Charis Studios
The Adjustable Book & Tablet Stand with Hidden NFC Smart Tag | Multi-Species Edition
The Adjustable Book & Tablet Stand with Hidden NFC Smart Tag | Multi-Species Edition
At no charge, we’ll engrave “Specially commissioned by … for …” on the underside — just add the names below.
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The Ultimate Intersection of Form and Function. The Adjustable Book & Tablet Stand is a modular piece designed to adapt to your ritual — studying a massive legal tome, following a complex recipe, or scrolling a digital brief. A two-piece sliding architecture gives you the perfect ergonomic lean and rock-solid stability for any volume. And on the underside, hidden beneath a contrasting-wood inlay, an embedded NFC smart tag links it to a story all its own.
The Mechanism
Two interlocking components let the holder board slide seamlessly through the back support. This precision design accommodates varying book thicknesses while keeping a consistent, low-profile footprint on your desk or counter.
Choose Your Palette
Three curated hardwood combinations, each designed to complement a specific environment — plus a bespoke option.
- Heritage (Warm & Vibrant): American Black Walnut center, Cherry accents, Hard Maple, and vibrant Padauk edges. High-energy and classic — designed to stand out on dark mahogany or white marble.
- Executive (Deep & Architectural): Bolivian Rosewood center, Maple pinstripe accents, American Walnut, and midnight-black Wenge edges. Sophisticated and powerful — at home in a corner office or leather-bound library.
- Artisan (Rare & Textured): Bolivian Rosewood center, rhythmic Cherry/Walnut/Curly Maple accents, and mesmerizing Leopardwood edges. Eclectic and rare — a conversation piece built around the Leopardwood's fleck grain.
- Bespoke (Custom Commission): Your vision, our craftsmanship. Choose the primary edge and core woods; we select the pinstripe accents that best highlight the boards in our shop. Please allow an additional 7–10 days.
Specifications
- Adaptive geometry: Sliding design holds everything from slim iPads to 4-inch-thick textbooks.
- Artisan detail: The support brace is solid Walnut with a book-matched end-grain reveal.
- Heirloom finish: Hand-rubbed with food-safe oils and wax to a buttery, matte luster.
The Hidden Smart Tag — A Living Connection, Built In
On the underside of the base, set flush beneath a small contrasting-wood inlay, sits an embedded NFC chip — part of the craft, not bolted on. Tap it with any smartphone (no app to download) and a private page opens, unique to your stand and powered by our Tapped platform.
That page is a living menu we can update at any time:
- A personal message — ideal when your stand is a graduation, wedding, or thank-you gift.
- The story of its build — the wood species, the maker who shaped it, and the day it was finished in our Leo, Indiana workshop.
- Care & keeping — illustrated oiling guides to keep the wood rich for years.
And because it's powered by Tapped, you can point that same tap at anything else you like — a reading playlist, your digital library, a focus timer — and change it whenever you want.
Care
Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and refresh with a food-safe wood oil now and then to keep the grain rich. The full care & keeping guide lives on your stand's smart-tag page — just tap to open it anytime.
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