The Best Stands for Your Eyeglasses

WhopperIndia Hand-Carved Rosewood Nose-Shaped Eyeglass Holder

Wood You Hold My Glasses?

This hand-carved wooden stand for your glasses is both decorative and functional.

Best Overall

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It may look like an Easter Island head, but this eyeglass holder is small enough to fit on your bedside table — we promise. WhopperIndia’s statue-turned-stand is a hand-carved, wooden head made out of polished rosewood. The deep, rich colored stand has an exaggerated, long nose to accommodate glasses of any size, while the notch just behind the face gives your glasses’ temples a spacious resting place. Thanks to the stand’s sturdy, rectangular base, your eyewear won’t be at risk of falling off. You might even get jealous of how good your glasses look on this head. (But don’t worry, you’re still the better looking one.)

Pros:

• Decorative rosewood construction
• Rectangular base provides stability
• Size should comfortably accommodate most glasses

Cons:

• The design may be an acquired taste for some
• Wood isn’t of the highest quality

Mooca Acrylic Eyeglasses Display Stand (2-Piece Set)

A Clear Winner

Stack your glasses on these clear acrylic stands to keep them organized and upright.

Best for Multiple Pairs

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Whether you’ve got more readers than you can keep track of or just need something to hold your fashionable frames, check out this 2-piece set of display stands from Mooca. Reminiscent of retail displays, their clear, acrylic construction maximizes storage and minimizes clutter. Since the purchase includes two separate stands, you can place one set of readers in your den or living room, while keeping the second set next to your bed. You’ll have to do some minimal assembly, but it’s as easy as screwing the base to the stand itself.

Pros:

• Clear, subtle acrylic design
• Set of 2 stands, each of which can hold 2 pairs of glasses
• Can accommodate larger sunglasses or even ski goggles

Cons:

• Base is not weighted, requiring careful removal of glasses

VIPbuy Handmade Wood Carving Eyeglasses Holder

Meow This Is a Sight

VIPbuy's wooden animal-themed stands are a welcome sight for sore eyes.

Best for Animal Lovers

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Most people love animals, but then there are the folks who really love animals. No one’s judging, and it’s not a competition, but if it was, those people would win. If you have one of those people in your life, or if you are one of those people, you might want to check out these wooden eyeglasses holders from VIPbuy. With animals ranging from cats to flamingos, their collection of painted novelty glasses stands are plenty decorative without losing their practicality. Since they’re hand-carved, you won’t get the luxurious finish of other wooden stands, but their originality smooths out any rough edges you might be worried about.

Pros:

• Range of designs for animal lovers
• Hand-carved wooden construction
• Both decorative and practical

Cons:

• Paint can be thin and slightly discolored
• Base is not well-weighted, lending to a lack of stability

PG6 Plush-Lined Double Eyeglasses Holder

It's Fur Glasses

This fleece-lined, upright stand provides a colorful and cushioned home for your eyewear.

Most Protective

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Okay, you got us — this isn’t the typical eyeglasses “stand” that most people envision, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less practical or appealing. PG6 put together a double-sided, plush-lined holder that’s perfectly sized for nightstands or coffee tables. The painted designs on the PU leather exterior are colorful and trendy without being too loud. If you don’t have two readers to store back-to-back, feel free to use the second compartment to store a TV remote, pack of cards, or pens. Basically, it’s a soft and snug home for glasses, even if it’s not a traditional stand. (But technically, your glasses will still be standing up, just on their side.)

Pros:

• Plush lining is safe and provides scratch-free storage for lenses
• Decorative, durable PU leather exterior
• Non-slip base for stability

Cons:

• Limited to eyeglasses and sunglasses by the size of the holder

30 Watt “Face Plant” Novelty Planter

I See London, I See Plants

For a fun way to declutter your table, check out this ceramic planter-turned-eyeglass-stand.

Best for Plant Lovers

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Plants are a wonderful way to warm up your room — maybe not literally, but they’re bound to leave your place feeling more like home. Trouble is, plants take up space, and for many of us, that’s something in short supply. When you already have remotes, magazines, books, glasses, and charging devices fighting for one nightstand, it’s hard to find a plant that will fit. 30 Watt’s punny “Face Plant” helps you capitalize on your desktop real estate by combining a ceramic planter with a fun way of storing your glasses. As an extra bonus, curious kiddos can draw on the planter’s face using dry erase markers.

Pros:

• Practical space-saver for desktop decorations
• Can draw on the face using dry erase markers
• Ceramic pot equipped with drainage holes

Cons:

• Would look strange without a plant
• Does not include a dry erase marker

Frequently Asked Questions

Are glasses stands better than regular glasses cases?

It depends on what you’re looking for. Folks who have a hard time remembering where their cases are buried might benefit from the visibility provided by glasses stands, since they’re often decorative and placed in plain sight. Others who care more for protection and mobility may prefer the traditional cases. But if you’ve found yourself with multiple pairs of readers that you constantly misplace, having a central location for all of your eyeglasses is the way to go.

Can I use glasses stands for larger sunglasses and goggles?

While some stands are large enough for bulkier glasses or goggles, not all of them can accommodate the extra weight. We’d suggest cross-referencing the height and width of your eyewear with those of the stand to ensure you’re purchasing something that suits your needs.