Umbrella Stand
$902
Umbrella Stand
Located in London, England
Terracotta umbrella stand with applied pottery shard decoration.
Early 1900s French Antique Umbrella Stand Pottery
Ceramic
$902
Umbrella Stand
Located in London, England
Terracotta umbrella stand with applied pottery shard decoration.
Ceramic
$540Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Spongeware Umbrella Stand
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Multi-color design spongeware umbrella stand. Cream color with blue and brown accents. Good condition for umbrella stand. No notable chips, scratches or other issues.
Pottery
$960Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Majolica Pottery Umbrella Stand, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Majolica umbrella stand offers pottery construction with nautical scene in relief with partially nude woman in boat on the sea, c1900 Measures - 20"h x 9.75"diam.
Pottery
English Early Victorian Ceramic Glazed Stick Stand in a Floral blue Design
Located in Faversham, GB
A striking early 20th century glazed ceramic stick stand of good proportions with a gentle lip to the outside edge. The clay has been washed in a white under glaze and adorned with ...
Ceramic, Pottery
Roseville Florentine I Umbrella Holder Stand, Shape 763-20, Circa 1924
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Germantown, MD
Large Roseville Florentine umbrella stand holder or floor vase model no. 763-20.T his stand is in excellent condition. Excellent condition. It stands 20.25" tall, 11" at its widest...
Pottery
19th Century Glazed Pottery Majolica Stick and Umbrella Stand
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Rare 19th century glazed pottery Majolica stick and umbrella stand, of unusual form made by Armitage Shanks.
Pottery
Unavailable
H 16.93 in Dm 11.42 in
Large Filipino Pottery Umbrella Stand, Molded Bamboo, Pasig in Rizal, circa 1900
Located in Geelong, Victoria
Rare large pottery plant pot, from the Philippines, molded with a bamboo plant decorated with a pale clay slip, a raised decorative ridge and dot to the upper and lower portion. Mar...
Pottery
Robinson Ransbottom Weller Blue Poppy Ceramic Umbrella Stand
By Robinson Ransbottom Company
Located in Concord, MA
Robinson Ransbottom Weller blue poppy ceramic umbrella stand, height: 22 inches, diameter: 10 inches.
Ceramic
Owl Pottery Umbrella Stand
By Farnham Pottery
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine English green glazed earthenware art pottery umbrella or stick stand by Farnham Pottery, having incised feathers and brown glazed eyes and pleasing drippy glazed surface through...
Ceramic
Antique Weller Art Pottery Umbrella Stand, Circa 1920
By Weller Pottery
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique umbrella stand by Weller offers art pottery with hand painted floral reserve and raised on shaped footed base, signed as photographed, circa 1920 Measures: 20.5" height...
Ceramic, Pottery
Weller Pottery Umbrella / Cane Stand, C.1930
By Weller Pottery
Located in San Francisco, CA
Weller Pottery umbrella / cane stand, C.1930 Beautiful early 20th century Weller Pottery umbrella or cane stand No interior drip tray The stand measures 11" diameter x 19.5"...
Ceramic
Kyoto Pottery Stick Umbrella Stand in Lime Green Glaze
By Kyoto Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Kyoto pottery umbrella stand with applied bamboo borders and grape vine motif in electric lime/chartreuse glaze.
Pottery
Pottery Umbrella Stand
By Peters and Reed
Located in Nantucket, MA
Umbrella Stand by Peters and Reed pottery from Zanesville, Ohio.
Ceramic
Large Turquoise Japanese Kyoto Pottery Umbrella Stand
Located in Wilton, CT
Heavy tubular umbrella/stick stand. Hand thrown. Brilliant turquoise glaze fades to cream at the mouthrim. Circa 1910.
Excellent condition.
Pottery
An Art Nouveau Burmantofts Majolica Umbrella Stand
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Austin, TX
An elegant Art Nouveau Majolica Umbrella stand in a rich turquoise glaze thinning to a pale sky blue at the top. The simple, slender body is divided into three panels, each frame...
English Royal Doulton Style Ruby Ware Pottery Umbrella Stand
By Royal Doulton
Located in Astoria, NY
Ruby ware English glazed pottery umbrella stand, in the style of Royal Doulton, red ground with yellow floral motif decoration, in the Arts & Crafts or Art Nouveau taste, maker's mar...
Pottery
Antique Majolica Aesthetic Art Pottery Relief Marshland Umbrella Stand
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Majolica Aesthetic Movement art pottery umbrella stand features hand painted high relief pond or marsh scene with lily pads, dragonfly and butterfly decoration, circa...
Pottery, Ceramic
Sold
H 25.5 in W 10 in D 11 in
Antique French "Massier" Barbotine Pottery 'Heron in Marshland' Umbrella Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Art Nouveau Style Barbotine Pottery umbrella stand, "Delphin Massier," Heron on a Marshland Column, Circa 1880's.
Pottery
Sold
H 23.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique Art Nouveau Majolica Art Pottery Stylized Umbrella Stand, C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Art Nouveau Majolica Art Pottery Stylized Naturalistic Umbrella Stand, C1900 Measures- 23.25''H x 11''W x 11''D
Majolica, Pottery
1890s Majolica English Bulldog Umbrella Stand by Mouzin Pottery
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Life size English bulldog umbrella stand by Mouzin Pottery, 1890s. Stamped on foot, Wasmuel Belgium F.
Maiolica
1920s Antique Pottery Umbrella Stand by Joseph Talbot, Stamped
By Joseph Talbot
Located in New York, NY
Discovered in France, this ceramic umbrella stand bears the stamp of Joseph Talbot. Handmade in La Borne, France, this stoneware piece features the potter’s signature drippy glaze te...
Ceramic
Sold
H 21 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Antique Zanesville Pottery Matt Green Arts & Crafts Umbrella Stick Stand Jar #1
By Zanesville Stoneware Company
Located in Wilton, CT
Large old Zanesville matt green Arts and Crafts umbrella/stick stand jar, form #1, circa early/mid 20th century. 21" high, 10 1/4" diameter. Glaze skips, scuffs, marks, paint splatte...
Pottery
Sold
H 22.5 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
Antique Brush McCoy Green Brown Glaze Majolica Pottery Umbrella Cane Stand 23"
By Brush Mccoy
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century antique Victorian / Edwardian circa 1915 Brush McCoy blended majolica pottery umbrella stand with a green and brown drip glaze.
Ceramic
A Rare Scottish Pottery Stick Stand
Located in San Francisco, CA
A rare Scottish arts and crafts pottery stick stand depicting an unfurled umbrella centering a dog head handle; Dunmore Pottery, Scotland
19th Century Ceramic Stick Stand by Bretby
By Bretby Ceramics
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century ceramic stick stand by Bretby, the body with gilt mounts, lion masks and standing on hairy paw feet, the body of pottery with a green glaze over a writhing dragon...
Ceramic, Pottery
Sold
H 26 in W 18.5 in D 12 in
Oversized English Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Figural White Stork Cane Stand
By Joseph Holdcroft
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized English Joseph Holdcroft hand painted Majolica art pottery cane stand offers figural white stork with eel in marsh setting with cattails, circa 1880 ***DELIVERY NOTICE ...
Majolica, Pottery
Sold
H 21.25 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Majolica Floral Embossed Pottery Umbrella Stand C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Majolica Floral Embossed Pottery Umbrella Stand C1900 Measures - 21 1/4"h x 11"w x 11"d
Pottery
Sold
H 26.5 in W 13 in D 10 in
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Majolica Pottery Umbrella Stand, circa 1920
By Louis Icart
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Austrian Art Nouveau Majolica art pottery umbrella stand features full length high relief portrait of woman on front with lilies on each side, floral and foliate decorated, r...
Pottery
Sold
H 22.25 in Dm 10.25 in
Antique Weller Robinson Ransbottom Polychrome Art Pottery Umbrella Stand C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Weller Robinson Ransbottom umbrella stand offers art pottery construction in cylindrical form and having panels with poppy flowers, c1920 Measures - 22.25"...
Pottery
Antique Arts & Crafts Matt Green Embossed Art Pottery Umbrella Stand, c1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Arts & Crafts Matt Green Art Pottery Umbrella Stand with Embossed Stylized Floral Design, c1910 Measures - 20.5"h x 11"diam
Pottery
Awaji Pottery Umbrella Stick Stand
By Awaji Pottery
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Awaji pottery stick stand in glowing, warm yellow crackle glaze, circa 1910. 23 1/2" high, 10" diameter. Excellent condition.
English Burmantofts Pottery and Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Red glaze with trellis pattern set within a brass holder with handles. Signed on base. Provenance; Dodo Dorrance Hamilton.
Sold
H 26.19 in Dm 20.48 in
Edo period Japanese antique large jar / planter/umbrella stand/jar for flowering
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
It is "Tokoname ware". Tokoname is a historic kiln located in Aichi prefecture, Japan. This is a jar made around 1600 to 1700 in the Edo period. It's very big and powerful. The...
Pottery
Antique Weller Pottery Umbrella Stand With Wicker Caddy
By Weller Pottery
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An antique umbrella/cane stand by Weller Pottery circa early 20th century.
Pottery, Wicker
1940s McCoy Glazed Pottery Umbrella or Stick Stand
By Nelson McCoy Pottery Company
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Striking McCoy pottery white glazed umbrella or stick stand. Molded in relief with panels of leaves and reeded bands.
Pottery, Terracotta
Vintage Roseville Pottery Pine Cone Umbrella Stand in Blue #777-20"
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Roseville Pottery Pine Cone Umbrella Stand in Blue #777-20".
Ceramic, Pottery
Weller Pottery Umbrella Stand Or Cane Holder With Raised Poppy Floral Relief
By Weller Pottery
Located in Astoria, NY
American Art Nouveau period umbrella stand or cane holder created by Weller Pottery during the turn of the century in cream colored pottery with a raised 'Poppy' floral relief motif.
Pottery
Antique Copeland Imari Pattern D7911 Earthenware Pottery Umbrella Stand
By Copeland
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English Imari earthenware pottery umbrella stand. By Copeland. Decorated in underglaze blues and reds with coldpainted green highlights and rich gilding througho...
Pottery
Sold
H 20 in W 11 in D 11 in
Antique Art Nouveau Brown & Green Majolica Pottery Walking Stick Umbrella Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Nouveau Brown & Green Majolica Pottery Walking Stick Umbrella Stand. Circa Late 19th Century.
Pottery
American Green Art Pottery Umbrella Stand with Greek Key Design
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful green glaze. Nice size: 9.5” diameter by 19” tall. Good age appropriate wear. Some minor flea bites on bottom.
Pottery
Old Pottery Matt Green Arts & Crafts Antique Umbrella Stand Brush Roseville
Located in Wilton, CT
Old Arts and Crafts pottery umbrella stand in matt green glaze, circa early 20th century.
Pottery
Antique Arts & Crafts Weller Matte Green Art Pottery Umbrella Stand, circa 1910
By Weller Pottery
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts and Crafts Weller matte green art pottery umbrella stand with stylized foliate design, circa 1910 Measures - 22"h x 12"diam Catalogue Note: Ask about DISCOUNTED DEL...
Pottery
Sold
H 20.75 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in
Antique Japanese Aesthetic Period Ceramic Floral Vase Umbrella Stand Meiji Era
Located in San Diego, CA
Great antique Japanese Aesthetic period tall ceramic/pottery vase or umbrella/cane stand. Rectangle shape with a glazed floral design.
Ceramic, Pottery
American Arts and Crafts Pottery Umbrella Stand
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Cylindrical pottery umbrella stand in the manner of Roseville or Weller.
Early 20th C Glazed Pottery Umbrella Stand
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
great looking large umbrella stand that must have been cemented down and part of a tile facade.
French Monkey Umbrella Stand, circa 1920s
Located in Stamford, CT
Green painted French monkey and tree umbrella stand, circa 1920s. Please note of wear to the paint and minor losses to the ceramic due to age and daily use.
Pottery
Vibrant Pair of 19th C. Engliish Majolica Umbrella Stands
By Burmantofts Pottery
Located in Washington, DC
Vibrant Pair of 19th C. Engliish Majolica Umbrella Stands Dimensions: Solid color one: 24 1/2" H x 9 3/4" D Relief design one: 23 3/4" H x 8 1/2" D
Ceramic
Period Arts & Crafts Umbrella Stand
By Roseville Pottery
Located in Fulton, CA
An early 20th century pottery umbrella stand by Roseville Pottery. Classic craftsman geometric design with a beautiful crystalline glaze, circa 1915.
Pottery
$750
H 20.75 in Dm 9.5 in L 20.75 in
Mid-Century Italian Hand-Painted Majolica Umbrella Stand with Hunt Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entryway or mudroom with this colorful mid-century majolica umbrella stand. Crafted in Italy circa 1950, the tall cylindrical vessel is hand-painted in vibrant blue, gree...
Majolica
Vintage Portuguese Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand, circa 1980s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully decorative vintage Portuguese porcelain umbrella stand, dating to circa 1980s, featuring an elegant combination of cobalt-blue decoration against a creamy white ground....
Porcelain
$1,125Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 9.45 in
Italian Umbrella Stand in Hand Painted Albisola Ceramic from the 1970s
By Ceramiche di Albisola
Located in Milano, MI
Umbrella stand or floor vase in Albisola ceramic, hand painted and made in the 70s, in the colors of blue, yellow and orange. Ø cm 24 h cm 50
Ceramic
$2,500
H 24.5 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Japanese Porcelain Glazed Celadon Wisteria Flower & Butterfly Umbrella Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Japanese Porcelain Glazed Celadon "Wisteria Flower & Butterfly" Blue and Gree...
Porcelain
Vintage Boho Hand Painted Umbrella Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add a pop of personality to your space with this vintage boho hand-painted umbrella stand. Featuring intricate patterns and vibrant colors, this piece showcases exceptional craftsman...
Ceramic
Vintage Boho Delft-Style Hand Painted Ceramic Umbrella Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Statement ceramic vessel featuring ornate blue-and-white hand-painted floral and scroll motifs. Its tall, scalloped form suggests use as an umbrella stand, floor vase, or simply a de...
Ceramic
Touquet Umbrella Stand
Located in Paris, FR
Umbrella stand Touquet with polished Carrara marble base. With structure in stainless steel in gold finish and with a black handle. With 4 rings made to contain 4 to 8 umbrellas.
Marble, Stainless Steel
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic blue and white porcelain umbrella stand in the chinoiserie tradition, featuring Asian floral designs. The crisp cobalt decoration is framed by intricate border work, giving...
Ceramic
$2,224
H 23.63 in W 12.21 in D 12.21 in
Antique Doulton Lambeth Stoneware Umbrella Stand, Floral Design
Located in Ipswich, GB
Unusual quality antique Doulton Lambeth stoneware stick stand, having an unusual antique Doulton Lambeth stoneware stick stand, with a beautiful blue ground decorated with stunning r...
Stoneware
$1,742Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.46 in Dm 16.93 in
Vintage Blue Italian Ceramic Umbrella Stand by C.A.S. Vietri (circa 1950s)
By C.A.S. Vietri
Located in London, GB
Vintage Blue ceramic umbrella holder by C.A.S. Vietri (circa 1950s). In the style of Guido Gambone, this impressive piece features a delightful sea creatures motif. The structure is ...
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Pierced Fan Design Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand, of pierced elongated square form with fan design, decorated allover with bamboo and floral motifs. 24" H x 9.5" W x 10" D. Provenan...
Porcelain
Japanese Porcelain Blue and White Umbrella Stand, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Porcelain blue and white umbrella stand, circa 1920.
Porcelain
Vintage Rare Korean-Japanese Ceramic Umbrella Stand
Located in Lomita, CA
A combination of Japanese and Korean style and technique make this vintage mid century umbrella stand a rare find. The hand painted design is produced on a white ground. It is most l...
Ceramic
Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Floor Vase Umbrella Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large Japanese Satsuma Cylindrical Floor Vase Umbrella or Cane Stand. A large Asian Satsuma earthenware umbrella stand or vase, hand painted with scenes depicting birds and peonies. ...
Ceramic
Welded Golf Club Umbrella Stand
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Welded golf club umbrella stand made of 85 golf club heads. Very nice and solid piece, great for the golfer in your life. Also available as a side table with glass top (listed under ...
Metal
Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium
By Wasmuel Majolica, Denbac, Thulin
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking large ceramic vase features the organic, rounded shape with 3 curved, free-flowing decorative handles. It is decorated in characteristic Belgian Art Nouveau style with the u...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
$30,908
H 78.75 in W 18.51 in D 28.75 in
1970's Japanese Nikon 20 x 120 Big Eye Military Binoculars & Tripod
By Nikon
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
An iconic piece of Japanese military-grade optics, this pair of Nikon 20×120 binocular telescopes represents one of the most highly regarded large-format observation instruments of t...
Aluminum, Brass, Bronze
$2,813Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 42.52 in W 36.03 in D 81.11 in
A Pair of Solid Oak Single Beds Early 20th Century
Located in Leicester, GB
A lovely pair of solid oak bed frames from the early 20th century. The oak has a great colour and patina. Beautifully made, solid constraction, easy to put together with metal sides ...
Oak
$1,025
H 10 in W 11.75 in D 6 in
Japanese Lacquer Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay and Parquetry Drawers
Located in Yonkers, NY
A finely crafted Japanese tabletop cabinet from the early 20th century, this compact storage piece is richly detailed with traditional decorative techniques and export-era flourishes...
Wood
$5,604 / set
H 24.01 in W 18.12 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Park Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Yaniv Chen for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Structure: Made from Iroko veneer with solid oak edging, the Park Nightstand is finished with matching veneer on both the exterior and interior. The inside includes an adjustable she...
Wood
$5,362 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage N.4 ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish. This piece is part of our original and fully customisabl...
Brass, Bronze
The 'Matisse' Etagere
Located in London, GB
The 'Matisse' wrought iron side table. A hand made and patinated wrought iron etagere with whimsical Matisse style cut-out decoration. Made to order based on a 1960s original. Avail...
Wrought Iron
$6,395 / set
H 31.7 in W 35.83 in D 17.52 in
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Blue Painted Breakfront Commodes
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant pair of Gustavian-style breakfront commodes from Sweden, circa 1840–1860. Each is painted in a light blue tone with a charming patina. Below the top runs a finely carved à l...
Pine
Antique Victorian Oak Stick or Umbrella Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome antique Victorian English oak stick stand with zinc liner dating to circa 1860. Beautifully crafted, this 19th century stick or umbrella stand features two panels to all ...
Wood, Oak
$2,096Sale Price|20% Off
H 24.8 in W 39 in D 83.1 in
“Kromvik” Chrome Bed frame with Original Sultan Base By Knut Hagberg, IKEA 1980s
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Knut Hagberg for IKEA in 1982, the “Kromvik” bed is a well-known example of Scandinavian postmodern design. The frame is executed in polished tubular chrome steel, formi...
Chrome
$3,400
H 15.75 in W 14.25 in D 7 in
Japanese Marquetry and Lacquer Jewelry Chest, Meiji Period, circa 1900, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A very attractive Japanese wood table top jewelry or collector's chest with marquetry and lacquer decoration, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan. Previously in the collection of Asbjorn...
Wood, Softwood, Lacquer
$4,500
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 17.5 in
Swedish Gustavian-Style Blue Chest of Drawers with Faux Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined Swedish Gustavian-style chest of drawers. Crafted in pine, this piece is painted in a soft blue tone, a color popular beginning with late 19th-century Scandinavian interpre...
Wood
Vintage Amethyst Murano Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's Italian light fixture with 6 Edison lights. Measurements: Drop: 26" Diameter: 31.5"
Murano Glass
$6,932
H 32.88 in W 43.71 in D 20.48 in
Swedish Rococo Bombe-Shaped Chest of Drawers, Painted Pine, 1750-1770
Located in Kastrup, DK
“Beautiful Swedish Rococo bombe-shaped chest of drawers with elegant curved sides and a serpentine front, characteristic of Swedish Rococo. Three drawers with bronze fittings, as wel...
Pine
Salvino Marsura, wrought-iron double bed, Italy, 1960s
By Salvino Marsura
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Elegance, strength, and lightness intertwine in the design of this wrought-iron double bed, created in the 1960s by sculptor and designer Salvino Marsura. The structure reveals a del...
Wrought Iron
English Painted Chest of Drawers
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Early 19th C painted and decorated pine/oak chest of drawers. 1820
Oak, Pine
1907 Viennese Josef Hoffmann for Thonet Fledermaus Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1907, Vienna. A bent beech chair designed in 1907 by illustrious Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann for the Fledermaus Cabaret in Vienna. This design, a bold and radical departure fro...
Mohair, Beech
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