Abstract: The present invention relates to a stand (1) which can be collapsed for transportation and storage and unfolded when in use, comprising an upper stand head (2) arranged to support sheet-like objects, in particular sheets of music, and a rod-shaped central part (4) and preferably a lower leg arrangement (5), or similar, and with the objective of providing an improved stand both as regards its haandling, use and transportation, it is proposed according to the invention that the upper stand head (2) comprises extendable stays (6, 7).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for supporting articles, and for the purpose of providing a device which is simple to use, requires small space during transport and can be manufactured from simple elements, it is according to the invention suggested that it comprises a plurality of thin, plate-shaped elements (2a-2c) having a common pivoting zone (3) for in a first gathered position to constitute superjacent layers (FIG. 2) and in a second, unfolded position (FIG. 1) to constitute a plurality of article supporting elements (2a-2c), and that the device (1) in the area of the pivoting zone (3) comprises an attachment means (4).