A fire table gives you a flame and a place to put your drink in the same piece of furniture. The six tables here are the Athena Olympus models in rectangular, round and square shapes, all rated at 65,000 BTU, made from color-dyed concrete with angled sides. Compared with a sunken fire pit, a table sits at coffee-table or lounge height, so it works as a centerpiece for a seating group. If you want a bioethanol option, compare the EcoSmart fire pit tables in the fire pit collection, which can burn ethanol, propane or natural gas.

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Fire tables: how to choose the right one

Decide where the table will live and how people will sit around it. Lounge-height tables around 24 inches pair with sofas and low chairs and encourage relaxed conversation, while taller bar-height setups need a different design. Pick the shape to suit the patio footprint. Check what goes on the surface: Olympus tables have more than 10 inches of tabletop beside the fire, which holds drinks and plates. Think about the fuel, since gas needs a line or tank, and about wind, where an optional glass guard helps. Finally, consider how you will protect it in winter, because a cover keeps rain and debris out of the burner. Allow the clearances described in the manual.

What is the difference between a fire table and a fire pit?

A fire table has a tabletop surface around the burner at furniture height. A fire pit is a lower or sunken fire feature, often with little surface.

Can I eat at a fire table?

Lounge-height fire tables are for drinks and small plates rather than dining. Check the product dimensions before planning a meal around one.