The flute stand is increadible compact, you can not fit it in the flute, bud it is so compact, that you can put it anywhere you want. Also it is very easy to handle / open; just unscrew the bottom , and the legs come out. The legs have got almost the size of the piece were you put the flute on, so it is very stable / unable to fall over; and it is made of very strong and durable material, so if treated nicely, it would last a lifetime. Very nice :)