This umbrella stand works just great!  It isn't a heavyweight stand and don't think for a minute it will EVER hold an umbrella without a table over it to stabilize it.  I've read many people on Wayfair that think this kind of umbrella stand is made to hold an umbrella by itself.  It will, but if a wind came up it will be over in a minute.  Since it is under the table and you don't have to look at it closely, it is fine. It looks a little 'plasticky' to me but it does the job and it was reasonably priced.