Agio Nicolet vs Juniper: Costco Fire Dining Sets 2026
Same brand, two different evenings. The Nicolet 7-piece (~$1,900) is a bar-height dining set around a 60,000 BTU fire table — buy it if you eat outside. The Juniper 5-piece (~$2,650) is a gliding lounge set around a lower fire table — buy it if you gather around the fire. Both need real assembly and a proper propane hookup.
Agio builds Costco's flagship fire-table sets, and the two that dominate California patios this season are the Nicolet 7-piece high dining set and the Juniper 5-piece lounge set. We assemble both — here's the comparison from the crew that reads the manuals so you don't have to.
Quick Comparison
| Agio Nicolet 7-pc | Agio Juniper 5-pc | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | High dining (bar height) | Lounge / deep seating |
| Seating | 6 swivel chairs with arms | 2 gliding loveseats + 2 swivel gliders |
| Fire table | 60,000 BTU, sintered stone top | ~30,000 BTU, coffee-table height |
| Materials | Aluminum frame, Resysta wood-look backs/arms, Sunbrella cushions | Aluminum frame, Sunbrella cushions |
| Costco price | ~$1,899.99 (cover included) | ~$2,649.99 |
| Assembly (CA, pro) | $399–$549 incl. gas hookup | $399–$549 incl. gas hookup |
Nicolet: Buy It If You Eat Outside
The Nicolet is a dining set first and a fire feature second. Six bar-height swivel chairs around a sintered-stone table means dinner, drinks, and homework all happen out there — and the 60,000 BTU burner in the middle is genuinely warm, not decorative. The Resysta arm and back panels are the detail people notice in person: real wood look, zero wood maintenance. At $1,899.99 with the furniture cover included, it's the value pick of Costco's whole fire lineup.
Juniper: Buy It If You Gather Around Fire
The Juniper is the fire-circle set: two loveseats that glide, two swivel-glide chairs, everything oriented low and inward around the flame. It seats the same six people but for a different evening — longer, slower, blanket-over-the-knees. You pay about $750 more for glider mechanisms and bigger cushions, and its lower-output burner is sized for ambiance and warmth at knee height rather than heating a dining table.
The Part Nobody Reads: Assembly & the Gas Hookup
Both listings carry the same line: delivery only, set up not included. Realistic expectations:
- The chairs are volume work. Six swivel-base chairs (or two loveseats plus gliders) at 25–35 minutes each, done right so bases don't wobble.
- The fire table is the real job. Burner, regulator, and hose in the correct order, every fitting leak-tested with soap solution, fire glass placed, and a full ignition test. This is the step that should not be improvised — a leaking fitting under a table you eat at is a genuine hazard.
- Budget 3–5 hours with two people — or book it done: $399–$549 flat in California, gas test included, boxes gone. Details on our Costco assembly page.
Buying the Nicolet or Juniper?
We assemble the full set, hook up and leak-test the fire table, place the fire glass, and haul the packaging — across all of California.
Book Fire Set Assembly →Accessories We Actually Recommend
A tank gauge with leak detection tells you when the 20-lb tank is low before guests arrive; a tank cover side table hides the spare; and extra reflective fire glass refreshes the burner tray after a couple of seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Agio Nicolet 7-piece set worth it?
At $1,899.99 for six Sunbrella-cushioned swivel chairs, a 60,000 BTU sintered-stone fire table, and an included cover, the Nicolet undercuts comparable fire dining sets by $1,000+. It's the best value in Costco's 2026 fire-set lineup.
What's the difference between the Agio Nicolet and Juniper?
The Nicolet is a high-dining set — six bar-height swivel chairs around a taller 60,000 BTU fire table, built for eating and entertaining. The Juniper is a lounge set — gliding loveseats and swivel gliders around a lower fire table, built for relaxing. Dining households pick Nicolet; fire-circle households pick Juniper.
Does Costco set up fire table patio sets?
No — Costco Direct listings say delivery only, set up not included. Optional setup is quoted at checkout in some areas but excludes gas work in most markets. Independent assembly with propane hookup and leak test runs $399–$549 in California.
Is it safe to assemble a fire table yourself?
The chairs, yes. The fire table needs the burner, regulator, and hose connected in the right order and every fitting leak-tested with soap solution before first ignition. If you smell gas or the flame sputters, shut it off — an improperly sealed fitting is a genuine hazard. When in doubt, have a pro do the hookup.
Need a Pro in California?
Insured, background-checked handymen. 4.9☆ rated. Same-day available.
Book Online Now →