June 2021 change: We have found a provide for the well-known Sundrella 701 aluminum umbrella: ParknPool.com, a corporation based in Virginia.
After a tip from a reader, I referred to as up ParknPool, and definitely, their product sales supervisor confirmed they’ve the umbrella available on the market and that it has been of their lineup for whereas. I really feel I ought to have missed the provision sooner than on account of they identify it the 701 Aluminum Umbrella with no level out of Sundrella, the title we retro basic consumers know this by.
It’s good to know these are nonetheless available on the market and obtainable!
Some particulars from ParknPool’s web page:
The 701 Aluminum Umbrella has been manufactured since 1956. It is practically indestructible. Trend and science come collectively on this Aluminum Umbrella. Aerodynamically designed, their vitality is inside the patented swivels which make them practically topple proof and depart them standing inside the wind.
Each umbrella is constructed with a sturdy 7 ft diameter tubular physique with aluminum alloy braces and ribs for lasting sturdiness.
Designed to go well with any regular desk with a center hole, the umbrellas 1-1/2″ mast pipe locks proper right into a furnished PVC ground sleeve.
Almost maintenance free, these Aluminum Umbrellas are as dramatically gorgeous as they’re sturdy. An array of baked enamel colors in a lot of hues enable creative combos in an limitless choice.
The umbrella cowl is made up of 40 aluminum vanes, powder coated to your number of colors.
Assembly is required.
Made inside the USA.
ParknPool instructed me that the umbrellas are nonetheless being made by the similar Phoenix supplier. Subsequent time I’m in Phoenix for Arizona Tiki Oasis, I have to go go to. I’d prefer to see how these circa-1956 beauties are made!
Historic previous of the Sundrella 701 aluminum umbrella, from my distinctive story in 2009:
The company that manufactures the Sundrella (certain, with a “d”) has been based in Phoenix since 1956 — when it acquired started establishing this very same 701 aluminum umbrella. Truly, based mostly on a supervisor that I spoke with in 2009, the company constructed solely 701 umbrellas for the next 22 years, until 1978, when the current householders bought the company.
How one can buy a Sundrella 701 aluminum umbrella:
- You could retailer for these on Park n Pool. Thanks, ParknPool, in your help with this story!