An outdoor umbrella has but a single job: to provide shade where there is none. It’s easy to gravitate toward the most obvious of umbrella situations—a market or center pole umbrella. They’re ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cantilever umbrellas — also called offset umbrellas — offer even greater shade and sun protection than ...

Reminiscent of the graceful lines of the Castiglioni floor lamp, offset umbrellas are also practical since you can tuck them behind — or beside — an outdoor sofa or table without an ugly pole to ...

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