It seems that a cue collection could show off better in a room if the cues were held on a rack upside down—Butt up and shaft down. That would emphasize the prettier part of cues—the butt end.
I’d have to do a handstand to appreciate looking at them.
Also not good for the cues. Eventually it might leave a small indent. Might be ok for cheap cues that do not get used. Cues for display/decor only
The rack could have leather or some non-staining cushion at cue stick to prevent indent. The pictured rack would appear, however, to have wood-to-stick contact.