If you happened to make it to this year’s ACL fest in Austin, you witnessed a phenomenon we've been experiencing a lot lately: rain. We found ourselves needing something the other day: an umbrella stand. Always mindful of budget and style, we’ve rounded up 10 affordable and good-looking ones...

• Boot Umbrella Stand from Zgallerie $49.95


• Sprout Coat Tree from CB2 $79.95


• Cube Umbrella Holder from Chiasso $38

• Wavy Mango Umbrella Stand from Roomings $85


• Cylinder Can from The Container Store $9.99


• Monogrammed Leather Umbrella Stand from Comfort House $120

• Squaro Umbrella Stand by Blomus $110


• Stainless Steel Umbrella Stand by Blomus $99


• Stainless Steel Umbrella Stand by Blomus $118.34


• Symbolo Umbrella Stand by Blomus $77.66

Umbrella stands we love that are just over $150:
Umbrella and stand by Design House Stockholm $160 -$179
Umbrella stand By Kartell $155

Interested in creating an umbrella stand rather than buying one? Check out these two DIY ideas:
Before & After: Mailbox Umbrella Stand
Before & After Umbrella Stand

We realize that the best umbrella holders may not be items bought for that purpose. What do you use as an umbrella stand? Do you hang yours on a hook instead? Just lean it in a corner? Leave it out to dry in the apartment building hallway? Tell us what works for you!

(Top image: Flickr member [altgenre] licensed for use under Creative Commons)