This Headphone Stand Looks Like a Sculpture Even Without Headphones - Yanko Design

"Arco is a headphone stand designed to feel like a finished object, whether or not there is a pair of headphones resting on it. Carved from a single block of wood or stone, it has a smooth arc that gives the headband a gentle resting point and a solid base that reads more like a small piece of furniture than an accessory. When empty, it still looks complete, adding subtle presence to a shelf or desk."

"Reaching for headphones becomes a small, deliberate gesture instead of fishing them out from under papers. When you are done listening, they go back to the same place, the arc catching the headband and lifting the earcups off the surface. Over time, that simple habit keeps the desk clearer and the headphones in better shape, protected from pressure points or deforming pads that come from stacking other things on top."

"Headphones usually end up draped over monitors, balanced on stacks of books, or left in a tangle on the desk. They are often the nicest piece of audio gear in the room, but rarely have a home that matches their presence. Most stands are plastic hooks or generic metal frames that disappear under the headband, doing their job but adding nothing to the space. Arco is a response to that gap, a stand that treats headphones like something worth giving a proper place."

Arco is a headphone stand carved from a single block of wood or stone with a smooth arc that gives the headband a gentle resting point and a solid base resembling small furniture. The stand looks complete when empty, adding subtle presence to a shelf or desk. Using Arco makes reaching for and returning headphones a deliberate habit that keeps desks clearer and protects headphones from pressure points and deforming pads. Wood options include oak and walnut for warmth and visible grain. Stone options include Portuguese limestone and Guatemala marble for subtle or stronger monolithic character. Each Arco is CNC-machined then hand-finished to refine surfaces while preserving natural material character.

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