Classic Market Umbrellas

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Surprised that the canopy was removable on the 7 foot umbrella, the description didn't say it was. This makes it an even better item for us. We have three different locations for seating and each is a little different now we can take the umbrella to different spots and still match the cushions.

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I bought the 7' aluminum umbrella, bronze color metal and red/cream/black stripe canvas. I bought this to use with a small table/chair set... the umbrella is the perfect diameter for the set and the space we have it in on the front porch. The only issue is that the set is bar height, so the umbrella sits a little lower to the table than I'd like. I plan to get an umbrella base that will allow me to add a little height.
The colors are vibrant, but sophisticated.

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You have to install the umbrella material on the umbrella spokes rather than having the umbrella arrive already put together.

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I can use the umbrella and stand in the conversation area or, with a strong person, move the base and the umbrella to the table. The umbrella comes in two parts - the pole and spokes, and the cover separately. It took two of us to put the cover on, but it went on easily. It definitely shades from the sun. I think it is going to work very well when it gets hotter.

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The fabric pockets for the spokes to fit into are too big and everytime I put the umbrella up, I have to replace most of the spokes into the fabric--very annoying and time consuming.

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purchased the umbrella in July and in September. the top "plastic piece" that holds the cloth umbrella on the actual frame broke when I brought the umbrella down. It screws on top and it is just plastic. It just broke & popped off. I was shocked. I know it was not misused on our part so was very disappointed. Perhaps it needs to be made out of metal. I called for a replacement part and Plow & Hearth sent me the whole frame which I did not ask for--I only wanted the top piece. I am wondering if down the road it breaks again will I be able to get a replacement piece???? I was happy with the umbrella otherwise as the color was a perfect match for our furniture.

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Product arrived speedily. Assembly was very easy and required no additional tools. Shipping was remarkably fast. I am very pleased with the entire purchase experience.

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Last year we bought a less expensive umbrella at another store and it completely faded.

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The crank needs constant lubrication. The umbrella doesn't fit well. The steel isn't painted well; there are spots with no paint.

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Have you ever wondered if the color in the catalog is the true color? Well, what you see is what you get. The color was exactly what I thought I was ordering.

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Accents the back deck patio very well, as well as taking care of the afternoon sub at our vacation home. I will purchase another for the picnic area near the lake next season.

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I like to take them out in the evenings so I can look at the sky and these crank down and the top part slips out so I can put it in the corner and then put it back for shade the next day.

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I purchased one in 2010 with matching cushions and LOVED it all! So, got another one in 2011 in order to get rid of a huge one I had. This second one is definitely not as sturdy or good looking as the first. The crank is not as sturdy, and the shaft is thinner and not a nice wood color like the first. The tilt mechanism is definitely not as easy either. I bought two stands alike, but because the shaft is thinner on the newer umbrella, it comes out from the stand occasionally when it is windy. Fortunately it is lightweight enough for me to get it back in the stand. When I know in advance it will be windy, I lay it down on the ground. It's still nice, easy to turn the crank and the fabric seems durable.

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aaaaaai love this umbrella!!! Evem with our strong winds it holds up well and the color remains bright even after a hot summer!!

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Poles slip out of small pockets so they have to be reinserted each time you put up umbrella. Planning to return product.

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The first storm of the season the braces on this umbrella bent. All my neighbors umbrellas survived without incident but this is poorly made and bent within the first few minutes. The base is nice but I find it frustrating that the base requires an extra attachment for the standard umbrellas that Plow and Hearth sells. Should be sold as a package deal.

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We bought this to replace our other umbrella that was getting difficult to crank. The one we had before was a sunbrella and it was awesome, but pricey. This wasn't cheap by any means either and we thought worth the extra money for one we thought would be equal to the other. We were wrong. The fabric is too loose for the holes the slats go in. It becomes difficult to crank off and on and we just bought it a month ago in red and it is already fading!! I dont recommend this to anyone

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I bought this umbrella for the color - buttercup yellow which goes perfectly with my outdoor furniture - and it is exactly what i wanted. For the price, it's fine quality. The only real issue is the fact that the rib ends of the frame don't stay in the pockets so it's a trick to raise it. I was also surprised that it arrived in two packages, so i had to assemble the cover over the frame. It isn't the best fit, but it is fine for the price

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I use this umbrella to shade a patio chair and table previously shaded by a large tree that went down in the winter. The umbrella so far works very well, and the tilt mechanism is a feature I use often as the sun moves through the day. Though it came through a recent sudden high wind situation intact, I would recommend closing the umbrella during bad weather.

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This is a great addition to our patio. The assembly was easy and the product is good quality. It comes in a variety of nice colors and is very attractive. So far, it has not been laundered, but it seems like the fabric will hold up well when washed.

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I like the look of the umbrella. However, what I don't like is that each time you put it down the umbrella rods come out of the pockets of the material. Not a big deal, but it does get annoying to have to put the rods back in each time you put the umbrella up (daily in our case).

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I didn't realize the fabric is not attached to the ribs of the umbrella. This would be o.k. except the sleeves aren't long enough to stay put when the umbrella is down. You have to wind it up as you are putting the fabric on.

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I ordered the lime green, and it is a great color. However, that is probably the only good thing about it. The crank is very difficult to operate - not smooth at all. The fabric is not attached to the frame and doesn't stay on very well. It almost seems like it is not the correct size to fit the frame. Each time the umbrella is closed the fabric falls away from the frame and must be re-attached when opened, which is very annoying. I emailed the company and they sent me some clips that I had to drill into the ribs of the frame to keep the umbrella fabric attached to fix this problem, but I'm not sure why they didn't just include those to begin with. Overall, I do not feel that this umbrella was worth the money. I have another from a different company that was less expensive and a better quality.

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We bought two and are vey pleased

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Use it in the back yard after work I sit outside and enjoy the summer

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Love it. I just wish I had ordered the next larger size.

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As I had hoped, the cover fit on my 2 year old frame. I am elderly and knew total assembly by me would be impossible. The result is perfect!

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I ordered this umbrella to go with one I purchased from Plow and Hearth last year. It was supposed to be the same product but the pole is a completely different color. So far the quality seems to be comparable but I would really have liked my two umbrellas to match with the same wood grain sold last year. [...]

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Color/fabric/quality received exactly as ordered.

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the umbrella looks nice but falls off of the frame when you close it. its a pain to always have to put it back on the spokes every time you open it. i would not recommend this product.