A Better Place for the Screen You Use Every Day
Some objects spend most of their lives hidden away. Your tablet isn't one of them.
Whether it's displaying a favorite recipe, a video call with family, sheet music, a drawing reference, or the next chapter of a good book, your tablet has quietly become part of daily life. The Ray gives it a place that feels just as considered as everything else you've chosen to bring into your home.
Its continuous bent plywood form holds your tablet at a comfortable viewing angle while celebrating the warmth of natural wood. Even sitting empty, it remains a sculptural object—a quiet reminder that everyday tools deserve thoughtful design, too.
Each Ray is handmade in my Leonard, Michigan studio from ten layers of sustainably harvested wood veneer. Every layer is glued, pressed, trimmed, sanded, and finished by hand before receiving a satin oil-and-wax finish that protects the wood while highlighting its natural character. Cork feet keep the stand securely in place and protect the surface beneath.
Like every object I design, the Ray wasn't created to follow trends. It was refined through countless prototypes until every curve, angle, and proportion felt inevitable. It also happens to be where Ciseal began—this was the very first object I designed back in 2013, and I'm still using the original mold today.
Details
- Handmade in approximately 1–2 weeks
- Height: 7"
- Width: 6"
- Depth: 5.5"
- Plywood thickness: ¼"
- Weight: 0.5 lb
- Compatible with tablets and e-readers of virtually any size
- Cork feet protect surfaces and prevent slipping
Because every stand is made from natural wood, each one has its own unique grain and color.
"So many iPad stands are functional—and look it. If you want a break from black plastic in the kitchen, try this one—a gorgeous swoop of bent plywood."
—Faith, The Kitchn
"Each tablet stand is an impressive display of stupifyingly simple design. It certainly functions well with its engineered objective, but you might be tempted to never mount an iPad on the stand and leave it as a self-contained design that captures attention by itself."
—Gabriel, Busyboo
