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Corner Umbrella Stand

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Corner Umbrella Stand
Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Corner Umbrella Stand

Stickley Brothers Style Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Corner Umbrella Stand

By Stickley Brothers

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period quarter sawn oak corner umbrella stand In

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Antique Corner Umbrella Stand, French, Cast Iron, Hallway Drying Rack, Victorian
Antique Corner Umbrella Stand, French, Cast Iron, Hallway Drying Rack, Victorian

Antique Corner Umbrella Stand, French, Cast Iron, Hallway Drying Rack, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique corner umbrella stand. A French, cast iron hallway drying rack, dating to the

Category

Early 20th Century French Late Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Corner Umbrella Stand Art Nouveau in Brass and Oak Attributable Josef Hoffmann
Corner Umbrella Stand Art Nouveau in Brass and Oak Attributable Josef Hoffmann

Corner Umbrella Stand Art Nouveau in Brass and Oak Attributable Josef Hoffmann

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Vigonza, Padua

Early 20th century corner umbrella stand Art Nouveau in brass and oak attributable to Josef

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century Corner Umbrella Rack in Mint Green
19th Century Corner Umbrella Rack in Mint Green

19th Century Corner Umbrella Rack in Mint Green

$629

H 24.02 in W 13 in D 9.06 in

19th Century Corner Umbrella Rack in Mint Green

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

Presenting an appealing antique sectional corner umbrella stand crafted from brass and painted iron

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Oak Corner Umbrella or Stick Stand, Circa 1900
English Oak Corner Umbrella or Stick Stand, Circa 1900

English Oak Corner Umbrella or Stick Stand, Circa 1900

Located in High Point, NC

Circa 1900 period Edwardian oak still or umbrella stand that fits in a corner. The top is

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Corner Stick or Umbrella Stand
Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Corner Stick or Umbrella Stand

Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Corner Stick or Umbrella Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Corner Stick or Umbrella Stand A charming neat little piece, the

Category

Antique 1880s Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

20th Century Bow Shaped Nickle Corner Umbrella/ Stick Stand from England
20th Century Bow Shaped Nickle Corner Umbrella/ Stick Stand from England

20th Century Bow Shaped Nickle Corner Umbrella/ Stick Stand from England

$1,462Sale Price|25% Off

H 25.5 in W 12 in D 12 in

20th Century Bow Shaped Nickle Corner Umbrella/ Stick Stand from England

Located in North Salem, NY

A stylish and functional 20th-century umbrella and stick stand, designed to fit neatly into a

Category

20th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Nickel

English Gothic Oak Umbrella Stand
English Gothic Oak Umbrella Stand

English Gothic Oak Umbrella Stand

$2,400

H 30.5 in W 17.5 in D 13 in

English Gothic Oak Umbrella Stand

Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak cane/umbrella corner stand with a tracery carved panel.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Gothic Revival Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

19th Century Corner Walking Stick Stand
19th Century Corner Walking Stick Stand

19th Century Corner Walking Stick Stand

$975

H 34 in W 23 in D 15.5 in

19th Century Corner Walking Stick Stand

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak corner walking stick stand from England. The top has a scalloped and hand carved

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Plec Umbrella Stand by Isabel Gamero & Jordi Perez
Plec Umbrella Stand by Isabel Gamero & Jordi Perez

Plec Umbrella Stand by Isabel Gamero & Jordi Perez

$1,899 / item

H 24.02 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Plec Umbrella Stand by Isabel Gamero & Jordi Perez

Located in Geneve, CH

of those wasted spaces hidden away in corners. The Plec Umbrella Stand is one of the secrets in our

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

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Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand
Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand

Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand

Unavailable

H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 9.06 in

Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

k0285 Rare Victorian corner umbrella stand or walking stick stand in brass, having six compartment

Category

Antique 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand
Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand

Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand

Unavailable

H 33.08 in W 19.3 in D 13 in

Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4648 rare Victorian, cast iron, white umbrella stand with floral decorations, scrolls and

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Antique Corner Hall Tree
Antique Corner Hall Tree

Antique Corner Hall Tree

Unavailable

H 92 in W 28 in D 19 in

Antique Corner Hall Tree

Located in Manhattan Beach, CA

Eastlake style corner hall tree with beveled mirrors, ornate brass hooks.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Umbrella Stands

Materials

Walnut

Late 19th Century English Brass and Cast Iron Corner Umbrella Stand
Late 19th Century English Brass and Cast Iron Corner Umbrella Stand

Late 19th Century English Brass and Cast Iron Corner Umbrella Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

Late 19th c. English brass with cast iron base corner umbrella stand. Good distress to cast iron

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand with Serial Number Stamp
Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand with Serial Number Stamp

Rare Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand with Serial Number Stamp

Located in High Peak, GB

P0285 Rare Victorian corner umbrella stand or walking stick stand in brass, having six compartment

Category

Antique 19th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Corner Umbrella Stand in the Manner of Edgar Brandt
Art Deco Corner Umbrella Stand in the Manner of Edgar Brandt

Art Deco Corner Umbrella Stand in the Manner of Edgar Brandt

Located in New York, NY

This beautifully executed umbrella stand is iron with gilt detailing.Great Art Deco geometric

Category

20th Century French Umbrella Stands

Corner Brass Umbrella Stand
Corner Brass Umbrella Stand

Corner Brass Umbrella Stand

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H 23.5 in W 16.5 in D 12 in

Corner Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in High Peak, GB

Unusual corner bras umbrella stand with decorative finials and black drip tray. This walking stock

Category

20th Century European Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Victorian Cast Iron Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand
Victorian Cast Iron Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand

Victorian Cast Iron Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Victorian cast iron corner stick and umbrella stand A charming neat little piece, the stand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

A Turned Beech Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand
A Turned Beech Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand

A Turned Beech Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Turned Beech Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand This is a very unusual piece, it is made from dark

Category

Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Beech

Antique Corner Stick Stand, Edwardian, Umbrella, Oak, Early 20th Century
Antique Corner Stick Stand, Edwardian, Umbrella, Oak, Early 20th Century

Antique Corner Stick Stand, Edwardian, Umbrella, Oak, Early 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique corner stick stand. An Edwardian stick or umbrella stand in oak and dating to

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Corner Brass Stick Stand
Corner Brass Stick Stand

Corner Brass Stick Stand

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H 25 in W 17 in D 12 in

Corner Brass Stick Stand

Located in New York, NY

Rare triangular-shaped antique English brass stick stand. Perfect for a corner space! Original

Category

Antique 19th Century English Umbrella Stands

Late 19th Century Corner Cane Stand
Late 19th Century Corner Cane Stand

Late 19th Century Corner Cane Stand

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H 29.75 in W 21.5 in D 13.5 in

Late 19th Century Corner Cane Stand

Located in High Point, NC

19th century English oak cane stand made to be placed in a corner. The top is decorated with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

A 19th Century Mahogany Corner Stick Stand
A 19th Century Mahogany Corner Stick Stand

A 19th Century Mahogany Corner Stick Stand

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H 35.83 in W 12.6 in D 16.54 in

A 19th Century Mahogany Corner Stick Stand

Located in London, GB

Stand of unusually form with scroll steel bracket and cooper liner. Circa. 1840

Category

20th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Steel

Early 20th Century Brass and Iron Corner Umbrella Stand
Early 20th Century Brass and Iron Corner Umbrella Stand

Early 20th Century Brass and Iron Corner Umbrella Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass and iron corner umbrella stand with removable drip table. The unique design works well in

Category

Early 20th Century English Early Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

1950s Umbrella Stand by Felice Galbiati Arte Decorativa Milano, Italy
1950s Umbrella Stand by Felice Galbiati Arte Decorativa Milano, Italy

1950s Umbrella Stand by Felice Galbiati Arte Decorativa Milano, Italy

By Piero Fornasetti, Felice Galbiati

Located in London, GB

1950s corner umbrella stand by Felice Galbiati. Enamel painting on metal decorated by hand with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Enamel, Sheet Metal

Arts and Crafts oak corner hallstand
Arts and Crafts oak corner hallstand

Arts and Crafts oak corner hallstand

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H 79 in W 42 in D 23 in

Arts and Crafts oak corner hallstand

Located in Cheshire, GB

Arts and Crafts oak corner hallstand the angled cupboards enclosed by mirrored panel doors

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Edwardian Corner Umbrella Stand in Brass
Edwardian Corner Umbrella Stand in Brass

Edwardian Corner Umbrella Stand in Brass

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H 25.6 in W 19.3 in D 13.39 in

Edwardian Corner Umbrella Stand in Brass

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4963 Rare corner umbrella stand in brass with three compartment, ball finials and removable drip

Category

Early 20th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century Corner Umbrella Stand in Brass
Late 19th Century Corner Umbrella Stand in Brass

Late 19th Century Corner Umbrella Stand in Brass

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H 25.5 in W 15.5 in D 12.5 in

Late 19th Century Corner Umbrella Stand in Brass

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

French XIXth century corner umbrella stand with four divisions, decorative finials and cast iron

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Rare English Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand
Rare English Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand

Rare English Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand

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H 24.016 in W 12.598 in D 9.055 in

Rare English Victorian Corner Umbrella Stand

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

P0248 Unusual Victorian brass umbrella stand / stick stand with three compartments, decorative

Category

Antique 19th Century English Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage Corner Brass Umbrella Stand
Vintage Corner Brass Umbrella Stand

Vintage Corner Brass Umbrella Stand

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H 23.63 in W 16.15 in D 12.21 in

Vintage Corner Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Unusual corner umbrella stand in brass with decorative finials, four umbrella or walking sticks

Category

Vintage 1970s European Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Arts and Crafts Mahogany Umbrella Stand
Arts and Crafts Mahogany Umbrella Stand

Arts and Crafts Mahogany Umbrella Stand

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H 26.5 in W 17 in D 11.5 in

Arts and Crafts Mahogany Umbrella Stand

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

K0374 stylish Edwardian corner umbrella stand in mahogany, with carved supports and removable drip

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Hat Racks and Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Walnut Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand
Victorian Walnut Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand

Victorian Walnut Corner Stick and Umbrella Stand

Located in London, west Sussex

This very unusual and stylish-looking Victorian walnut corner stick or umbrella stand features a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Brass Corner Umbrella Stand
Victorian Brass Corner Umbrella Stand

Victorian Brass Corner Umbrella Stand

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H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 12.21 in

Victorian Brass Corner Umbrella Stand

Located in Whaley Bridge, GB

Sn4904, unusual Victorian corner umbrella stand in brass with 6 umbrella compartments, reeded

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

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$3,400

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Located in Water Mill, NY

Art Deco Frankart ash tray or plant holder. Signed. Very good. Unrestored condition.

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Hollywood Regency Style Set of 8 Indoor Outdoor Black Dining Chairs

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By Dorothy Draper

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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Antique Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf UK Import

Antique Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf UK Import

$636Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 14 in D 10.5 in

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Located in Seattle, WA

Antique Corner Bookcase or Bookshelf UK Import Dimensions. 14 W ; 10 1/2 D ; 30 H.

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Authentic Wiener Werkstätte Coat Hooks Made from Brass
Authentic Wiener Werkstätte Coat Hooks Made from Brass

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$1,089 / set

H 4.73 in W 1.23 in D 3.15 in

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By Wiener Werkstätte

Located in Vienna, AT

For sale is a beautiful set consisting of three wall mountable Art Nouveau coat hooks. The items were hand-crafted from brass and designed by the renowned Wiener Werkstätte in Austri...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands

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Brass

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Brass Sculpture on Marble Base After Rodin's "The Thinker" - SIGNED

Located in North Miami, FL

Signed V. Martin, this wonderful version of Rodin's renowned sculpture, The Thinker, is made of patinated brass and sits atop a black marble base. Pedestal shown is sold separately ...

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Vintage 1960s French Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Brass

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By George Montague Ellwood

Located in London, GB

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Copper

Koloman Moser for the Wiener Werstaette Jugendstil Wall Light, Re-Edition
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By Wiener Werkstätte, Koloman Moser, Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

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2010s Austrian Jugendstil Wall Lights and Sconces

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Crystal, Brass

Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts
Liberty & Co. An Arts & Crafts Oak Window or Hall Seat with Large Pierced Hearts

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By Liberty & Co.

Located in London, GB

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Unavailable|$4,646 / item

H 21.66 in W 18.51 in D 22.05 in

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By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Greven, DE

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2010s German Art Deco Side Tables

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Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak hall stand
Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak hall stand

Shapland and Petter. A good Arts and Crafts oak hall stand

By Shapland & Petter

Located in London, GB

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Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Coat Racks and Stands

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Mirror, Oak

Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco style Square Rug with Brown Open Field
Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco style Square Rug with Brown Open Field

Rug & Kilim’s French Art Deco style Square Rug with Brown Open Field

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

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Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak and Bronze Mirror, circa 1920

Antique Arts & Crafts Carved Oak and Bronze Mirror, circa 1920

Located in Miami, FL

Mirror with nice arch design, circa 1910. Original mirror.

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Arts and Crafts Wall Mirrors

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Bronze

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English Gothic Revival Walnut Full Size Bed

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$22,000

H 90 in W 59.25 in D 78 in

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Located in Queens, NY

English Gothic Revival-style (19th Century) walnut full size bed with carved finial posts. (Includes: headboard, footboard, rails)

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Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Beds and Bed Frames

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Located in Vienna, AT

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Antique L&JG STICKLEY Morris Chair, circa 1907 - W809    SALE 30%

Antique L&JG STICKLEY Morris Chair, circa 1907 - W809 SALE 30%

$3,025Sale Price|44% Off

H 44 in W 24 in D 20 in

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By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

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Corner Umbrella Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the corner umbrella stand you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A corner umbrella stand — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a corner umbrella stand — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right corner umbrella stand, those designed in Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest.

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 Corner Umbrella Stand
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.

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