Why buy from The Modern Hearth:
- Authorized dealer for every brand we carry
- Free freight in the continental US
- 100-Year Guarantee on materials and craftsmanship
- Real humans on the phone: 1-512-289-5700
The Bella Vita is the piece in the Fire Pit Art line that is not carbon steel. It is built from quarter-inch American-made 304 stainless, with a matte bowl set on a brightly polished base, and it carries a 100-Year Guarantee on materials and craftsmanship — the strongest warranty Fire Pit Art puts on anything.
That makes it the one to choose if your patio is coastal, if you simply do not want a rust-finish piece, or if you want something your children will still be using. It comes in four sizes, from a 34-inch bowl for an intimate seating circle up to a 70-inch centerpiece throwing 400,000 BTU.
Sizes
| Size | Dimensions | Weight | Burner output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34" | 34.5" × 34.5" × 12" h | 100 lbs | 125,000 BTU |
| 46" | 46.5" × 46.5" × 14" h | 160 lbs | 200,000 BTU |
| 58" | 58" × 58" × 16" h | 240 lbs | 300,000 BTU |
| 70" | 70" × 70" × 18" h | 340 lbs | 400,000 BTU |
- Material: 1/4" American-made 304 stainless steel
- Finish: matte bowl with a brightly polished base
- Drainage: rain drain in the bottom of the basin
- Warranty: 100-Year Guarantee on materials and craftsmanship
- Made by Fire Pit Art in Lebanon, Tennessee
Choose your fuel
- Wood burning — no gas line, no tank, no burner.
- Match lit, natural gas or propane — Penta burner sized to the bowl, lit by hand.
- All-weather electronic ignition (AWEIS), natural gas or propane — push-button ignition rated for outdoor use.
Natural gas needs a line run to the location; propane needs a tank sited nearby. Either is a licensed installer's job and is not included in the price.
Will it fit?
Measure before you choose a size — the 70-inch is nearly six feet across and 340 pounds, and it needs a seating circle to match. As a rough guide, the 34-inch suits four chairs, the 46-inch six, and the larger two are for genuinely large patios.
All sizes need a flat, stable, non-combustible surface with clearance on every side and nothing overhead. The basin has a rain drain, so it is built to shed water rather than hold it — just make sure it has somewhere to drain to and is not sitting flush on a sealed surface.
Why stainless matters here
The carbon steel pieces in this line are finished in iron oxide patina, which is a rust finish by design and which you are told not to tarp. The Bella Vita is a different proposition: 304 stainless does not weather that way, the polished base stays bright, and the 100-Year Guarantee on materials and craftsmanship reflects that. If someone in the household would be unhappy watching a fire pit develop a rust patina, this is the piece to buy.
Warranty
Fire Pit Art backs the Bella Vita with a 100-Year Guarantee on materials and craftsmanship. On gas and propane models, the HPC burner carries its own lifetime warranty from the burner manufacturer. We are an authorized dealer and handle warranty questions directly.
Shipping and delivery
Free freight shipping within the continental United States. The larger sizes are heavy — the 58-inch is 240 pounds and the 70-inch is 340 — so plan for how it gets from the curb to its final position before it arrives. Fire Pit Art does not publish a standard lead time; call 1-512-289-5700 for a current estimate before you order.
Returns are handled under our return policy. Inspect the shipment before signing and note any damage on the delivery receipt.
Common questions
Will it rust? It is 304 stainless, not carbon steel. It is the piece in this line specifically for people who do not want a rust patina.
Is the 100-year guarantee real? It is Fire Pit Art's published guarantee on materials and craftsmanship for this model. Call us and we will walk you through exactly what it covers before you buy.
Which size do I need? Roughly: 34 inch for four chairs, 46 inch for six, 58 and 70 inch for large patios. Call us with your seating layout and we will tell you honestly if a smaller one is the better buy.
How do I get a 340-pound bowl into the back yard? Freight delivers to the curb. Arrange help or equipment for the last stretch — ask us and we will tell you what others have done.
Can it sit out all winter? It has a rain drain and a stainless body built for it.
Can I burn wood? Yes, in every size. Wood burning is also the least expensive configuration.
Is it made in the USA? Yes — American-made 304 stainless, built in Lebanon, Tennessee.
Questions before you order? Call 1-512-289-5700.