Abstract: The present invention relates to a stand comprising a central supporting upright (2) and supporting legs (3) distributed around same, which supporting legs are mounted on the central supporting upright (2) in such a way as to be capable of being pivoted between a collapsed stowage position (I) and an unfolded supporting position (II), with the supporting legs (3) extending essentially along said central upright (2) and at an angle outwards from the central upright (2) for the purpose of erecting the stand (1) on a base. A lock (6) is provided for locking the legs (3) in the unfolded supporting position.