Esschert Design FF90 Fire Bowl, X-Large

I spent a few months trying to find this exact fire pit and a few weeks deciding between the FF90 and the smaller version. The criteria: -Durable I would say this is number 1, as bad as I wanted a fire pit, every time I went to a big box store all their fire pits looked like they would last one season. I heard sand would help absorb the heat, but that sounds like a hassle. The FF90 feels and looks solid, the walls are thick and the weight alone gives me confidence that I'll have this fire pit for a while. The styrofoam was smashed a bit when we received it, but let's be honest, the styrofoam is just there to protect the box, not the fire pit. The screws that attach the base are very thick and they don't appear to be soft aluminum screws, I was able to really apply force to tighten them down without the head being stripped. -Cost In reality I would have liked to spend around $100 and I did consider the smaller version to the FF90, which I will talk about later. I wasn't about spend over $300 either, even though I'm sure they were well built. I was surprised when I found this fire pit that it wasn't in the $600 range because of it's comparable features. -Size The fire pit had to be large enough for standard logs so no extra chopping was necessary and be able to fit a large family. This fire pit can easily handle 17" logs without concern, stacking the wood into a pound sign (#). When trying to decide on the smaller/cheaper version I was concerned with how many people would fit around the fire. I can't really comment on the smaller version but the other night we had 8 people comfortably sitting around the FF90. -Overall I'm glad I found the FF90 and I'm glad I spent the extra money over the smaller version.

We have owned this for 3 years. It is elegant looking, holds as many as 4-5 big logs at a time, and creates a great atmosphere for hanging out with family and friends. It throws off plenty of heat. We live in the Pacific Northwest, so it rains a lot in the winter. This does not rust. It is also thick metal, so big fires don't shorten it's lifespan. I expect it will work great for at least 10 years. Terrific value for the money.

Much like the other reviews for this thing, the item arrived intact despite the box being destroyed. It was held up in customs so I was worried about its condition. When it arrived, the box was more tape than cardboard. The UPS guy said that when they received it the box looked like it had been “dropped from space”. I opened it up and there was a sea of pulverized styrofoam, but inside, a giant 1/4” thick cast iron bowl completely intact, not even a dent. The base is just as sturdy. And three big screws join the two. It’s HEAVY! You’re gonna wanna find a permanent place for it. Some people have complained about airflow. The hole in the bottom is really just to let rain water drain. I put a 12” cast iron grate in the bottom just to get the wood off the bottom of the bowl. Highly recommend.

Quite frankly I'm puzzled as to why this fire bowl is so inexpensive relative to those offered by competitors. It's very large compared to similar bowls I've seen at twice the price, and it's cast iron compared to similarly priced fire pits I've owned which are made out of sheet metal. It's so solidly built that I can barely lift it. I guess that is one drawback ;-). If you like simple modern design then it looks a lot better than anything you can get at your local big box hardware store and again its less than half the price of similar items from design retailers. The only negative thing that I have noticed with it is that the painted surface is very easily scratched (it will come with a number of scratches just from manufacturing and shipping) which isn't at all noticeable unless you leave it out in the rain. If you do all of the scratches will very quickly turn into rust marks. However, that doesn't necessarily bother me. If after a few years of use it has kind of a rusted 'patina' I still think it will look cool. I'm sure more expensive cast iron units from the design stores will do exactly the same. Definitely recommended.

Despite some issues with how it was packed for shipping, this firepit is excellent. We've had it for years and it is outlasting every other steel firepit we've owned. The steel ones just burn through after a couple of year of use. This thing has sat out in full sun and weather since we purchased it, supported may fires and barely looks used. I f it ever does quit on us, I'd buy another one.

Researched a dozen other fire pit candidates and this appeared to be large enough and made to last at a reasonable price. We have used it for several weeks and it has performed exceptionally well. I did some initial prep work prior to use though. I purchase hi-temp spray primer and black paint (both from Rust-Oleum) to reduce the chance of it rusting after numerous uses and intermittent rain (we live in Winter Park, FL). Followed directions on cans, being sure to spray multiple thin layers (with 1 hr dry times for each layer) on the inner bowl and one layer of both primer and black paint on the outer bowl. After initial applications of primer and black paint, I let it sit for 24 hours before using a heat gun to cure the inner bowl by apply mild heat, then medium heat, then prolonged (higher) heat passes over the course of several hours. I am very confident that this painting/curing process will ensure the fire pit will be rust free for a very long time. As of now, I haven't purchased a spark screen, but may do so later if sparks become an issue. This purchase has really upped the enjoyment level of our back yard!

We like the simple silhouette of this fire pit. I was a little unsure if it would be large enough, but it absolutely is. We've had multiple logs in and there with plenty of room for more. It's solid, heavy and simple.

I previously bought a cheap Hampton Bay firepit that is just stamped sheet metal and was disappointed with how flimsy it was. Given that experience I went looking for a cast iron fire pit and found this one. While it is pricy, it is exactly what I was after. Extremely heavy with a strong finish. Given its thermal mass, it takes a little time for it to get heated up and roaring, but once it does, it sustains fires well! It is a bit low, so I bought a few 18"x18" pavers to elevate this to the perfect height for roasting marshmallows on a chilly fall night! Despite the price tag for this fire pit, it is absolutely worth the cost and I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

Hallo zusammen, ich habe die Schale jetzt im dritten Jahr im Einsatz und bin weiterhin schwer begeistert. Mich hat damals das schliche und klare Design sehr angesprochen, das sie von vielen anderen in dem Segment abhebt. Ich wollte ja keine Paella-Pfanne kaufen und muss auch keinen Holzstuhl auf einmal verbrennen können :-) Die Standsicherheit ist bei dem Gewicht und mit dieser Art von Fuß perfekt (steht bei mir ein einem zusätzlichen Stein) auch auf leicht abschüssigem Gelände. Holzscheite zu 50cm lassen sich problemlos in der Schale verfeuern. Sie steht ganzjährig draussen und hat dadurch natürlich etwas Rost angesetzt. Das gehört für mich dazu und wer es nicht mag muss sie halt reinräumen. Ich würde mir die Schale sofort wieder kaufen.

Wir haben die Feuerschale mit dem Durchmesser 78 cm bestellt und freuen uns über diese Errungenschaft. Die Feuerschale wurde in zwei Paketen gut verpackt und zügig geliefert. Sie war sehr einfach zu montieren. Wir haben sie auf der Terrasse aufgestellt, wo sie durch ihr schlichtes Design toll wirkt. Durch die Größe kann man ganz einfach anfeuern und es fällt nichts beim Schüren heraus. Wir können die Feuerschale eindeutig weiterempfehlen!

Eine robuste Schale aus Gusseisen mit Fuß, welcher mit drei mitgelieferten Schrauben über im Boden befindliche Löcher befestigt wird. Ein Loch in der Mitte verbleibt zum Wasserabfluss. Elegant und zweckmäßig. Bei Wind etwas flach - aber Feuer bei Wind ist ohnehin riskant. Gut verpackt und angemessener Preis.

Die Schale ist so wie abgebildet. Für ein Lagerfeuer wirft sie ausreichen Wärme ab. ( unser Steinkreis hat einen Durchmesser von 4 m ) Beim Zusammenbau gab es keine Probleme, würde sie weiterempfehlen und wiederkaufen.

Hallo, sehr schöne und hochwertige Feucherschale. Wir haben damit sehr viel Freude. Kann den Kauf - auch in dieser Größe - nur empfehlen.