STEPHAN WOODWORKING

Pictured first are two interpretations of hat stands. The black walnut stand on the left was designed by Mike Darlow. The hard maple stand on the right, based on a picture found in Treen and Other Wooden Bygones, is a reproduction of an antique English stand. They are approimately 15 1/2" and 14" tall. They were each sold to customers, but the designs can be ordered.

Both men's and women's fine hats and wigs benefit from placement on a traditional stand to allow air movement while retaining their shape. Whether at home or work, stands will maintain the value of your hats and wigs and show their beauty.

A hat stand is also a wonderful way to remember and display military service medals of a family member. Service hats can be found for all the branches, and the medals pinned onto the hat for display on a mantle or shelf. Another way of remembering, one customer purchased a black cherry hat stand to move her deceased father's favorite fishing hat from a closet to a dresser so she could remember him and all he did for her daily.

The third picture shows five prototype hat stands for special orders. The bases, spindles, and caps all are interchangeable for creating more combinations.

The fourth picture shows six additional prototype hat stands for special orders. Again, the bases, spindles, and caps all are interchangeable for creating more combinations.

Hat stands should be ordered at least four weeks in advance, to allow time to obtain the needed wood, turn the components, and apply finish.