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Cast Iron Umbrella Stand With Golf Figure
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Cast Iron Golf Umbrella Stand.
An extremely rare original antique cast iron umbrella or stick stand. The two side plates depicts a male golf player in relief, inscribed below 'GOLF'....
Category
1890s British Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
Hand Painted Chinese Ceramic Umbrella Stand
Located in Vilnius, LT
Hand painted ceramic umbrella stand.
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Isco Faux Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Spain
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Isco faux bamboo umbrella stand, made in Spain.
White and classic, this faux bamboo ceramic umbrella stand is an iconic Mid-Century Modern design. The umbrella stand is a c...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Large Italian Umbrella Stand from Hans Kögl, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Italian umbrella stand from Hans Kögl, 1960s
Very good condition. Handcrafted in the 1960s in Germany.
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Lovely Handmade Vintage Italian Golden Florentine Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gold gilded umbrella stand holder.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
H 25.6 in W 14.18 in D 15.75 in
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal, Metal
Antique German Hand-Carved Black Forest Wood Bear & Cubs Umbrella Stand Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German hand-carved Black Forest wood "Bear and Cubs" umbrella stand, Circa 1890. Beautifully carved bears with glass eyes.
Category
Late 19th Century German Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wood
H 37 in W 24 in D 18.5 in
Hollywood Regency Style Umbrella Stand from Hammered Brass, 1950-1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic umbrella stand in a hammered brass, Hollywood Regency style with a vive of art deco!
Lovely heavy brass with a fluting design which is opening like petals at the top.
The i...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Cement, Brass
Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Umbrella Stand Completely Original and Very Nice
Located in Chicago, IL
Original Jacques Adnet Leather Wrapped Umbrella Stand or Stick Stand.
Jacques Adnet was an iconic figure in French Modernism. He believed in function of the furniture blended with ge...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Steel, Copper, Brass
Tall Vintage Blue and White Stick Stand, Chinese, Large, Umbrella Holder, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage blue and white stick stand. A Chinese, ceramic decorative umbrella holder, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960.
Wonderfully understated example of Orie...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
H 24.41 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Antique Ornate Stick Stand, English, Cast Iron, Hallway Umbrella Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ornate stick stand. An English, cast iron hallway umbrella rack, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.
Enthusiastically decorated stand with fascinat...
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Late 19th Century British Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
H 35.63 in W 16.93 in D 8.47 in
Antique Decorative Hall Stick Stand, English, After Coalbrookdale, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique decorative hall stand. An English, cast iron stick rack in the manner of Coalbrookdale, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Wonderfully ornate hallway s...
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Early 20th Century British Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ironstone
H 25.6 in W 13.59 in D 8.27 in
Midcentury Brass and Chrome Umbrella Stand, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Splendid square umbrella stand in brass and chrome. This stunning piece was designed in the Italy in the 70s in the style of Willy Rizzo.
The umbrella stand consists of an elegant w...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Victor Cerrato ceramic umbrella stand, 1960s
By Victor Cerrato
Located in Rivoli, IT
Rare glazed ceramic umbrella stand with decorations by Victor Cerrato
Category
1960s Italian Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage umbrella stand in the style of Roger Feraud cast iron and wood
By Roger Feraud
Located in UTRECHT, NL
Beautiful cast iron with wooden balls in the colors yellow and green, umbrella stand.
Made in the style of Roger Feraud.
Manufactured in France.
Height 51 cm
Diameter 35 cm
In a go...
Category
1950s French Brutalist Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Verdi Gris Green Painted Marble Top Delft Coat Hall Tree Circa 1860
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Cast iron frame. Marble shelf. Mirrored. One drawer. 89 1/2" h x 54" w x 22 1/2" d.
Condition
Old finish. Mirror loss.
Dimensions
90 x 54 x 23 in
Category
1890s French High Victorian Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Marble, Iron
H 84 in W 55.5 in D 22 in
Bronze Cane Holder or Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Bronze cane holder or umbrella stand. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Bronze
Brutalist artisan bronze umbrella stand, Germany 1970s
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Tommaso Barbi
Located in ECHT, NL
Solid cast bronze umbrella stand. Made from three pieces of brass that have been joined together to form a cylinder. It has the original heavy brass drip tray for keeping the rain of...
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Late 20th Century German Brutalist Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Leather & Copper Umbrella Stand or Walking Stick Stand, Italy 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing umbrella stand or walking stick stand in brown leather and copper.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Copper
H 20.08 in Dm 10.24 in
A Charming French WireWork Umbrella Stand A lovely little piece of wirework and
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Charming French WireWork Umbrella Stand
A lovely little piece of wirework and tolewear, the umbrella stand is painted in a bright cream and the leaves and flowers are in amber and...
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1930s French Provincial Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wire
H 19 in W 10 in D 10 in
A Large Golden Oak Iron Bound Barrel Stick Stand This good looking piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large Golden Oak Iron Bound Barrel Stick Stand
This good looking piece a coopered cut to height and iron bound, with sturdy iron ring handles
The Stick stand is in excellent co...
Category
1950s Country Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Oak
Vintage Umbrella Stand by Buccarelli Milano, circa 1960s Italy, Signed
By Bucciarelli, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful circa 1960s vintage Italian umbrella stand by Bucciarelli, signed underneath with 'Bucciarelli Milano Made in Italy' label. Similar to umbrella stands made by Piero Forn...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
'Tema E Variazioni' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, c 1960s Italy, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and coveted collectors item is the 'Tema E Variazioni' (translated to Themes and Variations) umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1960s Italy, signed underneath.
Thi...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's French Rattan Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great French rattan umbrella holder from the 1950s. Circular rattan and wood base with funnel shaped slatted rattan holder and curved handle. Unique vintage piece. Great natural colo...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Rattan, Wood
French Copper Umbrella Stand
Located in Winter Park, FL
An antique French umbrella stand made of hammered copper with wrought iron ring handles and a riveted band around the top rim. Circa 1900-1920. Nice warm patina with light surface ma...
Category
Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Brass umbrella stand, Italy, 1970s.
Located in Palermo, PA
Brass umbrella stand, Italian production from the 1970s.
Very solid structure, excellent condition, see photos.
Dimensions: H= 54 cm; D= 26 cm.
Professional packaging and safe worldw...
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Gustave Serrurier-Bovy Brass and Oak Cane & Umbrella Stand with Zinc Liner
By Gustave Serrurier-Bovy
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and beautiful quality Arts & Crafts stand, designed by Gustave Serrurier-Bovy (1858-1910).
Looking for a stylish and practical antique to upgrade your entrance experience? This...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Arts and Crafts Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
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H 26.8 in Dm 13 in
Late 19th Century Brass Umbrella Cane Stand, England
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
English Brass Umbrella or Cane Stand, circa 1890's
This vintage umbrella stand or cane stand makes an essential addition to your entryway. Beautifully sculpted, it features an elega...
Category
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
'Portaombrelli' Trompe L'Oeil Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, c.1990
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully bright and colourful 'Portaombrelli' (Umbrellas) trompe l'oeil umbrella stand by the incomparable Piero Fornasetti. One of Piero's most sought-after designs, the 'Porta...
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Steel
H 37.41 in W 19.3 in D 7.88 in
F.lli Sbrilli Umbrella Coat Stand Design Space Age 1970's Modernism
Located in Taranto, IT
F.lli Sbrilli Umbrella Coat Stand Design Space Age 1970's Modernism.
Full lacquered wood frame, plastic details.
Item is in good conservative condition, no structural defects to re...
Category
1970s Italian Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic, Wood
Oak Art Deco Modernist Umbrella Stand by P.E.L Izeren for De Genneper Molen
By P.E.L. Izeren 1, Genneper Molen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Art Deco Modernist umbrella stand.
Design by P.E.L. Izeren for De Genneper Molen.
Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.
Solid oak base with original solid mac...
Category
1920s Dutch Art Deco Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Zinc
H 22.84 in W 30.52 in D 10.04 in
Octagonal Iron and Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Greenwich, CT
A sculptural umbrella stand in heavy iron with a brass top featuring four spiralled umbrella hooks under a finial, all mounted on a tapered and fluted iron column fixed to a deep oct...
Category
Late 19th Century English Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Deco brass entrance or hall way umbrella & walking stick stand
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco brass entrance or hall way umbrella and walking stick stand, circa 1925.
with removeable drip tray.
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Émile Gallé "Aux Grenouilles" Umbrella Stand
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
French Art Nouveau marquetry "Aux Grenouilles" umbrella stand, by Emile Gallé. This stand for umbrellas and walking sticks incorporates frog (Grenouille) handles and feet in cast bro...
Category
Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Bronze, Tin
Vintage Three Tier Walnut Dumbwaiter with Drawer Below, Scotland 1920, H934
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Three Tier Walnut Dumbwaiter with Drawer Below, Scotland 1920, H934.
Scotland 1920
Solid Walnut
Original Finish
Small three quarter gallery on top
Three shelves below
With t...
Category
20th Century Scottish Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Walnut
H 34 in W 17.5 in D 13.5 in
Woven Willow Stick of Umbrella Stand A lovely country piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Woven Willow Stick of Umbrella Stand
A lovely country piece, made from woven willow on a metal frame
An unusual piece in good used condition, 24” Tall and 10” in Diameter
FB279
Category
1950s Arts and Crafts Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Willow
Servopluvio Design Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni - 1961
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Located in Taranto, IT
Servopluvio Design Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni - 1961.
Umbrella stand. Polypropylene base, aluminum tray and painted steel support structure, black outdoor color.
The ite...
Category
1960s Italian Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Antique French Renaissance Umbrella Stand / Stick Holder 19th Century Lion Masks
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare antique French Renaissance Revival umbrella stand / stick holder from the 19th century in solid oak.
Decorated your hallway with this marvelous antique piece. Hand carved ball...
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Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
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H 28.15 in W 12.6 in D 10.04 in
Midcentury Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Umbrella Stand or Holder, 1950s
By Li Puma Firenze
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning hexagonal Mid-Century vintage gold/gilt/gilded Hollywood Regency style umbrella stand or holder made by Li Puma Firenze in Florence, Italy, circa 1970. The perforated lattic...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
H 17.92 in W 10.83 in D 9.85 in
Famille Rose Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th-century Chinese Famille Rose porcelain umbrella stand, featuring intricate hand-painted designs in vibrant hues on a white glazed background. Traditional motifs such as floral...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Porcelain
Italian space age Umbrella stand by Gruppo Studio for Casa '70 Dalvera, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian space age Umbrella stand by Gruppo Studio for Casa '70 Dalvera, 1970s
Square base umbrella stand with rounded corners in red and black plastic. The perforated black top has 9...
Category
1970s Italian Space Age Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Angelo MangiarottI Umbrella stand, 1970ties.
By Angelo Mangiarotti, Fratelli Brambilla
Located in Baranzate, IT
Glazed ceramic umbrella stand by Angelo Mangiarotti. Ceramica Brambilla Milan Production. 1970ties. Manufacturer's mark present.
Category
1970s Italian Post-Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Rattan and Bamboo Franco Albini Style, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury beautiful umbrella stand in rattan and bamboo in the style of Franco Albini.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker, Cane, Rattan
H 27.76 in W 13.19 in D 11.82 in
Mid Century expanded metal and brass umbrella stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten
By Vereinigte Werkstätten Für Kunst Im Handwerk
Located in München, DE
Beautiful elegant Mid Century Modern expanded metal and brass umbrella stand.
Manufacturer is Vereinigte Werkstätten. Made in Germany.
Base and rod with handle are made of heavy bras...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Polished Aluminum Umbrella Stand by Paul Mayen for Habitat
By Habitat International, Paul Mayen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elegant polished aluminum umbrella stand (could be used as a plant stand) made from hand-machined pieces that have been highly polished to mid-shiny finished. The stand was designed ...
Category
1970s American Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Aluminum
Bowling Ball Ceramic Umbrella Holder Silvestrini Faenza 1960's
Located in Taranto, IT
We present a particular 1960s cerámica umbrella stand of Italian manufacture, made by Silvestrini Faenza, in a candid white color.
Height 22 cm
Diameter 23cm
Item is in good con...
Category
1960s Italian Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
French Umbrella-Shaped Black and White Metal and Brass Umbrella Stand
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Umbrella-Shaped Black and White Metal and Brass Umbrella Stand from the circa 1950s.
An elegant Mid-Century Modern black and white painted metal umbrella stand in the shape o...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Unusual French Brass Stick Stand or Umbrella Stand A charming piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Unusual French Brass Stick Stand or Umbrella Stand
A charming piece, and it has a very unusual shape, with a rectangular base and decorative brasswork back and front to hold both W...
Category
19th Century Baroque Revival Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Modernist Patinated Brass Umbrella Stand - France, 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant modernist umbrella stand made of patinated brass. In the style of Royere.
This stand will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to a LIC NY location.
Pri...
Category
1950s French Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Gothic Revival Quatrefoil Design Umbrella & Stick Stand w. Hand Painted Irises
Located in Lisse, NL
A fine work of Gothic Art depicting iris flowers, associated with the Passion of Christ and the Resurrection.
This Gothic quatrefoil design umbrella stand is another one of our rece...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron, Zinc
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H 24.6 in Dm 11.8 in
Fabulous Art Deco Chrome Umbrella Stand
Located in Barnstaple, GB
fabulous Art Deco Umbrella /stick stand. In original condition, this wonderful item is in excellent condition for its age. The chrome has no pitting or wear to speak of. The original...
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1920s European Art Deco Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Chrome
Red Perforated Bin by Pan Barbieri + Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite, Italy
By Rexite, Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red perforated bin by Raul Barbieri + Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite. In good original condition, visible some visible wear consistent with its age and use.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
H 11.625 in W 10.325 in D 10.325 in
'Cesto Di Dalie' Trompe L'oeil Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1955
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in London, GB
A 'Cesto Di Dalie' (Basket with Dahlias) trompe l'oeil umbrella stand by the incomparable Piero Fornasetti, Italy. Depicting a colourful basket of cut dahlia flowers, this early 1950...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in
Mid Century Modern White Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Germany
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Mid Century Modern White Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Germany
Measurements:
Height: 80 cm
Diameter of top: 28 cm
Base diameter: 18 cm
Please do not hesitate to ask us i...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Art Nouveau Enamelled Umbrella Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K088 Stylish French, Art Nouveau cast iron umbrella stand of organic design, having original drip tray and retaining white enamel throughout, all in wonderful condition throughout - ...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
Pine Umbrella stand by Mobelfabrikken Toften Denmark 1960s .
By Mobelfabrikken Toften
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice solid Pine umbrella stand .comes with its original Plastic drip tray .
Manufactured by Mobelfabrikken Toften Denmark 1960s .
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Pine
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H 19.69 in W 9.45 in D 7.09 in
1980s Bronze Umbrella Stand by the Artist David Marshall
By David Marshall
Located in Marbella, ES
1980s Bronze Umbrella Stand by the Artist David Marshall
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Bronze
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H 16.54 in W 11.23 in D 10.63 in
Art Nouveau Stick Stand
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0293 French Art Nouveau umbrella stand of flowing organic form. This antique hall stand retains original mushroom colour enamel (couple of small chips), all in home ready condition....
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1890s French Art Nouveau Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
Hexagonal Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brass, hexagonal umbrella stand with a decorative rim. Can alternatively be used as a waste bin or decorative vessel.
Dimensions
9.5" width x 8" depth x 18.25" height.
Condition
Ex...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Art Nouveau yellow and green wrought iron umbrella stand, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Art Nouveau yellow and green wrought iron umbrella stand, 1900s
Wrought iron umbrella stand with elliptical base. The structure is made up of ten bands that end, at the top, ...
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Early 1900s Italian Art Nouveau Used Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
H 28.15 in W 28.75 in D 13 in
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Used Umbrella Stands For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of used umbrella stands available for sale. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all used umbrella stands available were constructed with great care. Used umbrella stands have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used umbrella stands are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many used umbrella stands are appealing in their simplicity, but Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti and Fontana Arte produced popular used umbrella stands that are worth a look.
Finding the Right Umbrella Stands for You
When it’s raining, you’re going to need an umbrella, and that wet umbrella is going to need a home. In the range of vintage, new and antique umbrella stands on 1stDibs, find patio umbrella stands made for the outdoors and luxury iterations intended to pair with your coat rack and add a dose of character to your entryway.
Modern umbrellas originated as parasols or sunshades for the upper classes in Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and elsewhere, with the accessory undergoing significant improvements, which included waterproofing, in China thereafter. The Chinese created collapsible accessories and applied wax and lacquer to paper parasols, which repelled rain during thunderstorms. As umbrellas saw widespread adoption over the years, we suddenly needed a place to put them.
African-American inventor William C. Carter of Cincinnati, Ohio, patented the first umbrella stand in 1885. His receptacle featured horizontal crossbars with hinged ends that allowed for umbrellas to be spring-locked into place. Carter hoped his idea would prevent theft of umbrellas and canes as well as present an orderly solution for storing them. It could hold more than one umbrella and contained a drip pan to catch rainwater. Today, antique umbrella stands are rich components of home decor — they’re among the first furnishings you see when you enter someone’s house or apartment — and those stemming from Carter’s day are precious collector’s items.
While preliminary umbrella stands were simple (no more than two posts and a rack to hold several umbrellas), furniture makers embellished their interpretations, adding decorative flourishes and improving upon its features over time.
On 1stDibs, a collection of antique 19th-century umbrella stands includes structures made of oak, walnut and more. There are understated Victorian-era umbrella stands made of brass that comprise little more than four tubular metal supports and cast-iron drip pans, while iterations dating from the same era made from mahogany feature distinctive hand-carvings on their side panels or ornate finials. If they’re not cast-iron umbrella stands, a (sometimes removable) cast-iron drip pan at the very least is a fairly consistent characteristic of the stands of the era.
Mid-century modern furniture designers explored venturesome forms and worked with a variety of materials to craft their umbrella stands, integrating metals such as aluminum and introducing glass and even marble to these pieces. Umbrella stands crafted by contemporary furniture makers often depart from their historical counterparts. While a sampling of today’s iterations demonstrate that creators are making umbrella stands in a variety of shapes and sizes, they’re frequently embodying clean lines and minimalist flourishes, which are perhaps a good fit if you don’t intend for your rack to stand out in your foyer or entryway.
If you’re looking to make a statement with your patio umbrella stand or the piece you’re intending to keep indoors, a vintage ceramic umbrella stand will introduce a pop of color or a dazzling texture to your doorstep or to the neutral color palette that characterizes your entryway.
While umbrella stands have seen an evolution of design over the years, their usefulness hasn’t changed a bit. Browse a collection of antique, new and vintage umbrella stands today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Used Umbrella Stands
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can use a range of different items as a Christmas tree stand. A vintage box, bucket or basket can be weighted to hold your tree secure. An antique piano stool or chair base can be converted into a charming stand. Shop an array of Christmas tree stands from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, you can generally use a sideboard as a TV stand. If you plan to rest the TV on the top of a sideboard, double-check that its weight capacity is great enough to support the weight of the television safely. You may also want to drill the back of the sideboard to add holes for the cords and cables that connect the components of your home theater system. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of sideboards.
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