Smokeless Wood Fire Pit or Gas Fire Table? Outdoor Plus Buying Guide

Outdoor Plus Coronado Pewter metal gas fire pit in a patio lounge — illustrative setting

The Forge · Backyard buying guide

Do you enjoy building a wood fire, or want flame ready for a quick evening outside? Start with that experience. Then choose the shape, finish and configuration.

Outdoor Plus Coronado Pewter metal gas fire pit in a patio lounge — illustrative setting
Coronado in Pewter, shown in a patio lounge. Illustrative setting.

Wood: make the fire part of the evening

For people who enjoy stacking logs, tending the flame and lingering outside, wood makes the gathering a ritual. Keep dry fuel ready and plan for ash cleanup.

Outdoor Plus Helix Corten wood fire pit in a rustic gravel gathering area — illustrative setting
Helix in Corten steel, shown in a gravel gathering area. Illustrative setting.

Helix

Choose square, sculptural lines for a more architectural seating area.

Explore Helix →

Outdoor Plus Gravity wood fire pit in a woodland gravel clearing — illustrative setting
Gravity in stainless steel, shown in a woodland clearing. Illustrative setting.

Gravity

Choose a round profile for a relaxed circle of chairs.

Explore Gravity →

Orbit in an outdoor setting
Orbit — see product page for configurations and included components.

Orbit

Choose a broad, low Corten centerpiece for an open patio.

Explore Orbit →

Outdoor Plus Artemis GFRC wood fire pit in an arid gravel courtyard — illustrative setting
Artemis with a textured GFRC top in an arid courtyard. Illustrative setting.

Artemis

Choose a textured GFRC top around a wood-burning center.

Explore Artemis →

Gas: a fire that fits the weekday

For a short pause after dinner or frequent entertaining, gas removes log handling from the routine. Confirm gas type, ignition, utilities and site requirements before selecting a variant.

Outdoor Plus Coronado Pewter metal gas fire pit in a patio lounge — illustrative setting
Coronado in Pewter, shown in a patio lounge. Illustrative setting.

Coronado: a long line of flame

A rectangular form gives a lounge arrangement a clear center. The metal collection is a newly added option in our catalog.

Choose size, material, gas and ignition configuration.

Explore Coronado Metal →

Outdoor Plus Unity gas fire pit in aged Corten steel in an outdoor gathering area — manufacturer photograph
Unity in aged Corten steel. Manufacturer photograph; decorative glass and furnishings are sold separately.

Unity: a round gathering point

Keep the softer shape of a round fire pit while choosing gas operation. Newly added metal options broaden the finish palette.

Confirm the selected height, size and material.

Explore Unity Metal →

Outdoor Plus Florence 12-inch-tall GFRC gas fire pit in a concrete-paver patio — illustrative setting
Florence’s low GFRC profile in a concrete-paver patio. Illustrative setting.

Florence: a low concrete look

The 12-inch-high GFRC design brings a low silhouette to a patio lounge. Newly added to our Outdoor Plus selection.

42-inch diameter. Pictured finish is one configuration.

Explore Florence GFRC →

Cazo Fire Bowl product view
Cazo Fire Bowl — see product page for configurations and included components.

Cazo: a bowl-shaped focal point

A curved GFRC bowl adds a different shape to the patio plan. This newly added gas product is separate from the wood-burning smokeless collection.

Confirm size, finish and gas configuration.

Explore Cazo Fire Bowl →

What fits your routine?

Choose wood if tending the fire is part of the pleasure. Choose gas if convenience is the priority and the site can support the selected system.

Check the smokeless size guide or compare material choices.

Choose your Coronado Metal

Open the product page for current pricing.

View full specifications and delivery details

Quick answers

Are gas fire pits the same as smokeless wood fire pits?

No. Helix, Gravity, Orbit and Artemis burn wood. The gas models pictured here use natural gas or propane configurations.

What does smokeless mean for everyday use?

It describes a wood-fire design intended to reduce smoke. Startup, refueling and damp wood can still produce smoke, and ash cleanup remains part of ownership.

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