Art Deco Outdoor Post Lights

Q: How far apart should post lights be spaced?

Along a driveway, roughly 10 to 15 feet apart. Along a garden path, tighter spacing of 6 to 10 feet suits lower fixtures.

Q: Is the post included?

It varies. Some include a matching post; many are sold as the head only so you can choose post height and style. Check the product page and confirm the fitter size matches.

Q: Are dusk-to-dawn options available?

Some include or accept a photocell that switches the fixture on at dark and off at dawn. Availability varies by model — check the product page.

Stepped geometric lanterns and polished brass for driveways on Art Deco-influenced homes. Shop from Corbett Lighting, Hinkley Lighting, and Savoy House.

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Art Deco Outdoor Post Lights Canada – Geometric Driveway & Path Lanterns

Art Deco outdoor post lights define driveways, garden paths, and property entries with geometric precision — stepped lantern heads in brass and black with frosted glass panels on square and tapered posts, angular cage forms with amber glass in dark bronze, and geometric column fixtures in contrasting dark and metallic finishes.

Explore our full outdoor post lights collection, or match your facade with Art Deco outdoor wall lights.

All products are priced in Canadian dollars with free shipping on orders over $199 CAD.

Placement & Spacing

Driveways

Space posts 10 to 15 feet apart for even coverage, mounting driveway posts at roughly 84 to 96 inches above grade.

Garden Paths

Shorter posts of 48 to 60 inches illuminate the walking surface without competing with sightlines.

Weather Ratings

Post lights are fully exposed, so they generally require a Wet location rating. Confirm the specific fixture’s rating on its spec sheet, and choose durable finishes for freeze-thaw and road-salt exposure.

Brands in This Collection

Fixtures from Crystorama, Generation Lighting, ET2 Lighting, Kalco, Eurofase, and Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting.

Art Deco Outdoor Post Light FAQs

How tall should a post light be?

Driveway and entry posts commonly stand 84 to 96 inches above grade. Garden path posts are shorter, roughly 48 to 60 inches, so light lands on the walking surface.

How far apart should post lights be spaced?

Along a driveway, roughly 10 to 15 feet apart gives even coverage. Along a garden path, tighter spacing of 6 to 10 feet suits lower fixtures.

Is the post included?

It varies. Some post lights include a matching post; many are sold as the head only so you can choose post height and style. Check the product page and confirm the fitter size matches your post.

What weather rating do post lights need?

Because they’re fully exposed, post lights generally require a Wet location rating. Confirm the specific fixture’s rating on its spec sheet before installing.

Are dusk-to-dawn options available?

Some post lights include or accept a photocell that switches the fixture on at dark and off at dawn. Availability varies by model — check the product page.

Where can I buy Art Deco outdoor post lights in Canada?

Montreal Lighting & Hardware carries them online and at our Mount-Royal showroom (5670 Paré Street, Quebec, H4P 2M2). We ship Canada-wide at CAD prices with free shipping on orders over $199. Call (514) 416-2013.

Buying guide

How to Choose Art Deco Outdoor Post Lights

Lantern form, post height, spacing, and finish determine how Art Deco outdoor post lights read as composed exterior elements.

Choose the geometric lantern head

Stepped geometric lantern heads in polished brass or black are the most characteristically Art Deco outdoor post light form — the stepped profile at post height reads as an extension of the home's architectural vocabulary into the landscape. Angular cage forms with amber glass suit the machine-age modernist end of the spectrum.

Set the post height

Pathway and garden applications: 42 to 60 inches above grade. Driveway and perimeter applications: 84 to 96 inches. The taller driveway height creates a bold, formally composed exterior element consistent with the architectural scale of Art Deco homes.

Space geometrically

Consistent spacing reads as a deliberately composed exterior system — a quality Art Deco architecture demands. For driveway lighting, space 10 to 15 feet apart. For garden path lighting, 8 to 10 feet. The series should read as a geometric rhythm.

Match the finish throughout

Match the post light finish to the facade wall sconces, hanging lights, and entry door hardware for a formally composed Art Deco exterior lighting scheme.

Application	Post height	Spacing
Formal driveway	84" - 96" above grade	10-15' apart
Garden walkway	48" - 60" above grade	8-10' apart
Property perimeter	84" - 96" above grade	10-15' apart
Entry gate (pair)	84" - 96" above grade	Flanking gate
Garden path	42" - 52" above grade	8-10' apart

Common questions

Art Deco Outdoor Post Lights FAQ

What defines Art Deco outdoor post lights?

Art Deco outdoor post lights use stepped geometric lantern heads in polished brass and black with frosted glass panels on square and tapered posts, angular cage forms with amber glass, and geometric column post fixtures referencing the bold exterior lighting of Art Deco commercial and residential buildings of the 1920s-1930s.

What lantern head is most Art Deco?

Stepped geometric lantern heads in polished brass or black — the stepped profile reads as an extension of the home's Art Deco architectural vocabulary into the landscape.

What post height for a formal Art Deco driveway?

84 to 96 inches above grade — the tall height creates a bold, formally composed exterior element consistent with the architectural scale of Art Deco homes.

What finish suits an Art Deco home?

Polished brass and black for most Art Deco homes. Match to the facade sconces, hanging lights, and entry door hardware.

Do post lights need a weather rating?

Yes. All outdoor post lights must carry a wet location UL listing for fully exposed applications.

Do you offer free shipping?

Yes, free standard shipping across Canada on all orders over $199, including outdoor post lights.

What brands do you carry?

We carry Art Deco outdoor post lights from Corbett Lighting, Hinkley Lighting, and Savoy House.

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