Find your heater.
Six silhouettes. One commercial-grade standard. Every Lava Heat Italia heater is built on the same engineering platform — borosilicate glass flame columns, steel construction, a ten-year structural warranty, and the design sensibility that has placed our towers on Forbes five-star terraces for over two decades. Use this page to choose the one that fits your space.
Start with the space.
An intimate residential patio
A balcony, a dining table for six, a cozy corner seating group. You want the sculptural flame tower silhouette without an eighty-pound commercial unit dominating the space.
A full-height design statement
A roof deck, pool terrace, or entertaining patio where the heater is part of the architecture. You want a ninety-two inch flame column that reads as sculpture during the day and warmth at night.
A Forbes five-star hospitality specification
A resort terrace, rooftop bar, or private club where the heater runs every night for decades, endures salt air and ocean wind, and has to look as considered as the furniture it sits beside.
Six heaters, side by side.
One standard.
Questions, answered.
What's the difference between natural gas and liquid propane?
Natural gas connects to a permanent supply line and is the right choice for installed commercial and residential use — no tank changes, continuous run time, lower cost per hour. Liquid propane runs off a standard 20-lb tank stored in the heater base, giving you portability and no plumbing work. Every model is available in both.
How is the Opus different from the Opus Lite?
The two share the same 80.5-inch silhouette and 56,000 BTU output, but the Opus is built on an upgraded premium frame with refined finish work and gallery-grade detailing. The Opus Lite is the same sculptural form at a residential price point. If the heater is the centerpiece of a seating arrangement, choose the Opus. If it's part of a larger composition, the Lite delivers the same look for less.
Why would I choose the Capri over the Lava Lite?
Height and presence. The Capri stands at 72.5 inches — low enough to sit comfortably under a pergola or covered patio where a full 92-inch tower would feel imposing. The Lava Lite is the full-height flame column designed to anchor an open terrace. If ceiling clearance is under eight feet, choose the Capri. If you have the height, the Lava Lite is the iconic silhouette.
Is the 2G Tower worth the upgrade from the Lava Lite?
For commercial and high-traffic hospitality use — yes. The 2G adds 10,000 BTU of additional output, touch-to-start electronic ignition with wireless remote, 5-stage Clima Comfort heat control, and 304-grade stainless steel panels rated for continuous commercial service. For a residential buyer who runs the heater a few nights a week, the Lava Lite gives you the same silhouette for considerably less.
What's included with every heater?
Every unit ships fully assembled with the burner, borosilicate flame tube, reflector hood, fuel regulator and hose (LP models), owner's manual, and warranty registration. No field assembly, no hardware kit, no time lost — roll it into position and connect it to your fuel source.
Do you offer contract or volume pricing?
Yes. Orders of six units or more qualify for contract pricing, custom finish programs, and multi-property service agreements. Our contract team supports hospitality specifiers across North America with installation coordination, spare parts provisioning, and direct account management. See below to get in touch.
Specifying six or more? Let's talk.
Lava Heat Italia has supplied Forbes five-star resorts, rooftop bars, private clubs, and design-led restaurants worldwide since 2003. Our contract team offers custom finish programs, volume pricing, installation support, and multi-property service agreements across North America.