“The most important things to keep in mind are choosing heat- and weather-resistant materials like steel or wrought iron, and taking into account the height and capacity, which will depend on how much wood you’re using,” says Mallory Micetich, Vice President of Corporate Communications at Angi and an expert in consumer protection and small home living. We researched dozens of firewood racks and evaluated them based on their durability, material, size, and capacity. Our winner, the L.L. Bean Wood Storage Rack, is well-constructed, easy to assemble, and made from rust-resistant steel that’s intended to last for years. Here are the best firewood racks. The rack is made from tubular steel with a rust-resistant coating and should last for several years, despite harsh winter conditions. A big downside of this rack is that a cover isn’t included. L.L. Bean sells a compatible one, but it was sold out at press time. If you need one, you’ll have to go with a universal firewood rack cover from a company like ShelterLogic. However, the design of this rack is clean and basic, and at just over a foot deep, it’s an ideal size for storing under an awning or eave. Price at time of publish: $149 You will need to assemble the rack yourself, but it’s an easy process. Some users said they were concerned that the rack would be flimsy, but their worries subsided after they opened it and put it together. Some were even able to stack as many as a dozen logs without issues. Price at time of publish: $40 It’s sold in three different sizes, ranging from just under two feet high to nearly seven feet high, but each one is only about 14 inches deep. It can either be used on its own or paired with Terrain’s matching planed outdoor fireplace. Although the cord capacity is not listed, from the photos we would estimate that the smallest size holds around 40 logs and the largest maybe 150. No assembly is required. Price at time of publish: $458 (medium) We read some reports about assembly, including missing pieces, confusing instructions, and misaligned holes. Others had no issues and said they assembled it easily within 30 minutes, so it may depend on how handy you are. To help keep it stable, the rack comes with a set of bolts you can use to anchor it to the ground. Price at time of publish: $300 (standard size) Besides keeping wood looking neat, a log holder like this one can also make a decor statement. “A firewood rack can make for a beautiful vignette in your space, adding much-needed depth, dimension, and contrast to a scene—they’re a practical piece that acts like a sculptural element,” says Heather Goerzen, Havenly design editor. Note that this piece also comes in two finishes, either black or bronze. Price at time of publish: $249 We love this rack’s simple, modern design that can blend into your living room decor, or complement outdoor furniture, fireplaces, or firepits. The rack features movable cross supports that divide the wood into four sections, helping keep the logs a bit more organized. It’s worth noting that we did read some reports that moving the supports and stacking the wood is a bit tricky. Price at time of publish: $249 The rack itself is simple, made from steel, and easy to put together. Given the size, it helps to have two people available during assembly. One drawback is that the bottom is open, so depending on the size of your logs, wood could fall through. And although it doesn’t add an interesting design element like some other options on this list, it does the job of keeping a good amount of firewood organized and dry outdoors. Price at time of publish: $69 The rack has an open, curved shelf in the middle, and you can choose to either fill the entire thing with wood or place regular logs in one half and smaller pieces of kindling and newspaper in the other half, to better organize things. The solid base is raised about two inches from the ground, which will help with ventilation. Assembly is required, but most users find it relatively simple. Price at time of publish: $66
Size
Next, you’ll want to consider the size. Firewood racks range from about 18-inches wide to upwards of 100 inches across and come in varying heights and depths. To figure out what size you need, think about how much wood you need to fit, how often you’ll be refilling it, and where you plan to place it. Some products specify cord capacity, which tells you how much wood volume a container can hold. “If you use a wood stove or fireplace as the main source of heat during cold weather, you’re going to need a lot of wood—a full cord, which is 128 cubic feet of stacked dry firewood, can usually last six to 12 weeks. Our best covered option, the Arlmont & Co. Metal Log Rack is designed to store a cord of wood outdoors. On the other hand, if you only use firewood for camping or a handful of times during winter, you might opt for a bundle or quarter cord of wood,” says Micetich.
Style
Firewood holders come in a variety of styles. Standard rectangular racks have more of a utilitarian appearance and are usually placed on a deck, patio, or next to a shed. Then there are hoop-style racks, which are functional and aesthetically pleasing, as well as options with leather or canvas slings. Consider where you’re planning to put the firewood rack and how it will complement the rest of your interior or exterior decor. “There are so many different options from low-slung leather numbers to circular brass pieces and even taller iron frames. Determine the best location and the optimal visual footprint, whether you want something tall to draw the eye up or low to add balance, and then you can lean into varying stylistic features like texture and shape,” says Heather Goerzen, Havenly design editor.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was researched and written by Lexi Dwyer, who has been writing for The Spruce since 2019 and has covered topics such as furniture, gardening tools, and fireplace tools. To make this list, she aimed to choose a mix of firewood racks that could be used either indoors or outdoors and are made from durable materials. She also tried to include a mix of different sizes, styles, and price points. She consulted Mallory Micetich, who is Vice President of Corporate Communications at Angi and also an expert in consumer protection and small home living, as well as Heather Goerzen, Havenly design editor, for tips on choosing a firewood rack and setting it up in a safe, attractive way.
