This umbrella appears exactly as shown in the ad.  Unfortunately it does not come with a base.  We already had a large sand-filled base from a previously owned umbrella, and used that one. However, it is not a perfect fit so accomodations needed to be made and new screws were purchased to put it all together. After much assembly work and time expended, the umbrella is up and functioning well.  It fits nicely in the corner of our patio, provides much needed shade and adds an overall finished appearance to our patio.