Oseasons Knightsbridge XL 6 Seat Firepit Dining Set (Dove Grey)
Club Rattan 9407F (Grey, Right Hand Corner)
Goods Emporium 4 Seater Rattan Fire Pit Set (Dark Grey)
Outsunny 7-Piece Rattan Fire Pit Dining Set (Black, 150cm Table)
Goods Emporium Premium Series 9SFP (Dark Grey, Left/Right Hand Firepit Table)
Aweather Rattan Fire Pit Sofa Set (White, 4 Seats)
It's an outdoor furniture set with fire pit built in: the table has a gas burner built into the middle. The flame sits in a tray of lava stones or glass beads, a glass wind guard keeps it steady, and the gas bottle hides in the base behind a door. Put the lid on and it's ordinary furniture again, for lunch, drinks or the morning paper.
That's the big difference from a standalone fire pit. You don't need a separate bowl, a patch of gravel to put it on and a ring of chairs to drag out each time. Everything is one set that stays in place, and the heat lands right where people sit. On a cool evening in May or September, that's often the difference between moving indoors at nine and staying out till eleven.
Six chairs round a full-height table, usually 150cm across or long. These are for eating outside: plates and glasses sit on the tempered glass top while the burner runs in the centre. The Outsunny 7-piece set pairs a 150cm table with six high-back armchairs and a 50,000 BTU burner. The Oseasons Knightsbridge XL is round, with a 72cm table height like an indoor dining table and seat heights of 48cm with cushions. Round tables bring everyone closer to the flame; rectangular ones fit better along a fence or wall. For more circular designs, see our round fire pits.
Lower and more relaxed. A sofa and two armchairs, or two sofas and ottomans, sit round a coffee-height burner of about 64cm. The Goods Emporium 4 seater is the compact choice, with a 110 x 70cm table. The Aweather NR0147 seats eight on two three-seater sofas and two ottomans round a 40,000 BTU (12kW) table, and the ottomans double as footrests or side tables. You can dine at these, but it's more of a sofa-and-plate evening than a sit-down meal.
An L-shaped sofa wraps round the burner, which makes the most of a patio corner. The Goods Emporium Premium Series 9SFP seats eight or nine, builds left or right hand and comes with three stools, a 40,000 BTU table and a free rain cover. The smaller Goods Emporium 066-CS-FT is 196 x 67 x 64cm and still stores a 5kg bottle inside. There's a full range of these in our corner garden furniture with fire pit collection.
Here the top winds up from coffee height to dining height, so one set does both jobs. The Club Rattan Isobella and Club Rattan 9404F put a CE registered burner under a 6mm tempered glass top on a rising frame, with a corner sofa, bench and stool round it. They're heavy (the Isobella set weighs 150kg) but very flexible. Browse more in our rising table fire pits.
Figures from the maker's listings for the sets in our range. Output is the burner's top setting.
| Set | Style | Seats | Fire pit | Frame | Size / weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outsunny 7-piece | Dining, 6 armchairs | 6 | 50,000 BTU, electronic ignition | Galvanised steel, PE rattan | 150cm glass table |
| Oseasons Knightsbridge XL | Round dining | 6 | Gas, ignitor button + flame dial | Aluminium, 15mm flat rattan | 150cm round, 72cm high, 83.1kg |
| Goods Emporium 4 seater | Sofa + 2 armchairs | 4 | 40,000 BTU, lava stones | Steel, PE rattan | Table 110 x 70 x 64cm |
| Aweather NR0147 | 2 sofas + 2 ottomans | 8 | 40,000 BTU (12kW), CSA certified | Powder-coated steel, PE rattan | Five pieces |
| Aweather 3-piece | Sofa + footstool | 4 | 40,000 BTU (12kW), CSA certified | Powder-coated steel, PE rattan | 36kg in total |
| Goods Emporium 066-CS-FT | L-shape corner + ottoman | L-sofa + ottoman | 40,000 BTU, 5kg bottle inside | PE rattan | 196 x 67 x 64cm, 55kg |
| Goods Emporium 9SFP | Corner + 3 stools | 8-9 | 40,000 BTU, 5kg propane | PE rattan | Rain cover included |
| Goods Emporium GE-ALUM-CSS-9SFT | Aluminium corner | 9 | 5kg propane, glass windshield | Aluminium | 250 x 70 x 89cm, 25kg |
| Club Rattan Isobella | Corner, rising table | 5 pieces | CE gas burner, 5-13kg bottle | Powder-coated aluminium | 150kg |
| Udpatio 9-piece | Modular corner | 7 | 50,000 BTU, CSA certified | Steel, PE wicker | 8in wide armrests |
Want more heat for a bigger group? Our 50000 BTU fire pits page covers the highest-output gas tables.
Count how many people sit out on a normal evening, not the once-a-year party. Four suits a couple who have friends round; six is the usual family dining size; eight or nine is for regular entertaining. Then measure. A six-seat round dining set like the Knightsbridge XL needs a clear square of nearly 3m by 3m once the chairs are pulled out, and corner sofas run to 2.5m along each side. For eight seats and up, see our large fire pits and chairs.
If you'll eat proper meals outside, get a dining set with a table at around 72cm and upright seats. A 64cm coffee-height top is great for drinks and nibbles, but you'll be leaning over your plate. A rising table gives you both.
Nearly all of these are weather-resistant PE rattan, a plastic weave that doesn't rot or split like natural cane. What's underneath matters more. An aluminium frame won't rust, which is why Oseasons, Club Rattan and the Goods Emporium aluminium set use it. Powder-coated steel is cheaper and sturdy, but chips in the coating can rust over a few wet winters, so a cover is worth it.
Most sets run at 40,000 BTU, about 11.7kW. That's plenty for four to six people sitting close. Larger tables like the Outsunny dining set go to 50,000 BTU (14.6kW). The burner, glass guard and lid all come in the box; just add the gas.
Thicker is comfier: 10cm on the Goods Emporium 4 seater, 12cm on the Club Rattan and Premium Series sets. Removable, washable covers save a lot of hassle, and Olefin fabric resists fading. A storage box (the Birchtree set has one in the corner seat) keeps cushions dry between uses.
Most rattan garden furniture with a fire pit arrives flat-packed in two or three boxes. Expect:
Assembly is usually an hour or two with two people. The seats are light, but a 6 seater dining set can top 80kg in total, so plan where it's going before you open the boxes.
Almost every set burns propane from a standard patio gas bottle that sits in the base. Most bases take a 5kg bottle; the Club Rattan sets take anything from 5kg to 13kg. Calor sells both in its green patio gas bottles range, and the regulator usually clips straight on. The bottle is never included.
Run time depends on the setting. Propane holds roughly 13.8kWh per kg, so on full:
Turned down to a gentle flame, which is how most people use them once everyone's warm, a bottle lasts much longer. Keep a spare, and store bottles upright outside, away from drains, as the HSE advice on LPG explains. Prefer a separate fire you can move? Look at our gas fire pits.
Gas burns cleanly with no smoke or sparks, which is why gas tables are the norm for these sets. If you want a real wood fire, see our fire pit tables and smokeless fire pits instead.
PE rattan with an aluminium frame can stay outside all year, but it lasts longer with a fitted cover over the winter. Bring cushions in, or store them in a dry box, once the evenings get damp. Wipe the glass guard and top with warm soapy water when cold, and brush leaves out of the burner tray so they don't block the gas ports. Before the first fire of spring, check the hose for cracks with a little soapy water: bubbles mean a leak.
Want rattan without the seats? Our rattan fire pit tables work with chairs you already own.
Yes, if it's PE rattan on an aluminium frame, but cover it and take the cushions in. Disconnect the gas bottle and store it upright in a ventilated spot outside.
No. Sets ship with the burner, hose and regulator, glass guard, lid and lava stones or glass beads. You buy or swap a 5kg propane patio bottle separately.
Around 6 hours on full at 40,000 BTU, or just under 5 hours at 50,000 BTU. On a low flame it's much longer.
Only under an open-sided structure with plenty of height above the flame. Never under a closed or low roof, and check the maker's clearances first.
No. The burner tray, glass and rattan aren't made for wood. If you want logs, choose a steel wood-burning pit and sit it a safe distance from the furniture.
The glass round the burner gets warm, but the outer top stays cool enough for plates and drinks. Keep children's hands off the wind guard while it's lit.
