Outdoor modern chimineas can be a great addition to any garden, patio or terrace in the summer months. Whether you want to create a snug retreat for a relaxing hideaway, a warm social centrepiece for a party/ gathering or keep an evening meal lit throughout the night underneath the stars. Whatever your setting, a modern chiminea is a great accessory to ignite for your garden.
Metal chimineas are a modern take on the traditional clay chimineas typically found in and around Spain with technology that dates back over 400 years! Modern chimineas pay tribute to the renowned clay silohette and provide a sleek and cool contemporary equivalent for your outdoor space.
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Modern chimineas aren’t just for heating! Get your cooking hats on with optional cooking accessories such as grills and which turn your fire into a full blown barbecue
Ready to purchase your next chiminea? Here are our top picks:
Which modern chiminea should I buy?
- 1. Jotul Terrazza Outdoor Wood Fireplace
- 2. Pingewood Barbow Extra Large Modern Chiminea
- 3. Jotul Froya Outdoor Modern Chiminea
- 4. Jotul Terrazza XL Outdoor Wood Fire
- 5. Morso Kamino Cast Iron Chiminea
- 6. Jotul Loke Outdoor Modern Chiminea
- 7. Rais Gizeh Outdoor Sculptural BBQ Fireplace
- 8. Heta Tipi 147 Firepit
Our list is in no particular order.
There are hundreds of modern chimineas to choose from, and sifting through them to find the best one to buy for your summer can be a very tedious task. To save you time and effort, we’ve done the research for you to find the most cost effective, robust and best looking chimineas available today.
Fed up of that smoke smell which lingers in your hair for days on end? or having to replace your outdoor fire pit every season? Fear no more… At Bonfire, we have extensively researched and tried & tested lots of outdoor chimineas to bring you our Top 10 Best Modern Outdoor Chimineas For Your Garden For 2022 in the UK.
We have hand picked chimineas from the highest quality outdoor living brands from around the world that are built to last and will add a luxurious centrepiece to your garden, unlike many seen on the market today.
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1. Jotul Terrazza Outdoor Wood Fireplace
The Terrazza is a corten steel chiminea that naturally oxidises overtime to protect itself from any harsh weather conditions. It creates a lovely rust patina that glistens in the sun and means that this outdoor chiminea can be left outdoors all year round, season after season. Also, it also matches the terracotta colour seen on traditional clay chimineas.
Moreover, this fire is great for enjoying within your garden due to its large two sided fire opening that takes full advantage of the flames. It can accommodate a log size of upto 60 cm allowing you to have a large bonfire.
| Dimensions | H 1180mm x W 500mm x D 500mm |
- Large 2 sided fire opening
- Weather resistant, for all seasons
- Accommodates upto 60cm logs
- Part garden sculpture
- Good value for money
A small chiminea that is ideal for if you want to ultilise your space compact spaces, steel chiminea with an optional grill turning this fire into a bbq and a floor plate to protect your flooring from any spillage.
Starting at £379 inc VAT
2. Pingewood Barbow Extra Large Modern Chiminea
| Dimensions | H 2100mm x W 750mm x D 650mm |
- Minimal Smoke Spillage Design™
- Ideal for 2 – 10 people gatherings
- Large 3-sided fire opening
- Accommodates upto 50cm log size
- Available in corten steel or black
- Made and designed in Great Britain
A striking solid, smoke-less and extra large chiminea that will add beauty and warmth to your outdoor space. With its impressive 3-sided fire opening it is the perfect chiminea for 2-10 people gatherings, garden parties or even a relaxing evening under the stars.
The Pingewood Extra Large outdoor fire will create a main centrepiece for any outdoor living area. Impress your family and friends and keep the evening’s atmosphere warm and cosy.
Available in a rust or black/grey colour which Pingewood name a Satin Graphite. This tall and large chiminea available with an optional black enamel floor plate.
It features a thick moulded fuel bed which allows for easy ash removal and holds the fire togethor, pushing for a more efficient fire and a stunning camp fire flame effect.
Starting at £880 inc VAT
3. Jotul Froya Outdoor Modern Chiminea
This round chiminea produces a dancing camp fire flame effect and boasts a large heat output as it can accommodate a log size of upto 40cm. Have a full on bonfire in your garden. Its large extended flue system moves all the smoke and debris up and away from the area so you don’t end up smelling like a bonfire after long use.
| Dimensions | H 1460mm x W 580mm x D 580mm |
- Rounded chiminea
- Large fire opening
- Rust patina protection
- Long extended flue system
The Froyas unique design contributes to defining your outdoor area and will become the main centrepiece for your garden. It features a metal insert tray that contains the fire and contents of the fire, making it more efficient and for easy ash disposal.
The corten steel shell protects it from all weather conditions allowing this chiminea to be used season after season. It is also available with a firescreen and top filter to stop any sparks and debris from escaping from the top.
It is available with an optional black enamel base plate which is used to protect your flooring as well as frame your Froya beautifully. In the initial stages of the corten steel weathering process it can sometimes drip rust onto the ground, the black enamel base plate is good at preventing this.
Starting at £379 inc VAT
4. Jotul Terrazza XL Outdoor Wood Fire
This is the tall version of the popular Jotul Terrazza. An extra large chiminea that has a raised opening for better fire visibility for your eye-line when sat next to a table or on outdoor furniture. The raised viewing height also makes for easier to access making for a great patio heater.
| Dimensions | H 1600mm x W 560mm x D 560mm |
- Square and tall fire
- Optional grill for cooking
- Raised viewing height
- Bonfire or barbecues
The XL can be left outdoors all year round and is ready to fire up season after season. It is crafted from Corten steel, which is highly suited for outdoor use.
When it has been outside from april til september, there will be a nice layer of patina on it’s surface, which never developments into rust because of the surface resistance attributes.
Available with an optional floor plate to protect your flooring and frame the fire beautifully.
Can be used for bonfires or barbecues.
Starting at £525 inc VAT
5. Morso Kamino Cast Iron Chiminea
A cast iron chiminea that boasts an elegant charm, the perfect heating addition that will take the chill away from any garden party or gathering. Its beautiful shape has been designed so that it will suitably fit into all outdoor spaces; patios, gardens and terraces and become the main centrepiece.
| Dimensions | H 1800mm x W 500mm x D 500mm |
- Cast iron construction
- Long extended flue system
- Rotating body
- For heating and cooking
Not only does this chiminea chuck out the heat but it can also be used as an outdoor cooker. The Tuscan Grill can be used to turn this outdoor fire into the main cooking hub within your garden.
The Kamino also features a rotating body allowing you to move the chiminea to your outdoor seating area and out of the sight of wind. It also means that you don’t have to move the heavy fire for optimal performance.
Fed up of smoke? The long extended flue system moves all smoke and debris up and away from the area so you don’t have an awful smell of smoke within your outdoor space, perfect for alfresco evenings.
Starting at £999 inc VAT
6. Jotul Loke Outdoor Modern Chiminea
The Loke is a square and tall chiminea that has an incorporated log storage compartment located underneath the fuel bed so your wood logs can be kept in a safe and dry place within arms length of your fire. It also features a grill insert which can be adjusted to different levels so that you have full control over your barbecue.
| Dimensions | H 1480mm x W 450mm x D 400mm |
- Log storage compartment
- Adjustable bbq cooking grill
- Tall corten chiminea
- Large fire opening
- Optional black enamel floor plate
The corten steel shell glistens in the sunlight and will gradually age beautifully with its rust patina. Fully weather resistant and ready to use season after season. The Jotul Loke boasts a large fire opening taking full advantage of the camp fire flame effect it creates.
Available with an optional black enamel base plate that will protect your flooring from sparks and debris along with frame the Loke beautifully. Its raised fire viewing window makes for a great table fire and whilst relaxing on outdoor furniture.
Starting at £579 inc VAT
7. Rais Gizeh Outdoor Sculptural BBQ Fireplace
This large corner chiminea is a great central hub for cooking and entertaining. Its corten steel shell naturally oxidises to protect itself from any harsh weather conditions and it creates a beautiful rust patina that glistens in the sun.
| Dimensions | H 1950mm x W 530mm x D 480mm |
- Adjustable bbq grill
- Rust patina finish
- Durable design
- Log storage compartment
Graphic, sculptural grill for beach or patio. Eye-catching centrepiece for cosy gatherings and outdoor cooking. Naturally patinated.
A large statement garden sculpture that has a bbq functon and works brilliantly as a patio heater with an additional log storage compartment underneath the fuel bed.
This stylish minimal bbq has different levels for grilling so that you can control your cooking
Starting at £1,289 inc VAT
8. Heta Tipi 147 Firepit
Part garden sculpture and outdoor fire pit with a striking angled design. The Tipi 147 is a corten steel chiminea that is unique in shape and available in three different sizes, so you’re bound to find one that suits your outdoor space.
| Tipi 960 Dimensions | H 960mm x W 445mm x D 460mm |
| Tipi 1200 Dimensions | H 1200mm x W 556mm x D 575mm |
| Tipi 1470 Dimensions | H 1470mm x W 677mm x D 700mm |
- Unique garden art design
- Three available sizes
- Optional bbq grill
Its elegant design catches the light in many different way along with its corten steel shell which rust patina glistens pushing for a beautiful garden art focal point.
Turn this firepit into a cooking station with the optional bbq grill
Starting at £375 inc VAT
