Umbrella From Italy
Large Italian Umbrella Stand from Hans Kögl, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Large Italian umbrella stand from Hans Kögl, 1960s
Very good condition. Handcrafted in the 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Italian Mid Century Bamboo Umbrella Stand from the Sixties
Located in bari, IT
Umbrella stand in bamboo structure Italian production 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Bamboo
$576 Sale Price
20% Off
H 23.63 in Dm 11.82 in
Italian Umbrella Stand in Hand Painted Albisola Ceramic from the 1970s
By Ceramiche di Albisola
Located in Milano, MI
Umbrella stand or floor vase in Albisola ceramic, hand painted and made in the 70s, in the colors
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
H 19.69 in Dm 9.45 in
1960s Mid-Century Modern Lacquered Iron Italian Umbrella Stand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This truly unique and eye-catching umbrella stand from 1960s Italy perfectly embodies the playful
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Iron
Hollywood Regency Style Vintage Cast Brass Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Hollywood Regency Style vintage umbrella stand from cast brass Italy, 1970s.
A wonderful vintage
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
$2,042
H 25.2 in W 14.57 in D 10.83 in
Large Handsome 1950s Italian Boot Umbrella or Cane Stand - Aged Brass Patina -
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-20th century hand-hammered brass umbrella stand from Italy taking the form of a large boot. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
$895
H 20 in W 7 in D 16.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
$1,991
H 19.69 in Dm 7.88 in
Italian Iron and Brass Umbrella Stand from the 1960s
Located in Catania, IT
Italian iron and brass umbrella stand from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Baskets
Materials
Brass, Iron
$384 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 20.48 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in
Italian umbrella stand of the 50s
Located in Catania, IT
Italian umbrella stand from the 50s. Produced in good quality with wear caused by years and use
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Garniture
Materials
Brass
Organic Planta standing coat rack by Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli, 1970s
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Den Haag, NL
Italian Design from the 1970s: The Planta coat rack was designed by Giancarlo Piretti for Anonima
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Plastic
$780
H 66.93 in Dm 15.75 in
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Umbrella Stand, Gun Metal, 1940s Italian Design
Located in Verona, IT
Umbrella stand from the 1940s, Italian design. Brass handlers, body in gun metal.
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Italian Brass and Perforated Metal Umbrella Stand, 1950s
Located in Milan, Italy
Elegant and well crafted Italian umbrella stand from the 1960s, with a cast iron base, a brass stem
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Italian Rattan Umbrella Holder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large circular rattan umbrella stand from Italy, 1960's. Original rattan has nice age and coloring
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Umbrella Stand, Italy, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This rattan umbrella stand, is from Italy 1970s. It is Handcrafted, and could be used too, as a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Round Umbrella Italian Stand from the 1950s in Hard Brass with Studs
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Round umbrella Italian stand from the 1950s in hard brass with studs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Lucite and Bronze Italian Umbrella Stand
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Lucite and bronze finished metal umbrella stand from Italy, circa early 1970s. This example
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Italian Vintage Brass Profiles and Black Metal Net Umbrella Stand, from 1960s
Located in IT
Italian vintage brass profiles and black metal net umbrella stand, from 1960s.
Good conditions, no
Category
Mid-20th Century European Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
1960
s Italian Raffia
Lucite Umbrella Stand
Located in Aspen, CO
Unique Umbrella stand from 1960's Italy in the style of Gabriella Crespi and in beautiful condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Raffia, Lucite
1950s Mid-Century Modern Brass Italian Umbrella Stand
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a beautifully crafted 1950s Mid-Century Modern umbrella stand made in Italy from solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Black Kartel Umbrella Stand
By Kartell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Free standing simplistic barbell design of brushed aluminum and black plastic make up this umbrella
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Post-Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Aluminum
1950s Italian Brass and Metal Umbrella Stand with Cast Iron Base
Located in London, GB
This elegant Italian umbrella stand from the 1950s features a distinctive fourfold form, showcasing
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Umbrella Stands by Li Puma, Firenze, Italy, 1950
s Hollywood Regency
By Li Puma Firenze
Located in Cork, IE
This pair of gold lacquered umbrella stands hails from Florence, Italy and was produced by renowned
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
H 18.12 in W 10.63 in D 9.85 in
Midcentury Umbrella Stand in Wire Steel from 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Mid century advertising umbrella stand in wire steel from 1950s
Italian umbrella stand or magazine
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Steel
Italian Umbrella Stand from the 1950s
Located in bari, IT
1950s umbrella stand in brass and late 1950s lacquered metal.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Post-modern Italian design umbrella stand in black
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
Iconic Furnishing Object with Geometric and Contemporary Appeal
Discover this elegant Italian
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wood
Umbrella Stand from the 1950s, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Umbrella stand from the 1950s, Italy,
Shaped like an umbrella,
Mid-Century Modern.
Original
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Sheet Metal, Aluminum, Iron
Umbrella Stand from Wood, Italy, circa 1900
Located in Vienna, AT
Nicely sized 18" wooden umbrella stand produced, circa 1900.
The rim and socket are made of solid
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Umbrella Stands
Materials
Fruitwood, Bentwood
Italian Umbrella Stand in Brass from Midcentury
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian umbrella stand in brass from midcentury
Elegant umbrella brass stand coming from the
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Salvino Marsura Umbrella stand from Treviso Italy, 2000s
By Salvino Marsura
Located in London, GB
This umbrella stand is defined by two long lines of iron, shaped by Salvino Marsura to fold, curve
Category
Early 2000s Italian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian, Mid-Century, Brass Umbrella Stand from the Fifties
Located in bari, IT
Umbrella stand aluminum and brass structure Italian production 1960s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Charming umbrella stand from the 1950s, Italy, shaped like an umbrella, Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
Charming umbrella stand from the 1950s, Italy, shaped like an umbrella, Mid-Century Modern.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Modernist Italian Umbrella Stand, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vienna, AT
Very unique Italian umbrella stand from the 1950s. Black lacquered steel structure with brass feet
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Metal
Red Umbrella Stand, 1950s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
Charming umbrella stand from the 1950s, Italy, shaped like an umbrella, Mid-Century Modern.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass, Iron, Sheet Metal
Umbrella Stand in Rattan, Italy, 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This rattan umbrella stand is from Italy 1970s. It is Handcrafted and could be used too, as a tall
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Italian Ceramic Umbrella Stand, Pink and White
Located in Stamford, CT
White and pink rope and tassel ceramic umbrella stand from Italy.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Umbrella Stands
Hollywood Regency Style Umbrella Stand from Hammered Brass, 1950-1970s
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic umbrella stand in a hammered brass, Hollywood Regency style with a vive of art deco
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Umbrella Stands
Materials
Cement, Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Brass Boot Umbrella Stand with Spur
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 22 inches in height, this mid-20th century hand-hammered brass umbrella stand from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Brass Boot Umbrella Stand with Spur
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Standing at 22 inches in height, this mid-20th century hand-hammered brass umbrella stand from
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Wood and Black Painted Metal Italian Umbrella Stand, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
A wonderful Italian umbrella stands from the 1970s, made of wood and black metal.
The item is in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
H 20.08 in W 18.51 in D 7.09 in
1960s Mid-20th Century Italian Hammered Brass Tall Boot Umbrella Stand with Spur
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mid-20th century hand-hammered brass umbrella stand from Italy takes the form of a large riding
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
H 22.5 in W 6.5 in D 14 in
Midcentury Umbrella Stand by Ceramiche Batignani
By Ceramiche Batignani
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Handmade ceramic umbrella stand made from Italian manufacturer Batignani. This piece is in very
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Green Ceramic Vase Mid 20th century Marina Umbrella Stand From Perugia
Located in Milano, MI
Italian Graffito Ceramic Umbrella Vase Decorated with Fishes and a Turquoise-Green Seabed habitat
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
H 22.45 in Dm 13.78 in
Italian Bamboo Standing Coat Rack
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Remarkable bamboo coat rack and umbrella stand from Italy.
Impressive in scale and super sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Italian Bamboo Standing Coat Rack, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Remarkable bamboo coat rack and umbrella stand from Italy.
Beautiful shaped hooks.
Impressive in
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Italian Brass Shopping Bag Magazine Holder
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A pop art brass umbrella or magazine stand from Italy, circa 1970. A functional piece as well as an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Italian Enameled Metal Umbrella Stand from SIVA Poggibonsi, 1950s
By Siva Poggibonsi
Located in Roma, Lazio
Portaombrelli in metallo smaltato con bordi in ottone, prodotto dalla S.I.V.A. di Poggibonsi a cavallo tra gli anni '50 e i primi anni '60.
La S.I.V.A., una fabbrica di smalti d'art...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Postmodern Black Umbrella Stand, 1970s
Located in Savona, IT
Umbrella stand from the 1970s of Italian manufacture.
Black painted wooden structure.
Details in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Ceramic Italian Umbrella Holder in Apple Green
Located in Sundance, UT
Ceramic Umbrella holder from Italy, circa 1960s. Holds four umbrellas. Apple green.
Category
20th Century Italian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Ceramic
Lucite Red Wavy Umbrella Stand Model Nuvola from Guzzini, 1990s
By Guzzini
Located in Ixelles, Bruxelles
Lucite red wavy umbrella stand model nuvola from Guzzini, 1990s.
Producer - Guzzini.
Model
Category
1990s Italian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Plastic
Italian Pop Art Brass Shopping Bag Attributed to Gio Ponti
Located in Port Chester, NY
A pop art brass umbrella/magazine stand from Italy, circa 1970. A functional piece as well as an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Umbrella Stands
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Umbrella Stand from Felice Galbiati
By Felice Galbiati
Located in Copthorne, GB
Vintage umbrella stand with a colourful floral display
Designed for Felice Galbiati Arte
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Urns
Pair of Umbrella Shaped Italian Brass Wall Sconces
Located in San Francisco, CA
Umbrella formed brass wall sconces from Italy, rewired. An interesting twist on wall lighting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass, Wire
Sculptural Umbrella Stand by Marsura
By Salvino Marsura
Located in London, GB
Metal sculptural umbrella stand from Italy in the 1960s signed by Marsura.
It is part of complete
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Umbrella Stands
Materials
Metal
Dedalo Umbrella Stand by Emma Gismondi Schweinberger from Artemide, Italy, 1960s
By Emma Gismondi Schweinberger, Artemide
Located in Lucca, IT
Dedalo umbrella stand by Emma Gismondi from Artemide, Italy, 1960s. Plastic umbrella holder stampe
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Plastic
H 14.18 in Dm 14.97 in
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Umbrella From Italy For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic umbrella from Italy available at 1stDibs. Each umbrella from Italy for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and iron. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect umbrella from Italy — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each umbrella from Italy bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one umbrella from Italy that is appealing in its simplicity, but Artemide, Emma Gismondi Schweinberger and Felice Galbiati produced versions that are worth a look.
Finding the Right Umbrella-stands for You
When it’s raining, you’re going to need an umbrella, and that wet umbrella is going to need a home. In the range of vintage, new and antique umbrella stands on 1stDibs, find patio umbrella stands made for the outdoors and luxury iterations intended to pair with your coat rack and add a dose of character to your entryway.
Modern umbrellas originated as parasols or sunshades for the upper classes in Ancient Egypt, Ancient India and elsewhere, with the accessory undergoing significant improvements, which included waterproofing, in China thereafter. The Chinese created collapsible accessories and applied wax and lacquer to paper parasols, which repelled rain during thunderstorms. As umbrellas saw widespread adoption over the years, we suddenly needed a place to put them.
African-American inventor William C. Carter of Cincinnati, Ohio, patented the first umbrella stand in 1885. His receptacle featured horizontal crossbars with hinged ends that allowed for umbrellas to be spring-locked into place. Carter hoped his idea would prevent theft of umbrellas and canes as well as present an orderly solution for storing them. It could hold more than one umbrella and contained a drip pan to catch rainwater. Today, antique umbrella stands are rich components of home decor — they’re among the first furnishings you see when you enter someone’s house or apartment — and those stemming from Carter’s day are precious collector’s items.
While preliminary umbrella stands were simple (no more than two posts and a rack to hold several umbrellas), furniture makers embellished their interpretations, adding decorative flourishes and improving upon its features over time.
On 1stDibs, a collection of antique 19th-century umbrella stands includes structures made of oak, walnut and more. There are understated Victorian-era umbrella stands made of brass that comprise little more than four tubular metal supports and cast-iron drip pans, while iterations dating from the same era made from mahogany feature distinctive hand-carvings on their side panels or ornate finials. If they’re not cast-iron umbrella stands, a (sometimes removable) cast-iron drip pan at the very least is a fairly consistent characteristic of the stands of the era.
Mid-century modern furniture designers explored venturesome forms and worked with a variety of materials to craft their umbrella stands, integrating metals such as aluminum and introducing glass and even marble to these pieces. Umbrella stands crafted by contemporary furniture makers often depart from their historical counterparts. While a sampling of today’s iterations demonstrate that creators are making umbrella stands in a variety of shapes and sizes, they’re frequently embodying clean lines and minimalist flourishes, which are perhaps a good fit if you don’t intend for your rack to stand out in your foyer or entryway.
If you’re looking to make a statement with your patio umbrella stand or the piece you’re intending to keep indoors, a vintage ceramic umbrella stand will introduce a pop of color or a dazzling texture to your doorstep or to the neutral color palette that characterizes your entryway.
While umbrella stands have seen an evolution of design over the years, their usefulness hasn’t changed a bit. Browse a collection of antique, new and vintage umbrella stands today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Umbrella From Italy
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024An umbrella is called an umbrella due to the history of the English language and its connections to other European languages rooted in Latin. The word umbrella first came into use in the 17th century. It is modified from the Italian word for umbrella, ombrella. Etymologists have traced the origin of the Italian word to the Latin word for shade or shadow, umbra. Find a collection of umbrella stands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024The difference between a patio umbrella and a market umbrella comes down to function. People typically use patio umbrellas to provide shade in outdoor living spaces, such as patios, pool areas and decks. Less likely to be found outside of homes, market umbrellas are for shielding outdoor vendors, their wares and their customers from the sun. As a result, market umbrellas tend to be thicker and larger than patio umbrellas, and they often feature weighted bases to keep them upright. Find a variety of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
- Does Hermès make umbrellas?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Hermès does indeed make umbrellas. The high-fashion French retailer’s umbrella patterns follow the brand's classic aesthetic, and the handle is made of wood. You’ll find a selection of expertly vetted Hermès products from many of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
To wash an outdoor umbrella, first brush off any loose dirt, then scrub the fabric with a solution of laundry detergent and water. Finally, rinse it to remove the soap residue.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Christo's umbrellas were taken down due to safety concerns after fatal accidents occurred at both of the exhibit's locations. The art installation included 3,100 20-foot umbrellas spread across Tejon Ranch in Kern County, California, and rice fields in Ibaraki, Japan. Find a range of Christo art on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the umbrella first?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024No one knows for sure who invented the umbrella first. However, the history of the accessory has been traced back to China around the year 3,500 B.C. However, some say that the invention occurred during the Warring States period around 476 B.C., when the wife of architect Lu Ban produced an umbrella out of leaves. Shop a diverse assortment of umbrella stands on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a sunshade and an umbrella comes down to portability. An umbrella has protective fabric mounted on a frame with a mechanism that allows you to open and close it. Although sizes vary, you can generally place a sun umbrella in different places, such as in an opening in an outdoor dining table or in a stand. Sunshades attach to parts of a home or another structure. For example, you may mount one on a wall, roof or window. Although some sunshades can be adjusted to control the amount of shade, moving them from one place to another requires uninstalling them. Since this process can be time-consuming, most people use sunshades only in one location. Shop a wide range of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
- Where are the mosaics in Italy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Italy, mosaics are in a number of Byzantine churches. The Church of Santa Cecilia in Rome, the Basilica of Saint Mark in Venice and the Basilica of Sant'Apollinare Nuovo in Ravenna are all home to well-known mosaics. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mosaics.
- Is Gucci made in Italy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Whether Gucci is made in Italy depends on the piece. The vast majority of the luxury fashion house's clothing, bags and accessories do come from workshops in Italy. However, Gucci manufactures its watches in Switzerland and some of its eyewear in Japan. Find a variety of Gucci apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
- Is Prada from Italy or France?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024Prada is from Italy, not France. Mario Prada founded the luxury fashion house in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in 1913. His original shop remains to this day, but the company now operates from its headquarters in a repurposed industrial space between Via Bergamo and Via Fogazzaro in Milan. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Prada apparel, bags and accessories.
- Does Italy have good watches?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024Many watch lovers believe that Italy has good watches. While perhaps not as famous a country for watch manufacturers as Switzerland, Italy is home to many distinguished luxury watchmakers. Among them are Bulgari, Emporio Armani, Gucci, Panerai and Salvatore Ferragamo. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Italian watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In Italy, alabaster decorative objects are largely made in Volterra, a village located in Tuscany to the southwest of the city of Florence. The town became a center for alabaster carving due to its proximity to stone quarries. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of alabaster art, decorative objects and lighting.
- Is Chanel from Italy or France?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Chanel is from France. Coco Chanel opened her original boutique on the rue Cambon in Paris, France, in 1910. However, some Chanel shoes and bags are made at factories located in Italy. Find a collection of Chanel pieces from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 7, 2024There are a few ways to determine if your Louis Vuitton umbrella is real. Check the umbrella thoroughly, looking for any stitching or printing errors—an original will be flawless. Fakes have blurred edges on logo stamps and irregular fonts on the words. Any authentic Louis Vuitton umbrella made after 1980 will also feature a date code. Shop a large collection of expertly vetted Louis Vuitton items from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are Fendi belts made in italy?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 28, 2024Yes, all Fendi belts are made in Italy. Fendi products that say “Made in China” are definitely not authentic. The renowned luxury brand, which was founded in Rome in 1925, has a distinctive relationship with old-world Italian craftsmanship, and Fendi is revered for this commitment to tradition. Shop vintage Fendi belts on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024Yes, Natuzzi Editions is sometimes made in Italy. Natuzzi also produces pieces for its entry-level line in Romania, China and Brazil. Although its pieces sell at more accessible price points than the luxury Natuzzi Italia line, they still boast quality Italian craftsmanship. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Natuzzi furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024Italy 750 on jewelry means that a piece was crafted in Italy from a particular metal. The 750 stamp indicates 18-karat yellow, white or rose gold. It comes from the fact that 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% alloy. Find a diverse assortment of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024Yes, Ippolita jewelry is made in Italy. The majority of the jewelry maker's pieces come from its own workshop in Milan. There, working with fine materials such as 18K yellow, white and rose gold and sterling silver, skilled artisans painstakingly craft each piece that bears the maker's name by hand. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Ippolita jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is 585 Italy real gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024Yes, 585 Italy is usually real gold. Pieces bearing this marking are typically 14-karat gold, an alloy of 58.5% pure gold and 41.5% other metals. The word Italy signifies that a factory, workshop or artisan based in Italy produced the jewelry. Keep in mind that some counterfeiters do place hallmarks on their pieces to try to pass them off as genuine gold. As a result, you may wish to consider having a certified appraiser or experienced jeweler evaluate your piece if you have any reason to suspect that it may not be genuine gold. Find a wide range of gold jewelry on 1stDibs.
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