Shade should not require a construction project. This 22 in square umbrella side table works as its own anchor: slide a standard pole through the 1.89 in center hole, snug the adjustable fixing screw, and tuck the two included sand bags, each holding up to 22 lbs of sand, into the cabinet below. The umbrella stands firm while the tabletop serves drinks in the very shade it casts.The structure is zinc-iron alloy, reinforced where it counts and rated to support 180 lbs on the 19 in tall top, with adjustable foot pads keeping everything level over brick, decking, and uneven stone. A wood-look surface warms up the utilitarian bones, and the front storage door, complete with a convenient knob and a magnetic catch, hides the ballast and stashes small outdoor extras like citronella tins and spare koozies.When the umbrella retires for the season, the included cap covers the center hole and the piece carries on as a handsome everyday side table. Assembly takes about 30 minutes with the included instructions (sand and umbrella not included), and from then on, shade and snacks share a single, tidy footprint on the porch, deck, or poolside.