The thing that stops the umbrella walking across the patio.
A cantilever umbrella is a lot of canvas on one thin post, and in a gust the whole thing wants to leave. This is the piece that says no: a cast base heavy enough that you stop thinking about wind every time you sit down.
Why it earns its place
Cast stone, not a plastic tub
The weight is in the casting, which is why it holds a full canopy in a gust instead of needing a second block on top.
A hole for the pole, a screw to lock it
The pole drops into the moulded collar and is held by a thumb screw, so it is a five-minute assembly with no tools.
Ornamental, not industrial
The moulded scroll and weathered finish are meant to be seen, because the base sits in the middle of everything.
Moves when you want it to
It is heavy when in use and liftable by one person when you are rearranging the patio for winter.
What's in the box
One cast decorative umbrella base
Moulded pole collar and thumb screw
Illustrated instructions
Specifications
Material
Cast stone-look composite
Fits
Umbrella poles with a moulded collar fitting
Installation
Thumb screw, no tools required
Values are taken from the manufacturer's published specification for this exact model.
