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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
Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche Vase Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Huge vase or umbrella stand by Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche (signed on the bottom). Conditions are very good, expect for a scratch visible in the photos.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Umbrella Stand Poggibonsi Siva Design Midcentury Italian Enamel Iron Black
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Umbrella stand Poggibonsi Siva design midcentury Italian enamel iron black. Enamel multi-color, brass feet.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Enamel, Iron

Mid Century Modern Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti (Attributed) Italy 1950s
Located in Munich, DE
Elegant and decorative Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand. Designed probably by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s, Italy. Executed in metal which is enameled in white and gold strips. Condit...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Aluminum

Fornasetti ‘Alsatian Dog’ Umbrella Stand
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully fun umbrella stand by the creative designer, Piero Fornasetti. One of many dogs that Piero featured on his umbrella stands, this example portrays an Alsatian dog...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Colorful Hand Painted Ceramic Midcentury Umbrella Stand by Eberhard Dänzer, 1965
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning, unique one off & rare Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella Stand or holder signed and dated (5.1.1965) by the German artist Eberhard Dänzer (1935-2008) Karlsruhe, Germany in...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Brown Lacquered and Hand Painted Terracotta Deruta Amphora Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This vase is made in lacquered and hand painted terracotta. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Terracotta

Orange and White Umbrella Stand in Metal, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian 1970s umbrella stand in orange and white metal. Italy, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Wrought Iron Coat Rack Umbrella Stand
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice decorative black wrought iron coat rack umbrella stand.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Karl Hagenauer Mid-Century Brass Umbrella Stand, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
This beautiful modernist umbrella stand hails from the 1950s, crafted with brass and featuring a base of cast iron. Designed by Franz Hagenauer and executed at the Werkstätte Hagenau...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Iron, Brass

Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Metal umbrella stand in trompe l’oeil lithography depicting a Collie. Original condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Exceptional Midcentury Brass and Aluminium Umbrella Stand, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very rare umbrella stand from Germany from the 1960s. It is attributed to the brand Vereinigte Werkstätten. Very elegant brass bar.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass and White Umbrella Stand Mathieu Mategot France
Located in Vienna, AT
The charming vintage brass and white metal umbrella stand was designed by Mathieu Mategot and executed by Atelier Mategot, 1950s. The umbrella stand was made of perforated white lac...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Floor Ashtray Umbrella Stand Signed by Stilnovo, Milan, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
A splendid cream white umbrella stand and floor ashtray by Stilnovo - Milano (signed on the bottom and on the top) – Italy, circa 1960. The materials used are plastic and metal.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Brutalist Umbrella Stand in Gilt Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Hand-forged iron umbrella stand, Spain, 1950s. One of a kind Brutalist style hand-hammered round umbrella stand with circles decoration and gold leaf gilt finishing. This artisan um...
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron

Umbrella Stand
Located in Munich, DE
With ceramic inlay to collect the water.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Cane

Midcentury Tripod Sputnik Umbrella Stand with Handle Golden Black Plastic, Italy
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Midcentury golden anodized aluminum umbrella stand with black enameled iron weighted tripod sputnik base, a golden beaker as raindrop-catcher and black plastic cord wrapping around the rim, Italy, circa 1955. Very good original condition, minor characteristic wear consistent with age and use. This beauty which is 66 cm / 25.98 inches tall and has a width of 26 cm / 10.24 inches is an eye-catcher and an upgrade for any Mid-Century Modern or stylish interior. For more fantastic umbrella stands and 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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Aluminum, Iron

Mid-Century Modern White Metal Brass Vintage Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
The stunning mid century modern vintage umbrella stand from the 1950s was made of white lacquered metal basket, brass fittings and cast iron. Also the umbrella stand was carefully cl...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Metal, Iron

2 French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands or Waste Baskets by Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern brass and steel umbrella stands, waste baskets / trash cans. The pieces are composed of black stippled steel, and adorned with a dramatic brass overla...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Steel

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s Polished
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand, circa 1950s polished and stove enamelled.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Umbrella Stand Black, Italian, Lacquered Wood and Metal, Italy, 1970s Vintage
Located in Roma, IT
Umbrella stand black, Italian. Lacquered wood and metal. Very simple and accattivante. Vintage.   
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Umbrella Stand with Fish, Walter Bosse, Austria, 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand fish, brass blackened metal, Walter Bosse, Austria, 1950s.  
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Sculptural 1950s Midcentury Umbrella Stand Golden Anodized Aluminum Black Iron
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Unusual sculptural midcentury umbrella stand designed and executed in the 1950s probably in Germany, Austria or Italy. It is made of three golden color anodized aluminum metal rods w...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Iron

Umbrella Stand Italian Design Brass Glass Grey Color Minimal Design 1960
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Umbrella stand Italian design brass glass grey color minimal design 1960.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Umbrella Brass Cristal Mid Century Modern Italian Design, 1950
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Elegant and refined umbrella holder crystal art 1950s, Italian design, made of brass that has been polished, and a thick glass plate with umbrella holes, unique design and very parti...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Crystal, Brass

Mid-Century Umbrella Stand in Brass Enameled by Siva Poggibonsi Italy, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Siva Poggibonsi, an umbrella stand, 1960s. Brass, enamelled sheet. Height 50 cm, diameter 22 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Sheet Metal, Metal

Metal and Teak Tripod Umbrella Stand in Style of Mathieu Matégot, 1950s
Located in Schagen, NL
This wonderful European umbrella stand features a black metal base and a handle finished with Teak detail. It's style resembles designs of Mategot. Complete and original stand which ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Austria
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass umbrella stand. Manufactured probably in Austria in 1950s. Executed in brass sheet, tube and bl...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Metal

Fontana Arte Umbrella Stand 1930s-1940s Italian Design Crystal and Brass
Located in Brescia, IT
Umbrella stand by Fontana Arte Italy, 1930-1940. Green crystal Enameled metal and brass details Excellent condition, crystal in perfect condition.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Crystal, Brass

Umbrella Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Stand foot made of cast iron with steel umbrella holders covered with plastic from the 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Umbrella Stand, Vienna around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s Original condition
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron, Zinc

Midcentury Umbrella Stand From Solid Brass
Located in Vienna, AT
Nice midcentury umbrella stand from solid brass in good vintage condition.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Brown Umbrella Stand Solid Chestnut Wood with Studs Coat Arms Brass Midcentury
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Old brown umbrella stand solid chestnut wood with studs coat arms brass midcentury.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Ettore Sottsass for Rinovel, Signed Umbrella Stand
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Ettore Sottsass for Rinovel, Italy, circa 1955. An umbrella Stand in near black over aluminium. Signed to the base. Stand has some dents and dings commensurate with age and wear.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Umbrella Stand in Colored Aluminum Bands Mahogany Wood Black Mid-Century Modern
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Umbrella stand in colored aluminum bands mahogany wood black Mid-Century Modern.
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1950s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum

Industrial Umbrella Stand of circa 1960 Galvanized Gray Metal Italian Spiral
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Industrial umbrella Stand of circa 1960 Italian in galvanized gray metal spiral.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Charming Umbrella Holder in the Shape of an Open Umbrella
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella holder is in the shape of an open umbrella. Its flat back allows it to hang on a wall, circa 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Mid-Century Green Italian Umbrella Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with perforated green painted steel elements on a heavy cast iron foot. Made in Italy in the 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Steel

Adnet Jacques Attributed, Umbrella Stand circa 1960 in Lacquered Metal
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Adnet Jacques attributed. Umbrella stand, circa 1960 in lacquered metal with a golden brass ball and Saint-Gobain glass at the base.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Italian Coat Hanger and Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Umbrella and coat stand in one.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Chrome

Minimalist Umbrella Stand by Max Sauze for Atrow, 1970s
Located in Voorburg, NL
This umbrella stand originates from France and was manufactured in the ‘70’s by Atrow. Made of a white wire steel frame with square spaces for umbrell...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Steel

Midcentury Austrian Umbrella Stand Patinated Brass Bamboo Josef Frank Style 1950
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

Carl Auböck Mid-Century Brass Umbrella Stand, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A straight and beautiful Austrian umbrella stand, made of brass and cast iron. Designed and executed by Carl Auböck. A sophisticated piece, one of the most beautiful umbrella...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Midcentury Austrian Umbrella Stand, Red, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Midcentury, Austrian umbrella stand, red, circa 1950s Good original condition.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

A Midcentury Pluvium Umbrella Stand by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli
Located in New York, NY
A vintage white Pluvium umbrella stand by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima Castelli. The stand opens up to hold six umbrellas. The base is flared ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Plastic

1950s Italian Design Midcentury Umbrella Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Brass umbrella stand Rare model Perfect condiction.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Hand-Hammered Brass Boot Umbrella Stand
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Fanciful hand-hammered brass umbrella stand in the form of a boot, complete with spurs.  
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Ettore Sottsass Umbrella Stand for Rinovel, 1955
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Ettore Sottsass umbrella stand for Rinovel, Italy, 1955. Quick shipping in the continental U.S. via FedEx, $175.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Aluminum

White Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand Mathieu Mategot 1950s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
White vintage mid century modern charming umbrella stand or cane holder Design attributed to Mathieu Mategot 1950s France. The material of the body is white enameled perforated metal...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Geometric Art Shaped Umbrella Stand in Copper, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Midcentury Geometric art shaped umbrella stand in copper, 1960s.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Copper

Rare French Modernist Umbrella Stand Red Black Iron Spiral Royere Style 1930s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Sculptural rare French modernist iron umbrella stand in spiral shape in colors red and black, France, circa 1930-1950. Heavy black iron base with impressed number 10 and a red enamel...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Iron

2 French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands or Waste baskets by Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
2 French Mid-Century Modern brass and steel umbrella stands, waste baskets / trash cans. The pieces are composed of black stippled steel, and adorned with a dramatic brass overlay ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Steel

1950s by Siva Midcentury Italian Design Fishes Decor Umbrella Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Enameled metal and brass details Excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Black Metal Brass Umbrella Stand Walter Bosse, Austria, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage black metal and brass umbrella stand was designed by Walter Bosse in Vienna. Also the umbrella stand was made of black wire steel with drip tray inside. A ...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Steel

Ico Parisi Umbrella Stand for Stildomus
Located in New York, NY
Architectural umbrella stand (portaombrelli) of palisander and chrome by Italian designer and architect Ico Parisi. Made by Stildomus, circa 1960. With its original metal drip pan, w...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Midcentury Tripod Sputnik Umbrella Stand with Handle Golden White Black 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Nice Italian 1950s golden tripod umbrella stand. Golden anodized aluminum umbrella stand with white enameled iron weighted sputnik base, a golden beaker as raindrop-catcher and white...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Iron

Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron foot with brass umbrella holder.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

1950s Mathieu Mategot Style French White Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand/Holder
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A vintage Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand in the style of Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Whimsically shaped to reflect the form of an Umbrella combined with a delicately curved "shep...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Paper Basket Austria, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage rattan paper basket designed and executed in Austria, circa 1960. The oval shaped paper basket was made out of rattan and sisal cords and features a chipbo...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Rattan

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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