Steel fire pit designs have been really evolving, especially when it comes to the cut away fire spheres, or fire balls. We just love this metal work – the detail, the precision, the scenes that are created. Some are off the shelf, but many are bespoke. If you can think of a scene – it can be turned into a cut away fire pit. It’s a big steel ball, hollow and reverse-cut to display a scene. Custom orders are common with this designs, so while you’re browsing through our examples, think of what your own custom steel fire pit scene might be. What truly represents you?
These blazing spheres aren’t just rocking steel fire pits – they are artistic outdoor sculptures. With a functional use. They look just striking at night, when the fire rages within. The globe is a popular design for the traveling man. Or woman. What a great gift for those with wanderlust. Source
Fire Ball Dragons
The Firepit Co. in the UK calls these fire pits by another name: Sculpted Fireballs. Indeed. Source
Pendragon’s Hearth steel fire pit design. These fire balls can be either wood or gas, your choice. Source
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“Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup.” Source
Fairies and Angels
A fairy rides a unicorn through the fire. This fire pit could be the start of a great fairy tale. Source
The fairy fire ball. It’s enchanting. Source
Hidden is an angel-themed fire pit sphere and a work that gets one thinking. What is it exactly that is hidden? Source
Nature’s Creatures
Butterflies adorn this fire ball sphere – these are just great fire pits for parties, they really get people talking. Source
The Red Lake steel fire pit sphere is Minnesota-inspired with three types of fish lurking in the reeds. Source
More fish from Red Lake in this cut away fire ball. Source
Winter Woods: Birch trees and a lone buck adorn the scene on this steel fire ball. This one is cut away more than most, and it’s a nice effect. Source
Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from this gorgeous steel fire pit. Source
Cowboys at Work
Hey, Buckaroos. It’s round up time. Steel fire pits have come a long way since a half circle on some bricks. Source
Getting ready to bed down after a long day. Source
The Land Down Under
Down Under steel fire pit – kangaroos on this fire ball. Source
African Fire Balls
It’s a jungle out there. Source
Africa steel sphere. Source
Steel Fire Pit Designs from The North Country
High Mountain steel fire pit sphere, with a mountain lion. Source
Up North fire pit sphere. Way up north. Source
Southern Nights Steel Fire Balls
Pelicans and palm trees. Need we say more? Source
Long horn steer and cranes. Source
Surf’s up! How cute is that Volkswagen van? Source
Young Love Fire Pit Design
Young love – The English Country fire ball. Source
Hands of Time? Handy Fire Pit? Helping Hands?
This is an interesting fire ball – different people could see different meanings. Source
Down on the Farm Fire Ball
The jury is out on this one. This is your basic farm scene – and while we understand the impetus, doesn’t it look like the poor guy’s farm is on fire and he doesn’t notice? Kind of like Nero fiddling while Rome burned. Hey, that would make a great scene for a fire ball. In any event, this one called: Appel Crisp Farm Fire Pit Sphere. The ‘crisp’ is what sent us over the edge. Source
Fire Pit Bowl: Cousin of the Fire Ball
Technically a fire pit with dome (and not a sculpted fire ball), we think this comes close. Great fire pit design – tribal dancers around the fire. You could have this design done on a fire ball, very easily. Source
This one is also technically not a fire ball – it’s a fire bowl. But it’s still a steel fire pit and we really like it (as well as the view). Source
So what’s your style for your custom made fire pit? What sort of scene will you put on your fire ball? We’d love to see your custom designs – upload them below with a short description. Just click on the ADD POST button.
