Robert Brown and Hubert Jordan, who started their California-based company in 1945, have since helped to define the shape of modern outdoor leisure furniture and accessories. It’s no mistake that the Midcentury Sunshade (1955) evokes the minimalist aesthetic of Southern California modern in the 1950s: It was developed by Brown Jordan for the Case Study houses. The shade’s sculptural form is dictated by its versatile functionality. It has a small footprint that allows for flexible placement, with a rotating shade that’s easy to adjust as the sun moves across the sky or whenever you change seats or switch activities. To rotate the shade from horizontal to vertical, simply loosen and retighten the handle at the top of the pole. Stand sold separately. Commercial quality. Made in Mexico.