Unopiù Salento Awning Parasol with Hand Crank

The Unopiù Salento awning parasol with hand crank is an awning parasol with an offset mast, whose structure is made of galvanized steel and iroko laminated wood and whose fabric consists of 100% acrylic fabric. Basically, it is an awning — and that is exactly how it behaves.

Not a parasol in the usual sense

Instead of being stretched and folded back up, the fabric rolls onto a bar and rests retracted in a protective cassette. It is supported by two side cantilever arms, which are attached to an offset mast. Anyone who has seen the design once understands it immediately: nothing at the bottom, a closed surface at the top, the support on the side. Without this explanation, hardly anyone knows what is actually in front of them.

Crank and operating rod

It is operated by hand. A crank and an operating rod are sufficient to extend and retract the fabric. There is no drive that could fail, and nothing that would have to be restarted at the beginning of the season. The tilt can be adjusted between 5 and 20 degrees: You tilt the roof away from the sun, instead of moving the entire parasol. The structure withstands wind speeds of up to 45 km/h.

Material, dimensions and ballast

The supporting structure combines galvanized steel with iroko laminated wood, the cantilever arms are made of aluminum, the fittings are made of AISI 304 stainless steel. The structure colors matte bronze and gloss white are available to choose from, each with the corresponding acrylic fabric: natural color for the bronze-colored structure, white for the white one. The fabric covers 300 × 250 cm at a height of 243 cm. As ballast, ten concrete slabs measuring 50 × 50 cm with a piece weight of approximately 18 kg are available as an option. More about steel, wood and fabric outdoors can be found in our material guide.

Fabric and care

The cover consists of 100% solution-dyed acrylic fibers, which are dirt- and mold-resistant. Regular brushing is sufficient for care; if washing is necessary, Unopiù recommends neutral soap, a maximum of 30 °C, no spin cycle and natural drying outdoors. Over a long table, along the house wall or as shading for the terrace in a gastronomic outdoor area, the design plays to its advantage. The model runs under OSAMAB (white) and OSAMABR (bronze). The other designs are shown in the Salento Collection.