{"product_id":"antique-40-gallon-cast-iron-cauldron-mosaic-patio-table-fire-pit","title":"Antique 40-Gallon Cast Iron Cauldron \u0026 Mosaic Patio Table \/ Fire Pit","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA stunning, multi-functional \u003cstrong\u003eantique 40-gallon cast iron cauldron\u003c\/strong\u003e that has been beautifully repurposed into a custom \u003cstrong\u003epatio table, hidden storage unit, and wood-burning fire pit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This is a massive, heavy-duty piece of American history that serves as an incredible 3-in-1 statement piece for your backyard, patio, or garden.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe rugged, historic character of the thick black iron contrasts beautifully with the clean shades of the blue tile mosaic top, offering an instant high-end designer look for your outdoor living space.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKettle: Heavy-duty, solid 19th-century cast iron\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom 28\" circular blue mosaic tile top (removable)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 19 inches (perfect conversation\/coffee table height)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCauldron Top Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 1\/4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCauldron Maximum Belly Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCauldron Total Height (if stood upright):\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.35 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 Gallons (marked \u003cstrong\u003e\"40 GNS\"\u003c\/strong\u003e on the exterior belly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio Coffee Table:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pop the beautiful 28-inch mosaic tile top on, and you have an incredibly stable patio table. Because the iron base weighs well over 100 pounds, it will never tip over—even in high winds or severe storms.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcealed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tile top is completely removable. The deep, massive 40-gallon belly of the cauldron provides a hidden storage compartment right on your patio—perfect for stashing outdoor throw blankets, extra cushions, or garden tools out of sight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Fire Pit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove the tile top and you instantly have a premium wood-burning fire pit. Unlike modern, thin sheet-metal retail fire pits that rust out in two seasons, this thick antique cast iron is virtually indestructible. It absorbs thermal energy and acts as an incredible heat radiator, throwing off deep, steady warmth long after the logs turn to embers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis kettle is a genuine piece of rural American utility iron, cast roughly between \u003cstrong\u003e1870 and 1910\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features the classic raised horizontal mold lines from a two-piece sand casting mold.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"40 GNS\" Shorthand:\u003c\/strong\u003e The side features a highly stylized, blocky foundry stamp reading \u003cstrong\u003e\"40 GNS\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (the archaic abbreviation for \u003cem\u003e40 Gallons\u003c\/em\u003e). Over a century of sand texture and light surface pitting makes the stamping look uniquely like the word \"LONGS\"—a fantastic conversation starter!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cauldron basin is \u003cstrong\u003esolid with absolutely no rust-through holes or hairline cracks\u003c\/strong\u003e. It holds its shape perfectly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please note that \u003cstrong\u003eone of the side loop handles\/ears is broken off\u003c\/strong\u003e(see photos). When used as a table or fire pit, this is completely unnoticeable and does not impact its stability or function whatsoever. It is priced accordingly due to this defect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"203612","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49274380288219,"sku":"1672101609871","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-09-12T112517.007.jpg?v=1789226945","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/antique-40-gallon-cast-iron-cauldron-mosaic-patio-table-fire-pit","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}