Outdoor Lantern Wall Lights

Outdoor lantern wall lights are made to sit directly on the wall, to reach forward on a swan-neck arm, or to hang down from the end of an arm. Glass panels protect the bulb from wind and rain; clear glass gives brighter light, frosted and seeded glass softer light. Caged designs in the style of a ship’s lantern are popular for seaside homes and nautical façades.

Beside a front door, the centre of the lantern should be about 165–175 cm above the ground. For a single door, one light on the lock side is enough; for wide and double doors, a light on each side looks more balanced. The height of the lantern is chosen at roughly a quarter to a third of the height of the door. For details, see our outdoor wall light guide.

Outdoors, the protection rating of the fitting matters: what is needed under a covered porch is not the same as on an exposed façade. We explain which rating is needed where in our IP rating guide; the details of each design are on its own product page. Always have the electrical connection made by an electrician. Our wall lights are supplied without bulbs, and the finish can be changed on request.