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69 Examples of Modern Barbecues

From Diverse Desk-Like Barbecues to Portable Charcoal Grills

— June 16, 2015 — Art & Design
These modern barbecues refashion the traditional outdoor cooker.

While barbecuing is typically an outdoor activity, odorless barbecues and smoke-free stove-top grills bring the culinary fun indoors. These modern barbecues also promote mobile barbecuing. Portable barbecue pits are equipped with wheels for easy mobility while travel BBQ grills mirror the look of a suitcase for comfortable maneuvering. A backyard party is made more fun when a barbecue showcases a quirky design. Geeky gamer grills offer a recognizable look while worldly globe grills will have its users cooking up earthly dishes.

These modern barbecues also include a line of tech-friendly grills. Voice-controlled barbecues feature a futuristic appeal while the Hasty-Bake Legacy Grill provides the best of grilling and smoking.
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Popularity
Activity
Freshness
70
Lava-Based BBQs
Lava-Based BBQs
Bompas & Parr Creative Studio Cook Steaks with Molten Lava
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69
Car-Converted Cookers
Car-Converted Cookers
The Exhaust Burger Grills Slabs of Meat While Driving
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68
Rustic Cast-Iron BBQs
Rustic Cast-Iron BBQs
The Landmann Vista Charcoal Grill is Designed for Serious Barbecuers
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67
Bicycle-Mounted BBQS
Bicycle-Mounted BBQS
The Backbrat Turns Cyclists into Chefs
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66
Potted Plant Grills
Potted Plant Grills
Hot Pot BBQ by Black+Blum Hides Your Cooker Under a Herb Garden
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65
Potted Ceramic Grills
Potted Ceramic Grills
The Primo Ceramic Grill Can be Built in Any Indoor or Outdoor Shelving
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64
Barbecue Bicycle Trailers
Barbecue Bicycle Trailers
The Grillrider Lets You Haul All Your Grilling Supplies Around
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63
Worldy Globe Grills
Worldy Globe Grills
The Goldenhen BBQ Encourages Travel and Eco-Friendliness
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62
Buoyant Barbecues
Buoyant Barbecues
The Floating Flamer Combines Two Summer Pastimes into One
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61
Portable Charcoal Grills
Portable Charcoal Grills
The Eva Solo to Go Grill Lets You BBQ on the Go
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60
2-in-1 Barbecues
2-in-1 Barbecues
The Hasty-Bake Legacy Grill Roasts and Smokes Mouth-Watering Meat
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59
Quick Wood-Fired Grills
Quick Wood-Fired Grills
This Advanced Grill Can Heat Up to 1,000 Degrees in Only Five Minutes
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58
Minute Meal Cookers
Minute Meal Cookers
The CanCooker Uses Steam to Heat and Cook your Meals Fast
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57
Loaded Barbeques
Loaded Barbeques
Voyage Plays Tunes
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56
Artistic BBQs
Artistic BBQs
Burn Your Burger in Style
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55
Geeky Gamer Grills
Geeky Gamer Grills
The Grilltendo Grill is a Summer Gamer Essential
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54
Flavor-Infusing Grills
Flavor-Infusing Grills
Beem's Aroma Grill Express Has a Groove That Can Be Filled with Marinades
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53
Foosball Grills
Foosball Grills
Table Soccer BBQ Begs the Question, Where Have You Been All My Life?
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52
Handcrafted Buccaneer BBQs
Handcrafted Buccaneer BBQs
The Pirate Chest Barbecue is Perfect for Swashbuckling Chefs
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51
Heavy-Duty Argentinian Grills
Heavy-Duty Argentinian Grills
The 'Gaucho Grill' Helps Consumers Cook Argentinian Cuisine
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50
Spherical Backyard Cookers
Spherical Backyard Cookers
The Eva Solo Grill Globe is Unexpectedly Chic
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49
Voice Commanded Barbecues
Voice Commanded Barbecues
Lynx Grills Debuted its New Smart Grill at CES 2014
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48
Collapsible Barbecues
Collapsible Barbecues
Paul Jr. Designs' Coleman RoadTrip Grill is Perfect for Summer Adventures
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47
Flavor-Infusing BBQs
Flavor-Infusing BBQs
The Ascot Wood-Burning Barbecue Gives Food a Smoky Scent
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46
Cylindrical Portable Cookers
Cylindrical Portable Cookers
The Eva Solo to Go Grill is the Perfect Portable Camping Barbecue
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45
Portable Party Carts
Portable Party Carts
Keep Guests Entertained Everywhere With the Alpina Grills Mobile Beer Bar
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44
Practically Flat Portable Cookers
Practically Flat Portable Cookers
The ‘Fold Flat Grill' Makes Barbecues Seem Easier
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43
Mini Backyard Grills
Mini Backyard Grills
The BabyQ
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42
Clever Campfire Treat Baskets
Clever Campfire Treat Baskets
The ‘S’More to Love S’More Maker’ Grills on
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41
BBQ Messenger Bags
BBQ Messenger Bags
Get Carried Away With the Element Portable Grill by Fuego
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40
Convenient Steel Grills
Convenient Steel Grills
The Carhartt Portable BBQ Brings Summer Fun Wherever You Go
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39
Disposable Grills
Disposable Grills
The Wooden BBQ by Espergaerde Biodegrades After Use
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38
Origami-Inspired Barbecues
Origami-Inspired Barbecues
The 'Grillo' Folding Grill Has a Wire Mesh Hammock to Hold Solid Fuels
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37
Spinning Grills
Spinning Grills
The Calanca Barbeque Cooks Great Food and is Nice to Look At
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36
Pocket-Sized Barbecues
Pocket-Sized Barbecues
The Altoids Tin BBQ is a Fully Functional Grill That Fits into Your Palm
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35
Elegant Modern Grills
Elegant Modern Grills
The Druida Barbecue is Aesthetically Stylish and Serves Up Exquisite Steaks
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34
Diverse Disk-Like BBQS
Diverse Disk-Like BBQS
The Blacktop 360 Grill-Fryer is a Four-in-One Wonder
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33
Green Thumb Grills
Green Thumb Grills
Garden and Cook at the Same Time With the Hot-Pot BBQ
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32
Suspended Barbecues
Suspended Barbecues
The DesignerGrill from Fire & Steel is Almost Too Pretty to Cook With
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31
Instant Doughnut Grills
Instant Doughnut Grills
The Sunbeam Donut Maker Whips Up Breakfast in Minutes
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30
Retro Gamer Grills
Retro Gamer Grills
The Cartridge Grill is Inspired by Video Games of Yesteryear
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29
Odorless BBQs
Odorless BBQs
The Libero Point by Electrolux Uses Air Filtration System
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28
Briefcase Grills
Briefcase Grills
Bring the Darwin BBQ to Your Next Office Potluck
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27
Garbage Can Barbecues
Garbage Can Barbecues
The Pit Barbecue from Pit Barrel Cooker Co. Resembles a Trash Can
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26
Indoor BBQs
Indoor BBQs
Ariete SteakHouse Grill
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25
Portable BBQs
Portable BBQs
The BBQ Briefcase
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24
Instant Eco Grills
Instant Eco Grills
Baja BBQ Firepack
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23
Sculptural Fire Pits
Sculptural Fire Pits
The Mikado Focus Grill is Aesthetically Pleasing in a Natural Way
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22
Simple Wood-Burning Barbecues
Simple Wood-Burning Barbecues
The BBQ by The Federal Updates the Classic Urban Fire Pit
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21
Designer Grills
Designer Grills
Fiberglass BBQ Corvette
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20
Home-Made Fast Food Fryers
Home-Made Fast Food Fryers
The Three Basket Deep Fryer Takes the Grease Outdoors
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19
All-Terrain Barbeques
All-Terrain Barbeques
The Hummer Grill Adds Some Horsepower to Your Steak
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18
Portable Park BBQs
Portable Park BBQs
The City Boy Picnic Grill is Perfect for an Impromptu Plein-Air Meal
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17
Travel BBQ Grills
Travel BBQ Grills
This Portable BBQ Grill Adopts a Playful Suitcase Shape
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16
BBQs as Art
BBQs as Art
Recycle Your Old Car Into A BBQ
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15
Portable Barbeque Pits
Portable Barbeque Pits
The Brennwagen Grills is for Serious Traveling Cooks
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14
Mod Molten Grills
Mod Molten Grills
The Volcano Barbecue Erupts with Aesthetic Flair and Flames
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13
Clever Dustbin Barbecues
Clever Dustbin Barbecues
The BBQ 360 is Unassuming and Extraordinarily Easy to Use
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12
Double-Barrel Backyard Barbecues
Double-Barrel Backyard Barbecues
The Sawed-Off Shotgun BBQ is Designed for Gangster Grillers
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11
Balcony Barbecues
Balcony Barbecues
The Plek 66 Barbecue is a Compact Grill for City Dwellers
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10
Tailgate Grills
Tailgate Grills
The Traeger Double BBQ Trailer is a Mean Grilling Machine
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9
Beastly BBQs
Beastly BBQs
The 'God-grilla' is the World's Biggest Barbecue
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8
On-the-Go BBQs
On-the-Go BBQs
The Notebook Barbecue Grill Makes Cooking Convenient
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7
Space-Saving BBQs
Space-Saving BBQs
The Focus Wall-Mounted Barbecue is Sleek and Stylish
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6
Multi-Functional Grill Tops
Multi-Functional Grill Tops
Cook & Enjoy a Meal in One Place With the Garden Dining Table
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5
Pizza Oven Grills
Pizza Oven Grills
KettlePizza Makes a Perfectly Cooked Crust
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4
Smokeless Stovetop Barbecues
Smokeless Stovetop Barbecues
The Element BBQ Lets You Cook from the Convenience of Your Kitchen
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3
Retro Color Block Barbeques
Retro Color Block Barbeques
The Memphis Two Burner BBQ Adds Some Color to Your Patio
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2
Slide-Out Grills
Slide-Out Grills
The Gunni Movable Kitchen Island with Compact Barbeque is Great for Small Spaces
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1
Contemporary Camping BBQs
Contemporary Camping BBQs
Kanz's Field Kitchen K120 Series is a Gourmet Option for the Outdoors
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