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What is the difference between a sunshade and an umbrella?
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The difference between a sunshade and an umbrella comes down to portability. An umbrella has protective fabric mounted on a frame with a mechanism that allows you to open and close it. Although sizes vary, you can generally place a sun umbrella in different places, such as in an opening in an outdoor dining table or in a stand. Sunshades attach to parts of a home or another structure. For example, you may mount one on a wall, roof or window. Although some sunshades can be adjusted to control the amount of shade, moving them from one place to another requires uninstalling them. Since this process can be time-consuming, most people use sunshades only in one location. Shop a wide range of outdoor furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
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Russell Woodard Pinecrest Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Set, 1950's
Located in Rochester, NY
Russell Woodard ( Woodard Furniture Company ) Pinecrest 5 piece wrought iron garden patio dining set consisting of four very comfortable & beautifully contoured dining chairs, an...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Vintage Garden Table Set of Four Chairs and Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage French garden table and four coordinating chairs will make an irresistible spot to linger al fresco in a garden or patio having recently been powder-coated a refreshing ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Maurizio Tempestini Two Tier Wrought Iron, Rattan & Glass Occasional Table
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Maurizio Tempestini Wrought Iron, Glass Top Occasional Table with Basket Woven Rattan Shelf, 1950's. End Table. Side Table. Featuring a rectangular wrought iron framework, hairpin le...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four French Mid-Century Iron Garden Lounge Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A charming set of four French mid-century modern painted iron patio and garden lounge armchairs finished in a whimsical Gumby green paint. Each chair is constructed with thick linear...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Aluminum Hollywood Regency Style Garden Patio Poolside Dining Set
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood Regency style five piece vintage garden, patio, poolside dinette set, having four arm chairs and a circular glass top dining table. The set is constructed of cast al...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Aluminum
"Peacock" Outdoor Table and Four Chairs by John Salterini, 1960s
Located in Kansas City, MO
Vintage patio set designed by Tempestini for John Salterini. Mid-century wrought iron "Peacock" patio set, table and four chairs. Hand-forged heavy wrought iron with a black finish. ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Steel
