What is the correct length for a walking stick?

To measure a walking stick, the base should be placed a little wider than a foot from the outside of the wearer's shoe. The handle should be at wrist crease height with the elbow slightly bent when standing upright.

Do walking sticks really help?

Yes, walking sticks are helpful for walking. Walking sticks can help maintain posture, stability and provide support as well as take some of the impact out of your lower back and knees. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary walking sticks on 1stDibs.

What is a Malacca walking stick?

A Malacca walking stick is a long stick made out of palm trees native to Asia. People use the sticks to help them maintain their balance when walking, particularly over uneven terrain. In some cases, artisans use the sticks as umbrella poles. On 1stDibs, find a range of Malacca walking sticks.

What is a fancy walking stick called?

Walking sticks go by many different names. Some of them include: cane, handstaff, stave, shillelagh, crutch, alpenstock and staff. Walking sticks come in many different varieties from different staff material to unique and interesting heads, making them a desirable collectible. Find a collection of vintage and modern walking sticks on 1stDibs.

What is the proper height for a walking stick?

There is not one consistent height for walking sticks but is instead dependent on your height and what you plan to use it for. Standing with your arms by your side, the walking stick should be 6 to 8 inches above your elbow. For climbing up steep hills, a longer stick is important.

What is a Scottish walking stick called?

Scottish walking sticks are also called canes. They’re typically made of wood and have a ball on one end for someone to grip.

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Walking Sticks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of walking sticks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct walking sticks — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 594 antique and vintage walking sticks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 5 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Walking sticks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of walking sticks to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Victorian, mid-century modern and Art Nouveau walking sticks are of considerable interest. Many walking sticks are appealing in their simplicity, but Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy and Thonet produced popular walking sticks that are worth a look.

How Much are Walking Sticks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,031, while they’re typically $30 on the low end and $39,500 highest priced.

Questions About Walking Sticks

What is the correct length for a walking stick?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
To measure a walking stick, the base should be placed a little wider than a foot from the outside of the wearer's shoe. The handle should be at wrist crease height with the elbow slightly bent when standing upright.
Do walking sticks really help?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, walking sticks are helpful for walking. Walking sticks can help maintain posture, stability and provide support as well as take some of the impact out of your lower back and knees. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary walking sticks on 1stDibs.
What is a Malacca walking stick?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A Malacca walking stick is a long stick made out of palm trees native to Asia. People use the sticks to help them maintain their balance when walking, particularly over uneven terrain. In some cases, artisans use the sticks as umbrella poles. On 1stDibs, find a range of Malacca walking sticks.
What is a fancy walking stick called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Walking sticks go by many different names. Some of them include: cane, handstaff, stave, shillelagh, crutch, alpenstock and staff. Walking sticks come in many different varieties from different staff material to unique and interesting heads, making them a desirable collectible. Find a collection of vintage and modern walking sticks on 1stDibs.
What is the proper height for a walking stick?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
There is not one consistent height for walking sticks but is instead dependent on your height and what you plan to use it for. Standing with your arms by your side, the walking stick should be 6 to 8 inches above your elbow. For climbing up steep hills, a longer stick is important.
What is a Scottish walking stick called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
Scottish walking sticks are also called canes. They’re typically made of wood and have a ball on one end for someone to grip.

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