The Firepit | American Fyre Designs
“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor—especially round the fire.” - Charles Dickens
A Legacy Cast in Fire and Stone
Tucked into the industrial heart of Southern California, American Fyre Designs emerged more than twenty-five years ago as part of the R. H. Peterson Company, a family-owned name already synonymous with fireplaces and grills. Where Peterson built its reputation on warmth and hospitality, American Fyre Designs set out to bring fire itself into the open air—turning patios, terraces, and gardens into living rooms under the sky.
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The Art of GFRC
The secret lies in a remarkable material: Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC). Strong yet light, weather-resistant yet sculptable, GFRC became the foundation for fire tables, fireplaces, and bowls that could be both timeless and modern. Its versatility allows for smooth finishes, rugged textures, and custom stains—each piece hand-cast like pottery, each one durable enough to weather seasons of wind, salt, or snow.
Made Here, Meant to Last
Every fireplace, urn, and fire table is crafted in California, a point of pride for the brand. “Made in the USA” is more than a stamp—it’s a promise of consistency, safety, and enduring quality. In an industry often driven offshore, AFD has held to local craftsmanship, keeping design, engineering, and production under one roof.
Fire as Gathering Place
At the heart of their philosophy is a simple idea: fire draws us together. AFD pieces are not just outdoor appliances; they are gathering places, stages for conversation, starlit meals, and quiet hours when the flames are company enough. Whether a low, coffee-table-height fire pit or a grand Cordova fireplace with sweeping arches, each design balances form and function, elegance and warmth.
Icons of the Collection
Legend Firetable – a spacious, handcrafted table that feels as much sculpture as furniture, available with both manual and Bluetooth-enabled ignition.
Contempo Rectangle Firetable – a sleek, coffee-table-height design that transforms a patio into a lounge.
Contractors Model Fireplace – a blank canvas of GFRC, built to be dressed in stone or tile, a favorite of architects and designers.
