I purchased this to assist with some heat in my sunroom during the winter months.  Because it is cast iron and has that little lid, I can put an oil lamp inside the chiminea and it heats up.  If I want it hotter, I put votives around the sides.  The legs never get hot.  This little chiminea is exactly what I was looking for!  It's small size doesn't take up a lot of room.  A perfect purchase for me and Wayfair was the only place I found this little gem.