Abstract: An article holding apparatus includes a compartment including sidewalls and an open upper end. The apparatus also includes a resilient biasing member contained within the compartment. The biasing member extends between sidewalls of the compartment such that resilient energy stored within the biasing member holds an article in a fixed orientation between the biasing member and one of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A modular stand which includes a pair of geometrically shaped end wall members and an article supporting member positioned therebetween. The end wall members include dovetail tongue and grooves which allow them to be connected to one another. A cylindrical holder is positioned on both sides of each end wall member for engaging the ends of the article supporting member. The ends of the article supporting member are configured to matingly engage and connect with a corresponding cylindrical holder formed in the side of the end wall members. The article supporting member can engage the end wall members so as to be selectively positionable at a plurality of angles, thereby allowing the articles supported therein to be displayed at a selected angle.