The heavy specialized tables known as "Broody stands" were factory-made to keep models steady during the long exposure times. The table typically had a weighty cast iron base for stability, plus an adjustable-height pipe leg to use as either a model's armrest or neck rest.

Specjalne, bardzo ciężkie stoliki zwane w Ameryce "Broody stands" pomagały fotografowanym osobom utrzymać nieruchomą pozycję podczas robienia fotografii.