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Antique Italian Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Antique Italian Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Antique Italian Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Antique Italian brass umbrella stand, 1950s Good condition, found in a noble apartment.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Antique Italian Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Antique Italian Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Antique Italian Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Antique Italian brass umbrella stand, 1950s Good condition, found in a noble apartment.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Brass Umbrella Stand
Mid-Century Italian Brass Umbrella Stand

Mid-Century Italian Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Vilnius, LT

Italian mid-century brass umbrella stand created in hammered brass sheet with two round handles.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Faux Bois Brass Umbrella Stand by Casagrande, Italy, 1950s
Faux Bois Brass Umbrella Stand by Casagrande, Italy, 1950s

Faux Bois Brass Umbrella Stand by Casagrande, Italy, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Faux Bois Italian brass umbrella stand in the form of a tree trunk with a branch handle.

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20th Century Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1980s
Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1980s

Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1980s

Located in Palermo, IT

Brass umbrella stand, Italy, 1980s It has always belonged to my paternal grandparents.

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Vintage 1980s Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Brass Italian Umbrella Stand
Mid-Century Brass Italian Umbrella Stand

Mid-Century Brass Italian Umbrella Stand

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass construction with perforated creme painted steel elements on a heavy cast iron foot. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Steel

Brass Umbrella Shaped Stand, Italy, 1960
Brass Umbrella Shaped Stand, Italy, 1960

Brass Umbrella Shaped Stand, Italy, 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This umbrella stand is in brass and cooper. It has been made in Italy in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Portuguese Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Copper

Italian Modern Brass And Glass Umbrella Stand
Italian Modern Brass And Glass Umbrella Stand

Italian Modern Brass And Glass Umbrella Stand

By Pietro Chiesa, Fontana Arte, Max Ingrand

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Modern Brass And Glass Umbrella Stand. Offered is stylish Italian mid century modern brass and glass umbrella stand in the manner of Max Ingrand For Fontana Arte Age related ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

1950s Italian Brass and Iron Umbrella Stand
1950s Italian Brass and Iron Umbrella Stand

1950s Italian Brass and Iron Umbrella Stand

Located in London, London

This stylish 1950s Italian umbrella stand embodies the refined elegance of mid-century design.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

1950s Brass and Velvet Italian Umbrella Stand
1950s Brass and Velvet Italian Umbrella Stand

1950s Brass and Velvet Italian Umbrella Stand

Located in Geneva, CH

1950s Brass and Velvet Italian Umbrella Stand with handles.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Sculptural Italian 1950s Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand
Sculptural Italian 1950s Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand

Sculptural Italian 1950s Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Milan, IT

Elegant and sculptural Italian umbrella stand from the 1950s, crafted in solid brass.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Lovely 1970s Italian Rattan and Brass Umbrella Stand
Lovely 1970s Italian Rattan and Brass Umbrella Stand

Lovely 1970s Italian Rattan and Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Lovely Rattan and Brass Umbrella Stand, 1970s Italy Very decorative.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Lovely Rattan and Brass Umbrella Stand, 1970s Italy
Lovely Rattan and Brass Umbrella Stand, 1970s Italy

Lovely Rattan and Brass Umbrella Stand, 1970s Italy

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Lovely Rattan and Brass Umbrella Stand, 1970s, Italy Very decorative.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Italy
Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Italy

Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Italy

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Italy Original condition

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Umbrella Stand in woven Brass, Italy, 1950's
Umbrella Stand in woven Brass, Italy, 1950's

Umbrella Stand in woven Brass, Italy, 1950's

Located in Uithoorn, NL

You can see straight away that this is Italian grace at its best so the (design) show starts immediately when entering the house: A classy umbrella stand 100% dull brass.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Italian Art Nouveau Liberty Brass Umbrella Stand, 1930s
Italian Art Nouveau Liberty Brass Umbrella Stand, 1930s

Italian Art Nouveau Liberty Brass Umbrella Stand, 1930s

Located in Traversetolo, IT

The beautiful Italian Art Nouveau Liberty umbrella stands from the 1950s has a great executive quality that is denoted by various details, the brass base decorated with Art Nouveau f...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Umbrella Stand
Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Umbrella Stand

Mid-Century Italian Glass and Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Vilnius, LT

Mid-Century Italian smoked glass and brass umbrella stand. Weight: 26,5 kg.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand in Brass, 1950s
Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand in Brass, 1950s

Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand in Brass, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Luxury Mid-Century Modern Decorative Round Umbrella Stand in Brass. Handcrafted in Italy, 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Italian Modern Travertine, Chrome and Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy 60s
Italian Modern Travertine, Chrome and Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy 60s

Italian Modern Travertine, Chrome and Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy 60s

By Renato Zevi, Zevi & C.

Located in Lucija, SI

Italian modern umbrella stand made in the late 60s in Italy This piece is attributed to Renato Zevi as a designer.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Travertine, Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Brass & White Metal Umbrella Stand, Italy 1950s
Mid-Century Brass & White Metal Umbrella Stand, Italy 1950s

Mid-Century Brass & White Metal Umbrella Stand, Italy 1950s

Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW

This modernist umbrella stand was designed and manufactured in Italy in the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Italian Umbrella Stand in Rattan with Brass Rim, 1960
Italian Umbrella Stand in Rattan with Brass Rim, 1960

Italian Umbrella Stand in Rattan with Brass Rim, 1960

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern Decorative Umbrella Stand in Rattan and Brass. Handcrafted in Italy, 1960s.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Italian 70s Burl Umbrella Stand
Italian 70s Burl Umbrella Stand

Italian 70s Burl Umbrella Stand

Located in Milan, IT

Hexagonal burl plated piece with brass rim.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Umbrella Stand in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1950's
Umbrella Stand in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1950's

Umbrella Stand in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1950's

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Umbrella Stand in Brass and Metal, Italy, 1950's great patina, great condtion, good colour - and material blend...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Fornasetti umbrella stand. Italy c1950
Fornasetti umbrella stand. Italy c1950

Fornasetti umbrella stand. Italy c1950

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in London, GB

Fornasetti umbrella stand in black with gold foliate design. Original 1950s. Very good condition

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Superb handmade Brass Umbrella stand by Samex Italy 1970s
Superb handmade Brass Umbrella stand by Samex Italy 1970s

Superb handmade Brass Umbrella stand by Samex Italy 1970s

Located in Den Haag, NL

Unique handmade Brass Umbrella stand . Manufactured by Samex small company from Brescia Italy . 1970s .

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Round Gold Italian Umbrella Stand 1970 Solid Brass Hammered
Round Gold Italian Umbrella Stand 1970 Solid Brass Hammered

Round Gold Italian Umbrella Stand 1970 Solid Brass Hammered

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Round gold Italian umbrella stand 1970 solid brass hammered.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Copper and Brass, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Copper and Brass, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Copper and Brass, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Umbrella stand shaped umbrella in copper and brass.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Copper

Original Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s
Original Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

Original Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien, Bauhaus

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Umbrella stand Hollywood Regency. Origin: Italy, sold to end customer in Germany.

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Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-century Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Mid-century Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Mid-century Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Located in Palermo, IT

Mid-century brass umbrella stand, 1950s Good condition, minor signs of wear. A fascinating object. Height 46 cm, diameter 30 cm.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand, Brass & Aluminum, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand, Brass & Aluminum, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand, Brass & Aluminum, Italy, 1950s

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Here we have a truly uniqe umbrella stand produced in Italy during the 1950's.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Rattan Bamboo Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s
Rattan Bamboo Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s

Rattan Bamboo Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern decorative brass and bamboo / rattan umbrella stand, tall planter or paper bin.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

1970s Glass and Brass Umbrella Stand
1970s Glass and Brass Umbrella Stand

1970s Glass and Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Roma, RM

1970s Glass and Brass Umbrella stand Product Details Dimensions: 30L x 54H x 20D cm Italian production from the 70s.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Large Hollywood Regency Solid Brutalist Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s
Large Hollywood Regency Solid Brutalist Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

Large Hollywood Regency Solid Brutalist Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Umbrella stand Hollywood Regency. Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This original vintage Hollywood Regency umbrella stand was produced in the 1970s in Italy.

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Late 20th Century Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

1970s Vintage Italian Mid-Century Italian Bamboo, Rattan & Brass Umbrella Stand
1970s Vintage Italian Mid-Century Italian Bamboo, Rattan & Brass Umbrella Stand

1970s Vintage Italian Mid-Century Italian Bamboo, Rattan & Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Tall and large vintage Mid-Century Modern Gabriella Crespi style Hollywood Regency umbrella stand / holder made in Italy, circa 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Solid 11kg Brutalist Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency Solid 11kg Brutalist Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

Hollywood Regency Solid 11kg Brutalist Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Umbrella stand Hollywood Regency. Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This original vintage Hollywood Regency umbrella stand was produced in the 1970s in Italy.

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Late 20th Century Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Vintage Brass Boot Umbrella Stand, Hand-Forged in Italy, 1950s
Vintage Brass Boot Umbrella Stand, Hand-Forged in Italy, 1950s

Vintage Brass Boot Umbrella Stand, Hand-Forged in Italy, 1950s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Limited edition (156/600) hand-forged brass boot umbrella stand made in Italy.

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20th Century Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Oval Umbrella Stand Gold Brass Italian Design 1970s Hammered
Oval Umbrella Stand Gold Brass Italian Design 1970s Hammered

Oval Umbrella Stand Gold Brass Italian Design 1970s Hammered

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Oval umbrella stand gold brass Italian design 1970s hammered.

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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Brass Coachmans Boot Umbrella Stand
Brass Coachmans Boot Umbrella Stand

Brass Coachmans Boot Umbrella Stand

Located in Hanover, MA

Stylish large brass coachmans boot umbrella holder with brass spur and leather strap

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

1950's Italian Enameled Umbrella stand
1950's Italian Enameled Umbrella stand

1950's Italian Enameled Umbrella stand

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Iron tripod base with brass feet and brass rim. Italy, 1950s

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Vintage 1950s Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Iron

Hand-Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960
Hand-Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960

Hand-Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand, Mid-Century Modern, Italy, 1960

Located in Naples, IT

Round umbrella stand made of hammered gilt brass. Italian design produced in mid-century, circa 1960.      

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Brass Osvaldo Borsani Style, Italy, 1950s
Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Brass Osvaldo Borsani Style, Italy, 1950s

Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Brass Osvaldo Borsani Style, Italy, 1950s

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury an elegant umbrella stand made in brass in the style of the Italian designer Osvaldo Borsani from the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Brass Umbrella Stand 1950s Italy
Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Brass Umbrella Stand 1950s Italy

Mid Century Modern Vintage Red Brass Umbrella Stand 1950s Italy

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern Vintage umbrella stand from red lacquered metal and brass 1950s Italy.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Cast Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s
Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Cast Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Cast Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Hollywood Regency Style vintage umbrella stand from cast brass Italy, 1970s. A wonderful vintage umbrella stand from cast brass with embossed decor as wine grapes, leaves and snakes.

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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Elegant Umbrella Stand Bamboo and Solid Brass italian Design 1970s
Elegant Umbrella Stand Bamboo and Solid Brass italian Design 1970s

Elegant Umbrella Stand Bamboo and Solid Brass italian Design 1970s

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Eleant Umbrella Stand rare piece original Italian Design

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand, Brass & Black Metal, Italy, 1958
Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand, Brass & Black Metal, Italy, 1958

Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand, Brass & Black Metal, Italy, 1958

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Den Haag, NL

Love this 1950s Umbrella stand, black round metal base, comes with solid brass handle feet and details. Superb quality and all complete.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

21st Century Leather & Satin Brass Umbrella Stand Handcrafed in Italy
21st Century Leather & Satin Brass Umbrella Stand Handcrafed in Italy

21st Century Leather & Satin Brass Umbrella Stand Handcrafed in Italy

By Pinetti

Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia

Stands out for its simplicity. An umbrella stand with cylindrical silhouette ideal to give a stylish addition to any hallway. Covered with a soft grained or woven leather our umbr...

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2010s Italian Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Rattan Bamboo Small Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy 1970s
Rattan Bamboo Small Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy 1970s

Rattan Bamboo Small Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy 1970s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Beautiful Mid-Century Modern decorative brass and bamboo / rattan small umbrella stand, tall planter or paper bin.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Midcentury Brass and Chrome Umbrella Stand, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s
Midcentury Brass and Chrome Umbrella Stand, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

Midcentury Brass and Chrome Umbrella Stand, Willy Rizzo, Italy, 1970s

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Roma, IT

Stunning square umbrella stand in woven brass and chrome. This incredibly elegant piece was designed in the Italy in the 70s in the style of Willy Rizzo.

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Ghidini 1961 Umbrella Stand in Polished Brass

Ghidini 1961 Umbrella Stand in Polished Brass

By Richard Hutten, Ghidini 1961

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant umbrella stand was crafted entirely in brass and comprises a round base with a vertical stand that supports the body of the piece, which is an upside-down cone made to e...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Italian copper and bamboo umbrella stand, 1960s
Italian copper and bamboo umbrella stand, 1960s

Italian copper and bamboo umbrella stand, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century copper and bamboo umbrella stand. Timeless piece, in the manner of Gabrielle Crespi 1960s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 42cm Diameter: 25cm Ref.: 2604211401

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Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Italian copper and bamboo umbrella stand, 1960s
Italian copper and bamboo umbrella stand, 1960s

Italian copper and bamboo umbrella stand, 1960s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Mid century copper and bamboo umbrella stand. Timeless piece, in the manner of Gabrielle Crespi 1960s - Italy Dimensions: Height: 50cm Diameter: 25cm Ref.: 26042114

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Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Hollywood Regency Solid 7.5kg Brutalist Floral Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy 1970s
Hollywood Regency Solid 7.5kg Brutalist Floral Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy 1970s

Hollywood Regency Solid 7.5kg Brutalist Floral Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy 1970s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Umbrella stand Hollywood Regency. Origin: Italy Age: 1970s This original vintage Hollywood Regency umbrella stand was produced in the 1970s in Italy.

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Late 20th Century Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

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Italian Brass Umbrella Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian brass umbrella stand you’re looking for. Each Italian brass umbrella stand for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. If you’re shopping for an Italian brass umbrella stand, we have 271 options in-stock, while there are 20 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian brass umbrella stand — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Italian brass umbrella stand, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Italian brass umbrella stand that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fornasetti, Fontana Arte and Ghidini 1961 produced versions 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.

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