Design and color are nice, it was a little smaller than I was hoping, so I used it under my patio table and am looking for anther for a free standing option on my patio.  It fits the umbrella post and stands nice and straight, which I have read is an issue with some of the other stands.  Not quite as heavy as I was hoping, I think it's difficult to find a stand that is both heavy enough to withstand a stiff breeze and looks nice.