The Manhasset Specialty company began in 1935, when inventor and musician, Otto Lagervall, dissatisfied with the quality of the existing music stands and their inherent problems and shortcomings, set out to develop a better music stand. He succeeded in developing the initial Manhasset music stands.
He developed his first music stands using the highest quality materials and workmanship – a tradition that continues today. At the time of the company’s founding, Otto lived in Manhasset, New York – hence the company’s name. During the early 1940s, Otto moved the company to Yakima, Washington (where it is still located).
