What metal is it actually made from? Obviously it's chrome in color, but what material is the basket?
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I'm no metallurgist but it appears to be chrome plated...wouldn't venture a guess on what's beneath...non-the-less well constructed and I expect it will hold up for at least several years...peaches & bananas can't create too much metal fatigue...!
1793349
It's thin, like thin steelIt won't bend under pressure but I would think it will rust if left wet for too long
1793350
It's thin, like thin steel It won't bend under pressure but I would think it will rust if left wet for too long
1793351
I don't know the type of metal the basket is made from but it is metal. It is not plastic painted chrome colored. It's holding up well (sweet potatos, bananas, peppers, papayas & peaches - some heavy items) so I don't think I will need to replace it anytime soon with a more expensive one as I initially was prepared to do. I plan to get another one. Surprisingly I couldn't find a chrome chain so we spray painted a chain chrome colored to match and it looks great!
1793352
I've had this basket hanging in my beach front home for over 10 years. It is in front of a window that is open all summer long to the salty (corrosive to all metals) ocean breezes and only now are the baskets starting to show some rust. I would not have noticed the small point of rust at the soldered points except the chain (which is not stainless steel) broke is several places. So I'm back on Amazon looking to replace it.
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There is absolutely no stainless steel in the product, despite what the box and literature may say. (I've done steel work for decades and know SS when I see it. It may be steel and it may not stain, but they're using devious marketing IMHO).The main pole is painted aluminum. The baskets are chrome plated steel and not of the highest quality -- mine had some rough spots in the mild steel which wasn't adequately polished/cleaned resulting in rough spots once plated. It's typical of Chinese made products though and no worse than most. (Just don't compare this chrome work to what you have found on a automobile bumper a few decades ago.) The remainder of the caddy is plastic and rubber of seemingly good quality. There is absolutely no stainless steel in the product, despite what the box and literature may say. (I've done steel work for decades and know SS when I see it. It may be steel and it may not stain, but they're using devious marketing IMHO).The main pole is painted aluminum. The baskets are chrome plated steel and not of the highest quality -- mine had some rough spots in the mild steel which wasn't adequately polished/cleaned resulting in rough spots once plated. It's typical of Chinese made products though and no worse than most. (Just don't compare this chrome work to what... » Read More There is absolutely no stainless steel in the product, despite what the box and literature may say. (I've done steel work for decades and know SS when I see it. It may be steel and it may not stain, but they're using devious marketing IMHO).The main pole is painted aluminum. The baskets are chrome plated steel and not of the highest quality -- mine had some rough spots in the mild steel which wasn't adequately polished/cleaned resulting in rough spots once plated. It's typical of Chinese made products though and no worse than most. (Just don't compare this chrome work to what you have found on a automobile bumper a few decades ago.) The remainder of the caddy is plastic and rubber of seemingly good quality. « Show Less
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I am not 100% certain. I got this but it did not last long as family scoffed it. I am pretty sure it was metal.
686315
I dont know exactly what it is made of, but it is metal not plastic.. I think it is Aluminium .. From my experience it is of good quality :)
1779322
It is made of plastic/ maybe a light metal. Definitely not brass but it has stood up pretty wel so far. Still looks good after a year
540045
Hi, I don't know what the material is. I thought it was chromed steel.Thanks
120597
Hi - Its made with metal - Note: I just ran out of stock this morning on this item
1308850
It is metal, extremely sturdy. I've found nothing wrong with it other than a piece of hard plastic that had broken off somehow but does not seem to affect it at all. At the lowest point it is pretty high and it goes even higher! (more than I would need.) Everything moves smoothly, very good quality. I recommend it.
1118617
I have ordered and received this basket and it is silver. It is not a high polished, shiny silver, but a more matte finished silver.
1169719
it has a chrome base just as pictured, but unsure of the core metal material. Hope that helps.
69460
The frame is metal and it is a grayish silver. We really like it for our small house and it makes it easy to keep our laundry sorted.
1683719
It's acrylic (plastic) with chrome colored paint. Visually, it's the same but these are much less sturdy than actual chrome. Still, they work well for small dresser drawers. I wouldn't use them on kitchen cabinets or anything that gets heavy use.
1897683
The pole is anodized aluminum, the shelf clips are plastic and aluminum, the baskets are not true stainless steel--they are steel wire that has been chromed then clear coated; they are MUCH better than other brand's baskets but they do eventually rust. Mine has started rusting about 2.5 years after purchase.
737803
Mine is stainless steel. Put a magnet to the basket is it is magnetic then it's a magnetic (stainless ) steel.
1590333
Plastic with a chrome finish. It's a very nicely engineered and finished piece.
465716
Hey, I'm pretty sure it's metal. I bought it last summer, and i was also worried about the quality... I can tell you I still have it on my nissan maxima and it looks great. It was def worth the $$.
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It looks like chrome to me. If it's plastic, they did a good job making it look like chrome