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Walnut Fiddlehead Umbrella Stand by Hollis & Morris
Walnut Fiddlehead Umbrella Stand by Hollis & Morris

Walnut Fiddlehead Umbrella Stand by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Walnut fiddlehead umbrella stand by Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 12" x H 26.5". Materials: Solid

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Steel

Italian Solid Bronze and Metal Umbrella Stand, 1970s
Italian Solid Bronze and Metal Umbrella Stand, 1970s

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Leather Umbrella Stand, Floral Embossing, Antique, 1750
Handcrafted Leather Umbrella Stand, Floral Embossing, Antique, 1750

Handcrafted Leather Umbrella Stand, Floral Embossing, Antique, 1750

Located in Marbella, ES

An original umbrella stand crafted from hand-tooled embossed leather, decorated with rich floral

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Antique 18th Century Spanish Umbrella Stands

Materials

Bronze

Pre-production Ebanil Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini
Pre-production Ebanil Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini

Pre-production Ebanil Umbrella Stand by Gino Colombini

By Gino Colombini, Kartell

Located in Vlimmeren, BE

The iconic umbrella stand was designed in the 1960s by Gino Colombini for Kartell. Before going

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Plastic

Lonna Umbrella Stand by Made By Choice
Lonna Umbrella Stand by Made By Choice

Lonna Umbrella Stand by Made By Choice

Located in Geneve, CH

Lonna umbrella stand by Made By Choice Dimensions: 31 x 31 x 50 cm Materials: Oak Also

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2010s Finnish Post-Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ash

Italian Glass Umbrella Stand by Fontana Arte, 1950s
Italian Glass Umbrella Stand by Fontana Arte, 1950s

Italian Glass Umbrella Stand by Fontana Arte, 1950s

By Fontana Arte

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1950s Italian umbrella stand designed by Fontana Arte. Composed of thick, pale green tinted glass

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Teak & Black Enameled Metal Umbrella Stand
Mid-Century Teak & Black Enameled Metal Umbrella Stand

Mid-Century Teak & Black Enameled Metal Umbrella Stand

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cylindrical umbrella stand built from vertical teak slats arranged in an open barrel formation

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand

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

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-century design brass umbrella stand , 1970’s
Mid-century design brass umbrella stand , 1970’s

Mid-century design brass umbrella stand , 1970’s

Located in Delft, NL

Mid-century design brass umbrella stand , 1970’s

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Umbrella stand by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova c1960
Umbrella stand by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova c1960

Umbrella stand by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova c1960

Located in London, GB

Umbrella stand by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova Italy c1960 Very good condition

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wood

Austrian Mid Century Metal and Iron Umbrella Stand
Austrian Mid Century Metal and Iron Umbrella Stand

Austrian Mid Century Metal and Iron Umbrella Stand

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Vienna, AT

This Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand from golden metal and cast iron has been designed

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique cast iron umbrella stand, France ca. 1900
Antique cast iron umbrella stand, France ca. 1900

Antique cast iron umbrella stand, France ca. 1900

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1900 / umbrella stand / iron / Rustic / Antique Stylish rustic cast iron umbrella stand

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Early 20th Century French Rustic Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Italy 1970s
Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Italy 1970s

Midcentury Rattan and Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Italy 1970s

Located in Rome, IT

Midcentury beautiful umbrella stand in rattan and bamboo. Made in Italy in the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

1940s McCoy Glazed Pottery Umbrella or Stick Stand
1940s McCoy Glazed Pottery Umbrella or Stick Stand

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

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Pottery, Terracotta

Oak Fiddlehead Umbrella Stand by Hollis & Morris
Oak Fiddlehead Umbrella Stand by Hollis & Morris

Oak Fiddlehead Umbrella Stand by Hollis & Morris

Located in Geneve, CH

Oak fiddlehead umbrella standby Hollis & Morris Dimensions: 12" x H 26.5" Materials: solid wood

Category

2010s Canadian Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Steel

French Art Nouveau Iron Umbrella Stand with Frogs
French Art Nouveau Iron Umbrella Stand with Frogs

French Art Nouveau Iron Umbrella Stand with Frogs

Located in Houston, TX

French Art Nouveau iron umbrella stand with frogs. Whimsical French Art Nouveau patinated wrought

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Vintage 1920s European Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand

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 finely

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

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. Minor signs of wear and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Antique English Brass and Iron Umbrella Stand in the Form of an Umbrella
Antique English Brass and Iron Umbrella Stand in the Form of an Umbrella

Antique English Brass and Iron Umbrella Stand in the Form of an Umbrella

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique English Brass and Iron Umbrella Stand in the Form of an Umbrella, Circa 1900 Whimsical yet

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Early 20th Century English High Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

20th Century French Umbrella Stand with Geometrical Design
20th Century French Umbrella Stand with Geometrical Design

20th Century French Umbrella Stand with Geometrical Design

Located in Sofia, BG

Vintage French umbrella stand made of solid wood with a warm, medium-brown finish in rectangular

Category

Mid-20th Century French Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wood

Tumbrella Brass Black Umbrella Stand by Ghidini 1961
Tumbrella Brass Black Umbrella Stand by Ghidini 1961

Tumbrella Brass Black Umbrella Stand by Ghidini 1961

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Milan, IT

An original contemporary take on a functional classic design, this umbrella stand effortlessly

Category

2010s Italian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Butler Brass Black Umbrella Stand by Richard Hutten
Butler Brass Black Umbrella Stand by Richard Hutten

Butler Brass Black Umbrella Stand by Richard Hutten

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Milan, IT

Functionality meets femininity in this elegant black brass umbrella stand reinterpreting the

Category

2010s Italian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century Black Forest Bear hall stand
19th Century Black Forest Bear hall stand

19th Century Black Forest Bear hall stand

By Black Forest

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A good quality late 19th Century carved wood Black Forest Bear hall stand. The Bear standing on its

Category

Antique 19th Century Swiss Umbrella Stands

Materials

Softwood

Vintage Mid Century Whimsical Bentwood Stick Umbrella Stand
Vintage Mid Century Whimsical Bentwood Stick Umbrella Stand

Vintage Mid Century Whimsical Bentwood Stick Umbrella Stand

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Unique mid century bentwood umbrella or stick stand. Great design with a personal feel. Bentwood

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wood, Bentwood

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

house: A classy umbrella stand 100% dull brass. On request we can make the brass shine again but we do

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

French Umbrella Stand in Brass frame, France, 1960s
French Umbrella Stand in Brass frame, France, 1960s

French Umbrella Stand in Brass frame, France, 1960s

Located in Tokyo, Tokyo

A refined vintage umbrella stand from France, featuring a curved brass frame and dark base. Its

Category

Vintage 1960s French Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Oak Umbrella or Cane Stand
19th Century English Oak Umbrella or Cane Stand

19th Century English Oak Umbrella or Cane Stand

Located in High Point, NC

Late 19th century oak umbrella or cane stand from England. This is a lovely umbrella stand, made

Category

Antique 19th Century English Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

umbrella stand sculpted tin and signed Carlo Mazzantini
umbrella stand sculpted tin and signed Carlo Mazzantini

umbrella stand sculpted tin and signed Carlo Mazzantini

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Carlo Mazzantini signed umbrella stand tin sculpted

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Umbrella Stands

Materials

Tin

Copper Umbrella Stand With Maker's Mark, Germany 1960s
Copper Umbrella Stand With Maker's Mark, Germany 1960s

Copper Umbrella Stand With Maker's Mark, Germany 1960s

Located in Hannover, DE

This beautiful and sturdy copper umbrella stand is a true masterpiece of Brutalism. It's a classic

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Copper

Vintage Wicker and Bamboo Amphora Umbrella Stand , Italy
Vintage Wicker and Bamboo Amphora Umbrella Stand , Italy

Vintage Wicker and Bamboo Amphora Umbrella Stand , Italy

Located in Bresso, Lombardy

Made in Italy, 1960s- 1970s. This umbrella stand is made in wicker and bamboo. It is a vintage

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand

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 finely

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

A Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Walking Stick Stand or Umbrella Stand
A Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Walking Stick Stand or Umbrella Stand

A Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Walking Stick Stand or Umbrella Stand

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Victorian Brass and Cast Iron Walking Stick Stand or Umbrella Stand A charming piece it has an

Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Victorian Brass Umbrella Stand, Semicircular Design, Circa 1880
Victorian Brass Umbrella Stand, Semicircular Design, Circa 1880

Victorian Brass Umbrella Stand, Semicircular Design, Circa 1880

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a good quality Victorian brass walking stick or umbrella stand, dating to the late 19th

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Metal

Antique "LAKE SHOPS" Umbrella Stand - Stickley Era W8047
Antique "LAKE SHOPS" Umbrella Stand - Stickley Era W8047

Antique "LAKE SHOPS" Umbrella Stand - Stickley Era W8047

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

Antique Arts & Crafts Umbrella Stand - W8047 made by LAKESIDE SHOPS in WI and made out of quart

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Oak

Steel and faux leather Cylinder Umbrella Stand - 1970s
Steel and faux leather Cylinder Umbrella Stand - 1970s

Steel and faux leather Cylinder Umbrella Stand - 1970s

Located in Linkebeek, BE

Steel and faux leather Cylinder Umbrella Stand - 1970s Cane holder - Decoration Vintage Measures

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20th Century Minimalist Umbrella Stands

Materials

Steel

A 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand.
A 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand.

A 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand.

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand. 19th Century French Cast Iron Umbrella Stand this

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Antique Early 1900s Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Charming French 1920s Metal Openwork Umbrella Stand
Charming French 1920s Metal Openwork Umbrella Stand

Charming French 1920s Metal Openwork Umbrella Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

With scrolling handle and openwork body over a tripod base.

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Vintage 1920s French Umbrella Stands

Butler Satin Brass Umbrella Stand By Richard Hutten

Butler Satin Brass Umbrella Stand By Richard Hutten

By Ghidini 1961

Located in Milan, IT

This exquisite umbrella stand was crafted entirely in brass with a satin finish and its simple

Category

2010s Italian Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Large Hammered Brass Umbrella Holder Stand or Vase
Large Hammered Brass Umbrella Holder Stand or Vase

Large Hammered Brass Umbrella Holder Stand or Vase

Located in Las Vegas, NV

umbrellas/canes. Not signed or marked. Circa 1960's, Hong Kong. Stands 21" tall X 13" wide (10-1/2" X 10-1/2

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Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Art Deco Umbrella Stands

Materials

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. Minor signs of wear and

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Italian Umbrella stand and Coat rack, 1950
Italian Umbrella stand and Coat rack, 1950

Italian Umbrella stand and Coat rack, 1950

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Umbrella Stands

Materials

Chrome

Umbrella Stand and Coat Rack, 1950, Italian
Umbrella Stand and Coat Rack, 1950, Italian

Umbrella Stand and Coat Rack, 1950, Italian

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

around 120 architectural masterpieces, among which the former Munich brewery stands out, he even made the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Umbrella Stands

Materials

Chrome

Umbrella stand Josef Hoffmann for Bieffeplast, Germany 1905.
Umbrella stand Josef Hoffmann for Bieffeplast, Germany 1905.

Umbrella stand Josef Hoffmann for Bieffeplast, Germany 1905.

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE

Umbrella Stand or Wastepaper basket or is a reissue of the original basket, folded and stamped

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Antique Early 1900s German Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Steel

19th Century Cast Iron Umbrella or Stick Stand
19th Century Cast Iron Umbrella or Stick Stand

19th Century Cast Iron Umbrella or Stick Stand

Located in Dublin, IE

A stunning 19th Century heavy cast iron umbrella or stick stand of exceptional quality. The finely

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Antique 19th Century English Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Art Nouveau Carved Paper Basket/Umbrella Stand
Art Nouveau Carved Paper Basket/Umbrella Stand

Art Nouveau Carved Paper Basket/Umbrella Stand

Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj

Art nouveau carved paper basket in very good original condition.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Umbrella Stand
19th Century Victorian Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Umbrella Stand

19th Century Victorian Coalbrookdale Cast Iron Umbrella Stand

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century Victorian Coalbrookdale cast iron umbrella stand with registration marks stamped to

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Classic umbrella stand KATRINA - Italian design - Ø 30 cm
Classic umbrella stand KATRINA - Italian design - Ø 30 cm

Classic umbrella stand KATRINA - Italian design - Ø 30 cm

Located in Conegliano, IT

KATRINA is the classic umbrella stand in leather designed by LIMAC Design. This elegant umbrella

Category

2010s Umbrella Stands

Materials

Leather

1950s Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Italian Umbrella Stand
1950s Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Italian Umbrella Stand

1950s Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Italian Umbrella Stand

By San Marino Pottery

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A modernist hand-painted ceramic umbrella stand designed and manufactured in the small republic of

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

Materials

Ceramic

Wood and Gilt Brass Umbrella Stand, 20th Century.
Wood and Gilt Brass Umbrella Stand, 20th Century.

Wood and Gilt Brass Umbrella Stand, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Mahogany and gilt brass umbrella stand, 20th century. Mahogany and gilt brass umbrella stand with

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Patinated Brass 1960s
Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Patinated Brass 1960s

Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Patinated Brass 1960s

Located in Tilburg, NL

Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Patinated Brass 1960s. This is a wonderful and very elegant umbrella

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

Materials

Brass

Dutch Brass Umbrella Stand with Lion Paw Feet
Dutch Brass Umbrella Stand with Lion Paw Feet

Dutch Brass Umbrella Stand with Lion Paw Feet

Located in New York, NY

A Dutch brass umbrella stand with lion paw feet and blue and white Delft pottery handles, circa mid

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Empire Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Vintage 1950s Italian Umbrella Stand By Bucciarelli Milano
Vintage 1950s Italian Umbrella Stand By Bucciarelli Milano

Vintage 1950s Italian Umbrella Stand By Bucciarelli Milano

By Bucciarelli

Located in London, London

1950s Umbrella stand 1950s umbrella stand by Bucciarelli Milano, this piece exemplifies mid

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

Materials

Metal

Ferguson Bros. Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Oak Umbrella Stand, Cane Stand, C. 1910
Ferguson Bros. Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Oak Umbrella Stand, Cane Stand, C. 1910

Ferguson Bros. Arts & Crafts Hexagonal Oak Umbrella Stand, Cane Stand, C. 1910

By Ferguson Brothers

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Ferguson Brothers Six Sided Oak Umbrella Stand. Cane Stand. Circa 1910. Featuring six (5.25W) Oak

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Vintage 1910s American Arts and Crafts Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Floor Vase Umbrella Stand
Large Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Floor Vase Umbrella Stand

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

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel, Signed Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel, Signed Umbrella Stand, 1950s

Ettore Sottsass for Rinnovel, Signed Umbrella Stand, 1950s

By Rinnovel, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Ettore Sottsass (1917-2007) Umbrella Stand anodised aluminium, silver colour with circular cut outs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

Materials

Aluminum

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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.

Questions About Umbrella Hall Stand
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, cast iron umbrella stands and anything made of cast iron can rust. Keeping your cast iron umbrella stand away from moisture and humidity is the best way to keep it from rusting. However, because it is designed to hold wet umbrellas that may be impractical. Some people like to paint cast iron to protect it from rusting. You’ll find a variety of cast iron and other umbrella stands from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.