Abstract: An adjustable article-holding stand apparatus includes a base assembly and an adjustable vertical riser assembly connected to the base assembly. A vertical-to horizontal swivel assembly has a first portion and a second portion, and the first portion of the vertical-to-horizontal swivel assembly is connected to the adjustable vertical riser assembly. An adjustable horizontal arm assembly is connected to the second portion of the vertical-to-horizontal swivel assembly, and an adjustable-length article-holding assembly is connected to the adjustable horizontal arm assembly. The adjustable-length article-holding assembly can include an auxiliary-device-adaptor assembly connected thereto. A lamp assembly is connected to the adjustable-length article-holding assembly. The base assembly includes primary base portion connected to the adjustable vertical riser assembly. An adjustable base portion is adjustably connected to the primary base portion.