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The Top 10 Cantilever Umbrellas to Shade Your Outdoor Space

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Cantilever umbrellas are the solution for outdoor dining tables without center holes (if yours has a center hole, a patio umbrella with a base will suffice), and they're ideal for lounge-style seating areas because the base sits outside the cluster of furniture. Along with providing much-needed shade and UV protection on hot summer days, cantilever umbrellas can also add a pop of color to your patio—which is always an added bonus, especially if your sofas and side chairs are in neutral tones. And if there's a sudden downpour during your barbecue, a cantilever umbrella will keep you covered with a water-resistant canopy that directs rain away from you, your guests, and your food.

Read on to discover the best cantilever umbrellas to buy right now. There's an umbrella to suit just about every space, whether it's a postage-stamp-sized deck or a sprawling lanai that needs protection from the midday sun.

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Grand Patio Napoli 11-Foot Cantilever Umbrella

Grand Patio Napoli 11-Foot Cantilever Umbrella
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In addition to being water- and fade-resistant and offering UV protection, the polyester canopy on this cantilever umbrella is double-coated with polyurethane for extra durability over time. The aluminum frame is powder-coated to keep it from rusting, plus there’s an auto-lock system that adjusts the position of the umbrella's angle up to 90 degrees. Although the base is sold separately, its hidden wheels are a smart feature for those with large patios and multiple seating areas. Filling the base with sand or water is recommended for stabilization.

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Goodspeed 10-Foot Cantilever Umbrella with Solar Lights

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Goodspeed 10-Foot Cantilever Umbrella with Solar Lights
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Day or night, the Goodspeed cantilever umbrella is a must-have if you spend a lot of time outside. Standing 8.5 feet tall, its steel stand keeps the umbrella sturdy, regardless of how you need to angle the 10-foot canopy. It's easy to crank open and shut, plus the canopy is water- and mildew-resistant. Solar energy powers its 32 LED lights, so as the sun sets you'll still have plenty of light for dining al fresco.

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Jearey 10-Foot Cantilever Umbrella

Jearey 10-Foot Cantilever Umbrella
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The Jeary is a basic, well-made cantilever umbrella that's priced right. At 10 feet wide, the round fabric canopy is water-repellant and blocks UV rays, with an iron frame and ribs, plus a top vent for airflow. The 90- to 180-degree rotation for the canopy is impressive, and it operates with a crank that's easy to open and close. The umbrella is available in a few colors, including this bright orange, along with a few neutral shades. While a base is sold separately, it does come with sandbags that you can fill.

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Blissun 10-Foot Offset Umbrella with Solar Lights

Blissun 10-Foot Offset Umbrella with Solar Lights
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Maneuvering a cantilever umbrella can feel like a chore sometimes, and if you're looking for an easier one to operate, this Blissun is the answer. It has a crank for opening and closing like most, and to rotate the umbrella in any direction, all you have to do is step on a pedal and twist the pole in the direction you want the canopy to go. That means no more tilting the umbrella onto its base and turning the whole thing into place. With an iron frame and a durable canopy that features 35 solar-powered LEDs, this umbrella is an easy favorite, despite the base being sold separately.

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Purple Leaf 10-Foot Round Cantilever Umbrella

Purple Leaf 10-Foot Round Cantilever Umbrella
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This cantilever umbrella is highly rated for its quality and extra features. For starters, the canopy rotates 360 degrees, with a tilt option to shield UV rays from all angles. It’s made from a durable polyester fabric that guards against fading and is water-repellent, with a well-constructed crank-lift handle. The canopy has eight heavy-duty steel ribs and the aluminum pole and frame are powder-coated in silver and won't oxidize. Keep in mind that you'll need to cover the cost of a weighted base, which is sold separately.

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Fruiteam 10-Foot Offset Patio Umbrella

Fruiteam 10-Foot Offset Patio Umbrella
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Well-reviewed by customers, you can add this affordable cantilever umbrella to your cart with confidence. Made from heavy-weight polyester and supported by a rust-free steel pole, the canopy resists fading and moisture while providing UPF 50+ protection. Note that this umbrella doesn't come with a weighted base, but because it's priced right, you'll likely have room in your budget to shoulder the added expense.

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Purple Leaf 10-Foot Square Cantilever Umbrella

Purple Leaf 10-Foot Square Cantilever Umbrella
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Among the top features of this popular cantilever umbrella is the frame’s finish, a powder-coated aluminum that's treated to prevent oxidation. The polyester canopy repels water, is treated to prevent fading, and offers UV protection. The canopy also swivels 360 degrees and tilts easily to multiple angles. The umbrella is available in other sizes, ranging from nine to 13 feet wide, and a few alternate colors, though it doesn’t come with a base.

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Sol 72 Zumbrota Rectangular Cantilever Umbrella

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Sol 72  Zumbrota Rectangular Cantilever Umbrella
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If your backyard gets a lot of sun or if you want more coverage around a dining table, your best bet is to buy a cantilever umbrella with an extra-wide canopy. This one spans 14.4 feet, and it's made with water-resistant fabric that also provides UV protection. Other highlights include a strong powder-coated steel frame with 12 ribs, a crank lift, and a pole that's easy to rotate as needed. It comes with an X-stand that would definitely need weighing down, or you can buy a base separately.

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Best Choice Products 10-Foot Lighted Cantilever Umbrella

Best Choice Products 10-Foot Lighted Cantilever Umbrella
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This cantilever umbrella will cast a warm glow on your evening, with 24 LED fairy lights twinkling above. They’re powered by a solar panel set at the top of the steel pole, which is powder-coated to prevent rust. The water- and fade-resistant polyester canopy, which opens with a hand-crank lift, adjusts to different heights and tilts at a 35-degree angle to block the sun. Plus, there’s a wind vent to maximize airflow and stability. Four stakes are included to secure the cross base in the ground, and there’s a more substantial base sold separately to use on decks and patios.

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Sunnyglade 13-Foot Rectangular Cantilever Umbrella

Sunnyglade 13-Foot Rectangular Cantilever Umbrella
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It stands to reason that the best way to shade a rectangular dining table is with an umbrella that’s the same shape. This one fits the bill and will appeal to those who favor modern style and clean lines. It features a fade-resistant polyester canopy that's said to block 98 percent of UV rays, a sturdy powder-coated metal frame to prevent rust, eight steel ribs, and a top vent to control the breeze. It comes in basic additional colors—blue, red, or gray—but the weighted base is sold separately.

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Rachel is the Deputy Editor of Reviews for Hearst's Enthusiast and Wellness Group where she supports Popular Mechanics, Runner's World, and Best Products. Her background is in service journalism and earlier in her career she worked as a daily newspaper reporter and book editor. She spent more than a decade as a staff editor and writer at TripAdvisor and Penguin Random House and her byline has appeared in Time Out New York, the New York Daily News, and New York Magazine. Outside of work, Rachel can be found planning her next trip, visiting museums and galleries, and walking her wirehaired dachshund in Central Park.

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