$895Sale Price|20% Off
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.
Brass
$624 / item
Gold Contemporary Umbrella Stand
Located in Geneve, CH
Gold contemporary umbrella stand Dimensions: L 18.4 x W 18.4 x H 56 cm Materials: Steel.
Steel
Modern Umbrella Stand -- Gold-Leaf on Metal
Located in Austin, TX
This umbrella stand is comprised of a metal structure covered in gold leaf.
Metal, Gold Leaf
Umbrella Stand Brown Gold Loop Handles
Located in New York, NY
A rich dark brown and gold-tone umbrella stand, circa late-20th century.
Metal
Bronze Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in BAUD, FR
Bronze umbrella stand, 1950s Umbrella or walking stick holder in bronze Finely ornamented Origin: Indochina 1950s Height: 71 cm Diameter: 31 cm
Bronze
Gold Gilt Iron Umbrella Stand, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual umbrella stand is made of gold gilt iron. This represents an umbrella made of gilt iron.
Iron
Umbrella Stand, 1930, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads 'View All ...
Iron, Bronze
Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Wrought iron umbrella stand, 1960s.
Metal, Gold
20th Century French Umbrella Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
This charming 20th century French umbrella stand is both decorative and functional. Crafted from gilt bronze, it showcases a whimsical design featuring a sailor figure surrounded by ...
Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Italian Twisted Metal Gold Gilt Umbrella Form Umbrella Stand
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage umbrella or cane stand, Italian made, takes form of an Umbrella, made of iron twisted rope with gold gilt and black marble base on brass ball feet.
Marble, Steel
$1,366Sale Price|20% Off
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
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Gilt Gold Wood Umbrella Stand
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Impressive and elegant tall French umbrella stand featuring gilt gold floral and garland designs with open-mesh wire and a wood base.
Metal, Gold, Wire
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand
By Raymond Subes, Michel Zadounaïsky, Gilbert Poillerat, Edgar Brandt, Paul Kiss
Located in Houston, TX
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand. Offered is a large geometric French Art Deco hand forged wrought iron umbrella stand trimmed in bronze. This handsome Art Deco umbrella ...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$1,130Sale Price|20% Off
Oval Umbrella Stand Gold Brass Italian Design 1970s Hammered
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oval umbrella stand gold brass Italian design 1970s hammered.
Brass
1970 Gabriella Crespi Bronze Sculpture Umbrella Stand
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Brescia, IT
Umbrella Stand Gabriella Crespi Italy, 1970 Bronze Leaves Fusion Artist Sign engraved under the base
Bronze
Italian Solid Bronze and Metal Umbrella Stand, 1970s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant Italian umbrella stand from the 1970s, crafted with a solid bronze structure and a metal cylindrical body. The design is defined by its sculptural vertical bronze bands and g...
Bronze
Mid Century Gold Aluminum Umbrella Stand, 3-Legged Design, 1960s Italy
Located in Andernach, DE
Original Italian mid century umbrella stand, just beautifully designed, slick, funky yet elegant! Typical 1960s materials: golden anodised aluminum in a 3-legged design, at the tips...
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Umbrella Stand Mategot 50s cylindrical Vase perforated metal with gold Details
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Osnabrück, NDS
A rare umbrella stand or cylindrical deko-vase in perforated metal with nice brass Details from the 50s. The stand with the original laquered steel has a beautiful patina and is in ...
Brass, Steel
Edward F. Caldwell Marble And Bronze Umbrella Stand
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Essex, MA
This rare and fabulous umbrella stand one of very few made likely for one of the gilded age families mansions. Caldwell supplied such architects as Mead Mckim and White, Carrere and ...
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Umbrella Stand and Paper Basket
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gold gilded umbrella stand and paper basket. Measures: Paper basket 33cm height.
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Vintage White Gold Metal Umbrella Stand 1950s Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage white and gold metal umbrella stand or cane holder 1950s Germany.
Metal, Iron
A Superb Italian Toleware Umbrella Stand, Hand Painted Gold on Black
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Superb Italian Toleware Umbrella Stand, Hand Painted Gold on Black A very unusual and attractive piece, hand painted and made in Tolewear, it is decorated with garlands of leaves ...
Tin
Vintage Bronze Umbrella Stand in the Shape of Boots
Located in Dallas, TX
This vintage bronze umbrella stand is a charming and unique addition to any outdoor space. The stand is designed in the shape of boots, giving it a whimsical and decorative touch. Ci...
Bronze
Umbrella stand in leather and bronze , 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: leather and bronze We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982.If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the...
Bronze
French Napoleon III Bronze Umbrella Stand with Hunt Motifs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorate a hunting lodge with this fine antique umbrella or cane stand, crafted in France, circa 1900, the freestanding stand features a hunting theme including a horn at the top, a ...
Bronze
Victorian Antique Brass and Cast Iron Umbrella Stand Valet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Victorian 19th century brass umbrella stand or stick stand. Antique brass top divided into three sections to hold either walking sticks or umbrellas. Umbrella brass valet rack with...
Brass, Bronze
Lady Clare Dark Blue Metal Umbrella stand 1970s England
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Dark Blue Umbrella stand . Gold rim . signed Lady Clare England .
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Umbrella Stand in Cast Bronze, France
Located in Nicolosi, IT
Decorative French umbrella stand from the mid-20th century, crafted in cast bronze with a strong Brutalist and sculptural character. The piece features an elaborate openwork structur...
Bronze
Umbrella Stand in iron, gilded with leaf , 1930, France
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: iron, gilded with leaf 1930 We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pu...
Iron, Gold Leaf
Rare Bronze Umbrella Stand Showing a Sailor, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare umbrella stand showing a sailor is all made of bronze. This is a French. work, circa 1970.
Bronze
Italian mid century bronze and brown metal umbrella stand, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid century bronze and brown metal umbrella stand, 1950s Umbrella stand or basket with round base in bronze and brown enameled metal. 1950s Vintage condition, some signs of a...
Metal, Bronze
Lovely Handmade Vintage Italian Golden Florentine Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gold gilded umbrella stand holder.
Metal
Bronze Umbrella Stand Attributed François Xavier & Claude Lalanne, France 1970s
By Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing umbrella stand in bronze oak leaves shaped attributed to François Xavier & Claude Lalanne. Made in France in the 1970s. Claude Lalanne was a French sculptor ...
Metal, Bronze
Hollywood Regency Golden Umbrella stand by Li Puma Firenze, Italy 1950s
By Li Puma Firenze
Located in Hannover, DE
Italian elegance characterizes this exclusive umbrella stand. The umbrella stand was elaborately handcrafted and perfectly reflects the luxury of the Hollywood Regency era. This umbr...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Elegant Art Deco work circa 1940 wrought iron umbrella stand
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Elegant Art Deco work circa 1940, Black and gold wrought iron umbrella stand decorated with a trio of arrows centered with four crossbars
Wrought Iron
Spanish Wrought Gilt Iron Umbrella Stand / Planter with Ring Detail, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
This eye-catching umbrella stand or plant stand was handcrafted in iron and finished in gold leaf gilding.
Gold Leaf, Iron
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Rare Bronze Umbrella Stand Showing a Sailor. French Work. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare, nice and unusual umbrella stand showing a sailor is all made oof bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Bronze
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Cast Brass Crocodile Skin Umbrella Stand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning vintage mid-century modern Hollywood Regency cast bronze umbrella stand / holder made in Italy, circa 1970s.
Brass, Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass Umbrella Stand with Bronze Bowl, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian Mid-Century Modern plexiglass umbrella Stand with bronze bowl, 1980s Plexiglass umbrella Stand in transparent plexiglass and colored rhombuses, with a bronze bowl on the bas...
Bronze
Beautiful Mid-Century Regency umbrella stand made of gilded metal, Italy 1960s
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large, and elegant Mid-Century Regency umbrella stand made of gilded metal. Made in Italy. Crafted from perforated gilded metal. Features very high-quality workmanship. Be...
Metal, Gold Plate
$541Sale Price|20% Off
Lutcite or Plexiglass Umbrella Stand Charles Hollis Jones with Brass Accents
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Oirlo, LI
Plexiglass Umbrella stand Charles Hollis Jones with brass accents, 1970 Plexiglas umbrella stand with brass knobs. Design by Charles Hollis Jones. This umbrella stand exud...
Brass, Gold Plate
Solid Bronze Patinated Umbrella Stand or Vase with Ring Handles, Ornate Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tall Bronze Umbrella Stand / Vase in the Style of Paul Haustein A striking tall cylindrical bronze stand, reminiscent of the refined work of Paul Haustein, perfect for use as an umb...
Bronze
Gilt Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand, Pier Luigi Colli Style, Italy 1950s
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Miami, FL
1950s Italian gold leaf hand hammered wrought iron umbrella stand by Pier Luigi Colli.
Metal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century French Bronze Swan-Handled Vase or Umbrella Stand, 14.2in
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
An elegant French bronze decorative vase or umbrella stand dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, richly adorned with sculptural swan-form handles and elaborate grapevine mot...
Bronze
1950s Mid-Century Modern Iron & Brass Umbrella Stand Holder Carl Auböck Style
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A beautiful 1950s vintage Mid-Century Modern gold and cream colored umbrella stand in the style of Austrian Designer Carl Auböck, Vienna.
Brass, Aluminum, Cast Iron
20s Italian Handmade Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand Art Nouveau Style Bronze Saucer
By Jacques Adnet, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Miami, FL
1920s Art Nouveau Style handmade Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand made in Italy. Comes with a Bronze Inlay Plate, rustic and bold container for Canes, Umbrellas or Parasols. In good condi...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts Wrought Iron and Bronze Cane & Umbrella Stand with Metal Liner
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful Quality Arts and Crafts Stand. Looking for a stylish and practical antique to upgrade your entrance experience? This entirely handcrafted early 1900s hall stand is a perfe...
Bronze, Wrought Iron
$1,837Sale Price|20% Off
Spanish Umbrella Stand in Gilt Wrought Iron with Rings Details, Brutalist Design
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.
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Li Puma Florence Mid Century 'Trompe-l'oeil' Umbrella Stand Italy 1960s
By Li Puma Firenze
Located in Meer, VAN
Li Puma Florence Mid Century 'Trompe-l'oeil' Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1960s. This is a remarkable 'Trompe-l'oeil' style Italian umbrella stand in gold painted metal, made by Li Puma F...
Metal
$1,649Sale Price|20% Off
1950 Faux Bamboo Umbrella Stand in Gilt Iron, Chain Link and Leaf Detail
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Faux Bamboo Foliage Umbrella Stand, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf Nice gilt wrought iron faux bamboo umbrella stand with chain link accents.
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf, Iron
Fendi Umbrella with Gold Logo
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful black and gold umbrella by Fendi - signed Fendi Perfumes. In wonderful condition, design works well unisex - full sized with case - sleek handle flattened and with brass ...
Fabric, Resin, Wood
French Art Nouveau Style Umbrella or Cane Stand with Heron Motif, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A sculptural French Art Nouveau–style umbrella and walking stick stand, combining elegant heron imagery with refined mid-century craftsmanship and practical functionality. This eleg...
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
$848Sale Price|20% Off
Round Gold Italian Design 1930 Round Umbrella Art Deco Black
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Particular round gold Italian design 1930 round umbrella Art Deco black , Lacquered metal.
Aluminum
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and most decorative French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and Ormolu umbrella stand. This wonderful three sided umbrella stand is raised by three pierced su...
Bronze, Ormolu
Unusual 19th Century Patinated Bronze-Mounted Longhorn Stick Stand
Located in London, GB
A Striking 19th Century Longhorn Stick Stand A unique umbrella and walking stick stand, the tripod design formed from three elongated, curved legs made from animal horn, their natur...
Bronze
Collection of 3 Victorian Silver & Gold-Filled Parasol Handles
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A COLLECTION OF 3 VICTORIAN SILVER & GOLD-FILLED PARASOL HANDLES Late 19th to early 20th Century. In various styles, two gold-filled with hand chased and engraved decoration and on...
Silver
Elegant bronze "Liberty Elegance" three-ring umbrella stand , 20th century
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Refined bronze umbrella stand with vintage style, featuring elegant ornamental details and a solid, well-balanced structure. The three top rings allow for convenient storage of multi...
Bronze
Portable Ashtray, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant 19th-century portable ashtray made of high-quality bronze and onyx. The design features a sturdy central column supporting a round onyx dish, ideal for use as a functional as...
Bronze
Vintage art deco frances 1970s bronze umbrella stand
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Vintage art deco frances 1970s bronze umbrella stand
Bronze
Art Deco Gold Painted Hatrack
Located in Queens, NY
American Art Deco gold painted iron round hatrack/umbrella stand.
Gold, Iron
Bronze and Calacatta Gold Marble Umbrella Stand
By James Devlin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This subtle yet striking umbrella stand creates an arresting focal point in a foyer or vestibule.
Marble, Bronze
Bronze and Marble Umbrella Stand
By James Devlin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This subtle yet striking umbrella stand creates an arresting focal point to a foyer or vestibule. Shown here in patinated bronze with nero marquina marble, the piece is handmade to o...
Marble, Bronze
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H 25.79 in W 15.28 in D 13.78 in
Modern Titanium Silver or Gold Shark Umbrella Stand or Champagne Cooler
By Qeeboo, Studio Job (Job Smeets & Nynke Tynagel)
Located in Origgio (VA), IT
Serious fun, in a fictive world lives a shark. His name is Mr. Holder. He loves to swim but he can't so other sharks bully him. They call him a pussy, stuffy or stiffy. Poor him you'...
Plastic
Promemoria Fred Umbrella Stand in Hammered Bronze by Romeo Sozzi
By Promemoria
Located in Valmadrera (LC), IT
Fred is a hammered bronze umbrella stand with soft shapes and Classic flavour, inspired by the shapes of nature.
Bronze
Midcentury Gold Metal Coat Rack Industrial Style
By Willem H. Gispen
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Beautiful patina for this coat rack from the 1950s-1960s in gold metal with umbrella stand.
Metal
Antique Bronze Umbrella Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Bronze Umbrella Stand This antique bronze bin can have multiple uses in your home or office. From umbrella stand to wastepaper bin this antique will elevate your space with ...
Bronze
Vintage Gucci Umbrella Stand
By Gucci
Located in Austin, TX
From Italy, a unique and rare Gucci Umbrella stand in superb condition. Nickel and gold plate, monogrammed canvas on vinyl bottom cups.
Nickel, Gold Plate
Patinated Bronze Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A bronze, cylindrical umbrella stand with engraved thin, vertical lines and wide, horizontal embossed rings. This stand shows a verdigris patina along the indentations. Two circular ...
Bronze
Vintage Painted Ceramic Umbrella Stand in Gold
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Painted Ceramic Umbrella Stand This unique piece features a striking gold finish and a classic design that is both functional and decorative.
Ceramic, Paint
Gold Color Velvet Umbrella Stand 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Umbrella stand. Round Metal base. upholstered in a gold velvet.
Velvet
1940s Japanese Bronze Umbrella Stand
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted darkened bronze umbrella stand with an expressive leaf motif.
Bronze
Bronze Umbrella Stand, Gabriella Crespi
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This sculptural umbrella stand was made by Gabriella Crespi. We date it back to the 1970s. Crespi developed her style by transforming objects and changing their function. Her work m...
Bronze
Bronze and Marble Hall Stand or Umbrella Stand
Located in London, by appointment only
An exceptional parcel-gilt bronze stick stand, the shaped red marble base supporting a fine bronze and parcel-gilt fluted and mounted column with a pair of finely cast entwined snake...
Marble, Bronze
Rare Italian Gilt Metal Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A superb, functional and very decorative Umbrella stand. The stand is gilt metal from Italy. The classic Italian rings, the ring to carry and the leaves, set this umbrella stand fr...
Metal, Gold Leaf
Brass and Bronze Boot Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Brass and bronze boot umbrella stand. Three Verdigris brass 19th century can boots with leather laces joined together by a twisted rope and hand-gilt tassels. With brass carrying han...
Brass, Bronze
Round Gold Brass Hammered Umbrella Stand Italian Midcentury Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round gold brass hammered umbrella stand Italian midcentury design.
Brass
An English Fire Bucket Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
A barrel shaped English fire bucket with horizontal iron bands securing red painted oak vessel having transfer decoration with the British royal coat of arms.
Iron, Gold Leaf
Umbrella Stand Brass Sculpture Gold Midcentury Design Made in Italy
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Umbrella stand brass sculpture gold midcentury design made in Italy.
Brass
Mid-Century Toleware Stick Umbrella Stand Hand Painted Gold on Black
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A mid-century Toleware hand-painted umbrella stick stand. Crafted from metal with a heavy iron base, this piece has a striking gold design set against a rich black background, making...
Metal
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H 27.56 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Old Umbrella Stand Mid-Century Italian Design Perforated Metal Brass Gold Green
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Old umbrella stand Midcentury Italian Design perforated metal and brass gold green.
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
Vintage Bronze Boot Stick Umbrella Stand, Mid-20th Century
Located in London, GB
This large charming stick or umbrella stand in the form of a bronze boot dating from the mid-20th century. This high quality hot cast solid bronze was produced using the tradition...
Bronze
Midcentury Italian Regency Gilded Metal Umbrella Stand by Li Puma
By Li Puma Firenze
Located in München, DE
Inside on the bottom there is minimal rust and the gold plating is slightly off. There is always some light rust on these umbrella stands.
Metal, Gold Plate
Rare Bronze Umbrella Stand Showing a Sailor, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare umbrella stand showing a sailor is all made of braobnze. This is a French. work, circa 1970.
Bronze
19th Century French Victorian Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Umbrella Stand
Located in Forney, TX
A striking French antique gilded bronze umbrella stand from the 19th century. The richly decorated late Victorian era Art Nouveau period stand features a heart form handle, above six...
Bronze
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H 26.38 in W 16.34 in D 5.91 in
Antique Sectional Umbrella Stand, English, Bronze, Iron, Hall Rack, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique sectional umbrella stand. An English, bronze and cast iron hall rack, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Rest your wet brollies in late Victorian ...
Bronze, Iron
Oversized Antique High Relief Figural Umbrella Stand with Garden Scene
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique floor vase offers bronze floor vase offers urn form with all-over high relief garden scene with flowers, birds, and dragon on neck, incised Greek Key pattern on ...
Bronze
19th Century French Napoleon III Bronze Umbrella Stand with Dog Figure
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry with this elegant antique umbrella or cane stand; crafted in France, circa 1870, the freestanding stand features a hunt dog figure leaning against a tree decorated ...
Bronze
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H 26.97 in W 9.65 in D 6.89 in
Antique Umbrella Stand, French, Bronze, Hallway, Cane, Stick, Rack, Art Nouveau
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique umbrella stand. A French, bronze hallway cane or stick rack, dating to the Art Nouveau period, circa 1900. Graceful French taste Displaying a desirable aged pa...
Bronze
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.
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