American Fyre Designs Black Lava 36" Fire Bowl in GFRC

At 36 inches across and cast from Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete, the American Fyre Designs Black Lava Fire Bowl is the kind of outdoor centerpiece that earns its keep through substance rather than spectacle. GFRC delivers the dense, handcrafted look of raw concrete without the structural brittleness — and the Black Lava finish gives the bowl a volcanic, textured appearance that genuinely suits its purpose.

The 16" stainless steel star-shaped burner at the heart of this bowl produces 65,000 BTUs on either Natural Gas or Propane, making it capable of heating a serious outdoor gathering rather than just providing ambient decoration. At 16" in height, the bowl sits low and wide — a deliberate proportion that keeps the flame visible and the heat radiating outward where it belongs.

Ignition is handled by a manual flame sensing control with a push-button electronic igniter, so there's no fussing with matches or lighters. The system is ANSI certified, which means it has been independently verified to meet established safety standards — not a detail to overlook in a 65,000 BTU appliance.

A note on fuel: this bowl is available in Natural Gas and Propane configurations. Because the unit cannot accommodate an LP tank inside the bowl itself, Propane customers will need a separate tank, end table, and connecting hose — none of which are included but are available separately. Plan accordingly before your first fire night.

Fire media is required for operation and is sold separately. American Fyre Designs recommends 30 lbs of lava rock or 60 lbs of fire glass to properly fill the bowl and complete the aesthetic. Lava rock keeps things earthy and understated; fire glass catches and scatters the flame in ways that tend to stop conversation mid-sentence. Either way, the bowl ships without media, so add it to your cart before checkout.

At 154 lbs of GFRC construction, this bowl is built to stay put. Shipping weight is 290 lbs — delivery planning is worth a moment of advance thought, particularly if your installation site involves steps or a narrow gate.

• 36" diameter GFRC fire bowl in Black Lava finish
• 65,000 BTU output on both Natural Gas and Propane
• 16" stainless steel star-shaped burner for even flame distribution
• Push-button electronic igniter with manual flame sensing control
• ANSI certified for verified safety compliance
• 16" bowl height keeps flame low, wide, and visible
• 154 lbs of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete construction
• Available in Natural Gas or Propane configurations
• Propane use requires separate tank, end table, and hose (sold separately)
• Fire media required for operation — not included; 30 lbs lava rock or 60 lbs fire glass recommended
• Cannot accommodate LP tank inside the unit