Fiberglass patio umbrellas made by STM Industries
During our conversation, Holland told me that the first of the five umbrellas — the starburst — was designed around 1993 for Checker Restaurants. Over the years, four more designs were added. Holland was not the original owner of STM Industries — he purchased the company in 2013.
His favorite design is The Wave (shown above.) The umbrellas are all made in-house. They come in 6′ or 8′ widths, and as you can see, they can be made in many colors. They also have a variety of accessories related to the umbrellas, and they make cafe tables too.
Holland also owns a second company, Holland Fiberglass & Restoration. The STM website says that Holland Fiberglass manufactures:
- laboratory counters with integral sinks
- theme park flume ride boats
- motor boats and sailboats
- architectural columns and corbels
- water weirs and skimmers
- car parts
- other custom items
Very cool! All photos courtesy STM Industries — thank you, Leland!
linoleummy says
The Sundrella is iconic, a reminder of family vacations where the road trip stopped for the night at a motel with a swimming pool. (Aaah, the luxury!) But at a 10th the price these STM’s are close enough. The Starburst ones are pretty cool and might be in the plan when I can get my patios squared away.
Pam Kueber says
But… I don’t think these STMs are a 10th the price. I think they’re priced similarly…
Lisanne Freese says
Love the turquoise one but off-season storage space (lack thereof) is a major problem at our tiny bi-level.
Joel Shapiro says
Nice designs, but my favorite is still the Sundrella.
EA says
I love these . Did he give you any idea of cost for an individual purchase Pam?
Regarding outdoor furnishings —I bought a Seahorse birdbath at an auction on Friday . They had some wild MCM furnishings but I was unprepared to take them home as they left them out of the auction catalog. One set was a gold-leaf multiple light floor lamp with the lamps in the shape of Tulip bulbs . There was a matching ceiling light . Rats ! MCM folks need to be good Boy Scouts -always prepared!
Pam Kueber says
They are $95, as I recall…
EA says
Thank you !
linoleummy says
$95 does sound too good to be true. Maybe $950?
carolyn says
If you put a dot in the center of the red one, you’d have a poppy made by The American Legion Auxilliary.
LouiseB says
I really love these, am going to pursue getting one with a table for my back patio!
Robin, WA says
I love stories like this! Great to hear about an American company continuing to make classic designs.
Ms. Vel-Vida says
These are really cool. I think I’ve seen the wave version before in red, which is my favorite. Starburst is also really fun. Between these and the Sundrella 701, I wish I had a huge patio with enough room for one of each model they offer.