Umbrella stands are an important household accessory for organizing and storing wet umbrellas and for keeping entrances safe by helping to keep floors dry. Umbrella stands can also serve as an attractive decorative accent for a foyer or entryway, making an important first impression on visitors.
While umbrella holders can be made of any material, solid brass and copper umbrella holders have the advantage of superior corrosion resistance, durability and beauty. During the 1970s and early 1980s, brass and copper umbrella holders were a popular decorative accent for homeowners,
with imported brass umbrella holders from England, Italy and India topping the list. Today, these stands can be found in antique shops and online for a fraction of their original price. Many of these vintage umbrella stands can be restored to their original beauty with simple techniques.
Is my umbrella stand solid brass or plated brass?
Plated brass or plated copper umbrella holders can be difficult to refurbish because the finish is simply a thin layer of brass or copper applied to a sheet of steel. As the thin plating rusts or corrodes, the underlying steel material is exposed, leaving the finish subject to further corrosion and Garden umbrella in bd discoloration.
Plated brass or copper stands can be easily detected using a magnet. If the magnet sticks to the stand, it is a plated piece. On the other hand, solid brass or solid copper umbrella stands are easy to repaint because solid brass or solid copper can be polished indefinitely without further damage or discoloration.
Renovating your rack.
If your solid brass or solid copper umbrella stand is still bright but showing wear due to marks or scratches, it can be coated with a thin coat of varnish. Before polishing the stand, it will be necessary to remove the varnish using a household paint/varnish remover.
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