Just beautiful! Much nicer than the picture. Made of heavy porcelain and sturdy. You can get many umbrellas in it. I have 3, plus a bunch of white greenery for winter. I'll exchange it for the green of the same in the spring. Like others have said, the background is a light grey which suits me fine as my room is grey and blue
 I broke an antique Wedgwood umbrella stand my parents had. It broke my heart and wanted something to replace it that looked elegant.  This does it! I also have my mother's beautiful walking came with a brass bird handle. It reminds me of her just like the Wedgwood stand did. You will be satisfied if you purchase the stand.