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The Shademaker Steel Umbrella Base with Casters provides 120 pounds of freestanding support for Aquarius and Libra centerpost umbrellas. Its smooth square steel plate has a clean, minimalist appearance in Bronze or Black. An included stem with tightening knobs secures the umbrella pole.
Four nylon casters support the base while it rolls, making it a practical option for dining terraces and pool decks where staff regularly rearrange seating. Two casters lock to help keep the base in position; the other two are standard casters. Unlike the two-wheel Athens, Aurora and Monaco bases, this design does not need to be tilted onto its wheels before rolling.
The standard 120-pound weight meets the stated minimum requirements for all Aquarius and Libra sizes, including both 9' Libra configurations, without an add-on weight. This base is intended for those two Shademaker collections, not larger centerpost or cantilever umbrellas. Follow the recommendation on the individual umbrella page when specifying your setup.
When to Choose the Steel Base with Casters
Choose this base when you want an understated design and expect to reposition your umbrellas frequently. Its smooth steel surface offers a restrained alternative to textured shells or more sculpted housings, while the four casters let staff roll the base without tilting it onto two wheels. The 20.28-inch-square footprint is relatively compact. Allow room around table legs and seating, and consider whether joints, thresholds or uneven paving will complicate the route to storage.
Monaco offers a ridged cast aluminum shell in square or round shapes, with a dedicated handle for tilting and guiding the base on two wheels.
Athens and Aurora offer self-adjusting stem clamps and different finish selections, but some Libra configurations require an add-on weight.
Plan delivery and access to the installation site: casters help with repositioning but do not make a 120-pound base easy to carry over stairs or obstacles. Close the canopy before moving, then engage both locking casters and check that the stem knobs hold the pole securely. Caster locks help prevent rolling; they do not replace safe umbrella operation in windy conditions.
Steel Base Weight, Dimensions & Casters
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Weight | 120 lbs |
| Dimensions | 20.28" x 20.28" |
| Overall Height with Stem | 20.52" |
| Casters | 2 locking and 2 standard nylon casters |
| Finishes | Bronze, Black |
Dimensions apply to the standard base configuration. The stem and four casters are included. For use with Shademaker Aquarius and Libra umbrellas.
Features
- Smooth square steel plate with a minimalist design
- 120-pound base weight
- Included stem with tightening knobs
- Two locking and two standard nylon casters
- Bronze and Black finishes
- Compatible with Shademaker Aquarius and Libra umbrellas
- Meets stated Aquarius and Libra minimum base weights without an add-on weight
| MODEL | BSK120 |
|---|---|
| MANUFACTURER | Shademaker |
| STYLE | Contemporary |
| DIMENSION | 20.3W x 20.3D x 20.5 |
| MATERIAL | Steel |
Warranty claims are valid beyond the initial damage claim timeframe
- Subjective Returns: No
- Restocking Fees: N/A
- Claim Timeframe: 5 days for damages
