Just a remark: it's typically Dutch to use little X and little Y while in no way it guarantees that X or Y is in fact small. It rather reflects the fact that one approves of its cozyness.
I agree with both of you, but I don't think it's appropriate to try and reflect some guessing out of the context if you're not 100% sure.
Besides, can't "little stand" still be "mocking" in a way?