You'll get lots of recommendations for metal stands but I've always been a sucker for wood, especially maple. It's very hard and inert and in the right hands, can come out really eye catching.
I've just ordered some from Chris at http://timbernation.com/ that look something like sound anchors stands done up in maple. They won't need any sand, shot or birdseed to deaden them (due to the nature of metal ringing at various frequencies) and they weren't as expensive as I thought they'd be: cheaper in fact than the better made metal stands.
All the best,
Nonoise
I've just ordered some from Chris at http://timbernation.com/ that look something like sound anchors stands done up in maple. They won't need any sand, shot or birdseed to deaden them (due to the nature of metal ringing at various frequencies) and they weren't as expensive as I thought they'd be: cheaper in fact than the better made metal stands.
All the best,
Nonoise