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Practical, stylish and unmistakably 1930s – that’ll be the Alvar Aalto 115 Umbrella Stand.
If you’ve got the hallway and you live in a rainy climate, you might want to check this 1936 design out. The frame is in birch, with the plate at the bottom in brass – and the whole thing can probably hold as many umbrellas as you and your guests can throw at it.
Available online – it sells for around £300.