Chinese Porcelain Floral Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (20th Century) porcelain cylindrical shaped umbrella stand with dark blue, purple and
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Umbrella Stands
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Floral Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese (20th Century) porcelain cylindrical shaped umbrella stand with dark blue, purple and
Porcelain
Chinese Bamboo Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice square bamboo umbrella stand .Comes with bronze color metal handles China. good condition.
Bamboo
Chinese Rose Medallion Umbrella Stand, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Unusual Rose Medallion Export porcelain umbrella stand, China, 19th century, with corrugated outer
Porcelain
Hand Painted Chinese Ceramic Umbrella Stand
Located in Vilnius, LT
Hand painted ceramic umbrella stand.
Ceramic
Vintage Chinese Celadon Crackle Glaze Umbrella Stand
Located in Yonkers, NY
This vintage Chinese ceramic umbrella stand features a clean, cylindrical form finished in a soft
Ceramic
Mid-Century Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This mid-century blue and white porcelain umbrella stand was crafted in China and acquired in
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant late 20th century porcelain umbrella stand, crafted circa 1990, features a classic
Porcelain
Mid-Century Chinese Painted & Gilt Famille Rose Porcelain Umbrella Stand
By CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in China circa 1950, this large colorful Famille Rose umbrella stand is round in shape and
Porcelain
Mid century ceramic umbrella stand 1950-1970
By Imari Porcelain, CANTON FAMILLE ROSE
Located in Herentals, BE
Ceramic umbrella stand A Hand-Painted Conversation Piece This unique ceramic umbrella holder
Ceramic
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 18 in W 8 in D 8 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain umbrella or cane stand with Asian floral designs
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain umbrella or cane stand with Asian floral designs
Ceramic
$716Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.25 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain umbrella or cane stand with Asian floral and
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain umbrella or cane stand with Asian floral designs
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain umbrella or cane stand with Asian floral designs
Ceramic
$1,600
H 24.5 in Dm 12 in
Oriental Porcelain Flow Blue White Umbrella Stand, Large Vase, Floral Decorated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Oriental Porcelain Flow Blue White Umbrella Stand, Large Vase, Floral Decorated Very pretty
Porcelain
$850Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in Dm 9.06 in
Important roller vase, umbrella/cane holder, China, Quing, Early 20th century
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Important porcelain roller / tube vase with polychrome decoration of birds and flowers. China
Ceramic, Porcelain
$495 / set
H 21.5 in W 20.5 in D 7 in
Chinese Carved Dragon Calligraphy Brush Pen Holder Rosewood Stand - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Carved Dragon Calligraphy Brush Pen Holder Rosewood Stands - a Pair. Circa Late 20th
Wood
Chinese Courtyard Grain Container, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic wooden container dates to the early 20th century and was once used to store dry goods or household items in a provincial home in Yunnan province. Hollowed from a single t...
Wood
Chinese Rose Medallion Umbrella Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th Century Chinese rose medallion umbrella stand. Vibrant floral and figures in colors of
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Terracotta Red Dragon Umbrella Stand
Located in Denton, TX
Early 20th century Terra cotta stand is hand crafted with paint along the Greek key boarder and on
Terracotta
Vintage Asian Blossom Blue and White Umbrella Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exude timeless elegance with this exquisite vintage Chinoiserie umbrella stand, a masterclass in
Porcelain, Wood
$1,311Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.54 in Dm 0.04 in
Pair of Proc 1970 Large Umbrella Stand Vase with Ladies in Garden Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A very nicely made pair umbrella vase. Late 20th century and of superb quality, circa 1970
Porcelain
$1,180
H 19.88 in W 6.88 in D 6.88 in
Tall Mid-Century Chinese Yixing-Style Glazed Earthenware Vase or Planter
Located in Miami, FL
Vase or Planter with Floral Motif, Vintage Chinese Yixing-Style Ceramic Floor Vase or Umbrella Stand
Ceramic
19th Century Cantonese Porcelain Umbrella Stand, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
19th century Cantonese porcelain umbrella stand, circa 1870.
Unavailable
H 7.25 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Vintage Chinese Carved Camphorwood Jewellery Box, China 1930, H895
Located in Vancouver, BC
Vintage Chinesecarved camphorwood jewellery box, China 1930, H895 China,1930 Solid Camphor wood
Wood
Chinese Elm and Iron Well Bucket
Located in San Francisco, CA
The iron lip and holds together the slats of elm which flare out mid body where there are two handles and two raised fulcrums used for tipping. An iron band mid-body stabilized the ...
Iron
Chinese Blue and White Umbrella Stand
Located in Cookeville, TN
Offering this stunning blue and white Chinese umbrella stand. With hand painted floral, birds, and
Ceramic
Unavailable
H 39.5 in Dm 11 in
Mid-20th Century Monumental Chinese Ceramic Calligraphy Tall Umbrella Stand Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Interior finished in Celadon. Signed in red by artist on body, no base marks. Piece stands 39.5" inches
Ceramic, Paint
Unavailable
H 24.02 in W 9.45 in D 9.45 in
An attractive, late 19th Century Chinese porcelain blue and white Umbrella stand
Located in London, GB
From our collection of antique Chinese blue and white porcelain, this 19th century Chinese umbrella
Porcelain
Unavailable
H 24 in W 9 in D 9 in
Antique Qing Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Rose Medallion Umbrella Stand 19thC
Located in London, GB
Antique Qing Chinese Export Canton Porcelain Rose Medallion Umbrella Stand Ca 19th C This antique
Porcelain
Cloisonné Peacock Floral Vase or Umbrella Stand, 1880s
Located in Birmingham, AL
This circa 1880s cloisonné peacock floral vase or umbrella stand in enamel and brass are very
Ceramic
Off-White Foldable Umbrella Black White
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Milan, IT
Foldable Umbrella in Black fabric outisde white Man Swimming logo, inside white quote "Insert
Polyester
Off-White Foldable Umbrella White Blue
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Milan, IT
Foldable Umbrella in White fabric outisde white Man Swimming logo, inside white quote "Insert
Polyester
Off-White Long Umbrella Black White
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Milan, IT
Traditional Long Umbrella in Black fabric, outisde white Man Swimming logo, inside quote "Insert
Polyester
Off-White Long Umbrella Taupe Black
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Milan, IT
Traditional Long Umbrella in Taupe fabric, outisde white Man Swimming logo, inside quote "Insert
Polyester
Off-White Mlong See Thru Umbrella Transparent White Blue
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Milan, IT
Long Umbrella in Transparent PVC, outisde Blue Man Swimming logo, inside quote "Insert sunshine
Polystyrene
Off-White Long See Thru Umbrella Transparent Black Blue
By Virgil Abloh
Located in Milan, IT
Long Umbrella in Transparent PVC, outisde Blue Man Swimming logo, inside quote "Insert sunshine
Polystyrene
Chinese Porcelain Umbrella Stand Chinese Export Chinoiserie
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning tall Chinese porcelain umbrella stand with colorful hand painted scenery all around
Ceramic, Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chinese Porcelain Umbrella Stand - hand-painted and with a lovely color palette, working with most
Porcelain
Porcelain Chinese Umbrella Stand Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Porcelain Chinese umbrella Stand vase - Classic bold colors in designs of flowers, birds, and
Porcelain
Chinese Export Rose Mandarin Umbrella Stand
Located in Essex, MA
Cylindrical with overall enameled decoration. Bird ,butterfly and floral motif.
Porcelain
Canton Chinese porcelain umbrella stand, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Canton Chinese porcelain cylindric umbrella stand, decorated with foliages and peonies. Work made
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Cylindrical Umbrella Stand, with painted landscape scene vignettes
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of typical form‚ with a decor of foliage and peacock.
Porcelain
Rose Medallion Umbrella Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
Porcelain Rose Medallion umbrella stand
Porcelain
Famille Rose Umbrella Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Famille Rose umbrella stand with alternating panels of court scenes and floral sprays on bamboo
Porcelain
Blue Ceramic Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Blue ceramic umbrella stand great for the traditional home, or bend the rules and go modern.
Ceramic
Vintage Umbrella Stand Blue and White Greek Key Chinoiserie Birds Chinese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful vintage blue and white umbrella stand, made in China. No chips or breaks. Floral, bird
Sold
H 18.31 in W 8.08 in D 8.08 in
Decorative Hall Stick Stand, Chinese, Ceramic, Vase, Umbrella, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a delightfully decorative vintage hallway stick stand. A Chinese, ceramic vase or umbrella
Ceramic
Hand Painted Umbrella Ceramic Stand
Located in Vilnius, LT
Hand painted ceramic umbrella stand.
Ceramic
Sold
H 24.41 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Tall Vintage Blue and White Stick Stand, Chinese, Large, Umbrella Holder, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a tall vintage blue and white stick stand. A Chinese, ceramic decorative umbrella holder
Ceramic
Vintage Chinoiserie Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain umbrella or cane stand with Asian landscape scenes
Ceramic
Stoneware Umbrella Stand with Bird and Floral Motif
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage glazed stoneware umbrella stand, Asian export. Bamboo, bird & floral motif panels on
Stoneware
Oversized Antique High Relief Figural Umbrella Stand with Garden Scene
Located in Big Flats, NY
An oversized antique floor vase offers bronze floor vase offers urn form with all-over high relief garden scene with flowers, birds, and dragon on neck, incised Greek Key pattern on ...
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Hand Painted Blue and White Porcelain Vases Umbrella Stands
By Delft
Located in Dallas, TX
Place these large, elegant stands at your front door or in your mudroom to catch loose canes and
Porcelain
Sold
H 18.12 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in
Large Vintage Famille Rose Stick Stand, Chinese, Ceramic, Hall, Art Deco, C.1940
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage Famille Rose stick stand. A Chinese ceramic hall stand, dating to the late
Ceramic
Chinese Demilune Wastepaper Basket
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Demilune wastepaper basket or trash can decorated with lithographic Chinese characters against
Metal
Mid 20th century ceramic stick stand
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century ceramic stick stand circa 1950. Good quality chinese export blue and white stick
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Umbrella Stand
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique Chinese rose medallion umbrella stand. Vibrant floral field, genre scenes in reserves
Porcelain
Chinese Blue and White Umbrella Circular Stand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a classic Chinese blue and white umbrella stand.
Ceramic
Chinese Ceramic Calligraphy Umbrella or Cane Stand
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Asian black-and-white ceramic umbrella or cane stand with calligraphy Chinese writing design
Ceramic
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Umbrella Stands
Located in East Hampton, NY
Fabulous pair of Chinese blue and white umbrella stands. Sold individually or as a pair.
Ceramic
Chinese Blue and White Vase or Umbrella Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful vintage Chinese blue and white porcelain vase with tall straight sides and decorated
Porcelain
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion Umbrella or Cane Holder Stand
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain Rose Medallion umbrella or cane stand The Chinese Export Porcelain
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Chinese Shiwan Turquoise Glazed Umbrella Stand
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A striking early 20th-century Shiwan ceramic umbrella stand featuring thick turquoise glazing with
Ceramic
Multicolor Asian Umbrella Stand
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a colorful Asian umbrella stand. Handpainted.
Pottery
Sold
H 23.5 in Dm 19.25 in
Antique Chinese Cloisonné Hand Enameled Bronze Umbrella Stand, 19th Century
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese Cloisonné umbrella stand offers bronze cylindrical vessel having bands of hand
Bronze
Antique Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Floral Umbrella Holder Cane Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Chinese umbrella stand or cane holder. Made of porcelain featuring hand painted floral and
Porcelain
Chinese Celadon Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese-style (19/20th century) celadon porcelain 6 sided umbrella stand with landscape scene.
Porcelain
Chinese Porcelain Umbrella Stand, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Chinese porcelain umbrella stand, circa 1875.
Porcelain
Pair of Chinese Porcelain Umbrella Stands
Located in Kittery Point, ME
With a blue and white decor of plants and objects.
Porcelain
Chinese Export Blue and White Porcelain Umbrella Stand Vase
Located in Savannah, GA
Decorative blue and white porcelain Chinese export umbrella stand that could be also used as a vase
Porcelain
Vintage Chinese Famille Verte Porcelain Umbrella Stand or Vase
Located in Doylestown, PA
Chinese Famille Verte porcelain cylinder vase or umbrella holder, c. 1960s. This cheerful vase or
Porcelain
Chinese Yellow Ground Famille Verte Umbrella Stand, circa 1875
Located in New York, NY
Chinese yellow ground Famille verte umbrella stand, circa 1875.
Porcelain
Sold
H 18.5 in Dm 9 in
Midcentury Chinese Famille Rose Chinoiserie Lotus Flower Ceramic Umbrella Stand
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage Chinese Famille Rose Chinoiserie style ceramic umbrella stand or cane holder
Ceramic
Milo Umbrella Stand
By Studio Job (Job Smeets)
Located in Doral, FL
An Art piece dedicated to your home to remind you that even in ancient Greece, sometimes, it rained.
Fiberglass
Chinese Blue and White Umbrella Stand in Porcelain, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Chinese work from the end of the 19th century. Blue and white porcelain.
Porcelain
Hexagonal Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Umbrella Stand, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Blue and white Chinese porcelain Open work End of 19th century.
Porcelain
Late 19th Century Chinese Bronze Umbrella Stand with Dragon Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 19th century Chinese bronze umbrella stand with dragon decoration.
Bronze
Sold
H 23.75 in Dm 9 in
Mid-20th Century Chinese Painted & Gilt Rose Medallion Porcelain Umbrella Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Created in China circa 1950, this large colorful rose medallion stand is round in shape and
Porcelain
Pair of Large Canton Style Famille Rose Chinese Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Canton style famille rose Chinese porcelain vases. Qing Dynasty, late 19th century Measures: height 65cm, diameter 25cm Crafted from porcelain and executed in the ...
Porcelain
$230,389Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique large Chinese porcelain vase. In the Rose Mandarin (Famille Rose) style. Decorated throughout with with various detailed scenes of people & plants. The body of ...
Porcelain
Chinese Antique Wu Tsai Beaker Form Vase, 19th Century, Ric.00036
Located in Norton, MA
Porcelain vase. China. 19th century. Beaker form. Wu tsai decoration of woman and children. 8.5in high.
Porcelain
Large Antique Rose Medallion Chinese Export Porcelain Punch Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Chinese Rose Medallion porcelain punch bowl. In the Rose Medallion (Famille Rose) style. The central cartouche of the bowl depicts a court scene. The interior walls of the ...
Porcelain
$12,600
H 6.5 in Dm 16 in
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Canton Porcelain Punch Bowl w/ Multiple Cartooges
Located in New York, NY
A Chinese Export Rose Medallion Famille Rose canton porcelain punch bowl with multiple cartooge panels. The exterior of this gorgeous bowl is decorated with multiple panels which inc...
Porcelain
Chinese Famille Rose Medallion Export Porcelain Jardiniere, 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Chinese Famille rose medallion export porcelain jardiniere, 19th century.
Porcelain
Large Late 19th Century Rose Medallion Chinese Export Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Rose Medallion Chinese Export bowl from the late 19th century. Surrounded by classical oriental scenes around the outside and within the centre. Dimensions: 5.75" H x 14.5" D.
Porcelain, Paint
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...
Porcelain
Large 19th Century Cantonese / Rose Medallion Vase
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive fine quality 19th century Chinese Canton / rose medallion vase, having the classical white and green foliate ground, gilded dog of faux handles to either side with ...
Porcelain
Chinese Export Rose Medallion Cylinder 19th Century
Located in Norton, MA
Rose Medallion Export porcelain cylinder vase, China, 19th century.
Porcelain
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
$45,000
H 36.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Unusual Pair of Large Chinese Export Canton Famille Rose 1000 Butterfly Vases
Located in New York, NY
An unusual pair of large Chinese export canton famille rose thousand butterfly porcelain vases. The vase has a very unusual shape and was most probably made by specific order. The en...
Enamel
$40,000
H 25 in W 15 in D 15 in
Pair: Exquisite Early 19th Century Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Temple Jars
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exquisite pair of Early 19th Century Rose Medallion porcelain temple jars are truly outstanding. The pair is quite large, more than two feet tall and a foot wide, in perfect con...
Porcelain
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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