Combining form and function, the FirePits.Com ALZ110 4-Foot Steel Smokestack Chiminea is an attractive and appealing addition to your patio or garden, which also efficiently delivers heat and provides a full view of the flickering flames.

The chiminea stands on four sturdy cast iron legs supporting the 20-inch length and 25-inch width of the hearth. The hearth is surrounded by a wire mesh held by a strong metal frame. A large door, also of framed wire mesh, provides access to the interior of the chiminea where a cooking grid can be can be slid in.

The hearth is made of copper, which means that it resists corrosion and has an excellent heat conductivity. Below it is an ash drawer making cleaning and disposal convenient. The wire mesh extends from the hearth to the lower section of the dome leading to the chimney, cut in a half-circle. This extended opening, however, is only on the front and sides of the chiminea.

The chimney is large enough to control exhaust. To keep the rain from pouring into the hearth, a cap is attached to its top by two slender yet sturdy posts. Both the dome and the chimney are made of steel and are colored in black.

The design of the FirePits.Com ALZ110 4-Foot Steel Smokestack Chiminea means that the fire inside is radiated and is visible on all sides. You and your friends can sit around it without leaving anybody out in the cold. With its large door and slide-out cooking grid, you can broil barbecues or roast marshmallows with its wood fuel.

The chiminea, including its chimney, reaches up to 48 inches high. It weighs 43 pounds, making it easy to move around your backyard garden. It even comes with a black waterproof PVC cover.