Traditional Outdoor Ceiling Lights

Traditional Outdoor Ceiling Lights Canada – Porch Lanterns & Flush Mounts

Traditional outdoor ceiling lights bring period lantern vocabulary to covered porch and porte-cochere ceilings — flush-mount coach lanterns with seeded glass panels in antique bronze and black, etched glass bowl forms on decorative brass plates, and multi-light candelabra flush-mount configurations in oil-rubbed bronze and polished nickel.

Explore our full outdoor lighting collection, or match your facade with traditional outdoor wall lights.

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

Placement & Ratings

Covered Porches

A flush-mount coach lantern or etched glass bowl centered in the porch ceiling provides overhead light that integrates with exterior lanterns and facade sconces.

Sizing

Add the porch width and length in feet and use that number in inches as a target diameter, scaling up on larger covered areas.

Weather Ratings

Covered positions generally require at least a Damp rating; more exposed positions require Wet. Ratings vary by product — confirm on the individual spec sheet.

Brands in This Collection

Fixtures from Hinkley Lighting, Generation Lighting, Visual Comfort, Maxim Lighting, and Fine Art Handcrafted Lighting.

Traditional Outdoor Ceiling Light FAQs

What rating do covered porch ceiling lights need?

A Damp rating is generally sufficient for fully covered areas protected from direct rain; more exposed positions require a Wet rating. Confirm the specific fixture’s rating on its spec sheet.

What size outdoor ceiling fixture do I need?

Add the porch width and length in feet and use that total in inches as a starting diameter. On deep or wide porches, use multiple fixtures rather than one oversized light.

How many fixtures does a porch need?

One centered fixture suits most porches. For longer covered areas, space fixtures roughly 8 to 10 feet apart for even coverage without dark gaps between them.

Should the ceiling fixture match my wall lanterns?

Matching or coordinating the finish across ceiling, wall, and post fixtures gives a coherent exterior scheme — particularly important on traditional architecture where all the fixtures are visible together.

Can these be used on an uncovered ceiling?

Only fixtures with a Wet location rating should be used where exposed to direct rain or snow. Confirm the rating before installing in an uncovered position.

Where can I buy traditional outdoor ceiling 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.