Love the appearance of this umbrella base — it’s exactly the look we wanted. Shipping took quite a while but we ordered two identical bases and they both arrived together on the same day, so that was a bonus. Packaging and assembly instructions were good. We’d give this item 5 stars except we wish it was a little sturdier. We are using it as an umbrella base through the centre of our outdoor tables so it’s sturdy enough for our current needs. No regrets with this purchase.