1950's Italian Enameled Umbrella stand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique cylindrical umbrella stand in enameled green with geometric pattern. Iron tripod base with
1950s Italian Vintage Enamel Umbrella Stand
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Iron
1950's Italian Enameled Umbrella stand
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique cylindrical umbrella stand in enameled green with geometric pattern. Iron tripod base with
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Iron
$1,052Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Enameled Umbrella Stand with Brass Feet by Siva Poggibonsi, 1950s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Milano, IT
Mid-Century Modern metal umbrella stand by Siva Poggibonsi, Italy, 1950s. Black painted iron frame and brass foot details. Enameled and scratch-decorated bin in orange and white whil...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
$1,900
H 22.5 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in Dm 10.25 in
FORNASETTI Italian Enameled Metal Hot Air Balloon Umbrella Stand, 1950's
By Fornasetti
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the creative mind of Piero Fornasetti ... a whimsical 1950's enameled metal umbrella stand
Italian 1950s Siva Poggibonsi Umbrella Stand Black Enamel with Figurines
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Weesp, NL
1950s Mid-Century Modern enameled metal umbrella stand produced by Siva Poggibonsi, Italy. Mat
Enamel
$1,256Sale Price|30% Off
H 31.5 in W 12.6 in D 20.48 in
Umbrella Stand Poggibonsi Siva Design Midcentury Italian Enamel Iron Black
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Umbrella stand Poggibonsi Siva design midcentury Italian enamel iron black. Enamel multi-color
Brass, Enamel, Iron
$425
H 28.625 in W 11.375 in D 11.625 in
1950s Mategot Style Umbrella Stand in Black and White Enameled Metal
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Umbrella stand in black and white enameled metal embodies the sculptural sensibility of 1950s
Metal
$1,483
H 19.69 in W 9.85 in D 8.27 in
Midcentury Umbrella Stand Enamel Metal by Siva Di Poggibonsi, Italy 1960s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing hexagonal umbrella stand in enamel metal and painted by S.I.V.A. di Poggibonsi
Metal
$2,990
H 16.5 in W 11.34 in D 8.04 in
White Enamelled Brass Umbrella Stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten München c. 1955
By Vereinigte Werkstätten München
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Delightful handcrafted and very rare German midcentury umbrella stand or holder by the Vereinigte
Metal, Brass
$2,200
H 19.38 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in
Italian Modernist "Zodiac" Red Umbrella Stand in Enamel and Brass by SIVA
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
focused the creation of enamel on steel/metal art and sculptural objects. This umbrella stand/wastebasket
Metal, Brass, Enamel
$1,495
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 12.8 in
Umbrella Stand in Enamel Iron and Leather by Siva Di Poggibonsi, Italy, 1960s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury umbrella stand in enamel iron and painted with brass and leather details by S.I.V.A. di
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Iron
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Umbrella Stand, Italy, c. 1960
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Italy, c. 1960 Patterned, Textured Metal Umbrella Stand Aluminum, Enamel H
Enamel, Stainless Steel
$5,383
H 19.89 in Dm 8.47 in
Early Mid-Century Modern Bastoni Umbrella Stand by Bucciarelli Milano 1950s
By Fornasetti, Bucciarelli, Piero Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
Early, extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand "Bastoni". A vintage
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Umbrella Stand signed by Castiglioni for Zanotta, Italy 1957
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Zanotta
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful umbrella stand in black enameled metal designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni
Metal, Steel
1950s by Siva Midcentury Italian Design Fishes Decor Umbrella Stand
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Brescia, IT
Enameled metal and brass details Excellent condition.
Metal
$2,250
H 29 in W 17 in D 19 in
English Iron Umbrella Stand with Dog and Tree Motif and White Receptacle
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English iron umbrella stand from the 20th century with dog sitting in front of a tree motif. Add
Enamel, Iron
$2,152
H 28.74 in Dm 9.44 in
1950s Mathieu Mategot Style French White Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand/Holder
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A vintage Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand in the style of Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950
Metal, Brass
$4,770
H 26 in Dm 13.5 in
Italian Mid-Century Brass & Stitched Faux Leather Umbrella Stand or Trash Bin.
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and original Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand or Trash Bin. This is a functional
Metal, Brass
$1,435
H 19.3 in Dm 8.27 in
Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Iron and Brass by Siva Di Poggibonsi, Italy, 1960s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury amazing umbrella stand in enamel iron and painted with brass details by S.I.V.A. di
Metal, Brass, Iron, Enamel
$825
H 21.07 in Dm 9.85 in
Mid 20th Century Vase Umbrella Stand in Earthy Shades Fat Lava Ceramic, Germany
Located in Roma, IT
we offer for sale a large vase, 53.5 cm high, perfect for use as an umbrella stand as well as
Enamel
Siva Poggibonsi Brass and Enameled Metal Umbrella Stand, Italy 1970s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Naples, IT
Enameled metal umbrella stand decorated with geometric patterns, Italian manufacture Siva Poggibonzi 1970, inspired by the iconic style of Piet Mondrian. Decorated with bold black li...
Metal, Brass, Enamel
1950 Post Office Wastebasket Iron Seymour Robins Sondra Kay Trash Can
By Seymour Robins
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Brown burlap bag with black atomic frame, cabin modern rustic vibe.
Iron
Mid-Century Gispen Grey Enameled Metal Coat Tree with Umbrella Stand
By Gispen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gispen light grey enameled metal coat rack with weighted base and umbrella holder. 8 tubular arms
Metal
$4,900
H 21 in Dm 13 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand or Trash Can in Brass & Enameled Steel
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant Italian Midcentury Modern Umbrella Stand or Trash Bin in the style of Gio Ponti. The
Brass, Steel
$795
H 71.5 in W 22.625 in D 22.625 in
Mid-Century Industrial Coat Tree w/ Teak Hooks, Chrome & Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, offering both practical storage and sculptural presence. Integrated umbrella holder with drip tray sits mid
Metal
$2,450
H 70.25 in W 32.5 in D 11.5 in
French Asymmetric Wall Mount Entry Valet with Mirror and Umbrella Stand, 1950s
By Robert and Jean Cloutier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
shelf and an umbrella stand with a removable drip tray. The triangular mirror shows visible age and
Metal, Brass
$795
H 74 in W 23 in D 23 in
Massive Mid-Century Tubular Steel Coat Tree and Umbrella Stand with Drip Tray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century tubular steel coat tree with Fritz Hansen style hooks with ball tips, umbrella stand
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
$1,315
H 20.48 in Dm 9.45 in
1960 Scheurich "Lava" Germany Ceramic Enamel Red Horses Vase Umbrella Stand
By Scheurich Keramik
Located in Brescia, IT
Vase Scheurich Ceramic Germany, 1960 Ceramic Black and Red Lava Perfect Condiction
Ceramic
Enamelled Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1960
Located in Padova, IT
Wonderful green striped enamelled brass umbrella stand with four iron legs base and brass feet’s
Midcentury Brass-Plated and Red Enameled Italian Umbrella Stand
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A vintage perforated red enamel and brass-plated Italian modernistic umbrella stand.
Brass, Enamel
Modernist Austrian Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Modernist umbrella stand in polished brass with black enamelled iron base. The stand features an
Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 28.75 in Dm 9.85 in
Chic French Umbrella Stand Matégot Biny Style White Enameled Metal Brass, 1950s
By Jacques Biny, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Elegant midcentury umbrella stand in the style of Mathieu Matégot, Jacques Biny or Pierre Guariche
Metal, Brass, Iron
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 5.91 in
Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand Fornasetti Italy 1950s Print over Enameled Steel
By Fornasetti
Located in Zürich, Zürich
Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand by Fornasetti Italy 1950s lithographic transfer print with hand
Mid-Century black and chrome Siva Poggibonsi umbrella stand
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-Century Modern enamel & metal umbrella stand by Siva Poggibonsi, Italy. The item is in fairly
Enamel
Unavailable
H 17.33 in Dm 11.03 in
Sculptural 1950s Midcentury Umbrella Stand Golden Anodized Aluminum Black Iron
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Unusual sculptural midcentury umbrella stand designed and executed in the 1950s probably in Germany
Aluminum, Iron
Unavailable
H 26 in W 11.75 in D 9 in
Mid-Century Umbrella Stand on Marble Base Attributed to Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A vintage brass umbrella stand with marbleized red, green and enamel cones attributed to Fontana
Marble, Brass, Enamel
Unavailable
H 25.99 in Dm 9.85 in
Midcentury Tripod Sputnik Umbrella Stand with Handle Golden White Black 1950s
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Nice Italian 1950s golden tripod umbrella stand. Golden anodized aluminum umbrella stand with white
Aluminum, Iron
Unavailable
H 25.99 in Dm 10.24 in
Midcentury Tripod Sputnik Umbrella Stand with Handle Golden Black Plastic, Italy
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Midcentury golden anodized aluminum umbrella stand with black enameled iron weighted tripod sputnik
Aluminum, Iron
Unavailable
H 28.6 in W 16 in D 7 in
Piero Fornasetti Open Umbrella Stand, 1960s, Decorated with Flowers in Basket
By Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
A Piero Fornasetti open umbrella stand, 1960s, decorated with flowers in a basket.
Enamel, Iron, Tôle
Unavailable
H 31.5 in Dm 11.03 in
French Matégot Umbrella Stand Ivory White Perforated Metal Iron Brass Biny 1950s
By Jacques Biny, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Nierstein am Rhein, DE
Amazing Midcentury umbrella stand, the design attributed to Mathieu Matégot, France, around 1955
Metal, Brass, Iron
Midcentury Enamel Umbrella Stand, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Italian, Midcentury, Umbrella stand. Exterior in teal/petroleum color and an interior in saffron
Enamel
Mid-Century Brass & Black Enamel Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century umbrella stand consists of brass and black enamel in the likeness of an umbrella
Mid-Century Italian Umbrella Stand and Vessel by Poggibonsi
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in North Miami, FL
We LOVE this vividly colored enamel umbrella stand which sits in a very chic black iron stand with
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Pilastro Umbrella Stand
By Tjerk Reijenga, Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pilastro umbrella stand in navy blue perforated enameled metal with black enameled metal base. In
Metal
Sold
H 20.48 in W 7.88 in D 9.06 in
Siva Poggibonsi Umbrella Stand Green Enamel and Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Naples, IT
1950s Mid-Century Modern enameled metal umbrella stand designed by Siva Poggibonsi, Italy. Tall
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Siva Poggibonsi Umbrella Stand White Enamel with Castels, Italy, 1950s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Naples, IT
1950s Mid-Century Modern enameled metal umbrella stand designed by Siva Poggibonsi, Italy. Tall
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Modernist Pilastro Umbrella Stand
By Pilastro, Wim Rietveld
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial black and white enameled sheet metal Bauhaus style, Wim Rietveld inspired, umbrella
Metal
Ettore Sottsass Umbrella Stand by Rinnovel, Enameled Aluminum
By Rinnovel, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is one of the most important Italian, designer/artist of all times.
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Black Enamel and Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
A very unique and sophisticated swedish umbrella stand that features a perforated canister, brass
Sold
H 18.51 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand, Brass and Decorated Enameled Iron, France 1940s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous umbrella stand in brass and enameled and perforated metal. This stunning piece was
Iron, Wrought Iron, Brass
'Afghan' Umbrella Stand by Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Rare 1950's 'afghan' umbrella stand by by Piero Fornasetti. Constructed of Lithographically
Metal, Enamel
Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand, France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Umbrella stand, attributed to Matthieu Mategot, France, circa 1950 Clover pattern, three
Metal, Enamel
French Art Nouveau Umbrella Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A sculptural turn of the century (circa 1900) French Art Nouveau umbrella stand, rendered in cast
Enamel, Iron
Mathieu Matégot (attrib.) Black Enamel Metal Umbrella Stand, France. c. 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Brooklyn, NY
NOT REPAINTED, Original finish. Made of Perforated metal in the clover arpel Mategot design.
Metal, Enamel
French Vintage Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An adorable umbrella stand crafted in enameled cast iron from the Mid-20th Century. Organic
Metal, Enamel, Iron
Sold
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Demilune Umbrella Stand in Black Enamel and Brass Tops
Located in New York, NY
This graphic and refined Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand was realized in America, circa 1960. It
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Ceramic Umbrella Stand
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Ceramic umbrella stand from the 1980s. With its modern shape and luminous color, this ceramic
Ceramic
Mathieu Matégot Wall Mount Umbrella Stand
By Artimeta, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bone white perforated enameled metal wall mount umbrella stand for Artimeta Soest, Holland, 1950s
Metal
Sold
H 19.69 in Dm 8.27 in
Mid-Century Umbrella Stand in Brass Enameled, Fornasetti Style, Italy, 1960s
By Fornasetti
Located in Roma, IT
Umbrella stand in brass enameled. Fornasetti style.
Brass
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Umbrella Stand, Italy, c. 1960
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Italy, c. 1960 Patterned, Textured Metal Umbrella Stand *pattern on 2
Enamel, Stainless Steel
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Umbrella Stand, Italy, c. 1960
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, Italy, c. 1960 Cast Patterned, Textured Metal Umbrella Stand Aluminum, Metals
Enamel, Metal
Umbrella Stand with Polychrome Face Motif by Poggibonsi
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in London, GB
Metal umbrella stand with enamel glaze, Italy, circa 1950. Designed by Siva Poggibonsi.
Metal, Brass, Enamel
Mid Century French Umbrella Stand Attributed to Mathieu Mategot
Located in Astoria, NY
Modernist white enameled expanded steel umbrella stand attributed to Mathieu Mategot
Enamel, Steel
1950s Midcentury Italian Design Fishes Decor Umbrella Stand
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Brescia, IT
Enameled metal and brass details Excellent condition.
Metal
Mathieu Matégot Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stand, France, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mathieu Matégot wall-mounted umbrella stand, France, circa 1950. Perforated and enameled steel
Steel
Mathieu Matégot Wall-Mounted Umbrella Stand, France, circa 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Mathieu Matégot wall-mounted umbrella stand, France, circa 1950. Perforated and enameled steel
Steel
Unique Brass, Iron and Steel Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
brass, lacquered steel and cast iron umbrella stand handle very slightly bent else in very good
Brass, Iron, Steel
French 1950s Brass and Black Umbrella Stand
Located in London, GB
A black enameled iron and brass umbrella stand, France, circa 1950.
French Mid Century umbrella stand attributed to Matthieu Matégot. 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Köln, NW
Amazing French Mid Century umbrella stand attributed to Matthieu Matégot. 1950s. Made of Ivory
Metal, Brass, Enamel, Iron
Sold
H 18.51 in W 24.81 in D 14.57 in
Vintage Umbrella Stand, Aluminum and Wood, Italy, 1970s Italian Design
Located in Roma, IT
Rare vintage umbrella stand, aluminum and wood. Italy, 1970s Italian Design.
Aluminum
1950s French Brass and Black Iron Umbrella Stand
Located in London, GB
A brass and black enameled iron umbrella stand, France, circa 1950. Measures: 87 cm tall.
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 18.5 in W 16 in D 8 in
20th Century Italian Painted Ceramic Elephants Umbrella Stand/Plant Pot/Vase
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century italian hand-crafted painted glazed ceramic elephants umbrella stand/plant pot
Enamel
Mategot Style perforated Umbrella Stand or Waste Bin by Pilastro
By Tjerk Reijenga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage, Mid-Century, perforated metal umbrella stand or waste bin. Made by acclaimed Dutch post
Metal
Sold
H 21.26 in W 13 in D 7.49 in
Vintage Umbrella Stand Victorian Cast Iron Hat Rack Walking Stick Storage France
Located in Bastogne, BE
Umbrella Stand Enamelled Cast Iron Ornate Home Storage Walking Stick. Manufactured in France
Enamel, Steel
French Metal Umbrella Stand in the style of Mategot
Located in New York, NY
Vintage brass and black enameled metal umbrella stand in the style of Mathieu Mategot. France
Brass
Sold
H 22.5 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
French Mid-Century Woven Rattan Basket or Umbrella Stand with Wrapped Handle
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wrapped handle. Perfect as an umbrella stand, waste basket, or small storage bin. In good original
Metal
Sold
H 22.05 in Dm 8.27 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Umbrella Stand by Siva Poggibonsi, circa 1950
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An under enamel painted brass umbrella stand made in Italy in the 1960s by Siva Poggibonsi. Brass
Brass
Sold
H 22.05 in Dm 8.27 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Umbrella Stand by Siva Poggibonsi, circa 1960
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Aci Castello, IT
An under enamel painted brass umbrella stand made in Italy in the 1960s by Siva Poggibonsi. Brass
Brass
Sold
H 22.5 in W 14.38 in D 7.25 in
French Mid-Century Modern Iron Umbrella Stand or Waste Basket, Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand or trash / wastebasket composed of black enameled
Steel, Iron
Sold
H 23 in W 22.5 in D 6 in
Mid-Century Modern Brass and Marble Umbrella Stand in the Manner of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous umbrella stand, realized in the manner of Fontana Arte, represents a first-rate
Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Enamel
Sold
H 29 in Dm 13 in
French Mid-Century Modern Enameled Iron Umbrella Holder with Circular Brass Feet
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated umbrella holder was realized in France, circa 1960. It features a circular base
Wrought Iron
1950's Pilastro Red Enameled Metal Triangle Bin with Black Frame
By Pilastro
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, including some paint loss and discoloration on the inside of bin. Can be used as a trash bin, umbrella stand
Metal
Mathieu Mategot Inspired Enameled Mesh Basket
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mathieu Mategot Inspired White Enameled Mesh Waste Basket or Umbrella Holder with Brass Frame and
Brass, Wire
Portaombrelli in ceramica Victor Cerrato, anni '60
By Victor Cerrato
Located in Rivoli, IT
Raro portaombrelli in ceramica smaltata con decori di Victor Cerrato
Ceramic
Sold
H 11.625 in W 10.325 in D 10.325 in
Red Perforated Bin by Pan Barbieri + Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite, Italy
By Rexite, Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red perforated bin by Raul Barbieri + Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite. In good original condition with some visible wear consistent with its age and use.
Metal
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
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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