
Why do corten fire pits make less smoke?
Find out how the airflow system inside our corten fire pits creates beautiful flames while producing next to no smoke.

American ingenuity meets Czech craftsmanship – bespoke garden fire pits from Hradec Králové
Corten and steel fire pits, hand-built for your garden. Minimal smoke, beautiful flames and a built-in crane for your cooking pot. We also make grills, raised beds, planters and any other bespoke steelwork.
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Hi, I'm Jason. A 50-year-old Californian who fell for the Czech Republic hard enough to settle here for good. As a father of two and a lover of good Czech beer, I've combined my passion for the craft with innovative design – and these days I'll build just about anything a customer asks for out of steel.
Fire pits are closest to my heart. Designer corten and steel fire pits with minimal smoke and a swivel crane for a cooking pot – I design and hand-build every single one right here in Hradec Králové. Every weld matters to me, and so does every detail.
But steel has no limits. Alongside fire pits I make grills, raised garden beds, log stores, gates, railings, staircases, shelters, forged sculpture – basically anything that can be welded, bent or forged. Got an idea and you're not sure it can be done? Let's talk about it.
Corten steel – the one with the self-patinating rusted surface – is not only beautiful, it is remarkably tough against the weather. It lasts decades without any maintenance at all.
Every detail of a corten fire pit is thought through to get the most out of your time outdoors. From the smoke-beating airflow to the built-in crane – FlameCraft is a category of its own.
Enjoy the fire without the irritation. The airflow through every corten fire pit is engineered so the wood burns more completely and the smoke all but disappears.
Mesmerizing flames with occasional tornado effects create a stunning visual experience you'll never forget. Every evening spent around a corten fire pit turns into one you remember.
Every garden fire pit comes with a sturdy swivel crane for hanging your pot or kettle – ideal for goulash, soup, mulled wine or anything else you cook outdoors.
Each fire pit is custom-made from quality corten or structural steel. The corten surface patinates on its own and shrugs off the weather for decades with no maintenance whatsoever.
FlameCraft corten fire pits are built for Czech outdoor living. A garden fire pit is not just decoration – it is the place where family memories are made. That is why every steel fire pit that leaves our workshop gets our full care and attention to detail.
Whether you are after a smaller garden fire pit for a terrace or a large corten piece as the centrepiece of your garden, we can build exactly what you have in mind. Get in touch and we will design your ideal fire pit together.
Fire pits are closest to our heart, but we will make almost anything from corten and structural steel. Every piece is built by hand in our workshop in Hradec Králové – bespoke, to your brief.
Bespoke designer corten and steel fire pits – minimal smoke, beautiful flames and a swivel crane for a cooking pot. The heart of any garden.
Steel grill grates, griddle plates and BBQ accessories. As an add-on to your fire pit, or a standalone grill built exactly the way you picture it.
Bespoke corten raised beds, troughs and planters. The rusted patina sits beautifully against greenery and lasts decades in the garden.
Covered steel log stores and designer firewood racks. Practical storage that looks good standing next to your fire pit.
Bespoke metal gates, garden gates, fence panels and railings. Honest welds, hard-wearing material and a design that matches your house.
One-off structures, staircases, shelters and design features. We will make almost anything from corten and structural steel – all you need is the idea.
Got your own idea, or a rough sketch? Send it over – we will advise on material, dimensions and finish, and put together a free, no-obligation quote.
From the workshop to your garden – follow the journey of our handcrafted corten and steel fire pits. Every single one is an original.
Every corten fire pit in our gallery is unique – made to order, exactly the way the customer wanted it. Different sizes, different shapes, and extras like a swivel crane, a grill grate or a cover. Your garden fire pit will be precisely what you want it to be. Get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.
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