I think I've narrowed my hammock stand choices down to three. Here's the top choice.
http://www.finewoodworking.com/readerproject/2012/10/24/hammock-stand
Created by Del Cover http://delcover.com/viking-ship-hammock-stand/
Del Cover crafted this Vicking-like piece for a client. He used teak, ash, walnut, bubinga and paloverde in its construction. Cover used bolt-together scarf joints in the carcase so the 450 lb dragon can be broken down for moving. The stand is finished with spar varnish.