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Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively. 

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
1950s Cowboy Boots Leather Umbrella Stand
Located in Brescia, IT
Black leather, wood sole and metal details Excellent condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

1950s umbrella stand by Mathieu Matégot, France
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
1950s umbrella stand by Mathieu Matégot, France.  Very elegant 1950s umbrella stand was designed by Designer Mathieu Matégot. The feature is a pastel green lacquered perforated wire ...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Enzo Bioli for Picchio Umbrella Holder in Ceramic Series "Recta" Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Rare ceramic umbrella stand from the "Recta" series in shades of orange designed by Enzo Bioli for the Italian company Il Picchio, Parma 1960. Mark on the bottom
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Exceptional Midcentury Brass and Aluminium Umbrella Stand, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hagenbach, DE
Very rare umbrella stand from Germany from the 1960s. It is attributed to the brand Vereinigte Werkstätten. Very elegant brass bar.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Lucite Umbrella Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Lucite umbrella stand from the 1970.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Piero Fornasetti ‘Soriano’ Cat Umbrella Stand, Italy
Located in London, GB
A fabulous light-colored version of the tromp l’oeil Tabby cat umbrella stand designed by Piero Fornasetti. Originally designed in the 1950s, this piece is from a more recent, very l...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Midcentury Austrian Loop Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This midcentury atomic umbrella stand was designed and manufactured in Austria in the 1950s. It features a gold anodized aluminum frame and black cast iron base.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Iron

Italian 1930s Embossed Green Patinated Copper Umbrella Stand, Ing. De Carlo
Located in Milan, IT
Beautifully crafted Italian 1930s Embossed Green Patinated Copper Umbrella Stand, Ing. De Carlo Milano Italy
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1930s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Copper

French Umbrella Stand in the Style of Mathieu Mategot
Located in Barcelona, ES
French umbrella stand in rigitule from 1950's. Unknown designer but in the manner of Mategot works. Brass, lacquered metal and perforated metal sheet.
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury umbrella stand by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Umbrella stand designed by Gabriella Crespi Unique umbrella stand by Gabriella Crespi with golden brass details Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan. Signed. Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

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, circa 1950s. Original condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass, Iron

Vintage Solid Wood Umbrella Stand from the 1950s – France
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Add a rare and elegant piece to your interior with this solid wood umbrella stand, crafted in the 1950s and made in France. Its unique design, inspired by the shape of an open umbrel...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Wood

Italian Brass Umbrella Rack Stand in the Matégo Style, 20th Midcentury
Located in Labrit, Landes
This umbrella stand features a handle and brass structures. The perforated canvas is in the Mathieu Matégot style. The base is cast-iron with a removable aluminum section. Good cond...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Aluminum, Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

Mid-Century Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950
Located in Argelato, BO
Mid-Century Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand in the Style of Gio Ponti, 1950
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Handmade Umbrella Stand in Copper and Brass, 1960s, Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A great mix of materials. Brass and copper with an artistic finish.
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Copper

Midcentury Bamboo and Brass Umbrella Stand, Austria, 1950s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful oval umbrella stand was made in Austria in the 1950s. The exceptional design reminds of items by Carl Auböck, Hagenauer, Josef Frank or JT Kalmar. The stand is mad...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Umbrella Stand designed by Mathieu Mategot, France, 1950's
Located in Vienna, Austria
An umbrella stand designed and produced by Mathieu Mategot from the 1950's. The stand uses Mategot s own technique of combining metal tubes or rods with perforated metal sheet. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Giovanni Gariboldi Very Tall Vase or Umbrella Stand for Richard Ginori
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 Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Hammered Massive Brass Umbrella Stand, 1960s, Austria
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Great work
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Spanish Wrought Gilt Iron Umbrella Stand / Planter with Ring Detail, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish hand-hammered round gilt iron umbrella tripod stand with ring pulls, 1950s-1960s. This eye-catching umbrella stand or plant stand was handcrafted in iron and finished in gold...
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Gold Leaf, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Robex Faux Briar Italian Umbrella Stand, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful Mid-Century Modern faux briar umbrella stand. This amazing item was produced in Italy during the 1980s by Robex. The variety in the use of the black and faux briar make ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

Red Cones Umbrella Stand Racket by Vitra in Metal and Brass, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Umbrella stand in a metal and brass structure featuring two red cones as rackets. Made by Vitra (the original stamp is clearly visibile) – Italy, circa 1970. Conditions are good and...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Italian Bamboo Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This beautiful loop umbrella stand was made in Italy in the 1960s. It is made of bamboo and wicker and has got a white ceramic bowl to the inside to catch the rain.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic, Bamboo, Wicker

1950s Italian Midcentury Gilt Metal Rope and Tassel Stool and Umbrella Stand
Located in Haarlem, NL
Vintage MCM Hollywood Regency gilt metal or tole rope and tassel stool or bench and umbrella stand. This fantastic set would look great in any ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Rattan umbrella stand. French work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual umbrella stand is all made of rattan. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Rattan

Midcentury Round Siva Poggibonsi Umbrella Stand Enameled Blu Yellow Gold Brass
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Midcentury round Siva Poggibonsi umbrella stand enameled blu yellow gold brass, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Enamel

1970s Italy Artistic Umbrella Stand by Tommaso Barbi for Bottega Gadda - Milan -
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 Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Copper

Orange and White Umbrella Stand in Metal, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Italian 1970s umbrella stand in orange and white metal. Italy, circa 1970.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Umbrella Stand Vienna Around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand vienna around 1950s Iron white painted Wood.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Iron

Sculptural Mid-Century Modern Massive Brass Umbrella Stand 1960s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare, elegant and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern massive brass, hand-crafted umbrella stand with floral elements. Probably made in Germany, 1960s, It carries elements...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Dedalo Umbrella Stand Designed by Emme Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Umbrella stand Dedalo was designed in 1966 by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger for Artemide. It is made of red ABS plastic. The series consisted of three different sizes: the small Deda...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

Solid Teak Umbrella Stand, 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Solid teak Scandinavian umbrella stand. Build like a barrel. Solid teak planks hold together With brass rings. Very nice warm color. Good condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Teak

"Capelli" 'Hats' Patterned Umbrella Stand 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 Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Tin, Iron

Perforated Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stand Made in Metal Brass and Wood
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
An absolute eyecatcher. Light and elegant at the same time. We love mid-century designs.  
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Metal

50s Rare French Mid Century Modern Carl Aubock insp Minimalist Umbrella Holder
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
50s Rare French Mid Century Modern Carl Aubock insp Minimalist Umbrella Holder Exquisite, Minimalist, Sculptural Mid Century Modern Carl Aubock Style French Umbrella Holder Truly...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Chrome, Wire

Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche Vase Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s
Located in Rome, IT
Huge vase or umbrella stand by Tommaso Barbi for B Ceramiche (signed on the bottom). Conditions are very good, expect for a scratch visible in the photos.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

‘Levriero Afgano’ Afghan Hound Dog Umbrella Stand, Piero Fornasetti Italy c.1955
Located in London, GB
An early ‘Afghan Hound’ umbrella stand by the incredibly creative, Piero Fornasetti, c.1955. One of the eight trompe l’oeil dog umbrella stands For...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Steel

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s polished brass
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
Umbrella Stand, circa 1950s
$503 Sale Price
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Copper and Brass Umbrella Stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, circa 1955
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Delightful handcrafted German Mid-Century modern umbrella stand or holder by the Vereinigte Werkstätten (Atelier) München, circa 1955. Handmade in patinated copper with cast brass tr...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Copper

Rectangular Umbrella Stand Italian Design 1990 Fiam Wood Glass Steel
By FIAM
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rectangular umbrella stand Italian design 1990 Fiam wood glass steel.
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Steel

Oval Umbrella Stand Gold Brass Italian Design 1970s Hammered
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Oval umbrella stand gold brass Italian design 1970s hammered.
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

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 work of art, with a classic yet modern form, made with diverse, beautiful materials....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, 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 Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Chrome

Mid-Century Fornasetti Umbrella Stand - Italy 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Fornasetti Umbrella Stand - Italy 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Mid-Century Italian Umbrella Stand
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Super elegant umbrella stand in brass with the inside painted white, standing on an iron base. The water cup is in original condition painted red inside.
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

Fontana Arte umbrella stand
Located in London, GB
An elegant umbrella stand by Max Ingrand for Fontna Arte Curved smokey glass with brass In very good condition. Nice patina to the brass. Glass is all good. No nicks or chips
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

White Perforated Metal Brass Umbrella Stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Umbrella stand Origin: Germany Producer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 190s Age: 1950s This original vintage Minimalist umbrella st...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Metal

Vintage 1950s Italian Umbrella Stand By Bucciarelli Milano
Located in London, London
1950s Umbrella stand 1950s umbrella stand by Bucciarelli Milano, this piece exemplifies mid-century Italian design, echoing the artistic flair of Piero Fornasetti. The stand boasts ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Italian Umbrella Stand - Paper bin, 1960s
Located in Argelato, BO
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Italian paper-bin in metal and plywood.
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Andre Sornay Wood Umbrella Stand
Located in New York, NY
Andre Sornay (1902-2000). Umbrella and cane stand. Wood, bronze tray. France, 1930s. Dimensions 18.5 x 9.5 x 23 H. Reference: Thierry Roche, p...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Wood

Mathieu Matégot Style Mid-Century Modern Yellow Pink Flower Stand, 1950s, France
Located in Vienna, AT
Mathieu Matégot style vintage Mid-Century Modern flower stand 1950s France, which shows pastel shades in pink and yellow and gold. A stunning and delicate flower stand or flower shelf...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Sheet Metal

Hand-Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Round umbrella stand made of hammered gilt brass. Italian design produced in mid-century, circa 1960.      
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Hammered Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hammered brass tulip shaped vessel. This perfectly patinated piece can be used as a vase, waste bin or umbrella stand. Dimensions 11" diameter x 17.25" height. Condition Good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Brass Crane Umbrella Stand with Repousse Fish Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful and gracefully designed Brass Umbrella Stand in the shape of an arched Crane. The piece has a drip pan with a creative repousse swirl of water and Koi. A compliant to any...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Coat Stand by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi for Home, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Sculptural coat stand by Franco Campo and Carlo Graffi for Home. Black painted metal frame.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

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

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Plastic

Cristal Art Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Playful glass and brass umbrella stand by crystal Art. Each of the four glass pieces has an etched image of an umbrella. The base is lacquered gold while the hinges at the corners a...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Vintage Umbrella Stand
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage umbrella stand Dimensions. 9 W ; 28 1/2 H ; 9 D.
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Wood

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 this the perfect piece for any home style you may have. In excellent condition, with a...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Italian mid-century modern round umbrella stand in arabesque marble, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern round umbrella stand in arabesque marble, 1950s Round umbrella stand in arabesque marble. The structure follows rounded curved lines, in the upper part the...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Marble

Mid-century Modern umbrella stands for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern umbrella stands for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage umbrella stands created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern umbrella stands made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and Austria pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original umbrella stands, popular names associated with this style include Piero Fornasetti, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Artemide, and Mathieu Matégot. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for umbrella stands differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $121 and tops out at $12,500 while the average work can sell for $1,076.

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