Where do you put a stick stand?

These stands belong in an entrance hall, porch or boot room where people enter the house from the outdoors. Positioning the piece near the front door allows family and guests to store wet umbrellas and walking sticks immediately upon arrival.

How do you protect oak from wet umbrellas?

Original metal drip trays positioned inside the base catch runoff water and prevent moisture from rotting the timber floorboards. Emptying and drying these metal trays regularly preserves the condition of the surrounding oak frame.

What is the difference between a hall stand and a stick stand?

A dedicated stick stand holds only umbrellas and walking sticks within a compact frame. A hall stand is a larger multi-functional piece that combines stick storage with coat hooks, hat racks, mirrors and sometimes a bench seat.

How do I identify an Edwardian stick stand?

Edwardian pieces date from the early twentieth century and often exhibit lighter proportions and cleaner lines than their Victorian predecessors. They frequently incorporate Arts and Crafts or Art Nouveau decorative motifs while retaining solid oak construction.