When 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.
Stardust Modern Gandia Balasco Brasero Modern Outdoor Firepit — $1,120
Etsy — The Fire Pit Gallery, Sand Dune Outdoor Modern Fire Pit — $1,060
Outdoor Living Showroom, Asia Fire Pit — $790
Backyard Firepits, Monterey Fire Pit — $649
Design Within Reach Fire Bowl — $495
All Modern, Skagerak Denmark Olympia Fire Pit — $415
Etsy, Fire Pits Atlanta 42 inch Fire Pit Industrial Duty — $400
Etsy, DeFelice Engineering Outdoor Firepit — $343
Amazon, Fire Bowl with spark screen Orion — $323.12
Amazon, Esschert Design Fire Bowl Extra Large — $279.99
All Modern, Real Flame Four Can Outdoor Fire Pit — $139.65
All Modern Halo Fire Pit — $61.36
Another 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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elizabeth Przygoda-Montgomery says
I think you will LOVE
http://www.modfire.com
I love their stuff and use them whenever I can put them in a mid century modern home design.
Bill Anderson says
i recently found this one on etsy – we ordered one and really like it. https://www.etsy.com/listing/157173364/the-parsons-table-fire-pit
Nathanael Kitchen says
I really want one but have to do some major lobbying.
Pryscila Miller says
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!
pam kueber says
How about a stone, brick or gravel patio at ground level. That is likely even more authentic mid-century that a wood deck…
Paul Navin says
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!
Carrie says
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.
Paul Navin says
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.
Carrie says
Paul, how about the VESTA firepit from BOXHILL? Wok-shaped, available in two finishes, and can be modified for gas/propane.
http://www.shopboxhill.com/vesta-fire-pit-boxhills-glow-collection/