Best Table Umbrellas

Provide shade from the sun and protection from the rain by adding a table umbrella to your patio furniture set. Here are our top picks.

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Perhaps the umbrella that came with your patio furniture needs to be replaced. Maybe your outside table doesn’t have a place to hold an umbrella. In each of these cases we’ve found the perfect table umbrella for you, and even have a recommendation for a good umbrella holder that will turn any table into a backyard oasis. Here are some of the best table umbrellas. 

Best overall

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Sunnyglade 9’ Outdoor Table Umbrella

Shade in a variety of colors

The polyester canopy of this umbrella is supported by eight ribs. 

Pros:

  • 13 color varieties to choose between
  • Sturdy construction and wind vent keep umbrella secure 
  • Easy to open crank 

Cons:

  • Umbrella can catch the wind if not properly secured 

There is a wind vent at the top that gives the umbrella stability without allowing rain to drip inside. The entire umbrella measures 9-feet in diameter, which covers tables designed to sit up to six people. The canopy is opened with a crank and will tilt with a push of a button. The pole is 7.5 feet tall and will fit in patio tables or freestanding bases with holders that are 1.5 inches in diameter. A base doesn’t come with this umbrella. 

Best solar umbrella

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Blissun 9ft Solar Umbrella

Day and night fun

This table umbrella has 32 LED lights attached to the eight ribs supporting the 9-foot canopy.

Pros:

  • 12 color varieties
  • 4 LED lights powered by solar panels
  • Massive 9 foot diameter

Cons:

  • Color can fade quickly 

As the sun sets, the lights use stored solar power from the included solar panel to turn on and provide light to your backyard party. Even without using the lights, this canopy covers most patio tables and gives decent shade when needed. You can tilt the canopy to block out the sun during different times of the day. The canopy is designed to block harmful UV rays, plus it’s waterproof. There is a single wind vent to help with stability. 

Best crank umbrella

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Sunnyglade 7.5’ Table Umbrella

Good for smaller tables

This Sunnyglade table umbrella is smaller than others by the same company, so it’s better for patio tables that fit four chairs. 

Pros:

  • 15 color varieties 
  • Large 7.5 diameter is great shade for a table
  • Polyester fabric is easy to clean and treat

Cons:

  • Can snap in wind if not properly secured

However, it can be used with a freestanding base, too. The canopy is 7.5-feet wide and is supported by six metal ribs. You open this umbrella with a crank located on the lower half of the pole. There is also a button you can push that tilts the canopy to provide optimal shade despite the direction of the sun. It’s easy to take apart this umbrella for longer-term storage

Best aluminum umbrellas

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Blissun 9’ Aluminum Umbrella

Lightweight design

This aluminum umbrella from Blissun doesn’t weigh a lot, so it’s easy to place on your patio table and then take down to store later. 

Pros:

  • 15 colors varieties 
  • Easy to clean polyester fabric
  • 9 foot diameter provides plenty of shade

Cons:

  • Color fades quickly if left open nonstop

Despite its lightweight design, the Blissun table umbrella is sturdy and will stay put when placed in your table’s holder. The 9-foot canopy comes in several fun, solid, and striped colors and is supported by eight ribs. You open the umbrella using a crank and can tilt the canopy by pressing the release button. It doesn’t come with a stand, so it is a good replacement umbrella for patio furniture that is already designed to hold a table umbrella. 

Best umbrella stand

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Blissun 22 lbs Heavy Duty Umbrella Base

Hold it right there

Use this heavy-duty umbrella base to make any table into a shaded one. 

Pros:

  • Available in two sizes
  • Hefty resin construction 
  • Adjustable to the thickness of the umbrella column 

Cons:

  • Fragile if dropped or moved carelessly

It holds most table umbrellas without a problem and ensures they stay upright, even in windy weather, and without the need to fill the base with water or sand. It’s made from resin, weighs 22 pounds, and is covered with a waterproofing coating. You can also use this base to place any table umbrella on the ground and provide shade anywhere on your deck or patio. 

Bottom line

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If you’re looking to replace an old, worn-out, or broken table umbrella, we recommend the 9ft one from Sunnyglade. It works with most tables, including those large enough to fit six people around. It comes in several fun colors, is both waterproof and protects against UV rays. It uses a crank to open and has a tilt feature, so you’ll always have shade no matter where the sun is

If you don’t have a patio table that is already designed to hold an umbrella, or if you want to place an umbrella somewhere else on your patio, then you’ll need an umbrella stand. The heavy-duty one from Blissun works with most umbrellas and is designed to keep the umbrella still even when the wind picks up a little.

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Nikki Johnston
Special Project Writer

Nikki writes for multiple Future Publishing brands covering topics from antivirus to kitchen appliances to SAS. She has over 15 years of research and writing experience, including eight years of testing and reviewing consumer products. Nikki earned bachelor’s degrees in both English and Political Science with a focus on empirical research. In her spare time, Nikki serves as a member of several school councils and volunteers for a local arts board.