adding a dynamic element to the more static parts.
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