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Round Brass Umbrella Stand
Round Brass Umbrella Stand

Round Brass Umbrella Stand

$1,568Sale Price|20% Off

Round Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice round umbrella stand is all made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1900

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Neoclassical Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique Spongeware Umbrella Stand
Antique Spongeware Umbrella Stand

Antique Spongeware Umbrella Stand

$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.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Umbrella Stands

Materials

Pottery

Brutalist Wooden Umbrella Stand
Brutalist Wooden Umbrella Stand

Brutalist Wooden Umbrella Stand

$1,758Sale Price|20% Off

Brutalist Wooden Umbrella Stand

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This brutalist umbrella stand is made of wood. The pîece has very simple and pure lines. This is a French work. Circa 1950

Category

Vintage 1950s French Brutalist Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Umbrella Stand
Mid-Century Umbrella Stand

Mid-Century Umbrella Stand

Located in Hamburg, DE

Mid Century rare umbrella stand. Its curved shape recalls the designs of Carl Auböck. Very finely detailed construction, which is hardly visible. Additional information: Materials: ...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Black Contemporary Umbrella Stand
Black Contemporary Umbrella Stand

Black Contemporary Umbrella Stand

Located in Geneve, CH

Black Contemporary umbrella stand Dimensions: L 18.4 x W 18.4 x H 56 cm Materials: Steel. Powder-Coated. Also available in Gold and Silver. The Curva collection has expanded...

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2010s Danish Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Steel

Gold Contemporary Umbrella Stand
Gold Contemporary Umbrella Stand

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. Powder-coated. Also available in black and silver. The Curva collection has expanded...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Steel

Silver Contemporary Umbrella Stand
Silver Contemporary Umbrella Stand

Silver Contemporary Umbrella Stand

Located in Geneve, CH

Silver contemporary umbrella stand Dimensions: L 18.4 x W 18.4 x H 56 cm Materials: Steel. Powder-coated. Also available in gold and black. The Curva collection has expande...

Category

2010s Danish Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Steel

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s Original condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th C. Antique Victorian Cast Iron Rococo Hall Tree Coat Hook Umbrella Stand
19th C. Antique Victorian Cast Iron Rococo Hall Tree Coat Hook Umbrella Stand

19th C. Antique Victorian Cast Iron Rococo Hall Tree Coat Hook Umbrella Stand

Located in Philadelphia, PA

19th Century Antique Victorian Cast Iron Rococo Hall Tree Coat Hook Umbrella Stand. Item features multiple ornate hooks, removable cast iron drip pan, frame for central mirror (glass...

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

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

Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Italy

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Italy Original condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

French Bronze Umbrella Stand
French Bronze Umbrella Stand

French Bronze Umbrella Stand

Located in Charleston, SC

French bronze umbrella stand with floral handle, centered column with rifle motif, and lower basin with sitting dog , resting on floral feet. Dealers please call for trade price.

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Antique 19th Century French Umbrella Stands

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand

By Fornasetti

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Rare umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti (1913-1988), Italian designer known for his whimsical trompe l'oeil works on metal. This is an early example, circa 1950s-1960s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Umbrella Stands

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand, circa 1950s Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand, circa 1950s. Iron and nickel combination Iron is black lacquered.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Nickel

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand, circa 1950s polished Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand, circa 1950s iron nickel-plated Iron blackened.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Whimsical Brass Umbrella Stand
Whimsical Brass Umbrella Stand

Whimsical Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Highland, IN

This delightful umbrella stand in brass rod and painted steel is in the form of an abstract umbrella. It is pretty when it is empty, and of course a very useful place to store your u...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Steel

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand, circa 1950s Polished and stove enameled Iron blackened (painted).

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand, circa 1950s Nickel-plated Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

$416Sale Price|41% Off

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s polished brass

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Tall Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand (Hall Tree)
Tall Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand (Hall Tree)

Tall Victorian Cast Iron Hall Stand (Hall Tree)

Located in Lyndhurst, NJ

A tall Victorian cast iron hall stand, or hall tree, English, circa 1870. Of impressive 60-inch height, the tapering standard cast throughout with Rococo Revival foliate scrollwork, ...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Large Lacquered Metal Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
Large Lacquered Metal Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand

Large Lacquered Metal Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Large Lacquered Metal Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand This good looking piece is tall with black and gold Lacquer, with a wide heavy base and 2 lions mask handles The Stick stand is ...

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Antique 19th Century Chinoiserie Umbrella Stands

Materials

Tin

Umbrella Stand lucite around 1970s
Umbrella Stand lucite around 1970s

Umbrella Stand lucite around 1970s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella Stand lucite around 1970s Original condition ( the umbrella is not for sale it is only for the photoshooting )

Category

Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Lucite

Leather Artillery Carrier Umbrella Stand
Leather Artillery Carrier Umbrella Stand

Leather Artillery Carrier Umbrella Stand

Located in Greenwich, CT

A tall umbrella stand in nicely patinated leather featuring four reinforcing bands on a cylindrical body, steel stud clips at top, two stitched leather loop handles and a canvas line...

Category

Early 20th Century English Country Umbrella Stands

Materials

Leather

Umbrella stand, 1950, Italian
Umbrella stand, 1950, Italian

Umbrella stand, 1950, 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 F...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Demi Lune Brass Umbrella Stand
Demi Lune Brass Umbrella Stand

Demi Lune Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in High Peak, GB

P0330 Stylish and elegant English half moon umbrella stand in brass, having five umbrella and walking stick divisions with decorative finials, three uprights and black drip tray, all...

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Umbrella Stand, 1930, Italian
Umbrella Stand, 1930, Italian

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 ...

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Vintage Split Rattan Umbrella Stand
Vintage Split Rattan Umbrella Stand

Vintage Split Rattan Umbrella Stand

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage umbrella stand is a masterclass in organic texture, capturing the breezy allure of 1970s Boho Chic and British Colonial design.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine British Colonial Umbrella Stands

Materials

Rattan

Rare Umbrella Stand Austria, 1950
Rare Umbrella Stand Austria, 1950

Rare Umbrella Stand Austria, 1950

Located in Wien, AT

Rare umbrella stand Austria 1950, good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Other

Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s
Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s

Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s the base is painted rest original condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Rattan Umbrella Stand, circa 1970
Rattan Umbrella Stand, circa 1970

Rattan Umbrella Stand, circa 1970

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice umbrella stand is made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970 Additional Information: Material: Rattan Period: Circa 1970 Dimensions: W: 9.25 x D: 8.86 x H: 29.65 in...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Rattan

Italian Glazed Terracotta Umbrella Stand
Italian Glazed Terracotta Umbrella Stand

Italian Glazed Terracotta Umbrella Stand

Located in Houston, TX

Italian Glazed Terracotta Umbrella Stand. Offered is a most unusual Italian black glazed terracotta umbrella stand or cane stand with hand decorated cherry blossoms, birds and a drag...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Chinoiserie Umbrella Stands

Materials

Terracotta

Umbrella stand italy around 1950s
Umbrella stand italy around 1950s

Umbrella stand italy around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand italy around 1950s Original condition The umbrella is not for sale ( it is only for the photoshooting )

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Lucite

Faux Elephant Foot Umbrella Stand
Faux Elephant Foot Umbrella Stand

Faux Elephant Foot Umbrella Stand

Located in Savannah, GA

A fiberglass faux elephants foot umbrella stand or waste basket, mid-20th century. 14 inches wide by 16 inches deep by 16 ½ inches tall

Category

Mid-20th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Fiberglass

Neoclassical Style Brass Umbrella Stand
Neoclassical Style Brass Umbrella Stand

Neoclassical Style Brass Umbrella Stand

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This elegant neoclassical style umbrella stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970

Category

Vintage 1970s French Neoclassical Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s
Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s

Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s Nickel -plated

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron, Nickel

Piero Fornasetti Boxer Umbrella Stand
Piero Fornasetti Boxer Umbrella Stand

Piero Fornasetti Boxer Umbrella Stand

By Fornasetti

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Piero Fornasetti Boxer Umbrella Stand A whimsical example. Late 1970s/80s example

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Umbrella Stand Flowers and Leaves
Umbrella Stand Flowers and Leaves

Umbrella Stand Flowers and Leaves

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful hand-painted umbrella stand of flowers and leaves, circa late-20th century. Piece is metal, with a perforated design and detailed edge at top outlining the flowers and le...

Category

Late 20th Century Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

20th Century French Umbrella Stand
20th Century French Umbrella Stand

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 ...

Category

20th Century French Belle Époque Umbrella Stands

Materials

Bronze

Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1960s
Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1960s

Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1960s

Located in Palermo, IT

Bamboo umbrella stand, Italy, 1960s. Family object, small signs of the time. Good conditions.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Bamboo

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. Signs of the time.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Stickley Furniture Oak Umbrella Stand
Stickley Furniture Oak Umbrella Stand

Stickley Furniture Oak Umbrella Stand

By Gustav Stickley

Located in Germantown, MD

A Leopold Stickley Oak Umbrella Stand in great vintage condition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Umbrella Stand vienna around 1950s
Umbrella Stand vienna around 1950s

Umbrella Stand vienna around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella Stand vienna around 1950s Brass polished and stove enameled Nutwood veneer Plastic blackened ( original condition ) The umbrellas are only for the photoshoot they are not fo...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Plastic, Nutwood

Antique Japanese Kutani Umbrella Stand
Antique Japanese Kutani Umbrella Stand

Antique Japanese Kutani Umbrella Stand

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

A good quality decorative 19th century Japanese Kutani umbrella or stick stand Beautifully decorated golden peacock and other various birds. There is also floral decoration. The stan...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Umbrella Stands

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Brass Umbrella Stand 1950s
Vintage Brass Umbrella Stand 1950s

Vintage Brass Umbrella Stand 1950s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Brass Umbrella Stand 1050s

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Umbrella Shaped Umbrella Stand, Retro Chic from the 1950s
Umbrella Shaped Umbrella Stand, Retro Chic from the 1950s

Umbrella Shaped Umbrella Stand, Retro Chic from the 1950s

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Umbrella Shaped Umbrella Stand, Retro Chic from the 1950s An unusual and attractive piece, made in brass in the shape of a slightly open umbrella The stand has a re drip tray and f...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Double Pineapple Ceramic Umbrella Stand
Double Pineapple Ceramic Umbrella Stand

Double Pineapple Ceramic Umbrella Stand

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A classic umbrella stand with double pineapple exhibiting hospitality. The stand in white with bright graphics and a gold trim below a rolled rim. Dimensions: 7 3/4" W x 17 1/2" H Co...

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

Cézanne Leather & Rattan Umbrella Stand

Cézanne Leather & Rattan Umbrella Stand

By Giobagnara

Located in Milan, IT

Part of a series named after French Post-Impressionist artist Cézanne, this umbrella stand reinterprets an everyday object of functional decor with a stylish and sophisticated aesthe...

Category

2010s Italian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Design Black Lacquered Umbrella Stand
Design Black Lacquered Umbrella Stand

Design Black Lacquered Umbrella Stand

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This very nice design umbrella stand is made of black lacquered Metal. This is a French work, circa 1970.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Umbrella Stand
19th Century English Umbrella Stand

19th Century English Umbrella Stand

Located in High Point, NC

19th century oak umbrella stand from England with hand wrought iron straps. The top is sectioned for easy storage of multiple umbrellas, walking sticks, or canes, which is unusual an...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Falkirk cast iron umbrella stand
Falkirk cast iron umbrella stand

Falkirk cast iron umbrella stand

$942Sale Price|20% Off

Falkirk cast iron umbrella stand

Located in Cheshire, GB

Falkirk cast iron umbrella/stick stand, having an architectural top with flower head and foliated scrolls. The base with a removable drip tin all raised up on plinth base. Dimensions...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

1950's Metal Umbrella Stand
1950's Metal Umbrella Stand

1950's Metal Umbrella Stand

$308Sale Price|35% Off

1950's Metal Umbrella Stand

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in Bern, CH

Vintage 1950's Umbrella Stand. Constructed of white powder coated perforated metal with brass accents. With black metal base. Manufacturer is unconfirmed, although believed to be of...

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

English Brass Hammered Umbrella Stand
English Brass Hammered Umbrella Stand

English Brass Hammered Umbrella Stand

Located in Queens, NY

English-style (19/20th century) brass hammered oval umbrella stand with 17th Century scene with figures and handles (with liner).

Category

20th Century Renaissance Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand, 1960s

Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand, 1960s

Located in Montelabbate, PU

Wrought iron umbrella stand, 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Gold

Early 20th Century Umbrella Stand
Early 20th Century Umbrella Stand

Early 20th Century Umbrella Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

An incredibly chic early 20th century, possibly Viennese Secession, umbrella stand with a bentwood rim supported by multiple twisting spindles, a copper tray, and a bentwood foot. Pe...

Category

Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Nickel Umbrella Stand Vienna 1950s
Nickel Umbrella Stand Vienna 1950s

Nickel Umbrella Stand Vienna 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Nickel umbrella stand vienna 1950s Nickel plated Metal blackened.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Nickel

1960S Italian Bamboo Umbrella Stand
1960S Italian Bamboo Umbrella Stand

1960S Italian Bamboo Umbrella Stand

Located in London, London

Umbrella or stick stand Bamboo Wooden base Italy 1960s

Category

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

Materials

Bamboo, Wood

Frédéric de Luca - Umbrella stand
Frédéric de Luca - Umbrella stand

Frédéric de Luca - Umbrella stand

By Frédéric de Luca

Located in PARIS, FR

This umbrella stand, designed by Frédéric de Luca is made of gold painted wrought iron. This is a unique piece created for En Attendant les Barbares gallery, rue de Grenelle, in 1996.

Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Arts and Crafts Copper Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand
Arts and Crafts Copper Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand

Arts and Crafts Copper Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Copper Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand A good quality and very stylish piece, the stand is cone shaped, it is made in hand beaten copper with a heavy. ring handle on ea...

Category

Antique 1890s Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Copper

Umbrella Stand Vienna Around 1950s
Umbrella Stand Vienna Around 1950s

Umbrella Stand Vienna Around 1950s

Located in Wien, Au

Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s Iron white painted Wood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

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Umbrella Hall Stand For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal umbrella hall stand for your home. An umbrella hall stand — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an umbrella hall stand, we have 5909 options in-stock, while there are 166 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer umbrella hall stand, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each umbrella hall stand bearing mid-century modern, Victorian or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Fornasetti, Piero Fornasetti and Ettore Sottsass each produced at least one beautiful umbrella hall stand that is worth considering.

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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