What is the difference between aluminum and cast aluminum furniture?

The difference between cast aluminum and aluminum is the manufacturing technique that goes into making the material. Manufacturers pour cast aluminum into a mold to make solid pieces. The other type of aluminum used to make furniture is extruded aluminum. The ore gets pressed, creating hollow components. Shop a selection of aluminum furniture on 1stDibs.

How do you remove oxidation from cast aluminum furniture?

To remove oxidation from cast iron furniture, try wiping it with a paste made of equal parts water and vinegar. You can also try polishing pastes formulated specifically for cast iron. Find a range of cast iron furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Aluminum Casting

Modern Aluminum Bowls

Cast Aluminium Outdoor Furniture

Casting Glass

Tall Side Tables

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Garden Ornaments

Materials

Aluminum

Large Cast Aluminum Elephant

$2,200

Antique Hand Cart Wolverhampton Die Casting Company Display Shop Cart

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

WOLVERHAMPTON DIE CASTINGS CO LTD FIRE BRIGADE’ ideal for a deli or flower shop, looks amazing The

Category

20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

Antique Hand Cart Wolverhampton Die Casting Company Display Shop Cart

$1,614

Mid-Century Abstract Aluminum Sculpture by James Myford

Located in Cathedral City, CA

flight. Created from casting aluminum and mounted to a polished black granite base

Category

Vintage 1970s American Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Mid-Century Abstract Aluminum Sculpture by James Myford

$2,100

Pair of Molla English Fluted Garden Chairs in Aluminum from Mid 20th Century

By Molla

Located in Atlanta, GA

elegant. They were the first company to use aluminum and magnesium castings for outdoor furniture. The

Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Molla English Fluted Garden Chairs in Aluminum from Mid 20th Century

$695 / set

Fireman s Life Saving Trampoline/Safety Net

Located in Treasure Island, CA

-eye" lash on blanket. Great aluminum machining and casting, great hard red rubber casting on handles

Category

Vintage 1940s American Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Fireman s Life Saving Trampoline/Safety Net

$3,600

Vintage Italian Rizzatto Design "Tree" Tripod Side Table from Alias, 1990s

By Alias, Paolo Rizzatto

Located in Riga, Latvia

Solid cherrywood tabletop, rotary die-casting aluminium height-adjustable tripod. Can be used as a

Category

1990s Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Italian Rizzatto Design "Tree" Tripod Side Table from Alias, 1990s

$594

Storybook Style Porch Lights, circa 1930

Located in Prescott, AZ

Romantic era was known for, with intricate casting in aluminum and a hammered finish throughout. Honey

Category

Vintage 1920s American Tudor Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Storybook Style Porch Lights, circa 1930

$2,600 / set

Three-Tier Nesting Coffee Table

By Chris Wolston

Located in New York, NY

modern materials that embody the mass-produced world. The sand casting of aluminum in Colombia is one of

Category

2010s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum

Three-Tier Nesting Coffee Table

$8,500

Los Huesos Cube Stool 1

By Chris Wolston

Located in New York, NY

modern materials that embody the mass-produced world. The sand casting of aluminum in Colombia is one of

Category

2010s Colombian Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Los Huesos Cube Stool 1

$3,200

Sculpture by Jan de Swart

By Jan De Swart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The ceaselessly experimental Jan de Swart discovered that casting aluminum sculptures in wooden

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

Sculpture by Jan de Swart

$2,100

Federal Reserve Building Caldwell Light Fixtures

By Edward F. Caldwell Co.

Located in Vancouver, BC

the contemporary architecture of the building. Made of aluminum and adorned with castings of eagles

Category

Vintage 1930s American American Classical Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Federal Reserve Building Caldwell Light Fixtures

$128,000

SINGLE ONLY Vintage Storybook Tudor Bungalow Porch Lights w/ Original Glass

Located in Prescott, US

inspired styling that the "Romantic" era was know for, with intricate casting in aluminum and a hammered

Category

Mid-20th Century American Tudor Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

SINGLE ONLY Vintage Storybook Tudor Bungalow Porch Lights w/ Original Glass

$1,095

Pair Vintage Storybook Tudor Bungalow Porch Lights w/ Original Glass

Located in Prescott, US

casting in aluminum and a hammered finish throughout. Original honey colored "pebble glass" panels are

Category

Mid-20th Century American Tudor Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Vintage Storybook Tudor Bungalow Porch Lights w/ Original Glass

$2,495 / set

Solid Aluminum Windsor Chair Attributed to John Vesey

By John Vesey

Located in Los Angeles, CA

form: A solid and heavy aluminum casting with clean lines and great proportions. A striking seat by

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Solid Aluminum Windsor Chair Attributed to John Vesey

$4,200

Storybook Style Porch Lights, circa 1930

Located in Prescott, AZ

Romantic era was known for, with intricate casting in aluminum and a hammered finish throughout. Honey

Category

Vintage 1920s American Tudor Lanterns

Materials

Aluminum

Storybook Style Porch Lights, circa 1930

$1,200

Decorative X Base Upholstered Bench

Located in Oakland, CA

the aluminum greatly enhances the casting.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Decorative X Base Upholstered Bench

$1,275

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Aluminum Casting", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Aluminum Casting For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the aluminum casting you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of aluminum, metal and wood, every aluminum casting was constructed with great care. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage aluminum casting now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer aluminum casting, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An aluminum casting made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one aluminum casting that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hilla Shamia, Manuel Carbonell and Nerone Giovanni Ceccarelli produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Aluminum Casting?

The average selling price for an aluminum casting at 1stDibs is $8,440, while they’re typically $1,749 on the low end and $135,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Aluminum Casting

What is the difference between aluminum and cast aluminum furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The difference between cast aluminum and aluminum is the manufacturing technique that goes into making the material. Manufacturers pour cast aluminum into a mold to make solid pieces. The other type of aluminum used to make furniture is extruded aluminum. The ore gets pressed, creating hollow components. Shop a selection of aluminum furniture on 1stDibs.
How do you remove oxidation from cast aluminum furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To remove oxidation from cast iron furniture, try wiping it with a paste made of equal parts water and vinegar. You can also try polishing pastes formulated specifically for cast iron. Find a range of cast iron furniture from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.