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Brass Umbrella 'Umbrella' Holder Stand, Grand
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful brass umbrella holder stand in an 'Umbrella' shape with repousse design, circa mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Wicker Bamboo Umbrella Holder Stand
Located in New York, NY
A wicker wrapped bamboo umbrella holder stand, circa mid-20th century. Dimensions: 10" Diameter
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker

Umbrella Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Stand foot made of cast iron with steel umbrella holders covered with plastic from the 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Vintage Umbrella Stand
Umbrella Stand
H 18.12 in W 7.88 in D 10.24 in
Mid-Century Industrial Aluminum Umbrella Stand Holder
By Industrial Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant Mid-Century modernist aluminum umbrella stand or holder features an industrial Machine
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Umbrella Holder Stand with Bamboo Design, circa 1980s
Located in New York, NY
A white glazed ceramic umbrella holder stand with bamboo design, circa late-20th century, 1988
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Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

White Metal Umbrella Stand
Located in Antwerp, BE
Umbrella holder or basket in a rectangular shape, in openwork metal of ivory color with a brass
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Metal Umbrella Stand
White Metal Umbrella Stand
H 15.75 in W 14.57 in D 5.52 in
Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand Holder, Yellow Powder-Coated
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Powder-Coated Yellow Umbrella Stand Holder, MCM Substantial vintage metal umbrella stand in newly
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Mahogany Hanging Umbrella Stand, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Mahogany umbrella stand. Just a little different than the rest, this one you can hang on the wall
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Mahogany Hanging Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Mahogany Hanging Umbrella Stand, 1960s
H 25.2 in W 18.12 in D 16.15 in
Unicorn Papier Mache Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Unicorn Papier Mache umbrella stand. Vintage "Unicorn Tapestry" umbrella holder in lacquered and
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1930s French Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Paper

Vintage Ribbed Brass Umbrella Stand Cane Holder, circa 1960s
Located in Germantown, MD
Elegant ribbed brass umbrella stand and Cane holder. Vintage with a modern minimal design makes
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Umbrella Stand Holder by Fontana Arte, Italy, circa 1940
By Fontana Arte
Located in Paris, France
Very rare and beautiful 1940s umbrella stand by Fontana Arte, with a brass frame and four sheet of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron foot with brass umbrella holder.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron, Brass

Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
H 18.9 in W 13.78 in D 7.88 in
Umbrella Stand with Bamboo Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique mid-century footed umbrella holder with bamboo detail and handle. A complement to any
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Bamboo

Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron foot with brass umbrella holder.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
H 26.78 in Dm 10.24 in
Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Cast iron foot with brass umbrella holder.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
Umbrella Stand, Vienna from 1950s
H 26.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Brass Coachmans Boot Umbrella Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylish large brass coachmans boot umbrella holder with brass spur and leather strap
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Brass Coachmans Boot Umbrella Stand
Brass Coachmans Boot Umbrella Stand
H 22.5 in W 17 in D 6 in
Chromed Umbrella Stand by Demeyere Belgium
By Demeyere
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco umbrella stand by Demeyere Belgium. A chrome umbrella holder circa 1930 - 1940. Vintage
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Chromed Umbrella Stand by Demeyere Belgium
Chromed Umbrella Stand by Demeyere Belgium
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 10.44 in
Mid Century Designer Umbrella Stand Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Here we have a truly uniqe umbrella stand produced in Italy during the 1950's. It has an organic
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Brass Umbrella Stand by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic James Mont style umbrella holder was acquired from a Palm Beach estate and
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Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Hollywood Regency Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Bamboo Umbrella Holder
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Italian bamboo umbrella holder - Italy circa 1950s Great shape and patina with wonderful function!.
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1950s Italian Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Umbrella Holder
Bamboo Umbrella Holder
H 22 in Dm 11.5 in
Modern Hammered Brass Sheet Vintage Umbrella Stand Cane Holder, 1980s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern vintage umbrella stand or cane holder from hammered brass sheet 1980s Italy. A stunning
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Brass Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1970s Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood Regency style vintage umbrella stand or cane holder from brass 1970s Italy. A stunning
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Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

High Style Chromed Iron Art Deco Umbrella and Cane Holder Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Elevate your entryway with this sleek High Style Chromed Iron Art Deco Umbrella and Cane Holder
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1930s American Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Steel

Brass Umbrella Holder Stand with Quatrefoil Shape and Tassel Rope Handles
Located in New York, NY
A brass umbrella holder stand with quatrefoil shape and tassel rope handles, circa late-20th
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Late 20th Century Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Vintage Art Deco Style Wrought Iron Umbrella Stand or Cane Holder
Located in Barntrup, DE
Vintage Art Deco style hand-wrought iron umbrella stand that can be used also as a cane holder
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1950s German Art Deco Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Wrought Iron

Midcentury Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilded Umbrella Stand or Holder, 1950s
By Li Puma Firenze
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Stunning midcentury gold/gilt/gilded Hollywood Regency style umbrella stand or holder made in Italy
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Italian Brass Barrell-Shaped Umbrella Stand and Cane Holder, 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury brass barrell-shaped umbrella stand and cane holder. This fantastic piece was designed
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Metal Mategot Style Hollywood Regency Wall Umbrella Holder Stand, France, 1950s
By Max Sauze, Mathieu Matégot
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: wall Umbrella holder element in style of Matégot Origin: France Age
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Chrome Art Deco Umbrella Stands, Belgien, 1930s
Located in Saarburg, RP
Umbrella stand - 1920s/1930s This beautiful and rare umbrella holder from the 20s/30s is in the
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Chrome

Mid Century Modern Style Vintage Golden Brassed Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1980s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern Style vintage umbrella stand or cane holder 1980s. A fantastic golden brassed
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Architectural Brass and Iron Cane Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Well constructed, well designed and tasteful umbrella, cane holder rack, stand in brass and iron
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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Vintage Brass and Glass Umbrella Stand, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Vintage brass and smoked glass umbrella holder. Cool seventies glamour decorative piece for your
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1970s Belgian Hollywood Regency Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Vintage Brass and Glass Umbrella Stand, 1970s
Vintage Brass and Glass Umbrella Stand, 1970s
H 20.48 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Carl Auböck Mid Century Vintage Black Brass Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1950s
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage authentic umbrella stand or cane holder by Carl Auböck for workshop
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Iron, Brass

Modernist Vintage Brass Metal Umbrella Stand Cane Holder Carl Auböck 1950 Vienna
By Werkstätte Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist vintage authentic umbrella stand or cane holder by Carl Auböck for workshop Auböck 1950s
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Antique French Art Deco Umbrella Stand / Stick Holder Solid Oak Carved Hallway
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous solid oak French Art Deco period umbrella stand / stick holder dated 1930 Decorated with
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Wood, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Green Brass Aluminium Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
1950s Austria. This stunning umbrella stand was designed and made in Austria 1950 and is in original
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Gianfranco Frattini Umbrella Holder
By Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina umbrella holder in white wood. Aluminum insert to protect for
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1960s Italian Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Wood

Gianfranco Frattini Umbrella Holder
Gianfranco Frattini Umbrella Holder
H 20.75 in W 10.25 in D 10.25 in
Boot-Form Umbrella Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish and chic boot-form umbrella holder dates to the 1970s and was created in England
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Mid-20th Century English Spanish Colonial Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Boot-Form Umbrella Holder
Boot-Form Umbrella Holder
H 22 in W 6.25 in D 14 in
Antique Italian Gilt Cast Iron Sculpture Umbrella Stand
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and elegant golden cast iron umbrella stand. The top is decorated with four snakes and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Umbrella Stand Midcentury Brass and Copper, Boot Form
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Midcentury brass umbrella stand, boot form Made hammered brass, shaped like a very beautiful
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Soft Grey Metal Brass Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand or cane holder from metal in soft grey color with brass
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Italian Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Brass and Marble
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Stunning umbrella stand made in Italy in the 1950s. The strong brass holder, which got deep dark
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Marble, Aluminum, Brass

Large Custom-Made Brass Cane and Umbrella Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Unique large brass custom-made cane and umbrella Stand perfect for a large entry foyer or
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Red Metal Brass Umbrella Stand Cane Holder 1950 Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand or cane holder from red lacquered metal, brass and bamboo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Rare Antiqu Art Deco Umbrella Holder / Plant Stand by Demeyere 1930 Chrome Rack
By Demeyere
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Stylish & rare! This exquisite streamlined Art Deco umbrella holder / plant stand designed by
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1930s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Chrome

1960s Bauhaus Umbrella Stand Style of Hermès Paris
By Hermès
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Vintage Brass Cast Iron Umbrella Stand Cane Holder similar to Hermes Paris Style
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

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
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Ceramic

French Umbrella Holder Stand or Wastebasket with Globe Map of Afrique or Africa
Located in New York, NY
A demi-lune shape (half-moon) metal umbrella holder stand featuring the map of "Afrique" (Africa in
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Mid-20th Century French Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Metal

Umbrella Holder Vienna Around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella holder vienna around 1960s Original condition.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Iron

Umbrella Holder Vienna Around 1960s
Umbrella Holder Vienna Around 1960s
H 25.6 in W 9.06 in D 9.06 in
Lovely Handmade Vintage Italian Golden Florentine Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Handmade Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency gold gilded umbrella stand holder.  
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1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fun 1970s hand-hammered solid brass boot umbrella holder. Marked made in Spain on the heel
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
Spanish Brass Boot Umbrella Holder
H 21.75 in W 12 in D 7.5 in
Sculptural Midcentury Brass Umbrella Stand, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s
By Walter Bosse, Herta Baller, Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely sculptural Austrian modernist ribbon umbrella stand or or walking stick holder with two
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Trefoil Form Brass Umbrella Holder
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish italian umbrella holder has been professionally restored and the unique trefoil form
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

Trefoil Form Brass Umbrella Holder
Trefoil Form Brass Umbrella Holder
H 29.75 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in
Charming Umbrella Holder in the Shape of an Open Umbrella
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella holder is in the shape of an open umbrella. Its flat back allows it to hang on a wall
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

1940s French Umbrella Stand Solid Brass Faux Bamboo France
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s French Umbrella Stand Solid Brass Faux Bamboo France Crafted in Solid Brass with vintage
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1940s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Circa 1930s English Spurred Brass Knight's Boot Umbrella Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Brass umbrella holder in the form of a riding boot, with stamped brass detail and solid brass spur
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1930s British Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass

Mathieu Matégot Umbrella Stand Red Brass Midcentury Vintage, 1950s
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in London, GB
This modernist umbrella stand, attributed to renowned Franco-Hungarian designer Mathieu Matégot
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Glass, Wood, Walnut

Umbrella Holder in the Shape of an Open Umbrella, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella holder in the shape of an open umbrella, circa 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Midcentury Modern Triangle Umbrella Stand, Brass & Cast Iron, Austria, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A lovely Austrian modernist umbrella stand or or walking stick holder from the 1950s. Made in
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage umbrella stand holder umbrella stands available for sale. The range of distinct vintage umbrella stand holder umbrella stands — often made from metal, brass and iron — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage umbrella stand holder umbrella stands available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage umbrella stand holder umbrella stands to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern vintage umbrella stand holder umbrella stands are of considerable interest. Many vintage umbrella stand holder umbrella stands are appealing in their simplicity, but Fornasetti, Werkstätte Carl Auböck and Jacques Adnet produced popular vintage umbrella stand holder umbrella stands that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands?

Vintage umbrella stand holder umbrella stands can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,100, while the lowest priced sells for $148 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.
Questions About Vintage Umbrella Stand Holder Umbrella Stands
  • 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.

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