Oseasons Knightsbridge XL 6 Seat Firepit Dining Set (Dove Grey)
Club Rattan 9407F (Grey, Right Hand Corner)
Club Rattan 9404F High Back Corner Sofa Set (Grey, Left Hand, 9 Seater)
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)
Every garden furniture set in this range is built around one piece, a table with a gas fire pit set into the middle. Around it you get the seats, which might be a corner sofa, a pair of sofas, a ring of dining chairs or a mix of benches, stools and ottomans. Most come with seat and back cushions too.
The table does two jobs. With the lid on it's a flat coffee or dining table. Lift the lid off, turn the dial and you've got real flames behind a glass wind guard, sitting on lava stones or fire glass. You get no smoke, no ash and nothing to sweep up the next morning.
Buying it all as one garden furniture set means the heights, colours and weave all match. It also means one delivery and one set of instructions, rather than hunting for outdoor chairs that sit right beside a table you bought somewhere else.
A fire pit on its own is lovely, but you still need somewhere to sit. Garden furniture with fire pit tables solves both in one go, so your outdoor space gets seating and warmth that match. It stretches the season too. With a gas fire pit glowing in the middle, a garden that empties at sunset in April can stay busy until late in the evening.
It's a step up from patio furniture with a separate heater as well. A rattan sofa set with fire pit table built in keeps the flames low and central. Everyone feels the same warmth and nobody ends up with a heater at their back.
Start with the number of people who are usually round your table, then add two. Friends always turn up, so a set that seats you comfortably on a quiet night will feel cramped at a birthday barbecue.
Stools and ottomans are handy extra seating. They tuck under the table when you don't need them, then come out as extra seats, footrests or somewhere to put a drink.
This is the biggest choice you'll make. It all comes down to how you like to use your garden.
A sofa set with a fire pit has low seats and a coffee-height table, usually about 64cm. It's outdoor furniture made for sinking into the cushions with a glass of wine as the flames flicker. Go for one of these if your evenings are more about chatting than eating. Goods Emporium, Aweather and Birchtree all make this style of sofa set. A corner sofa uses the space in an L-shaped patio really well.
A fire pit dining set raises everything to dinner height. The Oseasons table stands 72cm tall with a seat height of 48cm, much like the dining table indoors. It's outdoor dining with a touch of luxury. So you can serve a meal, clear the plates, then light the fire pit dining table for the rest of the evening without moving anyone. Want more of these? Have a look at our fire pit dining sets.
Somewhere in between is the rising table fire pit. The Club Rattan Isobella table can sit low by the sofa or go up to dining height, so one set covers both.
Here's how each set with fire pit table in our range compares. These figures come straight from each maker's listing. Where a number isn't given, we've said so rather than guess.
| Set | Seats | Style | Frame | Burner (BTU) | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Emporium GE-ALUM-CSS-9SFT | 9 | Corner sofa | Aluminium | Not listed | Propane, 5kg bottle, 12cm cushions |
| Goods Emporium Premium Series 9SFP | 8 to 9 | Corner sofa | PE rattan | 40,000 | Three stools, lid, lava stones, rain cover |
| Azrbopo DF-04-NFireT | 9 | Corner dining | Steel | Not listed | Arrives assembled, 180kg in total |
| Aweather NR0147 | 8 | Two sofas | Powder-coated steel | 40,000 (12kW) | CSA certified for safety, two ottomans |
| Outsunny 7-Piece | 6 | Dining | Galvanised steel | 50,000 | Push-button ignition, 150 x 85cm dining table |
| Oseasons Knightsbridge XL | 6 | Round dining | Aluminium | Not listed | 150cm glass table, electronic ignitor |
| Club Rattan Isobella | Corner, bench, stool | Rising table | Aluminium | Not listed | 150 x 90cm table, takes 5kg to 13kg gas |
| Goods Emporium 066-CS-FT | Corner | L shape | Rattan | 40,000 | Bottle stores inside the table |
| Goods Emporium 4 Seater | 4 | Sofa and armchairs | Steel | 40,000 | 10cm cushions, adjustable feet |
| Birchtree BT-RFS11 | 4 | Corner | Metal | Not listed | 65cm storage box, holds 350kg |
A big fire pit set needs a big outdoor space. The Oseasons takes up a 2.94m square once the chairs are pulled out. The Isobella sofa runs to 286cm along its long side. So measure the patio first, leaving room to walk around the back of the chairs.
Almost every fire pit set here burns propane rather than logs. That's what makes it work as garden furniture, because there are no sparks to scorch the cushions or soot on the glass.
Heat is measured in BTU. Most of these tables give out 40,000 BTU (about 12kW), which keeps a ring of people warm on a cool evening. The Outsunny goes up to 50,000, enough to take the chill off a bigger table. If heat matters most to you, our 50,000 BTU fire pits turn it up further. For freestanding burners, see our gas fire pits.
The gas comes from a bottle that usually hides inside the table. Goods Emporium's sets take a 5kg bottle, while the Club Rattan Isobella takes anything from 5kg to 13kg. Calor sells patio gas in green bottles in both sizes. The bottle and any ignition battery are almost never in the box, so add them to your shopping list.
The HSE has clear guidance on storing and using LPG if you're new to patio gas. And keep the flames outdoors, because burning gas makes carbon monoxide. The NHS lists the signs of carbon monoxide poisoning, which is worth reading before you set one up under a roof or in a conservatory.
Nearly all of this rattan garden furniture uses PE rattan, a durable plastic weave that copes with British weather far better than natural wicker. It won't rot or splinter. The colour holds through the summer too, which is why so much patio furniture uses it. What sits under the weave is the bigger difference.
Aluminium frames won't rust, so they're the most durable pick if your outdoor furniture lives outside all year. Oseasons, Club Rattan and Goods Emporium's nine seater all use aluminium. It's light too, which helps when you want to move an outdoor sofa into the sun.
Steel frames are heavier, stiffer and just as durable once they're coated. The Azrbopo weighs 180kg across the whole set, so it won't shift in a strong wind. Look for a powder-coated or galvanised finish, as on the Aweather and Outsunny. That coating is what keeps the rust away.
Colour is mostly grey, from dove grey to slate grey and dark grey, with the odd black or cream. Grey hides dirt well and goes with the stone, brick and timber of most British gardens. If you love the woven look, our rattan fire pit tables cover the tables on their own.
On any outdoor furniture set, cushion depth tells you a lot about how long you'll want to sit. The Goods Emporium sets use 12cm seat cushions. The Club Rattan has 12cm seats with 20cm backs, while the Azrbopo and Birchtree have thinner 8cm pads. The Oseasons dining chairs have 5cm tri-fold cushions that curve to support your lower back.
High backs make a real difference on a long evening on your outdoor sofa, so look for them on both sofas and chairs. Removable cushion covers are a big help too. Goods Emporium uses fade-resistant olefin covers you can wash on a low setting. On the Club Rattan they go in the machine at 30 degrees.
Safety starts with a flat, solid spot for the whole furniture set, such as paving or a patio slab. Some sets, like the Goods Emporium 4 seater, have adjustable feet for uneven ground. Leave the gas table well clear of anything that could catch.
Planning a garden fire you cook on as well? Our fire pit BBQs are the ones to grill over.
Keeping it dry makes the biggest difference to how long outdoor furniture lasts. Several Goods Emporium sets come with a rain cover, which keeps off rain, dust and bird droppings between uses, so your garden furniture set stays looking fresh. Bring the cushions in or store them dry when the weather turns. The Birchtree has a corner storage box built for exactly this.
For everyday cleaning, wipe the rattan garden furniture set and glass with a damp cloth and a little mild soap. Before winter, disconnect the bottle, store it upright outside and give the burner a check before you light it again in spring.
Usually not, as most listings from Outsunny, Aweather and Club Rattan say the bottle is sold separately. Check the size the table takes before you buy one for your new garden furniture.
No, these tables are made for gas only. If you want the crackle of real logs, take a look at our wood burning fire pits and pull some chairs around.
The frames and PE rattan are made for it, especially aluminium ones. A rain cover and dry cushion storage will keep the patio furniture looking newer for longer, whatever the weather.
Allow the set's footprint plus about 60cm behind each seat so people can get in and out. A six seat round dining set like the Oseasons needs close to 3m by 3m.
It'll keep the people around the table cosy on a cool evening, but it isn't a patio heater. A burner that size works best with everyone seated close and a blanket or two to hand.
