Umbrella stand

They are usually located inside the entrance of a home or public building, and are sometimes complemented by a hanger or mirror,[1] or combined with a coat rack.

In public spaces, their use is usually limited to rainy days when employees and visitors need to carry umbrellas.

[3] A domestic umbrella stand is generally an upright container,[4] often a cylindrical tube,[5] stored near to the entrance of a house.

In addition to acting as a functional piece of furniture, they can be aesthetic objects for decoration, and are manufactured from a wide variety of materials: clay,[5] plastic, metal, and wood.

This eliminates the need for a large umbrella stand, in buildings where storage space may be at a premium.