Abstract: A tree stand, seat, or table adapted to be attached to a tree or like vertical column, comprising a board or like planar support member, provided with piercing points adapted to engage the tree, tie-attaching means substantially below said piercing points, and tie means for tying said tie-attaching means against said tree with the seat in vertical position along side the tree. Spring means is interposed between the tie means and the board or between the piercing points and the board so that when the board is rotated up to the horizontal position, the spring means is loaded and forces the piercing points into the tree and tends to cause the seat to return to its initial vertical position along side the tree.