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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
Bitossi Style 1970s Blue West German Pottery Mid-Century Floor Vase by Scheurich
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Great, tall and large floor standing handled vase or umbrella stand by West German pottery manufacturer Scheurich Keramik (ceramic), circa 1970. Add a splash of color / colour to you...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Clay, Pottery

Solid Wood and Brass Bootstick Holder - Italy - 1940s
Located in Milano, IT
Vintage Solid Wooden Stick Holder with Brass Finish - Italian Craftsmanship 1940s Gorgeous vintage cane holder, rich in detail, made in Italy in the 1940s by an anonymous craftsman. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Golden Metal Bamboo Umbrella Stand Italy 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand from metal and brass in gold metallic color tone 1950s Italy. The stunning umbrella stand shows a brass drip cup, brass balls and an umbrel...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Exceptional Mid Century Modern Paul Evans Style Umbrella Stand Italy 1970s
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and decorative Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand. Designed in the style of Paul Evans or Romeo Rega. Manufactured probably in Italy, 1970s. Executed in brass, alumi...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Aluminum

Midcentury Italian Marble Umbrella Stand
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Elegant 1950s umbrella stand made from one piece solid carrara marble with a a copper insert to collect water. This umbrella stand is really heavy and stands stable on the floor.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Iron

"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

Mid Century Bucciarelli Faux Fashion Sheets Umbrella Stand
Located in Milan, IT
Mid Century Bucciarelli Faux Fashion Sheets Umbrella Stand.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

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

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Brass, Iron

1950s Stilnovo Valet Umbrella Stand Milano Italy
Located in Chula Vista, CA
From AMBIANIC 1950s ITALY STILNOVO Milano Italian Round Valet Umbrella Stand with organizer tray aluminum and brass 23 .5 H x 10 in diameter Original unrestored wonderful vintage p...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, 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

Italian Mid-Century Green Color Umbrella Stands "Cracked Effect", 1950s
Located in Traversetolo, IT
This Italian mid-century umbrella stand has a great executive quality that is denoted by various details, such as the round base in precious green marble from the Alps or the stylish...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Marble, Aluminum, Brass

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

Mid-Century Design Umbrella Stand, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Dimensions: 65cm height, 27cm diameter. Condition: Good. Period: 1970’s. Origin: Germany.
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Brass Umbrella Stand Italy 1950s
Located in London, GB
Elegant brass umbrella stand on three footed base in made the shape of an umbrella is typical 1950's green lacquered inside. It holds several umbrella's. It is in very good vintage ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

1970s Fontana Arte / Hollis Jones Style Lucite / Acrylic & Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
This beautiful stunning Fontana Arte / Charles Hollis Jones style umbrella stand / holder is made from a very high quality acrylic resin (Lucite is a brand - the material is Acrylic)...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

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

'Cesto di Dalie' Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, 1950s Italy, Signed
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 Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Isco Faux Bamboo Umbrella Stand, Spain
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Vintage Isco faux bamboo umbrella stand, made in Spain. White and classic, this faux bamboo ceramic umbrella stand is an iconic Mid-Century Modern design. The umbrella stand is a c...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Brown Lacquered and Hand Painted Terracotta Deruta Amphora Vase, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s. This vase is made in lacquered and hand painted terracotta. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Terracotta

Iron Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand This good looking piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Iron Stick Stand, Umbrella Stand This good looking piece it is made with decorative iron strapping, round in shape wider at the top and with a drip tray at the bottom The Stick st...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Iron

1950s Brass Umbrella Stand Holland
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice umbrella stand. Metal with heavy Brass base. Decorative hand painted flowers. Comes with the original name tag. Manufactured in Holland.
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1950s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Italian Umbrella Stand, 1950s
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 Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Original Modernist Cubic Pop Art Metal Umbrella Stand, France, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Modernist umbrella stand Origin: France Decade: 1970s this original vintage modernist umbrella stand was produced in the 1970s in France. it is m...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

Original 1950s brass Umbrella Stand by Vereinigte Werkstätten München, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Umbrella stand Origin: Germany Producer: Vereinigte Werkstätten München, 1955 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, Copper

Midcentury Scandinavian Umbrella Stand in Teak and Brass
Located in Karlstad, SE
A stately and practical umbrella stand, constructed of solid and durable teak wood, enhanced by brass rings, is a functional and stylish addition to any entryway or foyer. The rich n...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Lovely Mid-Century Modern Brass Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Austria
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern brass umbrella stand. Manufactured probably in Austria in 1950s. Executed in brass sheet, tube and bl...
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, 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

Azure & Grey Ceramic Midcentury Umbrella Stand by Antonia Campi for S.C.I Laveno
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Rare umbrella stand mod. C9 in glazed ceramic design by Antonia Campi for Società Ceramica Italiana Lavenia, Italy. This sculptural model features a double relief decoration: a styl...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand Attributed to Mathieu Mategot
Located in Denton, TX
Perforated metal with original red paint and a combination of brass base with chrome frame, topped with a faux bamboo handle.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Chrome

Midcentury Brass Matégot Style Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stand, France, 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Umbrella stand in style of Matégot Origin: France Age: 1950s This original vintage umbrella stand element was produced in the 1950s in France. It...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

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

Italian Black Metal, Engraved Brass & Multicolored Ceramic 1950s Umbrella Stand
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This elegant umbrella stand was manufactured in Italy in the 1950s. It is made from an engraved brass sheet with two black painted metal stripes and mult...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

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

Monumental Luigi Caccia Dominioni Brass Umbrella Stand for Azucena, Italy, 1949
Located in Milan, IT
Monumental Luigi Caccia Dominioni brass umbrella stand for Azucena, Italy, 1949 Reference: Domus No. 239 October 1949.
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

1950's German Brass and Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
1950's German umbrella stand in brass and black enemaled perforated metal produced by Vereinigte Werkstätten München (United Workshop for Arts and Crafts). Very well constructed as ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

Vintage Austrian Umbrella Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Midcentury umbrella stand from the 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Lacquered Earthenware Vase or Umbrella Stand by Pasquinucci, Italy
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1940s - 1950s. This lacquered earthenware vase is marked by Pasquinucci, Le ceramiche di Pisa. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, ...
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1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

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

Space Age Umbrella Holder, Orange and White Plastic, Mid-Century 1970s Stand
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vibrant vintage space age umbrella holder composed of two orange plastic rings connected by a white plastic stand. Produced in the 1970s. Price is for a single piece. Two available....
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1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

Mid Century Modern Vintage Brass Orange Umbrella Stand 1950s France
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage red umbrella stand from perforated metal in orange color tone with brass details attributed to Mathieu Matégot, France, 1950s. An amazing and beautiful umb...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Umbrella Stand in Enamel Iron and Leather by Siva Di Poggibonsi, Italy, 1960s
Located in Rome, IT
Midcentury umbrella stand in enamel iron and painted with brass and leather details by S.I.V.A. di Poggibonsi. Made in Italy in the 1960s. S.I.V.A., a factory of artistic enamels o...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass, Enamel, Iron

Mid-Century Brass Italian Umbrella Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with perforated creme painted steel elements on a heavy cast iron foot. Made in Italy in the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Steel

Fornasetti ‘Alsatian Dog’ Umbrella Stand
Located in London, GB
A wonderfully fun umbrella stand by the creative designer, Piero Fornasetti. One of many dogs that Piero featured on his umbrella stands, this example portrays an Alsatian dog...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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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 Modern Vintage Golden Metal Brass Umbrella Stand 1950s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand from golden metal and brass 1950s Austria. A stunning umbrella like umbrella stand in umbrella shape with brass handle and a perforated bod...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Gino Colombini Midcentury Large Umbrella Stand for Kartell, Italy, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- marked - practical - Space age style
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Black Umbrella Stand
Located in Weesp, NL
Gorgeous, stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand. A true beauty. In all these years have I not come across such a sophisticated umbrella stand. It will be shipped in...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

1950s Mathieu Mategot Style French White Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand/Holder
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
A vintage Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand in the style of Mathieu Matégot, circa 1950. Whimsically shaped to reflect the form of an Umbrella combined with a delicately curved "shep...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vintage White Metal Brass Umbrella Stand, 1960s, Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage umbrella stand from white metal and brass details 1960s Germany. An elegant umbrella stand from white perforated sheet metal and brass details 1960s Germa...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Green Austrian Umbrella Stand
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century brass/aluminum partially green painted umbrella stand from the 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Aluminum, Brass

Ceramic Vase by Gariboldi for San Cristoforo, Richard Ginori, Italy, 1950s
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 Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Ceramic

Umbrella Stand by Walter Bosse
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel basket with steel drip tray black painted with a brass fish outside the basket, designed by Walter Bosse in the 1950s for Hertha Baller.  
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1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass, Steel

French Vintage Umbrella Stand in the Manner of Jacques Adnet
Located in Austin, TX
Umbrella stand made of brass from France in the manner of Jacques Adnet. This piece sits on a tripod base and has a functional holder at the base. There is a handle and a top holder.
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Brass

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

Italian mid-century modern round rattan umbrella stand with handle, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern round rattan umbrella stand with handle, 1960s Umbrella stand with a round base entirely in rattan. The cylindrical structure narrows in the lower part to ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Rattan

Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Paper Basket Cane Holder Austria, circa 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rattan paper basket designed and executed in Austria, circa 1960. The oval shaped paper basket from rattan and sisal cords, while the bottom features a chi...
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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Rattan

Umbrella Stand by Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Metal umbrella stand in trompe l’oeil lithography depicting a Collie. Original condition.
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands

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Metal

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

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Aluminum

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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