Arteflame Classic 40" Grill — Storage Base

Overview

The Arteflame Classic 40" Grill with Storage Base combines serious live-fire cooking capacity with sculptural outdoor design and integrated storage—creating a centerpiece built for cooking, entertaining, and gathering around the fire.

At the heart of the grill is an expansive 40-inch, 1/2-inch-thick solid carbon-steel cooktop providing more than 1,250 square inches of cooking surface. The central grill grate can reach temperatures exceeding 1,000°F, while the surrounding flat-top naturally develops multiple heat zones for searing, cooking, warming, and finishing different foods at the same time.

Below the fire bowl, the CORTEN steel Storage Base provides convenient open storage for firewood or outdoor cooking accessories. It adds useful functionality without taking away from the clean architectural character that defines Arteflame.

Cook an entire meal around the fire. Keep your fuel and essentials nearby. Then, when dinner is finished, remove the cooktop and let the Arteflame transition into an open-fire gathering place.

One centerpiece. Cooking, storage, entertaining, and fire.

Key Features

• 1,250+ Sq. In. Cooking Surface — The expansive 40" cooktop provides room to prepare multiple dishes simultaneously.
• 1,000°F+ Center Searing — The central grill grate provides intense heat for high-temperature searing directly over the fire.
• 1/2" Solid Carbon-Steel Cooktop — A substantial cooking surface designed to retain and distribute heat across the grill.
• Multiple Cooking Zones — Temperatures naturally change as you move from the central fire toward the outer edge, giving you several cooking environments on one surface.
• Integrated Storage Base — Keeps firewood, fuel, or frequently used cooking accessories within convenient reach.
• U.S. CORTEN Steel Fire Bowl — Weathering steel develops Arteflame's distinctive evolving surface character outdoors.
• CORTEN Steel Storage Base — Extends the sculptural weathering-steel aesthetic from the bowl through the foundation of the grill.
• Hardwood or Lump Charcoal — Choose the live-fire fuel that best suits your cooking style.
• Center Grill Grate Included — Cook directly over the fire for high-temperature searing.
• Flat-Top Cooking — Use the surrounding cooktop for everything from proteins and vegetables to breakfast foods, breads, and sides.
• Grill + Fire Feature — Remove the cooktop to transform the grill into an open fire bowl after the meal.
• 360-Degree Entertaining Design — The circular format encourages guests to gather around the cooking experience.
• Seasoning Puck Included — Helps establish and maintain the carbon-steel cooking surface.

Why This Product Stands Out

The Arteflame doesn't approach outdoor cooking like a conventional barbecue.

Instead of putting the fire and cooking surface behind a lid, it puts them at the center of the gathering.

The circular design lets guests surround the grill while food is prepared, making cooking part of the entertainment.

And with 1,250+ square inches of cooking area, the surface is large enough to use its different temperature zones strategically.

Near the center: intense heat and searing.

Across the middle: general flat-top cooking.

Toward the outside: gentler cooking, finishing, and holding.

Rather than constantly taking food on and off a single-temperature grill, you can move ingredients around the cooktop as they progress.

The Storage Base adds another advantage: utility.

It preserves Arteflame's sculptural appearance while giving you a dedicated place for firewood and frequently used accessories.

For buyers who love the Classic 40" design but want more practical storage built directly into the grill, this is the configuration to choose.

Specifications

Who This Is For

The Arteflame Classic 40" Grill with Storage Base is ideal for people who want outdoor cooking to become a central part of entertaining.

It is particularly well suited for:

• Serious outdoor cooks
• Frequent entertainers
• Large family gatherings
• Luxury patios
• Outdoor kitchens
• Poolside entertaining areas
• Contemporary landscapes
• Vacation properties
• Larger backyard gathering spaces
• Buyers who want integrated firewood storage
• Homeowners who want a grill that contributes to the design of the space

The Storage Base is especially compelling for anyone who likes Arteflame's sculptural aesthetic but wants additional everyday practicality.

1,250+ Square Inches of Cooking Space

The 40" circular cooktop provides more than 1,250 square inches of cooking area.

That generous surface gives you room to prepare multiple components of a meal at once.

Depending on your menu, you can use different areas for:

• Steaks
• Burgers
• Seafood
• Vegetables
• Breakfast foods
• Bread
• Side dishes
• Finishing and warming

The result is less like cooking on a conventional grill and more like working around a large live-fire outdoor cooktop.

1,000°F+ Center Searing

At the center of the Arteflame is a grill grate positioned directly over the fire.

This central cooking area can reach temperatures exceeding 1,000°F, providing the intense heat needed for high-temperature searing.

After searing over the center, food can be moved outward onto the surrounding flat-top to continue cooking at a different temperature.

This creates a natural workflow:

Sear → Move → Cook → Finish → Hold

All without leaving the same cooking surface.

Multiple Heat Zones

The central fire naturally creates a temperature gradient across the cooktop.

The surface is hottest toward the middle and becomes progressively cooler toward the outside.

That gives the cook the flexibility to manage different foods simultaneously rather than treating the entire cooktop as one temperature.

It's one of the defining advantages of Arteflame's circular live-fire design.

The Advantage of the Storage Base

The CORTEN Storage Base is what separates this model from the more minimalist Classic 40" configurations.

Its open storage area creates a convenient location for items such as:

• Firewood
• Charcoal
• Cooking tools
• Selected outdoor cooking accessories

Instead of carrying wood back and forth or adding a separate storage solution beside the grill, frequently used supplies can remain close to the cooking area.

The storage opening is incorporated into the architectural base, so the added utility doesn't require sacrificing the sculptural character of the grill.

CORTEN Weathering Steel

The fire bowl and Storage Base are constructed from CORTEN weathering steel.

Unlike painted steel intended to maintain a uniform surface appearance, CORTEN is valued for the way its exterior evolves with exposure.

That changing surface is part of the Arteflame aesthetic.

Rather than making the grill look like an appliance that needs to be hidden when it's not being used, the material helps it function as a permanent visual element within the outdoor space.

Live-Fire Fuel Flexibility

The Classic 40" can be fired with:

Seasoned Hardwood
For the traditional experience and character of cooking over a wood fire.

Lump Charcoal
For a different approach to heat management and live-fire cooking.

Users can select the fuel that best fits the meal and cooking style.

Cooking Becomes Entertainment

The Arteflame's circular format changes the relationship between the cook and guests.

Instead of facing away from everyone while standing behind a conventional barbecue, the cook can remain part of the gathering.

Guests can watch the food being prepared, gather around the warmth of the fire, and stay involved throughout the meal.

For people who entertain frequently, that social design is as important as the cooking specifications.

Grill by Day. Fire by Night.

When cooking is complete, the Arteflame can remain the center of the evening.

Remove the cooktop and the CORTEN bowl becomes an open-fire feature.

That lets the same installation transition naturally from:

Meal Preparation → Dining → Evening Fire

For outdoor spaces where both cooking and gathering matter, the dual-purpose design can reduce the need for separate grill and fire-pit installations.

What's Included

Your Arteflame Classic 40" Grill with Storage Base includes:

• Classic 40" Arteflame grill
• U.S. CORTEN steel fire bowl
• CORTEN steel Storage Base
• 40" solid carbon-steel cooktop
• Center grill grate
• Seasoning puck

Storage Base vs. Round Base

Choose the Storage Base when convenience and integrated storage are priorities.

Choose the Round Base when you prefer the cleanest, simplest silhouette and do not need built-in storage.

Storage Base vs. Euro Base

The distinction is equally straightforward:

Storage Base — Utility
Designed for buyers who want accessible space for firewood and accessories integrated into the grill.

Euro Base — Sculpture
Designed for buyers who prioritize a more distinctive architectural foundation.

Both preserve the social circular cooking experience. The decision comes down to whether your outdoor space benefits more from storage or sculptural design.

Care & Maintenance

Treat the solid carbon-steel cooktop similarly to other seasoned carbon-steel cooking surfaces.

For routine care:

• Scrape food residue from the cooktop after cooking.
• Follow Arteflame's instructions for maintaining the seasoned surface.
• Apply an appropriate light coating of oil when needed.
• Use the included seasoning puck according to Arteflame's directions.
• Remove cooled ash and debris regularly.
• Keep the storage area clear of excessive debris.
• Allow the entire grill to cool before handling components.
• Follow Arteflame's current maintenance instructions.

The CORTEN bowl and base are designed to develop their characteristic weathered appearance over time.

Important Safety Information

The Arteflame is an outdoor live-fire cooking appliance.

Always:

• Operate it outdoors with appropriate ventilation.
• Install it on a stable, suitable surface.
• Maintain required clearance from combustible materials.
• Follow local fire regulations.
• Keep children and pets away from hot surfaces.
• Never leave an active fire unattended.
• Allow the grill and cooktop to cool completely before handling.
• Follow Arteflame's installation and operating instructions.

Firewood and combustible materials stored in the base should always be managed according to Arteflame's current safety and operating guidance.

Common Questions

How much cooking space does it provide?
More than 1,250 square inches across the 40" cooking surface.

How thick is the cooktop?
The cooktop is 1/2-inch solid carbon steel.

How hot can the center grill grate get?
The supplied specifications state 1,000°F+.

Why does the cooktop have different heat zones?
The centrally located fire creates higher temperatures near the middle and progressively gentler temperatures toward the outside.

What can I store in the base?
The Storage Base provides accessible space for firewood and appropriate cooking accessories.

What fuel can I use?
Hardwood or lump charcoal.

Is the center grill grate included?
Yes.

Is the seasoning puck included?
Yes.

Can I use it as a fire bowl?
Yes. Remove the cooktop after cooking to use the bowl as an open-fire feature.

How is this different from the Round Base version?
The Storage Base provides integrated storage, while the Round Base prioritizes a simpler, more minimalist appearance.

How is the Storage Base different from the Euro Base?
The Storage Base emphasizes utility and accessible storage. The Euro Base emphasizes sculptural architectural design.

Does the CORTEN steel change appearance?
Yes. The weathering process and evolving surface character are intentional aspects of CORTEN steel.