Every Arteflame fire pit is the same 40" Corten-steel bowl used on the brand's full-size grills, which is what makes the conversion work: pull the cooktop off and you have an open wood or charcoal fire pit built for a crowd; drop the cooktop back on and the same fire becomes a 1,000°F+ center sear zone ringed by a flat-top griddle. Nothing to disassemble or store separately beyond the cooktop itself.
The Classic 40" Fire Pit is the base unit — Corten steel body, no cooktop included, built for anyone who wants a large-format fire feature first and the option to add grilling later. The Classic 40" Fire Pit with Cooktop ships as the full setup: fire pit and flat-top griddle together, ready to switch between the two uses the same evening. The Platinum Series 40" Fire Pit with Cooktop is the stainless-steel version of the same design, for anyone who wants the fire-pit-to-grill conversion in a brighter, more contemporary finish than raw Corten.
A Fire Pit That Converts to a Grill vs. a Standalone Fire Pit
A standalone fire pit — whether it's a simple steel bowl or a smokeless design like Breeo's or Solo Stove's — is built to do one thing well: burn wood for warmth and atmosphere. Adding a cooktop ring turns the same bowl into a second appliance, and the trade-offs are worth knowing before you buy either.
| Feature | Standalone Fire Pit | Arteflame Fire Pit + Cooktop |
|---|---|---|
| Primary use | Ambiance, warmth, s'mores | Full cooking (sear + griddle) and a fire pit, same unit |
| Cooking capability | None, or limited grate accessories on some models | 1,000°F+ center sear plus a full flat-top griddle ring |
| Switching modes | N/A — one mode only | Lift the cooktop on or off; same fire either way |
| Footprint in the yard | One appliance | Replaces a separate grill and a separate fire pit with one |
| Material options | Varies by brand — steel, stainless steel, Corten | Corten steel (Classic) or stainless steel (Platinum Series) |
If a backyard only has room or budget for one fire feature, the conversion is the practical case for an Arteflame: it doesn't replace the fire-pit experience, it just adds a full grill to it, using the same fire that would otherwise just be for ambiance.
Corten Steel Fire Pits
Corten steel is a weathering steel — it develops a stable rust-colored patina on the outside within the first few months of use, which is a protective layer rather than a defect, and it's what lets these fire pits live outdoors year-round without a cover being mandatory (though one is available if you want to keep the interior cleaner between uses). The bowl is sized to burn wood logs, not just charcoal, so it works as a straightforward backyard fire pit even on nights nobody's cooking.
At 40" across, these are built for groups — patio gatherings, family cookouts, the kind of fire pit people actually pull chairs around rather than huddle over. Because the grilling half of the equation uses the same center-sear-plus-griddle-ring method as every other Arteflame grill, switching a fire pit night into a cookout doesn't mean relighting a different appliance; it's the same coals, the same fire, just with the cooktop back on.
All three ship free within the continental US and are built in the USA, matching the rest of the Arteflame line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my Arteflame fire pit without the cooktop?
Yes — the Classic 40" Fire Pit ships without a cooktop for exactly this, and the cooktop on the other two models lifts off any time you just want an open fire.
Do I need a cover for a Corten steel fire pit?
No, a cover isn't required — Corten is designed to be left outdoors year-round and develops its protective patina from that exposure. A cover is available if you prefer to keep the bowl's interior cleaner between uses.