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Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Early Italian Midcentury Umbrella Stand Basket Gilt Woven Metal Hans Kögl, 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Early authentic and fabulous of vintage midcentury umbrella stand designed by Hans Kögl in the style of Hollywood Regency made in Italy around 1940-1950. It is made of woven gilt met...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Boot Umbrella Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical umbrella stand crafted in the midcentury with brass featuring laces, buckles, and spurs hand hammered and looking a lot like a conquistador's boot.
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Modern Organic Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Austria
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Simple and elegant midcentury umbrella stand in style of Auböck, manufactured in the 1950s, Austria. Black lacquered iron and brass.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Gilded Umbrella Stand by Li Puma Firenze, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
A Hollywood Regency style vintage gilded umbrella stand, which was made in Florence, Italy, circa 1950 by Li Puma Firenze. The amazing Mid-Century Modern gilded umbrella stand is a perforated metal...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

1950s Pier Luigi Colli Mid-Century Modern Gilded Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
A stylish Italian umbrella stand manufactured in Italy in the 1960s, designed by Pier Luigi Colli, an Italian furniture designer known for his exquisite craftsmanship and innovative ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Solid Teak Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Solid teak Scandinavian umbrella stand. Build like a barrel. Solid teak planks hold together With brass rings. Very nice warm color. Good condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Teak

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand, circa 1950s Polished and stove enameled Iron blackened (painted).
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Umbrella Stand in Brass by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
An elegant umbrella stand made in brass by the Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani from the 1950s. Structure with three legs, with small cups in the part below and brass empty circle no...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mathieu Matégot Style Mid-Century Modern Yellow Pink Flower Stand, 1950s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Mathieu Matégot style vintage Mid-Century Modern flower stand 1950s France, which shows pastel shades in pink and yellow and gold. A stunning and delicate flower stand or flower shelf...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Stunning Rare Mid-Century Modern Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in München, DE
Very elegant extraordinary Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand made of brass and with a cast iron base. Minimalist high quality design with brass frame and cast iron base in black. Mad...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Spanish Wrought Gilt Iron Umbrella Stand / Planter with Ring Detail, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand-hammered round gilt iron umbrella tripod stand with ring pulls, 1950s-1960s. This eye-catching umbrella stand or plant stand was handcrafted in iron and finished in gol...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Gold Leaf, Iron

Mid Century Modern Vintage Black Brass Triangle Umbrella Stand, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century Modern vintage umbrella stand from black cast iron and brass details in triangle like shape. The vintage condition is very good. approx. measures: Width 26.5 cm Depth 16...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Original Matégot Style Metal Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern, France, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Umbrella stand in style of Matégot Origin: France Age: 1950s This original vintage umbrella stand was produced in the 1950s in France. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Rattan Cylindrical Umbrella Stand Basket, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Cylindrical basket / umbrella stand in rattan, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan, Cane

2 Umbrella Stands, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
2 umbrella stands, circa 1950s Original condition only the iron blackened (painted).  
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Italian Midcentury / Post Modern Umbrella Stand, circa 1980
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand in the style of Alessandro Mendini and Studio Alchimia, circa 1976-1980. The base is composed of carved travertine stone and the 3 containers are in chromed metal. The piece can also serve as a vase or urn. A coat stand also attributed to Studio Alchimia and Mendini I is shown in the last image. References: Italian Radical Design, Alessandro Mendini, Superstudio, Postmodern, Memphis, Ettore Sottsass, Gaetano Pesce, Studio 65, Studio Most. Michelle De...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Travertine, Chrome

Midcentury Italian Bamboo Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful loop umbrella stand was made in Italy in the 1960s. It is made of bamboo and wicker and has got a white ceramic bowl to the inside to catch the rain.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic, Bamboo, Wicker

Rectangular Umbrella Stand Italian Design 1990 Fiam Wood Glass Steel
By FIAM
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular umbrella stand Italian design 1990 Fiam wood glass steel.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Steel

Round Gold Italian Umbrella Stand 1970 Solid Brass Hammered
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round gold Italian umbrella stand 1970 solid brass hammered.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Cast Iron Umbrella Stand by Edvin Ollers for Näfverqvarns Bruk
Located in Karlstad, SE
Umbrella stand "Umbrella stand no: 1" by Edvin Ollers for Näfverqvarns Bruk, 1930s. Condition: Very good condition with signs of age and use.  
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand, circa 1950s iron nickel-plated Iron blackened.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Italian Bamboo Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Impressive in scale and super sturdy with wonderful patina. An object for itself.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand, circa 1950s Polished and stove enameled Iron blackened (painted).
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Great Vase Amphora Solid Brass Gold Umbrella Stand Italian Midcentury Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Great vase amphora solid brass gold umbrella stand Italian midcentury design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Unusual French Brass Umbrella Stand, Well Preserved Original Condition, 1950s
Located in Horomerice, CZ
Material: Brass Source: France Period: 1950-1959.
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand, circa 1950s. Iron and nickel combination Iron is black lacquered.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Nickel

Unique and Amazing Artists Wardrobe / Coat Hanger
Located in Munich, DE
Handmade iron art piece with bronze coating.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Original 1960s French Matégot Style Metal Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern No2
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Umbrella stand in style of Matégot Origin: France Age: 1950s This original vintage umbrella stand was produced in the 1950s in France. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Bamboo and Wicker Umbrella Stand in the Style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Umbrella stand made of bamboo, Franco Albini style, Italy 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Umbrella Stand Fish, Brass Blackened Metal, Walter Bosse, Austria, 1950s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A beautiful umbrella stand by Walter Bosse, Vienna, manufactured in midcentury in circa 1950. It is made of a black painted metal base and a polish...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Italian Bamboo Rattan Coat Rack Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Standing coat rack and umbrella stand in bamboo, Italy, circa 1960. As shown in the photos, the date "1967" is written on the base. The previous owner told us the item was a wedding...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Umbrella Stand Basket Gilt Woven Metal Hans Kögl Style, 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A fabulous of vintage midcentury umbrella stand or paper basket in the style of Hollywood Regency made by Li Puma, Italy, circa 1950-1960. It is made of woven gilt metal on a red gro...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Black Freestanding Coat Rack, circa 1969
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage aluminum and black freestanding coat rack or coat stand with an integrated umbrella stand, which was designed and man...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand, circa 1950s Nickel-plated Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron, Nickel

Midcentury German Loop Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Bauhaus inspired atomic umbrella stand was made in Germany in the 1950s. It is made of gold anodized metal and has got a cream lacquered brass base.   
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Chic French Umbrella Stand Matégot Biny Style White Enameled Metal Brass, 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Elegant midcentury umbrella stand in the style of Mathieu Matégot, Jacques Biny or Pierre Guariche, France, circa 1955. It has a white enameled stretched metal body and a simple and ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Enamel Golden Brass Umbrella Stand Poggibonzi Siva Midcentury Italian Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Enamel golden brass umbrella stand Poggibonzi Siva midcentury Italian design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Enamel

Orange Mid-Century Pluvium Umbrella Stand by Giancarlo Piretti, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Orange umbrella stand named Pluvium designed by Giancarlo Piretti and executed by Aanonima Castelli, Italy, 1960s. An amazing umbrella stand from...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Umbrella Stand
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous, stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand. A true beauty. In all these years have I not come across such a sophisticated umbrella stand. It will be shipped in...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Brass Coachmans Boot Umbrella Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylish large brass coachmans boot umbrella holder with brass spur and leather strap
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

"Kerguelen" Coat Rack or Umbrella Stand by Enzo Mari for Danese, Italy, 1968
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Standing coat rack model "Kerguelen" designed in 1968 by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano, comprises a black PVC body that has three arches along the top edge surrounding the first shelf;...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Acrylic

Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Simple and elegant midcentury umbrella stand designed by Mathieu Mategot and manufactured by Atelier Mategot in the 1950s. White lacquered perforated metal with brass handle. We fou...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Umbrella Stand, Made in Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Decorative umbrella stand, made in Denmark in the 1950s. Great condition.
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Embossed and Hammered Copper Umbrella Stand Italy 1950s Forged Iron Base
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Embossed and hammered copper umbrella stand Italy 1950s forged iron base.
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Copper, Iron

Whimsical Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Highland, IN
This delightful umbrella stand in brass rod and painted steel is in the form of an abstract umbrella. It is pretty when it is empty, and of course a very useful place to store your u...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Steel

Midcentury Austrian Umbrella Stand Patinated Brass Bamboo 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Beautiful midcentury 1950s Austrian umbrella stand, which probably belongs to one of the wonderful designs by Auböck, Hagenauer, Josef Frank for Haus & Garten or Kalmar. It is made o...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Ebonized Wood and Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare umbrella stand is made of ebonized wood and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Planters or Umbrella Stands Architectural Pottery Marilyn Kay Austin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
California design bisque clay with burgundy and azure gloss glazes no drain holes or damage minor wear / patina great for indoors or out  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Umbrella Stand, Vienna, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand Vienna, circa 1950s Metal with lacquered wood handle Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Umbrella Stand Gilt Perforated Metal, Hans Kögl Style, 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
A fabulous of vintage midcentury umbrella stand or paper basket, in the style of Hollywood Regency, made by Li Puma Italy, circa 1950-1960. It is made of perforated gilt metal with rope and knotted tassel detail which give this piece an exclusive look. The beautiful umbrella stand which is 47 cm / 18.50 inches tall and 22 cm / 8.66 inches wide, stays in a very good original vintage condition with minor characteristic wear consistent with age and use. The way it is manufactured would perfectly match to the famous palm tree light sculptures by Hans Kögl. Made of best materials and high quality this umbrella stand is a fantastic eye-catcher and upgrade for any luxury-furnished interior. For more fantastic matching Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern interior design and antique vintage lighting...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Austrian Black Lacquered and Brass Hagenauer Style Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This Mid-Century Modern 1950s umbrella stand in the manner of Hagenauer or Walter Bosse was made in Austria in the 1950s. It has got a black lacquered cast iron base and a brass and ...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Italian Black Metal, Engraved Brass & Multicolored Ceramic 1950s Umbrella Stand
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant umbrella stand was manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It is made from an engraved brass sheet with two black painted metal stripes and mult...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern White Metal Brass Umbrella Stand Mathieu Matégot Attributed
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing Mid-Century Modern metal vintage umbrella stand designed by Mathieu Matégot attributed France 1950s, which shows elegant brass details. The basket of the umbrella stand wa...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Round Gold Brass Hammered Umbrella Stand Italian Midcentury Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round gold brass hammered umbrella stand Italian midcentury design.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Green Brass Aluminium Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage umbrella from brass and cast aluminum - partly pistachio green lacquered 1950s Austria. This stunning umbrella stand was designed and made in Austria 1950 ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Andre Sornay Wood Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Andre Sornay (1902-2000). Umbrella and cane stand. Wood, bronze tray. France, 1930s. Measures: 18.5 x 9.5 x 23 H. Reference: Thier...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Wood

Red Cones Umbrella Stand Racket by Vitra in Metal and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Umbrella stand in a metal and brass structure featuring two red cones as rackets. Made by Vitra (the original stamp is clearly visibile) – Italy, circa 1970. Conditions are good and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Green Austrian Umbrella Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century brass/aluminum partially green painted umbrella stand from the 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid-century Modern umbrella stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern umbrella stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage umbrella stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern umbrella stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original umbrella stands, popular names associated with this style include Piero Fornasetti, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Artemide, and Mathieu Matégot. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for umbrella stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $121 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $1,076.

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