Repurpose an old umbrella stand

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I have 2 old metal umbrella stands that I love, but we have no purpose for them anymore.  We bought a new, larger umbrella that uses it's own stand and our old umbrella does not work anymore. 
I want to do SOMETHING with these, besides sending them in for scrap. I need suggestions!

MN Mom · Answer

Are these just the bases for outdoor umbrellas or the metal tubing as well? Can you post a photo?

Becci Birtles Brewster · Answer

Stand 1

Becci Birtles Brewster · Answer

Stand 2

MN Mom · Answer

Could you cut down the pole and use it to support a metal shepherds hook for hanging a basket of flowers? For sure clean them up and give them a fresh coat of Rustoleum paint.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

Those bases would look really pretty used a tables.

Donna · Answer

I have one of these as well. don't use it anymore because we have trees that shade the area. Unfortunately the trees are mature and have no branches until about 10 or 12 feet high so I can't hang anything in them. I love the idea of using it to support a shepherd's hook. I would like to add wind chimes. Do you think the wind chimes would look too sparse? I can't use mine as a table base, it's way too short.

Dee B · Answer

I use one as a sign post for a special 'Grandma's House' sign I was gifted. . They also will hold a flag pole quite well.

Becci Birtles Brewster · Answer

Thank you Everyone for your input and ideas! I will look around to see what I have to repurpose using your ideas!

Sheila D · Answer

I bought one at a yard sale for $3 which I will paint. Bought a Dollar Tree container/planter that fit the opening but too large to go in all the way. Will place a potted plant in the container. Voila!! New patio planter with some height and can be placed within a grouping of smaller pots on the floor .

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