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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Place of Origin: Italian
Vintage Hexagonal Black Glazed Metal and Satined Steel Umbrella Stand by Velca
By Velca Legnano
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1960s. This hexagonal umbrella stand by Velca and is made in glazed metal and satined steel. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use with...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Steel

20th Century Brass Umbrella Stand Covered in Lacquered Goatskin by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 20th century brass umbrella stand covered in lacquered goatskin by italian designer Aldo Tura By: Aldo Tura Material: brass, copper, goatskin, paint, parchment paper, zinc, met...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Zinc, Copper

Tito Agnoli Bonacina, Umbrella Stand made of Bamboo and Rattan, 1960s
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Tito Agnoli Bonacina, umbrella stand, bamboo, rattan, 1960s, Italy. Additional information: Dimensions: 25 W x 25 D x 60 H cm Condition: In good condition
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Bamboo, Porcelain

Hollywood Regency Gilt Metal Rope & Tassel Umbrella Stand, Li Puma Firenze, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot, Li Puma Firenze, Hans Kögl
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful cylindric Hollywood Regency umbrella stand from the 1950s, manufactured by Li Puma, Firenze in Italy. Made of woven golden lattice metal surrounded by a knotted rope with...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Ico Parisi "Temide" Umbrella Stand for Stildomus, Italy 1960
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous Temide umbrella stand in curly walnut, model 1703 designed by Ico Parisi and produced by Stildomus in Italy in 1959. This incredible rare version of the iconic Temide umbr...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Midcentury Italian Brass and Perforated Black Metal Umbrella Stand 1950s
Located in Koper, SI
Elegant and well crafted Italian umbrella stand from the 1950s, with a cast iron base, a brass stem with an ivory-varnished top and a black perforated metal body. Perhaps inspired by...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal

Ettore Sottsass Umbrella Stand for Rinnovel 1955
By Ettore Sottsass, Rinnovel
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Ettore Sottsass anodized aluminum umbrella stand made in Italy 1950s. Signed under the base.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum

'Butterflies' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1960s Italy, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and coveted collectors item is the 'Farfalle' (translated to 'Butterflies') umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1960s, signed underneath. This hefty round umbrella bin...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal

'Cesto di Dalie' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s Italy, Signed
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare and highly sought-after collectors item is the 'Cesto di Dalie' umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, circa 1950s, signed underneath with a Fornasetti medallion label. This h...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Mid-century Brass Golf Club-Shaped Walking Stick Stand, circa 1950s
Located in London, GB
Italian midcentury golf club-shaped walking stick or umbrella stand (circa 1950s). The stylish brass and black metallic tubular structure is angled in its stature - a perfect and inc...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Umbrella Stand Brown Plastic Brass Cylindrical Italian Design 1970s
Located in Palermo, IT
Rare cylindrical umbrella stand of considerable size made of plastic/plexiglass in shades of chocolate brown with a large central band in brass, which gives that touch of particulari...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mirrored Umbrella Stand, Design by Pierangelo Radice, Galotti & Radice Italy 70s
By Pierangelo Gallotti, Gallotti & Radice
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid Century modern mirrored umbrella stand. Was made in Italy in the 70s. Designed by Pierangelo Gallotti for Gallotti and Radice In perfect co...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Chrome, Steel

Umbrella Stand, Rattan Bamboo, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Umbrella stand in rattan bamboo, netting round shape, Italy, circa 1960.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Bamboo, Rattan

Umbrella Stand in Enamel Iron and Brass by Siva Di Poggibonsi, Italy, 1960s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury umbrella stand in enamel iron and painted with brass details by S.I.V.A. di Poggibonsi. Made in Italy in the 1960s. S.I.V.A., a factory of artistic enamels on steel, was founded in 1953 by the painter and sculptor Giuseppe Calonaci, with the aim of spreading art in society through the creation of furnishing accessories. Here he works together with many contemporary artists including Silvano...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Ettore Sottsass Umbrella Stand by Rinnovel
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in New York, NY
Ettore Sottsass umbrella stand designed in 1955 for Rinnovel. Features a brushed aluminum interior that shows through the circular cut-outs of variable size. Marked. Condition: Go...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum

Early Mid-Century Modern 'Roman Arch' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti 1950s
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Munich, DE
Early, extremely rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand "Roman Arch". Designed by Piero Fornasetti for Fornasetti Milano, Italy, 1950s. Makers mark at the botto...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Umbrella Stand Dedalo, Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Artemide, 1960s
By Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Artemide
Located in Praha, CZ
- Iconic model - Marked - Very practical.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

Midcentury Modern Plastic Umbrella Stand by Emma Gismondi for Artemide Italy
By Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Artemide
Located in Vienna, AT
This charming creamy white umbrella stand was designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide Milano Italy in the 1960s, Model Dedalo. It is made of strong plastic and is fully ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

Vintage Red Dedalo Umbrella Stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide
By Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Artemide
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
This umbrella stand, model Dedalo, was designed by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger and manufactured by Artemide in 1966. It is made of ABS plastic in the color red.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

20th Century Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand Theme Bottles Wine in Printed Metal
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Turin, Turin
Umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti themed with bottles on a typical italian wine barrel, in silkscreened sheet metal from the 1950s. Good condition...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Sheet Metal, Brass

Piero Fornasetti 'Afghan Hound' Umbrella Stand
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Delightful Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand depicting an Afghan Hound. Italy 1962, with back drip-tray.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Piero Fornasetti 'Barbone' Dog Umbrella Stand
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in New York, NY
Delightful Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand depicting a Poodle. Italy 1962, with back drip-tray.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Umbrella Stand, Italy Around 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand Italy around 1970s Original condition.
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

Cattaneo Mid-Century Dedalo Pea Green Abs Plastic Italian Umbrella Stand, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing mid-century dedalo pea green ABS plastic umbrella stand. Cattaneo designed this fantastic piece in Italy during the 1970s. This item is unique th...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

"Capelli" 'Hats' Patterned Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a rare umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti, utilizing a Capelli or hat pattern as a motif. Clustered colorful hats line the front of the stand. An umbrella stand is fixed to t...
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Iron, Tin

Italian Umbrella Stand, 1950s
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Den Haag, NL
Love this 1950s Umbrella stand, black round metal base, comes with solid brass handle feet and details. Superb quality and all complete.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Fendi Umbrella with Gold Logo
By Fendi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful black and gold umbrella by Fendi - signed Fendi Perfumes. In wonderful condition, design works well unisex - full sized with case - sleek han...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Fabric, Resin, Wood

Gino Colombini Midcentury Black Umbrella Stands or Ashtray for Kartell, 1970
By Gino Colombini, Kartell
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing free standing ashtray or usable as an umbrella stand in mid-century black plastic with chromed metal rings. This fantastic piece was designed by Gino Colombini...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Sottsass for Rinnovel Fucsia Glazed Aluminium Umbrella Stand 50s Ita
By Rinnovel, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Palermo, IT
Beautiful umbrella stand with double handle, in fuchsia and silver anodized aluminum, with "Rinnovel Italia" brand on the bottom. Attributed to Etto...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum

Mid Century Bamboo Umbrella Stand Attributed to Franco Albini, Italian, 1970s
By Vittorio Bonacina, Franco Albini
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Italian Bamboo Umbrella Stand / Cane Stand Attributed to Franco Albini for Vittorio Bonacina, 1970s Beautiful Italian bamboo umbrella stand attributed to Franco Albini for Vittori...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Rattan

Italian 'Scava' Pottery with Woven Rattan Appliqué Umbrella Stand or Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian 'Scava' Pottery with Woven Rattan Appliqué Umbrella Stand or Vase Circa 1970s, this fine example of Italian studio pottery with a 'Scava' lik...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Pottery, Rattan, Reed, Willow

Ceramic Vase by Gariboldi for San Cristoforo, Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950s
By Richard Ginori, Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in Milan, IT
Tall ceramic vase or umbrella stand by Giovanni Gariboldi for San Cristoforo - Richard Ginori. Outstanding combination of organic shape and color. Part of a collection of Italian 1...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Ico Parisi Umbrella Stand "Perseo" for Stildomus, Steel and Teak, Italy, 1959
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in Roma, IT
Perseo umbrella stand, model 1701 designed by Ico Parisi and produced by Stildomus in Italy in 1959. This incredible piece is made of four triangular supports in solid teak wood ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Midcentury Glass and Chrome Italian Umbrella Stand in Willy Rizzo Style, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury umbrella stand in smoked green glass and chrome. This piece was designed in Italy during the 1970s after Willy Rizzo. This item has gorgeous yet simple straight lines, with a clear inspiration from rationalist Willy Rizzo's design. The piece has an amazing blend of materials, smoked glass and chrome, and colours, smoked green. An incredible piece that will complete a mid-century entrance hall or living room. Born in Naples, Willy Rizzo started his career as a photographer in Paris very early inthe 40s. Great photographer of personalities, fashion and greatreports, he has exhibited all over the world: at Galerie Agathe Gaillard in Paris,at Galerie Bukamura in Tokyo, at Maison de la Photographie in Moscow, atMallett gallery in New York and London, at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco, or evenat the MUBE in São Paulo. In 1968, he moved to Rome and began his workdesigner for his personal needs because, according to him, "Scandinavian furniturewere neither comfortable enough nor luxurious enough. " When asked, he creates hisworkshops in 1970 and launched its points of sale worldwide."Imagination and strong modern style" are the words that define his style. Today his Elliptical marble table is exhibited at MoMA in New York. Willy Rizzo married Dominique Rizzo in 1979. They have three children, Willy Jr, Camilla and Gloria. In 2009, they opened the Willy Rizzo Design and Photography Studio at 12 rue de Verneuil...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Chrome

Ceramic Umbrella Stand by Pucci Painted and Sculpted by Hand from the 1950s
By Ceramica Umbertide di Pucci
Located in Milano, MI
Umbrella stand or floor vase in Pucci ceramic, sculpted in relief and hand painted, made in the 1950s. The vase represents a figurative scene, with characters drawn in the brightest ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

1960s Gorgeous Dedalo Umbrella Stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger
By Artemide
Located in Milano, IT
1960s Dedalo umbrella stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger and manufactured by Artemide in 1966. The stand is in ABS This piece is part of the D...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

Large Vintage Embossed Copper Pitcher Vase by Egidio Casagrande, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s. This pitcher vase, which can also be used as an umbrella stand, is made in embossed copper. Its minimal and classical, but still modern design perfectly embodi...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Copper

Rattan Bamboo Umbrella Stand with Brass Rim, Italy, 1970s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern decorative brass and bamboo or rattan umbrella holder, tall planter or basket paper bin. Handcrafted in Italy, 1970s. Round shape with brass open rim. I...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Bamboo and Wicker Umbrella Stand in the Style of Franco Albini, Italy, 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible rattan and wicker umbrella stand with aluminum plate in the style of Franco Albini. This splendid piece was produced in the 1960s in Italy. The umbrella stand features a structure in curved bamboo kept together by beautiful rattan wicker weaves, the lower part is decorated with stunning handmade decoration in wicker and the bottom has a removable aluminum plate to collect any drops of water. A truly mesmerizing piece perfect to smarten a midcentury entrance...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum

1960S Italian Bamboo Umbrella Stand
Located in London, London
Umbrella or stick stand Bamboo Wooden base Italy 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Bamboo, Wood

Vintage Beige Varnished Metal and Brass Umbrella Stand Ascribable to Fornasetti
By Fornasetti
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. This umbrella stand is in the style of Fornasetti and is made in brass and varnished and serigraphed metal with the illustration of guns. It is a vinta...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Italian Mid-Century Umbrella Stand Juppi 202 by G. Castiglioni for Bilumen, 1960
By Bilumen, Giorgina Castiglioni
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Umbrella stand Juppi 202 by G. Castiglioni for Bilumen, 1960s Umbrella stand mod. Juppi 202 with triangular base in orange ABS resin. The umbrella stand has rounded corners and in the center there are round holes, where you can insert the umbrella. The model can be stacked with other Juppi model. Produced by Bilumen in 1960s and designed by Giorgina Castiglioni...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

Mid Century Brass Umbrella Form Umbrella Stand, C1955
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brass umbrella & cane stand in form of aj umbrella. Weighted iron base for stability. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Can be parcel posted.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Brass Rack
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A singular and precious object, made of brass and numbering individual spaces for umbrellas. An object that will make any entryway majestic, functional and extremely elegant. It is i...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Handmade Umbrella Stand Made in Gilded Metal, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very nice patina. Handmade, probably Italy.  
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Italian 1950s Three diagonally cut umbrella stand in Chrome and Electric Blue
Located in Milan, IT
A splendid Italian 1950s set of three diagonally cut umbrella stand in Chrome and Electric Blue paint used together to make a single umbrella Stand.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Chrome

Round Umbrella Stand in Solid Brass Smooth and Hammered Handmade Italy 1960s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round umbrella stand in solid brass smooth and hammered handmade Italy 1960s
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

1970s Italy Artistic Umbrella Stand by Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda - Milan -
By Tommaso Barbi, Bottega Gadda
Located in Vigonza, Padua
This collector's item is an umbrella stand in marbled copper, with accessories in gilded brass and hand painted with a floral motif, by Tommaso Barbi for...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Copper

Giovanni Gariboldi Very Tall Vase or Umbrella Stand for Richard Ginori
By Giovanni Gariboldi
Located in New York, NY
Giovanni Gariboldi (1908-1971 ) An imposing and tall vase or umbrella stand in glazed ceramic by Giovanni Gariboldi for Richard Ginori Italy, 1940's With maker's mark underneath ...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Brutalist Umbrella Stand in Iron & Art Glass Attributed to Poliarte, Italy 1960s
By Albano Poli, Poliarte
Located in Rome, IT
Brutalist Midcentury umbrella stand or vessel for fireplace tools in wrought iron and art glass attributed to Poliarte. Made in Italy in the 1960s. Handmade unique piece with d...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Brutalist Salvino Marsura Italian Hand Wrought-Iron Umbrella Stand, 1960s
By Salvino Marsura
Located in Roma, IT
Fantastic midcentury brutalist hand-wrought-iron umbrella stand. Salvino Marsura designed this fantastic piece during the 1960s in Italy. This item is a one-of-a-kind sculptural umb...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Italian Mid Century Umbrella Stand in Metal and Brass in the Mategot Style, 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Beautiful umbrella stand, Made in Italy in the mid-century. Made of perforated sheet metal with shiny brass borders and shiny brass base. The perf...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Sheet Metal

20th Century Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand Theme Balloons in Metal and Brass
By Piero Fornasetti, Fornasetti
Located in Turin, Turin
Umbrella stand by Piero Fornasetti themed Balloons in silkscreened sheet metal and brass from the 1950s. Good condition, patina of time, original in all its parts. Presence of brand “Fornasetti Milano Made in Italy” on the bottom (request additional photo to see markbrand). Published in: Barnaba Fornasetti, “Fornasetti La Bottega...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Sheet Metal, Brass

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 San Marino in the center of Italy, the decor it's very popular in the Fifties, cer...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Midcentury Hexagonal Ice Lucite Italian Umbrella Stands after Willy Rizzo, 1980s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury hexagonal umbrella stands in ice and black Lucite. This stunning item was produced after Willy Rizzo, 1980s This piece has beautiful yet simple lines, with a clear inspiration from Willy Rizzo's design. The Lucite is designed in order to produce a "freezing" ice effect. An incredible object that will enrich a mid-century entrance hall or corridor. Dimensions (cm): Width - 32 Depth - 28 Height - 52 Italian designer and photographer Willy Rizzo (1928-2013) first came to prominence in the 1960s as both a chronicler of and participant in La Dolce Vita, the glamorous, jet set lifestyle enjoyed by many international celebrities and socialites in the postwar era. While photography was Rizzo's first love, in the 1970s he developed a passion for interiors and launched a second successful career as a luxury furniture designer. Rizzo was born in Naples in 1928 but moved to France at an early age. After expressing an interest in photography at the age of 12, Rizzo's mother gifted him an Agfa Box camera; soon he was shooting portraits of his classmates at Paris's Istituto Statale Italiano Leonardo Da Vinci. In the 1940s, Rizzo began his career as a photojournalist, working for several French publications, including Ciné Mondial, Point de Vue, and Image du Monde. In the aftermath of the Second World War, Rizzo notably covered the Nuremberg Trials and traveled to Tunisia for Point de Vue to photograph the conflict in North Africa, which was later published in Life Magazine. As his reputation grew, he was hired by France Dimanche to take portraits of the rich and famous at flashy events like the Cannes Film Festival. Rizzo's charm won the trust of royalty, dignitaries, and movie stars, which allowing him to capture these public figures in unusually candid moments. Hoping to advance his career even further, Rizzo traveled to New York with Black Star Agency in 1947 to photograph American starlets. When he returned to Paris two years later, he was invited to join Jean Prouvost’s newest publication in color, Paris Match, as head photographer—a position that he held for 20 years and, along the way, sparked a new culture of celebrity photographers who were as intriguing and fashionable as their subjects. In 1959, he became the artistic director of Marie Claire and collaborated with other fashion magazines, such as Vogue. Over the course of his career, Rizzo photographed dozens of stars, including Brigitte Bardot, Maria Callas, Salvador Dalí, Marlene Dietrich, Jane Fonda, Gene Kelly, and Gregory Peck, as well as striking up close friendships with famous personalities like Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Jack Nicholson. In 1962, Rizzo famously captured some of the last moments of Marilyn Monroe’s life on film before she tragically committed suicide a few weeks later. In 1968, Rizzo married Italian actress Elsa Martinelli, and the pair relocated to Rome. It was here that Rizzo began his work in furniture design, starting with his newly-leased, run-down Roman apartment. Just for personal use (at first), Rizzo created a series one-of-a-kind pieces inspired by modernist icons, such as Mies van der Rohe and Le Corbusier. But as his glitterati friends—Rodolfo Parisi, Gigli Rizzi, Franco Rapetti, Salvador Dalí, Brigitte Bardot, and the like—became admirers of his work, Rizzo was flooded with design commissions. Rizzo went on to furnish apartments for Italian aristocracy in the Palazzo Borghese and Palazzo Ruspoli that same year and quickly earned an international reputation as a designer to the rich and famous. In response to ever-growing demand, he launched his own Tivoli-based company dedicated to contemporary furniture design handmade in lux materials such as wood, marble, stainless steel, brass, and wild boar. Over time, his team of eight grew to 150, and he was able to open shops in France and throughout Europe, as well as in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. With an emphasis on clean lines and geometric forms, Rizzo's tables, chairs, and accessories combined contemporary shapes with traditional materials—in contrast to many of his contemporaries, like Ettore Sottsass and Vico Magistretti, who were popularizing plastic, foam, and other synthetics in furniture production. Among Rizzo's most successful designs are many low, box-like tables in granite, metal, glass, or burled wood, often embellished with brass or chrome accents or built-in liquor cabinets or trays. Two examples of his most celebrated designs include the Alveo Coffee Table (1970s) for Mario Sabot and the circular Yin Yang Coffee Table...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Lucite, Plexiglass

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 in Italy during the 1950s. This item is unique as it has the shape of a barrel, wider in the centre of the structure and tinier on top and the bottom, made of thin brass bars. A marvellous item, perfect to enrich a midcentury entrance...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Brass

20th Century Ettore Sottsass Umbrella Standing Blue Aluminium for Rinnovel '70
By Rinnovel, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Turin, Turin
Umbrella standing designed by the master of Italian Design Ettore Sottsass, for the manufacturer Rinnovel in '70s. For Rinnovel, Sottsass designed different pieces, but this item is ...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum

Ico Parisi, Umbrella Stand, Teak, Stainless Steel, Stildomus, Rome, Italy, 1959
By Ico Parisi, Stildomus
Located in High Point, NC
A stainless steel and teak umbrella stand, designed and produced by Ico Parisi for Stildomus, Rome, c. 1959.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Umbrella Stands

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Stainless Steel

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