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    14 fire pits with retro modern style — in a wide range of prices

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    modern-firebowls-LeadWhen reader Darryl emailed Pam looking for good sources for a wok-like fire bowl — the search was on. There are plenty of modern retro looking fire bowls in a variety of shapes and sizes out there — but they don’t always come cheap.

    Hi Pam,

    Big fan here…thank you for all you do! I’m looking for “wok-like” planters and fire bowls that are on posts elevating them from the ground. (Very George Jetson). I’m hoping that you would know a source.

    Thanks,
    Darryl
    Palm Springs, CA

    Ok Darryl — after extensive internet research I’ve been able to find 14 “wok-like” fire bowls with George Jetson appeal — listed below from most to least expensive. Hopefully one of these is just the fire pit you’ve been searching for.

    modern-metal-fire-bowlJohn T. Unger Studio — $1,500

    modern-silver-fire-bowlStardust Modern Gandia Balasco Brasero Modern Outdoor Firepit — $1,120

    modern-wavy-fire-bowlEtsy — The Fire Pit Gallery, Sand Dune Outdoor Modern Fire Pit — $1,060

    mid-century-modern-outdoor-fire-pitOutdoor Living Showroom, Asia Fire Pit — $790

    tri-pod-retro-firepitBackyard Firepits, Monterey Fire Pit — $649

    modern-firebowl-wok-likeDesign Within Reach Fire Bowl — $495

    modern-black-fire-bowlAll Modern, Skagerak Denmark Olympia Fire Pit — $415

    Firebowl-on-feet-retro-modernEtsy, Fire Pits Atlanta 42 inch Fire Pit Industrial Duty — $400

    atomic-retro-firepitEtsy, DeFelice Engineering Outdoor Firepit — $343

    rounded-firebowl-modernAmazon, Fire Bowl with spark screen Orion — $323.12

    modern-retro-fire-bowlAmazon, Esschert Design Fire Bowl Extra Large — $279.99

    retro-modern-fire-bowl-mediumAll Modern, Real Flame Four Can Outdoor Fire Pit — $139.65

    retro-pod-firepit

    All Modern Halo Fire Pit — $61.36

    cone-fireplaceAnother great retro mod option for the backyard fire pit is tracking down a vintage malm, preeway or other cone style fireplace for use on your patio as shown in the photo above from Pam’s story — 10 happy and affordable outdoor spaces. In fact, that’s exactly what I did this fall — see my vintage fireplace that will be living on my back patio this coming summer.

    So there you have it — proof that you can find an appropriate retro inspired fire bowl for your backyard patio in any price range. Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled at yard sales, estate sales and on Craigslist too — you could find just what you’ve been searching for at a reasonable price without having to fork over money for shipping.

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    Comments

    4. These are great! Has anyone installed a deck in their backyard? We have a very modest 1959 ranch house with 8 ft ceilings inside and a very low pitch roof. Our house probably isn’t any taller than 12-13 ft at the roof peak. It seems that if we were to install a deck, our guests would be staring at the roof shingles!

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      • How about a stone, brick or gravel patio at ground level. That is likely even more authentic mid-century that a wood deck…

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    5. I’m also looking for a wok shaped firebowl idea. Saw one that was a metal wok shape and sitting on a small rock but now I can’t find it. Need this be gas to sit on my deck. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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      • Ooops–Paul, I meant to reply to your comment, but I think I posted it was a new comment! I think the VESTA from BOXHILL may be what you’re looking for, in a firepit.

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        • Thanks Carrie! This is pretty close to what I’m looking for. I’d like it to be a little more artistic. The one we saw had a single rock as a base with the wok type pan sitting on top. Thanks for your help.

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