Center pole or cantilever: which umbrella should I choose?

Center pole umbrellas pass through a table and suit dining sets; cantilever umbrellas offset the shade with no central pole, giving flexible coverage for loungers, pools, and decks.

Center pole

• Ideal for round and square dining tables with a central hole.
• Compact, stable, and usually the most cost-effective option.
• Shade follows the fixed pole position.

Cantilever

• Offset mast frees the centre for loungers and conversation.
• Rotates and tilts to track the sun through the day.
• Needs a heavier base because the load is offset.