Baston Fire Pillar: a 42-inch-tall square concrete column with the flame on top
The Outdoor Plus Baston fire pillar is square, 36 inches across and 42 inches tall, narrowing slightly toward the base with a gentle arch cut into the foot. Flame rises from lava rock filling its open top. Handmade in the USA in 18 colors, its glass-fiber concrete looks like solid stone at a fraction of the weight.
Order it for natural gas or propane. Light it with a match, or add electronic ignition and start it with a button. The burner, pan, and lava rock are inside; an access door, key valve, cover, bullet burner upgrade, fire glass, and burner ornaments are optional. Prefer the rounded Castillo fire pillar? The Baston fire pillar ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
Specifications
20 Baston Pillar – Specification Sheet
SKU: OPT-BSTON20AD
| Dimensions |
36 × 36 × 42 in |
| Ignition Type |
Match Lit Ignition, Low Voltage Electronic Ignition (CSA Certified), Plug and Play (CSA Certified) |
| Color |
Ash (-ASH), Black (-BLK), Bronze (-MBR), Brown (-BRN), Chestnut (-CST), Chocolate (-CHC), Coffee (-RCF), Copper (-MCP), Limestone (-LIM), Moss Stone (-RMS), Natural Gray (-NGY), Pearl (-MPR), Rustic Gray (-RGR), Rustic White (-RWH), Silver (-MSV), Slate (-MSL), Smooth Gray (-GRY), Vanilla (-VAN) |
| Access Door |
No, Yes |
| Gas Type |
Liquid Propane, Natural Gas |
FAQ
What makes the Baston a fire pillar instead of a fire bowl?
Posture. A bowl sits low and wide, while the Baston stands as a cast GFRC column holding its flame well above grade, so the fire reads closer to eye level from your chairs and throws light across more of the yard. One pillar can anchor a corner the way a sculpture would.
Which ignition systems can I get on the Baston?
Three: Match Lit, Low Voltage Electronic (CSA Certified), and Plug and Play (CSA Certified), the simplest electronic route since it arrives essentially ready to power up. Like all The Outdoor Plus gas features, the Baston is built to order for Liquid Propane or Natural Gas.
How many colors does it come in?
Eighteen GFRC finishes, from Ash and Bronze through Rustic White and Vanilla, so the Baston can play warm against wood tones or cool against modern hardscape. The OPT-BSTON20AD build also includes an access door, giving your installer a clean service opening in the column.
How far from the house does a pillar like this belong?
Plan on ten feet or more from structures and overhangs unless your local code says otherwise. Since the Baston is a smokeless, ember-free gas fire pit in pillar form, inspectors are typically more flexible than they would be with a wood fire, but verify before you plumb the line.
How hot does the flame get?
Hot enough to feel from a full conversation circle. Because the Baston lifts its burner on a column, the warmth spreads outward at seated height rather than pooling at the ground. For the specific burner rating, grab the 20-inch Baston specification sheet or send us a note.
Should I top the burner with fire glass or lava rock?
Either works safely on a gas burner. Lava rock reads organic and suits the Baston in earthy finishes like Chestnut or Moss Stone; fire glass glitters and flatters the cooler grays. Fill the pan evenly around the burner ports and you are set.
Can a natural gas Baston switch to propane down the road?
The pillar ships configured for the single fuel you select at checkout, orifice included, so decide between NG and LP when ordering. If circumstances change later, reach out to us about your specific Baston setup rather than swapping parts yourself.