Charles H. Dickson III at LJoy Studios

In The Style Of

A Gallery Of Previously Available Stands

Although each "Merlins Music Stand" is unique, various styles and ideas can be used again for a commissioned work. I am sorry that the tiny photos in my catalog and this page can't show everything, but you may nonetheless get some ideas from this listing of sold stands, or recall one that you saw in person but which is no longer available. Below each picture on this page is a link with should launch an e-mail window from your web browser with my address and the subject line filled in. I look forward to hearing from you.

The Weird Sisters

The Weird Sisters
Although no longer available as a set, I'd hoped that this trio would find a home in a play or some choral group. If you have a good cause I may be able to find the parts for more of these.
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Music Stand 1017
No. 1017
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Tall
46" shelf to floorInterested in this style? Use this link to send me e-mail
Music Stand 1024
No. 1024
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Tall
48" shelf to floor
This stand was extra tall so that it may be cut down to a requested height.
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Music Stand 1025
No. 1025
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Tall
49" shelf to floor
This stand was made extra tall so that it may be cut down to a requested height.
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Music Stand 1002
No. 1002
Wood: Maple
Height: Tall
42" shelf to floor
This slender stand is designed for everyday but not heavy use, and has been used at the Renaissance Festival in 1999. It is discounted due to its size and previous use.
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Music Stand 1003
No. 1003
Wood: Beech
Height: Tall
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Music Stand 1004
No. 1004
Wood: Sweetgum
Height: Tall
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Music Stand 1006
No. 1006
Wood: Sweetgum
Height: Tall
48" shelf to floor
This extra-tall stand was designed for everyday and heavy use, and was used at the Renaissance Festival in 1999.
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Music Stand 1007
No. 1007
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Tall
Solid and heavy.Interested in this style? Use this link to send me e-mail
Music Stand 1008
No. 1008
Wood: not known
Height: Tall
41" shelf to floor
This stand was designed for everyday and heavy use, and was used at the Renaissance Festival and the Ellicott City Christmas Festival in 1999. The wood it was composed of was exceptionally light, making it perfect for transporting and carrying.
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Music Stand 1011
No. 1011
Wood: Walnut
Height: Tall
39.5" shelf to floor
This eerie four-legged stand is intended more for decoration rather than everyday use, but is nonetheless strong and sturdy.
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Music Stand 1013
No. 1013
Wood: Walnut
Height: Short
One of my first experiments with "rooty" legs.Interested in this style? Use this link to send me e-mail
Music Stand 1014
No. 1014
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Tall
43.5" shelf to floor
The fanciful sheet rest, swirling vinelike branches extending to front and back, and beautiful sycamore wood all come together to deliver a whimsical statement in this one-of-a-kind piece.
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Music Stand 1016
No. 1016
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Short
26" shelf to floor
This stand had sturdy horse-like legs and was ready for heavy use.
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Music Stand 1020
No. 1020
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Short
26" shelf to floor
Rooty and leaning fancifully, this stand was decorative or practical for light duty only.

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Music Stand 1021
No. 1021
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Short
26" shelf to floor
A little delicately balanced, this one was handy due to its lightness and portability
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Music Stand 1023
No. 1023
Wood: Silver Magnolia
Height: Tall
44" shelf to floor
Sturdy and functional. The small branches on the top of the sheet rest add a touch of charm.
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Music Stand 1026
No. 1026
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Short
30" shelf to floor
Seen onstage at Christmas Revels, Dec 2000. Sorry, holly vine decoration not included.
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Music Stand 1027
No. 1027
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Short
28" shelf to floor
Seen onstage at Christmas Revels, Dec 2000
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Music Stand 1028
No. 1028
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Short
26" shelf to floor
Seen onstage at Christmas Revels, Dec 2000
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Music Stand 1029
No. 1029
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Short
31" shelf to floor
Seen onstage at Christmas Revels, Dec 2000
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Music Stand 1030
No. 1030
Wood: Holly
Height: Tall
43" shelf to floor
A sturdy, practical, and attractive design. Lightweight wood.
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Music Stand 1031
No. 1031
Wood: Holly
Height: Short
24" shelf to floor
Made of a light wood and having novelly constructed legs, attractive and light.
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Music Stand 1033
No. 1033
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Short

Originally made under commission, the sheet rest on this piece is extra festive and big. Although short, it was modified to split-shaft design for easier portability.
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Music Stand 1034
No. 1034
Wood: Holly
Height: Short
32" shelf to floor
Light attractive wood, with fanciful curved legs
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Music Stand 1035
No. 1035
Wood: Not Known
Height: Tall
41.5" shelf to floor
Very dark and straight wood, with a unique sheet rest design
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Music Stand 1036
No. 1036
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Tall
43" shelf to floor
Branchy top, with detachable head using two screws with wing nuts in the back
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Music Stand 1037
No. 1037
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Tall
41.5" shelf to floor
An unusual design with the sheet rest formed from the fork of a branch, less flat than most
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Music Stand 1041
No. 1041
Wood: Dogwood
Height: Short
29" shelf to floor
A rare wood; all I had was enough to make this stand!
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Music Stand 1043
No. 1043
Wood: Hickory, possibly
Height: Tall
46" shelf to floor
An attractive dark wood, the stand is curved but funtional. Intended for upgrade to the two-piece design, if requested.
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Music Stand 1044
No. 1044
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Tall
A new split-shaft design with a branchy sheet rest design.Interested in this style? Use this link to send me e-mail
Music Stand 1043
No. 1045
Wood: Maple
Height: Tall
Sturdy but organic-looking "two legged" design.Interested in this style? Use this link to send me e-mail
Music Stand 1046
No. 1046
Wood: Maple
Height: Short

Cute and sturdy.
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Music Stand 1047
No. 1047
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Short
A new "rooty" sitting-height stand with many branches top and bottom.Interested in this style? Use this link to send me e-mail
Music Stand 1048
No. 1048
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Short
A light and well-balanced "rooty" sitting-height stand with a tall and branchy sheet rest.Interested in this style? Use this link to send me e-mail
Music Stand 1040
No. 1040
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Extra Tall
51.5" shelf to floor
An extra tall stand with the "twist off" two piece design

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Music Stand 1049
No. 1049
Wood: Not known
Height: Short
Latest in the "sitting height" series of stands, this one extra sturdy and an attractive light color.
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Music Stand 1050
No. 1050
Wood: Bradford Pear
Height: Tall
A new "rooty" stand in the tradition of the Weird Sisters.
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Music Stand 1051
No. 1051
Wood: Oak
Height: Short
The legs of this stand are formed fully from a split of three branches of an oak limb. Attactive charcoal color
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Music Stand 1052
No. 1052
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Short
A new short "rooty" design with a wide spread.
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Music Stand 1053
No. 1053
Wood: Not Known
Height: Tall
Made from the same stash of tan-barked wood as No. 1049, a classic and well balanced design.
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Music Stand 1054
No. 1054
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Tall
An unusual looking "rooty" design made from one of the most expressive woods.
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Music Stand 1055
No. 1055
Wood: Beech
Height: Tall
A simpler design with some weight and made from a great blue-grey barked wood.
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Music Stand 1056
No. 1056
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Tall
A combination of well-balanced base and fanciful sheet rest makes this stand an artistic statement.
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Music Stand 1057
No. 1057
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Short
A classic sitting-height stand with the sheet rest from a natural fork
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Music Stand 1058
No. 1058
Wood: Sycamore
Height: Short
An eerie, thin-legged stand, complementing Nos 1056 and 1057.
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