Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Stick Stand Hall Umbrella Rack & Glove Box Hallway Uni
£99.00
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Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Stick Stand Hall Umbrella Rack & Glove Box Hallway Uni
£99.00
- Type: Antique Arts & Crafts Hall Stand / Umbrella & Walking Stick Rack
- Features: Integrated Central Glove/Key Box with Hinged Lid, 4-Section Slatted Dividers, Chamfered Pyramid Finial Corner Posts
- Material: Solid Quarter-Sawn English Oak, Solid Brass Hinges
- Design Era: Late Victorian / Edwardian Period (c. 1890–1910)
- Place of Origin: England, United Kingdom
- Colour: Deep Rich Dark Oak Finish with Beautiful Natural Grain Character
- Style: Traditional Arts & Crafts / Liberty & Co. Influence
- Item Weight: Lightweight 2.0 kg footprint (Highly stable but easy to reposition)
- Verified Dimensions:
- Height: 31 Inches (Approx. 78.5 cm) to the top of the finials
- Width: 17.25 Inches (Approx. 44 cm) across the base rails
- Depth: 8 Inches (Approx. 20.5 cm) ideal narrow hallway depth
(Note: Walking sticks shown in previous display photos are for demonstration only and are not included in the lot).
Historical Context & Design
This elegant hallway piece is a classic expression of the Arts & Crafts movement from the turn of the 20th century. Departing from heavily carved Victorian ornamentation, this stand celebrates the honest, functional geometry of simple lines, square stretchers, and beautifully distinctive chamfered pyramid finials.
This elegant hallway piece is a classic expression of the Arts & Crafts movement from the turn of the 20th century. Departing from heavily carved Victorian ornamentation, this stand celebrates the honest, functional geometry of simple lines, square stretchers, and beautifully distinctive chamfered pyramid finials.
The standout design asset is its integrated glove chest. Positioned perfectly at the top center of the frame, this lidded compartment was historically used to house outdoor gloves, gaiters, or clothes brushes. Today, it provides an exceptional, authentic character-filled drop-box for house keys, wallets, and daily mail. The timber boasts excellent quarter-sawn figuring, showcasing natural medullary ray lines that capture the light beautifully.
Description
Bring authentic period character to your entryway or boot room with this handsome Arts & Crafts oak stick stand. Designed with an incredibly compact and narrow 8-inch profile to sit comfortably flush against a hallway wall, this freestanding unit perfectly bridges historical style with everyday modern utility.
Bring authentic period character to your entryway or boot room with this handsome Arts & Crafts oak stick stand. Designed with an incredibly compact and narrow 8-inch profile to sit comfortably flush against a hallway wall, this freestanding unit perfectly bridges historical style with everyday modern utility.
The central storage chest is fitted with classic solid brass hinges that open smoothly. The frame is supported by sturdy corner uprights forming a traditional four-section divider configuration to keep umbrellas, canes, and riding crops standing tall and perfectly organized.
Condition Report
This antique hall stand is in very good vintage condition, displaying a fantastic, honest character consistent with its age and utility.
This antique hall stand is in very good vintage condition, displaying a fantastic, honest character consistent with its age and utility.
- Structural Framework: The solid oak frame is completely secure, rigid, and stands perfectly square without wobbles or loose joints.
- The Box & Interior: The hinged lid opens cleanly on stable brass hardware. As clearly documented in the close-up photography, the solid timber base panel inside the glove box features a historic, stable natural shrinkage split running horizontally along the grain. This is a common and completely authentic aging characteristic of antique solid woods; it remains structurally firm and solid, and does not compromise the storage capability of the chest.
- Lid Alignment: In keeping with its classic antique nature, the lid currently does not sit perfectly flush when closed. This is a typical trait of seasoned historic oak over time and could easily be rectified by a collector or restorer by slightly adjusting the hinge depth or adding a small internal bumper pad.
- Cosmetic Patina: The oak possesses a beautiful warm, dark, aged finish. There are light surface scuffs, tiny historic impressions, and minor abrasions inside the stick compartments from honest, decades-long utility.
Shipping & Logistics
- Domestic Shipping: FREE UK TRACKED DELIVERY. The unit will be extensively wrapped in high-density bubble cushioning and packed securely into a heavy-duty, double-walled corrugated box to ensure an absolute pristine arrival. Collection in person is also warmly welcomed.
- Dispatch: Order before 12.00pm (midday) and we ship same day (Monday to Friday).
Returns & Payment Policies
- Our Guarantee: We want you to love your heritage finds. If the item is not as described, a full refund will be provided alongside prepaid return logistics.
- Change of Mind: We accept returns within 30 days; however, in these instances, the buyer is responsible for the return shipping costs.