American Fyre Designs Contractor's Model Fire Pit, 39-Inch GFRC, Black Lava

The Contractor's Model Fire Pit from American Fyre Designs is built from Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete — a material chosen not for trend, but for genuine durability and the kind of substantial presence that holds up in professional outdoor installations year after year. At 39 inches in diameter and finished in Black Lava, it reads as purposeful and refined rather than ornamental.

The 16-inch stainless steel star-shaped burner puts out 65,000 BTUs on both natural gas and propane, producing a broad, layered flame that fills the bowl with visual depth. Manual match-lit ignition is standard; the FyreStarter Electronic Ignition system is available for those who prefer not to crouch down with a lighter at the end of a long day.

One of the more practical details here is the reversible floor. It's designed to work with a broad range of decorative media — lava rock, reflective and non-reflective fire glass, fire gems, decorative stones, gas logs, log sets, wood chunks, and diamond nuggets — so the aesthetic of the fire pit isn't locked in at purchase. Change the media, change the character of the piece entirely.

At a listed item weight of 325 lbs (with the range running 190–350 lbs depending on configuration), this is not a fire pit that will shift in a wind event or get rearranged by an ambitious houseguest. That weight is a feature. Paired with a 14.5-inch height, the proportions are low and grounded — appropriate for seating arrangements where the fire should be felt and seen, not towered over.

Fuel flexibility is built in: conversion kits are available to switch between propane and liquid propane configurations, and an LP extension hose and tank/end table are among the compatible accessories. Outdoor covers are also available for seasonal protection.

The Black Lava finish suits environments where the hardscape is doing real work — dark stone, concrete, weathered wood, or painted metal — and benefits from not needing to compete with the materials around it.

• 39-inch diameter GFRC construction in Black Lava finish
• 65,000 BTU stainless steel star-shaped burner (natural gas and propane)
• 16-inch burner diameter for broad, layered flame coverage
• Reversible floor compatible with lava media, fire glass, gas logs, decorative stones, and more
• Manual match-lit ignition standard; FyreStarter Electronic Ignition available
• Conversion kits available to switch between natural gas and propane
• Item weight 325 lbs — substantial by design for permanent or semi-permanent installation
• 14.5-inch height proportioned for ground-level seating arrangements
• Compatible with LP extension hose, tank/end table, and outdoor covers
• Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete construction for lasting outdoor durability