Abstract: A variable position article holder according to the teachings of the present invention is shown in the preferred embodiment for holding boxes for recording tapes such as cassette, 8-track, or video tape. The tape holder includes first and second L-shaped members. The second L-shaped member can be interfitted within an L-shaped aperture formed in the first L-shaped member. The second L-shaped member is slidably and pivotably mounted to the first L-shaped member within the aperture by detents which extend from the second L-shaped member into slots formed in the leg portions of the first L-shaped member adjacent the aperture. A washboard series of angular peaks are formed on the top surface of the second leg of the second L-shaped member. The first L-shaped member further includes ratchet levers which extend into the aperture and engage with the angular peaks of the second L-shaped member.