American Fyre Designs Chat 36-Inch Free-Standing Round GFRC Gas Fire Bowl

A 36-Inch Fire Bowl With Room for a Plate and a Glass Beside the Flame

The American Fyre Designs 36-inch Chat is a free-standing round gas fire bowl cast in glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), with a flat ledge running around the fire opening so it doubles as a place to set down a drink. It runs on natural gas or propane, comes in seven finishes, and includes a flush GFRC lid for the burner opening.

The Ledge Is Wide Enough for a Small Plate as Well as a Drink

The flat rim around the opening gives guests room for appetizers and a glass without reaching for a side table.

A Flush GFRC Lid Covers the Burner When the Fire Is Off

The lid sits flush in the opening, so when the fire is off the bowl reads as a solid piece and the burner stays covered from leaves and debris.

FyreStarter Adds Phone Control but Needs an Outlet at the Bowl

Manual models use a flame sensing valve that now includes a spark igniter, so you light them at the unit without a match. FyreStarter models light and adjust from a phone over Bluetooth, carry A and C USB ports, and need 120-volt AC power at the unit, so plan an outdoor outlet before it arrives.

Best for a Mid-Size Patio Where Guests Gather Around With Food and Drinks

The wider ledge holds a small plate as well as a drink, so it works as the center of a casual seating group. AFD's manual calls for at least 3 feet from the edge of the unit to any construction at the sides and 6 feet from the top to anything overhead.

Plan the Gas Supply, Media and Cover Before It Ships

It cannot hold a propane tank inside. For propane, pair it with a remote tank such as the Contempo Tank End Table and a hose like the 10 ft LP Extension Hose. Natural gas connects to a gas line at the bowl; check local codes before installing, as AFD's manual requires.

Fire media is sold separately: AFD calls for 15 lbs of lava granules or coals, or 20 lbs of fire glass. AFD says not to run it in heavy rain, which can make it cycle on and off, or in high wind, which can push the flame onto the concrete and crack or discolor the finish. The fitted 8140A cover is on our Vinyl Cover for Fire Pits page. It is made to order, with a 4-6 week lead time before it ships.

Optional Accessories: American Fyre Designs Lava Rocks, Vinyl Cover for Fire Pits, Contempo Tank End Table, 10 ft LP Extension Hose

WARNING: For outdoor use only. Carbon monoxide poisoning may lead to death. Do not modify this unit or its controls except as provided for in the American Fyre Designs manual. Improper installation or use can cause serious injury or death from fire, burns, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning.