Abstract: A microscope stand and armrest system for placement on a conventional desktop includes height adjustment/levelling feet at each corner of a base plate and a top surface hingedly attached to the base plate for receiving a microscope and for tilting the microscope rearward toward the user to a position that allows the user to look directly forward when operating the microscope. Left and right sloping armrests are provided for placement on the desktop at each side of the microscope stand to support the user's forearms in natural positions while operating the microscope.