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20 February 2023

Double Decker: A Nod to Modernism

Modernism Week kicks off this week in sunny Palm Springs, California. This annual ode to mid-century architecture features tours of iconic homes, hundreds of events, and show houses that combine the talents of noted designers.

Christopher Kennedy Show House | Design by Lori Paranjape

Image of umbrellas and furniture poolside

Inspired by the midcentury work of Slim Aarons, whose photographs of beautiful people in beautiful settings often included two-tiered umbrellas, we created our own version of this classic, the Double Decker. It was an instant success, and has only grown in popularity throughout the years, especially as we’ve added customization options, such as the new PS Modern Valance.

Image of umbrellas and furniture poolside

This umbrella is a showstopper as a hexagon or a square …

Image of Double Decker umbrella
Image of Double Decker umbrella
Image of Double Decker umbrella
Image of Double Decker umbrella

… and is perfectly stylish by itself or in a group.

Image of Double Decker umbrella
Image of Double Decker umbrellas
Image of Double Decker umbrellas

We even inspired photographer Paul Fuentes to have some fun!

Image of Double Decker umbrella with giraffe
Image of Double Decker umbrellas with tigers
Image of Double Decker umbrellas with pigs

Fashionable day or night, this umbrella is a mid-century must-have.

Image of Double Decker umbrella with giraffe
Image of Double Decker umbrellas with tigers
Image of Double Decker umbrellas with pigs
See you at Modernism 2023!