Fire Bowls (187 products)

The Eternal Beauty of Fire Bowls

Fire is fundamental to our humanity. In addition to sustaining us for millennia with warmth and cooked food (all that raw meat in our diet was getting pretty boring), it’s served as a foundation for our social interactions. It feels only natural then for our modern society to further tame that eternal flame and incorporate fire bowls into our backyard spaces for warmth and atmosphere.

Much more than that though, a fire bowl pit, as it’s also known, can add an elevated ambiance to any outdoor area and accentuate the natural surroundings. As fire bowl design has incorporated more durable materials and heightened styling, you can select one or more that will seamlessly integrate into your backyard oasis.

No matter the specific fire bowl design and style, the inviting flames and constant heat will extend your entertaining backyard events well into the evening. When the night is over or your outdoor event has come to an end, cleaning your fire bowl will be the least of your worries. Materials like glass fiber reinforced concrete are weather and rust-resistant, and metal fire bowls are designed to gently age with a rich oxidation patina. Maintenance is minimal, and durable construction ensures your fire bowl is built to last. Talk about an eternal flame, huh?

Fire Bowls for Wood or Gas

Let’s dive a little deeper into the types of fire bowls, mainly the difference between a wood burning fire bowl and one fueled by gas.

Wood Burning Fire Bowl: Perhaps the main attraction of a wood burning fire bowl is the beauty of natural flame, in all of its crackling glory, and the accompanying aroma of burning hardwood. And because wood is generally more affordable than gas, you’ll probably be saving money in the long run. That said, it is important to remember that wood burning fire pits are typically not smokeless and can generate a smoke cloud.

Gas Fire Bowl: Safe, clean, and oh-so convenient, a gas-powered fire bowl lights easily with the simple flip of a switch (or good old-fashioned match) for instant atmosphere and heat. Without any smoke, ash, or sparks to worry about, that atmosphere you’ll be creating will be far cleaner and more comfortable. You’ll also have a wide variety of styles to choose from, including copper, cast iron, and glass fiber reinforced concrete—all of which will run efficiently, producing a consistent and adjustable flame.

Whatever you decide, a fire bowl might just be the missing element of your outdoor kitchen or exactly the gathering place your patio is waiting for. So, let’s find the flame that’s right for you!