Colder nights have began but no need to rush indoors – one of these 35 metal fire pits could extend your outdoors season with warmth and social fun. You’ll find one fire pit design that will suit your patio or outdoor setting. Whether you are a purist or you prefer a more dramatic style, some of these coolest design ideas will certainly inspire you. And what’s more reliable and easier to setup than a metal pit. Most don’t require any prep work – just set it in place, get some firewood and start using it. In terms of fuel you’ll have the choice among the traditional wood burning pits, those fueled by propane gas or by bio ethanol. Time to get cozy by the fire!
Cone Fire Pits
Katan (above) means teepee tent in Swedish, and that’s where the Dutch manufacturer
We don’t know who makes this red fire pit but it’s sure one of the coolest cone designs out there. You can try to learn more at the
Metal Fire Pits with Storage for Firewood
Harrie Leenders gets more contemporary with Spot (above), a
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Hanging Fire Pits
Is this the coolest fire pit idea you have seen yet? It’s hanging! Was found in
Dubbed ‘The Ranch Boss’, this large hanging fire is for those who want the absolute finest, as according to its maker
Cauldron hanging metal fire pits are made either in cast iron or thick pressed steel, and are built to last for generations. You can also use the Cauldron’s suspended bowl design as a grill, and it’s a great accessory to have to entertain your guests. Each Cauldron pit comes complete with the tripod frame, suspension chain, hook and pin assembly, Cauldron basin, removable fire grate, and a cooking grill.
The Ranch Boss may be the largest Cauldron but not the only one. They come in 4 different sizes – look at the chart above to pick one that fits your patio or backyard best.
Bowl Fire Pits
Bowl pits are some of our favorites – what can be more aesthetically pleasing and conveniently shaped to safely make a fire than a bowl design. Especially an oversized pit like the one found in this Napa Valley weekend house by
Above, using a cast iron wash pot as a fire pit seems like a great idea – at least it worked for one gentlemen. It’s big, about 2.5 feet in diameter, and it looks cool.
Another awesome setting with a metal bowl fire pit as a centerpiece, rustic and funky even – notice those carved out seats. Don’t they remind you something? Photographed by Radostina – check out her great works
The above idea for a sunken fire pit setup is from Johannesburg, South Africa –
A bowl made up by welding together disc blades from a plowing tractor, this DIY fire pit is great for a backyard camp fire. Looks almost artistic.
If you like the look of copper then Hayneedle offers this
Contemporary Fire Pits
The above contemporary fire pit grill Langgrill can be purchased from
Sometimes less is more and this stands true for the
Another modern fire pit design with a shallow round steel bowl on a metal stand – this is a great decor piece for a contemporary home. The 63cm diameter bowl is sanded by hand to ensure natural rust to form over time, and stainless steel legs are also hand finished.
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Geometric Metal Fire Pit Designs
A simple square fire pit weld as a DIY project, from four 40″ x 20″ sheets of 12 gauge hot rolled steel – here’s the
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A similarly shaped fire pit design is available on Etsy. With hot-rolled 14 gauge steel sides and a 10 gauge fire bowl, the Fin pit is made to last.
A slightly different version of the above two geometric designs and also slightly more pleasing aesthetically, this is the
Talking an unusual geometry … here’s a metal fire pit and barbeque combo named Decahedron. The name speaks for itself.
Art Fire Pit Ideas
Made from recycled steel, The Great Bowl O’ Fire is a sculptural piece. This fire pit never stops to amaze how proportionally it’s designed. The 37-inch diameter bowl seems in flame even when the actual flame is not on! Stunning at floor level, it gains an “Olympic” feel when raised on a pedestal.
Some of the most known art fire pits on the market today are the
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The Hidden Angel fire sphere features two angels with their wings wide open as if they are protecting you from fire. “This sculptural fire bowl is beautiful even when unlit and would be stunning in any garden. The angel wings wrap around the sides of the bowl and meet, completing the circle.”
This very balanced, aesthetically pleasing design (above) is the
Above is the exotic looking Lotus fire art – handmade in stainless steel and gas burning.
Modeled after an agave plant, this artsy fire pit design comes in raw steel so you can watch it forming its unique patina.
Fire Pit Rings
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This portable fire ring could be a neat idea for camping.
Above is an adorable fire ring design for a cozy rustic setting –
This cool, decorative metal fire ring can easily fit most landscapes. It consists of a steel liner and a decorative top ring, and was designed for building a fire pit with retaining wall blocks.
Fire Pit Tables
Finally, a couple of unusual and neat outdoor setting ideas – the fire pit tables.
An outdoor table with a built-in cooler and a fire pit.
A color changing Gabian fire table.
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