# Eccentric Guitar Stands Axe Totem Will Turn Your Guitar into an Art Sculpture By Peter Vallas | Published 2011-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/axe-totem References: [thefancy](http://www.thefancy.com/things/247402343/DECORATIVE-GUITAR-HANGER) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/people/axetotem?ref=ls_profile) Axe Totem is a shop from San Francisco that designs one-of-a-kind stands for instruments such as [electric guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars) and [violins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni). The designs take days to comprise as each stand is made specially to fit the style and shape of the guitar. After designing the patterns and shapes for the design via computer modeling software, Axe Totem then turns it into a foam mock-up model. If the customer is happy with it, the shop then goes ahead and spends hours intricately [carving plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01) into the designs comprised. Axe Totem's work is far from ordinary as the guitar stands looks better than most of the guitars that are even displayed on it. I would definitely like to own one of these if I had $1,500 to spare! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Custom Instrument Stands:** Designing and creating unique stands for instruments, customized to fit the style and shape of the instrument. - **Artistic Instrument Displays:** Creating visually stunning displays for instruments that enhance their overall aesthetic appeal. - **Craftsmanship Revival:** Emphasizing the importance of intricate craftsmanship in creating one-of-a-kind instrument stands. ### Where This Applies - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Opportunity to offer customized instrument stands as a unique selling point for guitar and violin manufacturers. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating artistic instrument displays as part of interior design projects, providing a unique focal point. - **Carpentry and Woodworking:** Utilizing advanced carving techniques to create intricate plywood designs for instrument stands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nightclub-Derived Wood Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-guitar.md) - [Sculptural Headphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arco.md) - [Style-Conscious Guitar Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amonito-guitar-amplifier.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Nostalgic Limited-Edition Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-guitar.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Eclectic Electro-Acoustic Guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electroacoustic-guitar.md) - [Minimalist Instrument-Holding Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-guitar-amp.md) - [Contemporary Guitar Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenders-tokyo-flagship-store.md)