Steel Outdoor Fireplaces
Tara Gosselin
Interior Design Expert
Tara is a San Antonio-based award-winning landscape architect, writer and educator, passionate about eco-friendly solutions and growing her own food. She knows all it takes to help you create a sustainable backyard retreat that combines blissful charm with a modern take on landscaping.
Updated
16/06/2022
Outdoor fireplaces are not only beautiful additions to any backyard, but they also bring real value and performance. Studies show that having an outdoor fireplace is the second-most desired outdoor living feature. They bring a feeling of coziness and warmth, create a living focal point and extend the patio season. These five steel outdoor fireplaces are good choices as they are all weather resistant, strong and relatively inexpensive when compared to other outdoor fireplaces.
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66” Tall Steel Outdoor Fireplace
What we like: Smoke goes straight up the flue
What we don’t like: Doesn’t come with a grate for wood logs
Perfect for: Backyards that provide 20’ of wall clearance
Not so good for: Apartments and condos
Handmade from heavy 12 gauge steel, this outdoor metal fireplace is built to last many years without requiring any maintenance. It comes fully assembled and weighs 125 lbs. Requiring a 28” by 22” footprint, make sure to place it on a non-flammable, not a wood surface.
At 66” high, the design of this steel wood-burning outdoor fireplace makes sure that smoke will be drawn up the chimney flue and away from faces. The fire is laid in the center part of the fireplace with a generous area below that holds your split and dried logs. The black steel will develop a rust patina over time and look even more natural as years go by.
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Steel Outdoor Fireplace
Fleur De Lis Living
What we like: Comes with a fire poker and spark screen
What we don’t like: Can’t stay outside year round in heavy winter conditions
Perfect for: Wood decks with a heat-resistant barrier
Not so good for: Roasting or grilling food
Made of ceramic tile and rust-resistant powder-coated steel, this outdoor wood-burning fireplace comes with a removable log grate for easy cleaning. A mesh screen on three sides provides protection from embers and sparks. Choose between black steel with bronze details or black steel with faux copper details.
Before using, it is highly recommended that you clean this outdoor steel fireplace completely with a soft dry towel. When not in use, wipe free of any dirt or loose objects. Wash with a mild solution of soap and water; rinse thoroughly and dry completely. Do not use strong detergent or abrasive cleaners. Place the polyester cover over the fireplace once it is cold to touch and cleaned.
$1099.99
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Propane Steel Outdoor Fireplace
Latitude Run®
What we like: Gas conversion feature
What we don’t like: Hard to hide the 10’ propane hose
Perfect for: Outdoor tabletops or as a DIY table insert
Not so good for: Really chilly nights
This tabletop outdoor steel fireplace is only 29” by 9.25” but can create enough heat to roast marshmallows and make smores. An electronic ignition control is located on one of the fireplace ends. Colored glass stones surround the long flame, which can be adjusted and controlled by a handy switch.
While this steel outdoor fireplace is designed to be used with a 20 lb propane tank, it can quite easily be converted to a gas fireplace. A gas conversion kit will need to be purchased separately, and if you’re a bit of a handyman, you can do the conversion yourself. If not, we recommend you hire a professional gas fitter. While converting to gas makes this a fixed fireplace, you’ll never run out of fuel!
$219.99
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Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplace
17 Stories
What we like: The chance to have a real wood fire in the backyard
What we don’t like: No spark screen is included
Perfect for: Homes without a gas line
Not so good for: Areas of the country with frequent fire bans
At 48” across, this round steel outdoor fireplace is made to burn real wood logs. It comes fully assembled and weighs a hefty 215 lbs. The black steel develops a natural oxide patina over time and will look even better the longer it sits in your backyard. Gather some wooden Adirondack chairs around it and bring the cozy with patterned fleece blankets.
$899.99
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House Shaped Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplace
Wrought Studio™
What we like: Compact size
What we don’t like: No place to store logs
Perfect for: Developing a color change as it is exposed to water and oxygen
Not so good for: Larger crowds who want to stay warm
With only a 28” by 26” footprint, this compact wood-burning outdoor steel fireplace can sit on the smallest, non-flammable patios and backyards. It weighs 80 lbs and can easily be relocated to different parts of your yard when there’s no fire, and it is cool to the touch. A small shovel (not included) can be used to remove the ashes. Investing in a fireplace accessories kit will give you a pair of fire tongs, a fire poker, and a small shovel on a handy stand.
$759.99
$760
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