Oakland Living crafts ornate cast aluminum outdoor furniture, birdbaths, and garden accents that outlast trends, outlast seasons, and become the permanent character of a well-tended home.
Twelve pieces of cast aluminum artistry — from garden birdbaths and ornate patio dining sets to wood-burning chimeneas and space-saving indoor wall beds. Each built to last a lifetime.
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Fold this queen murphy bed against the wall and turn 65.6 inches of open floor into workspace. The dual piston lift system raises or lowers the 235-lb frame without a second person. Closed, the bed collapses into a 30.44-inch-deep shelf that displays books or framed photos. Steel lock pins hold the frame upright while a strap secures your 60 x 80-inch mattress in place. It fits any standard queen mattress between 6 and 14 inches thick, no box spring required. Leave 30 to 36 inches of clearance in front so you can climb in and out. Pull the shelf down at night and sleep on a smooth platform built for daily use.
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Host six around this 59-inch round table and spin the shared platter on a 27.5-inch lazy susan set into the mesh aluminum top. Leave it outside through a full season of rain; the powder-coated black finish resists UV fade and rust. At 71 lbs, two people carry it onto the deck in minutes, and wind gusts won't tip it over. Push an umbrella through the 2.36-inch center hole before a long summer lunch. Four foot glides slide under it so you can reposition the table across tile or wood decking without scratching a single board. The solid top holds a full spread of serving dishes and drink pitchers without a wobble.
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You set two mugs and a laptop on the Mississippi cocktail table's 35-inch by 18-inch top without crowding either one. You shift the table across the patio with one hand because cast aluminum construction keeps it to 17 lbs. Leave it outside through rain and sun for years and the antique bronze powder-coat finish resists chipping and rust. Rest a drink and a phone charger on the rectangular top, which gives more surface than a round bistro table. Park it beside a lounge chair or slide it under a patio umbrella. The 20-inch height keeps your glass within easy reach from a low seat.
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Set this cast aluminum birdbath on your patio and watch cardinals splash in the lily bowl. Look past the crane sculpture and you'll find solid cast aluminum that shrugs off freeze-thaw cycles for years outdoors. Stand it at 30 inches high, and the 34-lb frame holds steady through gusty spring winds without tipping. Fill the bowl each morning, and the antique bronze powder-coat finish resists rust, chipping, and fading through summer sun and winter frost. Set it near a fence line, and the cast iron base keeps raccoons pawing at the rim from tipping it over. Slide it into a garden bed or patio corner, skip the bolts, and level the gravel underneath before you fill it.
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Set the 23.5-inch cast aluminum table on your patio and thread an umbrella through its 1.9-inch center hole for shade at lunch. Two matching bistro chairs, each 32.5 inches tall, tuck around the table without wobbling on windy afternoons. Cast iron legs anchor the 16-lb tabletop and 14-lb chairs against gusts that blow off lighter furniture. A powder-coated bronze finish embossed with a rose pattern shrugs off rain, snow, and rust for years outdoors. Bolt the pieces together with included hardware, then gift the set for a housewarming or anniversary.
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Set this 6 ft. by 4 ft. galvanized steel screen along your patio edge and block a neighbor's sightline in one afternoon. The attached flower box runs 48 inches wide, enough for a row of trailing petunias at eye level. Bolt the panels into a corner around a hot tub, or stand them freestanding to close off a side yard. Galvanized steel holds its black finish through rain and freeze-thaw winters without rust spots. Skip the cement footings: three configurations cover patios and decks with zero post holes.
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Cast from solid aluminum, this frog-topped birdbath stands 35 inches tall and weighs 26 lbs, heavy enough to stay put through wind gusts. Skip the flimsy plastic basins that crack after one hard freeze. The black powder-coat finish carries hand-brushed bronze detail across the frog and rim. It resists fading through years of outdoor rain and sun. Place it on a patio corner or garden bed in minutes, no tools needed. Birds land within days, drawn to the wide basin to drink and rest.
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Set this cast aluminum birdbath in a garden bed and it stands 32 inches tall, high enough that hummingbirds land without cats within reach. The bowl spans 17 inches across, wide enough for two finches to splash side by side. At 28 pounds, the base holds through spring gusts, yet two people can shift it to a shadier corner in minutes. Leave it out through winter and the powder-coated black finish, hand-brushed with pewter detailing, resists rust for years. Fill the bowl and birds find it within days. No assembly, no tools, no drilled bolts to track down.
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Load dry firewood through the hinged door, then latch it shut. The built-in spark screen keeps embers contained on windy patio nights. A bronze powder-coat finish over steel resists rust through repeated outdoor seasons. Drain holes in the base let rainwater escape instead of pooling and rusting the interior floor. Stoke the fire with the included fork, then cap the stack with the rain cap between burns. A domed lid seals the opening completely once the season ends. Leaves and snow stay out of the firebox. The open 360-degree profile pushes heat evenly across a small patio seating circle.
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Slide this 22.5-inch turtle splash block under your downspout and it moves rainwater away from your foundation in seconds, no hardware required. Solid cast aluminum weighs a full 5 pounds, so wind and storm runoff won't shift it out of place like a plastic block would. The antique bronze powder-coat finish shrugs off fading, chipping, and rust, holding its color through years of sun and freeze-thaw cycles. Set it beneath a gutter corner and the embossed turtle shell doubles as a garden accent between rainstorms.
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Pull the display shelf down and the bed opens to 84.7 inches long, fitting a queen mattress up to 14 inches thick. Two bookshelves flank the frame at 90.55 inches tall and hold books and decor while the bed folds away. The dual piston lift system raises and lowers 444 pounds of MDF construction with a light one-hand pull. Lock the pins, slide in a 60 x 80 mattress, then cinch the built-in strap before folding the bed up. Closed, the unit shrinks to 30.44 inches deep and frees floor space for a home office or guest workout area. Leave 30 to 36 inches of clearance up front for easy access every night.
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Pull this cast aluminum dining chair up to the patio table and settle into the curved seat with no cushion needed. Measure your patio dining set against a 36-inch-tall chair with a 17.7-inch seat height built for full-size adults. Wipe down the black powder-coat finish after a summer of rain and it still resists fading and rust. Twist the adjustable foot levelers to level the chair on a sloped deck or uneven pavers, no shims required. Stack these heavy duty cast aluminum chairs at season's end and they hold their shape for years of reuse.
Not disposable outdoor furniture. Not seasonal decoration. Oakland Living pieces are investment-grade garden furnishings designed to become permanent features of a well-tended home.
Every outdoor piece is cast from solid aluminum alloy, the only metal that is inherently rust-free without surface treatment. Your birdbath or bistro set looks the same in year ten as in year one.
Each piece receives an electrostatically applied powder-coat finish baked at high temperature. The result: a finish that resists UV fading, chipping, and scratching far longer than spray-painted finishes.
Cast aluminum and cast iron pieces are heavy enough to stay put in storms yet light enough to reposition by hand. No anchoring required. No hunting for furniture after a summer squall.
With over 1,000 verified reviews mentioning gifts — anniversaries, housewarmings, birthdays — Oakland Living pieces arrive in quality packaging ready to delight someone special.
Every curve and motif is cast directly into the metal, not applied as a surface decoration. The rose pattern, crane motif, and diamond embossing are structural details that age like fine estate furniture.
Wipe with a dry cloth. That is the entire maintenance requirement. No annual sealing, no repainting, no assembly of replacement parts. Cast aluminum simply endures.
Whether you tend a cottage garden, host weekend dinners on the patio, or simply believe some things should last — there is an Oakland Living piece for you.
If your front walk, backyard, or garden terrace is your personal sanctuary — birdbaths, bistro sets, and ornate accents belong there permanently.
A 59-inch round dining table with lazy Susan, matching cast aluminum chairs, and a chimenea for evening fires. Your patio becomes the neighborhood gathering place.
A cast aluminum birdbath for a garden-loving mother. A bistro set for a new homeowner. A splash block that makes someone smile every time it rains. Gifts that last decades.
Our Easy-Lift Murphy Beds transform underused guest rooms into productive home offices without sacrificing sleeping space when family visits. Function and hospitality in one wall-mounted system.
Honest note: Oakland Living is not the right fit for those seeking ultra-lightweight portable camping furniture or minimalist Scandinavian design. Our aesthetic is traditional, ornate, and built to last — not to be replaced.
Oakland Living was founded on a single conviction: the spaces around your home deserve the same permanence and craftsmanship as the spaces within it. For over forty years, the company has specialized in cast aluminum outdoor furnishings that marry traditional artisan detailing with the practical durability that American homeowners demand.
Every piece begins as a hand-drawn pattern that captures the organic curves and motifs of classical garden design — roses, cranes, hummingbirds, lily pads, diamond lattice — and translates them into solid aluminum molds. The result is ornament that is structural, not applied. A detail that cannot chip off because it was never applied to a surface — it was cast into the metal itself.
Based in the garden-estate tradition of the Shenandoah Valley, Oakland Living serves a national audience of homeowners, gardeners, and gift-givers who share a common belief: that some things should simply last.
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In twenty-two years of designing residential gardens, I have specified furniture from every major outdoor brand. What keeps me coming back to cast aluminum — and specifically to Oakland Living's ornate range — is the honest permanence of it. Clients come back after ten years and the birdbath still looks the way we placed it on day one. That kind of durability is what separates a designed garden from a decorated one.
Real stories from Oakland Living owners who chose permanence over disposability.
My husband and I bought the Rose Bistro Set as a housewarming gift to ourselves, and it quickly became the centerpiece of our mornings. We sit out with coffee before work, surrounded by our container gardens, and the bronze finish catches the early light beautifully. Assembly took about forty-five minutes — the bolts lined up well, and the wrench included was sufficient. After two Wisconsin winters left outside uncovered, the set has not rusted, faded, or loosened. Neighbors have asked where we bought it. We smile every single morning when we see it on the porch.
I was expecting a light-weight stamped slab of aluminum. Like an old metal car hubcap. What I received instead was a heavy, solid chunk of cast aluminum artistry. The turtle splash block sits under our front downspout, and even after a full year of Virginia weather it has not budged an inch. The bronze finish adds genuine character to the front garden bed. My wife says it makes her smile every time she walks by. For the price point, this is one of the most satisfying purchases we have made for the house — durable, functional, and genuinely beautiful.
We bought the Cranes and Lily Birdbath as a Christmas gift for my grandparents. They have a small side garden between the house and the fence, and this birdbath fits perfectly. Assembly was straightforward — my grandfather had it standing in about fifteen minutes. The bronze cranes are beautifully detailed, almost like a bronze sculpture you might see in a gallery. Within a week, cardinals and chickadees started visiting. My grandmother calls every few weeks to tell us which new birds she spotted. Best gift we have ever given them.
I paired the Mississippi Cocktail Table with two Adirondack chairs on our covered side porch, and the combination has become my wife's favorite spot. The antique bronze finish is warmer in person than the photographs suggest — it has a depth of color that complements natural wood and brick perfectly. Quick assembly — maybe twenty minutes — and stable enough that our cat jumping on it does not wobble it at all. We received several compliments from visitors during our last cookout. The only reason I give four stars instead of five is that I wish they made a matching side table in the same finish.
After years of replacing cheap plastic birdbaths that cracked every winter, I finally decided to invest in something permanent. The Frog Birdbath is exactly what I needed. It is heavy — noticeably heavier than anything I have owned before — and that weight is comforting. It has not shifted once despite several heavy storms this spring. The basin holds water well, and robins, finches, and even a pair of blue jays have become regular visitors. The frog detail on the rim is charming without being cartoonish. This is a birdbath that will outlast me and probably my children.
We converted our spare bedroom into a home office during the pandemic, and the white Murphy Bed lets us keep it as a functional workspace while still being able to host overnight guests. The dual piston system works smoothly — I can lower the bed by myself in about ten seconds. Our 14-inch memory foam mattress fits perfectly. The bookshelves on either side hold work materials during the day and look polished. The assembly was the most involved project I have done, but the instructions were clear and my wife and I completed it in about five hours. Solid purchase for anyone working from home.
We replaced a pricey tile-top table that was cracking and fading after just four seasons. This 59-inch round dining table is in a different league entirely. My husband assembled it alone in about an hour with basic tools. The lazy Susan in the center is a family favorite during barbecues — condiments, sides, and sauces just spin around the table. Six adults sit comfortably. The black powder-coat finish has held up through two summers of full sun without a single blemish. We should have bought this years ago instead of the tile-top.
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