You will need a base for the umbrella mine flew out of the holes through the table n flew in the woods from the wind so adding a base is a good idea more stable n the table is not that sturdy or big goodness for 260.00 I would of thought the table would be bigger than what it is n more sturdier I’m not happy about this table set n Wayfair should lower the price on this table set I know I will never order this or any other patio set from Wayfair absolutely junk