In his Manhattan loft, violinist Joshua Bell has a specially designed round table that pops up to reveal four music stands, perfect for hosting a string quartet. Bell is an avid collector of music memorabilia, with a violinist focus of course. Autographs, photos, letters, and manuscripts are displayed like works of art. He owns a wooden Art Nouveau music stand that belonged to the renowned violin teacher Ivan Galamian. But until he makes a dent in payments for his apartment and $4 million Stradivarius, he’s been holding off on adding much to his collection. (source: N.Y. Times Home & Garden)