We love it. The smoke stack controls the smoke and prevents the smoke from swirling in the face of people sitting around fire. Also it effectively radiates heat all around. The grill in the front also helps control errant sparks flying around. The color of the chimenea darkens to a dark bronze which actually looks much better than the orange rust color.  We like it. It doesn't take up a lot of space and is light enough to be somewhat portable. When not hot or in use, we can move it to different locations depending on where we want to congregate. Yet it is stable with the feet holding it at the right height above grade. Really happy with purchase. Nice smoke control with the stack and spark control with the mesh grate front access.