Whether it was better before or not is debatable, but they had their shoehorns, umbrellas, walking sticks and riding whips in order. Many may remember old cast iron umbrella stands at grandma and grandpa's house or grandma and grandpa's that were a pain to run into when chasing each other but worked great for what they were intended for.DescriptionJust like the old models, this is a stable umbrella stand in cast iron. Speaking of the old models, this stand is made in an old form that still works. In order for it to work even in a stable environment, the stand is painted black in a strong powder coating. It can either be used for pure decoration as it is so pretty but is superb for your long shoe horn and for your umbrellas. It actually fits well even in modern halls, but they come into their own best for those who want a slightly cozier interior-Measure:W 30.8 X D 15.5 X H 50.0 CMArt. no: 059004

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