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Early 20th Century 'Black Forest' Stick & Umbrella Stand Bear
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century Swiss 'Black Forest' stick & umbrella stand in the form of a charming bear with inset glass eyes.
Metal
Exceptional Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Black Forest carved bear umbrella stand. Brienz/Lucerne Switzerland bear standing on base.
Wood
20th Century English Terracotta Bear Stick or Umbrella Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
20th Century English sculptural terracotta bear stick stand. In the Black Forest taste but what makes this so unique is the fact it’s sculpted in terracotta.
Terracotta, Paint
19th Century Black Forest Walnut Bear Umbrella Stand, Rustic Design
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut carved bear umbrella stand holding leaf shaped dish
Walnut
19th Century Original Black Forest Bear Stick or Umbrella Stand
Located in Dublin, IE
A very rare 19th Century original Black Forest bear stick or umbrella stand. This finely hand carved animalier sculpture executed with incredible workmanship and attention to detail...
Metal
Black Forest, Bear Umbrella Stand, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Large Black Forest umbrella stand, a bear standing on a tree stump, arms forming a circle Very beautiful work from the Black Forest, late 19th early 20th century: the sculpture is o...
Wood
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Late 19th century Black Forest umbrella stand in form of standing bear
Located in Charleston, SC
Black Forest umbrella or stick stand in form of an alert bear
Oak
Antique German Hand-Carved Black Forest Wood Bear & Cubs Umbrella Stand Ca 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique German hand-carved Black Forest wood "Bear and Cubs" umbrella stand, Circa 1890. Beautifully carved bears with glass eyes.
Wood
Black Forest 1890s Carved Wooden Umbrella Stand Depicting a Bear Climbing a Tree
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Black Forest carved wooden umbrella stand from the late 19th century, depicting a bear climbing a tree branch.
Wood
19th Carved Wood Black Forest Bears Tree Umbrella Cane Hat Stick Coat Stand Rack
Located in West Hollywood, CA
19th Carved Wood Black Forest Bears Tree Umbrella Cane Hat Stick Coat Stand Rack .
Tin
19th Century Carved Bear Hall Stand
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Late 19th century impressive black forest carved bear hall stand of a bear looking up while holding a tree, with three branches forming coat/hat hooks, with an inquisitive bear cub c...
Wood
Rare 20th Century Italian Terracotta Polar Bear Umbrella Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Very Special and rare white glazed terracotta polar bear umbrella holder. Made in Italy around 1980. A unique and unusual piece.
Terracotta
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 hind legs holding a branch to hold walking sticks. Batch 76 DNYKK. 62401
Softwood
Fantastic quality large antique Black Forest carved bear double stick stand
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality large antique Black Forest carved bear double stick stand, having a large and small carved bear with great expressions, opened mouths and the original glass eyes, s...
Walnut
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Hatrack with Carved Bears, 20th Century
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest style (20th century) walnut hatrack/umbrella stand with two carved bears on base and one bear in hat tree upper section.
Walnut
Antique Hand Carved Wood Black Forest Bear Entrance, Hall Umbrella & cane Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 1900s Black Forest standing bear umbrella stand. This vintage Black Forest bear umbrella Stand is a great looking piece for any enthousiast.
Wood
Antique Swiss Black Forest Bear Sculpture Umbrella & Cane Stand by Ruef Brothers
By Ruef Brothers
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted entree stand. . .signed ‘RUEF’. (Ruef Brothers) This beautifully carved Black Forest bear will always be there to greet you when you come home.
Wood
19th Century Antique Black Forest Bear Stick Stand
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th century black forest bear stick/umbrella stand constructed in linden wood, the stand consisting of a bear standing on his back legs with a front paw extended, with a naturalisti...
Hardwood
Antique Hand Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The mixture of furnishings of daily use like umbrella stands with bear, dog or goose sculptures together with the bear seatings and gnome tables which were more appearance than funct...
Wood
Black Forest Bear Figural Umbrella Stand
Located in Norwalk, CT
Carved and painted wood standing bear on a rocky base holding a ring support. The base with a well.
Wood
German Black Forest Carved Bear Umbrella Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
A very fine, carved linden wood Black Forest umbrella stand in the form of a bear carved in round with an open mouth and inset glass eyes.
Glass, Wood
Whopper Real Black Forrest Bear Umbrella Stand
Located in Pasadena, CA
Masterfully carved and showing excellent detail, these bold bruin babies with the sow and the cub will liven up any room. I love the stripped hardwood finish, a little different than...
Walnut
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H 29 in W 13 in D 18 in
Vintage 19th Century Hand-Carved Wooden Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Pasadena, CA
This late 19th century Black Forest bear umbrella stand is most likely made in Switzerland.
Wood
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
Large 19th Century Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stick Stand
By Black Forest
Located in Benington, Herts
A very large and extremely good quality 19th century Swiss Black Forest bear stick / umbrella stand. Brienz, Switzerland, circa 1890.
Softwood
Antique Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Umbrella Stand Swiss 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
a handcarved wood umbrella/cane stand modeled as a lovely bear supporting a branch. stand with metal drip pan. executed ca. 1900, swiss brienz. a great collectors piece.
Wood
Black Forest Umbrella Stand, 1890s
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Black Forest carved bear umbrella stand.
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H 40 in W 12 in D 17 in
Linden Wood Umbrella Stand in Form of a Standing Bear on Base Late 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
Linden wood umbrella stand in form of a standing bear on base late 19th century.
Wood
Tall 20th c. Black Forest Style Bronze Hatrack & Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Twentieth century Black Forest style rustic bronze hatrack or umbrella stand featuring a bear standing upon an outcropping and supporting a trunk with two smaller climbing bears.
Bronze
Antique 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Bear Stick Stand c.1910
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early Early 20th-century Swiss Black Forest carved wooden stick stand, purchased in Switzerland in 1910 by a honeymooning couple.
Wood
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H 82.68 in W 5.91 in L 82.68 in
Black Forest Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A hand-carved lindenwood bear hallstand for coats and umbrellas. The mother bear looking upwards at her cub hanging in the branches. Executed circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Heig...
Superb Over 1 Metre Tall Black Forest Bear Stickstand
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A superb quality late 19th century Black Forest Bear. Carved linden wood with original glass eyes. Excellent quality and condition with wear consistent with age use. Dimensions: H ...
Wood
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H 74.81 in W 30.71 in D 23.63 in
19th Carved Wood Black Forest Bears Tree Umbrella Cane Hat Stick Coat Stand Rack
Located in Wijnegem, BE
"Black Forest, Bear Coat Rack, Late 19th Century " Very beautiful work from the Black Forest, late 19th century: the sculpture is of very high quality, the patina is remarkable, the ...
Wood
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H 28 in W 13.5 in D 19.5 in
German Carved and Painted Walnut Black Forrest Bear Umbrella Stand, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
German carved and painted walnut Black Forrest umbrella / cane stand with a standing bear on a river rock, open mouth, glass eyes, paws supporting a stylized loop snake branch, inset...
Tin
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H 47 in W 16 in D 25 in
Amazing & All Hand-Carved Swiss Black Forest Standing Bear Umbrella & Cane Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique and stunning Black Forest umbrella stand. This perfect example of Swiss Black Forest craftsmanship is an absolute joy to behold.
Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Black Forest Bears Inkstand 19th Century
Located in London, GB
The mixture of furnishings of daily use like umbrella stands with bear, dog or goose sculptures together with the bear seatings and gnome tables which were more appearance than funct...
Glass, Wood
Black Forest Bear Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional large size black forest carved wood umbrella stand. A whimsical design with the "growling" carved bear holding an carved wood umbrella under his arm.
Italian Glazed Pottery Brown Bear Umbrella Stand
Located in Houston, TX
Unusual Italian glazed pottery or Majolica umbrella stand featuring a brown bear hugging a log or tree branch.
Pottery
19th Century Black Forest Bear Hall Stand
Located in Miami, FL
19th century Black Forest carved bears hall tree with umbrella stand and original beveled glass mirror.
Wood
Carved Wood Bear Hallstand, Swiss Brienz, circa 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A hand carved wood bear hallstand. The mother bear looking upwards at her cub hanging in the branches. Executed, circa 1900, Swiss Brienz. Measures: Width 19.69" (50cm) Height 82...
Wood
Black Forest Carved Bear Coat Rack or Umbrella Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
A beautiful carved bear Black Forest coat rack or umbrella stand.
Wood
20th Century Black Forest Carved Walnut Bear Coat and Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest style (20th century) walnut hatrack/umbrella stand with carved bear base and two bears in hat tree upper section.
Walnut
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H 71.26 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
Antique Fruitwood Black Forest Standing Bear Hall Tree and Umbrella Stand, 1890s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and rare Black Forest hall tree and umbrella or stick stand. Striking Swiss design from the 1890s.
Glass, Fruitwood
Carved Black Forest Style Cane Stand with Bear Figure
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very solid black forest style bear carving serving as a cane and umbrella stand.
Wood
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H 50 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
19th Century Swiss Black Forest Carved Bear Sculpture Stand with Glass Eyes
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful, antique walnut bear umbrella stand was crafted in Switzerland, circa 1860.
Walnut
Bear Umbrella Stand
Located in Noord-Brabant, NL
Bear Umbrella Stand from France
Fruitwood
Solid walnut Black Forest Bear stick/umbrella stand.
Located in London, GB
A superb 19th century Black Forest carved walnut stick or umbrella stand, in the form of a mountaineering black bear, holding a climbing rope and ice pick, with metal tray to the base.
Metal
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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