Traditional Outdoor Post Lights

Traditional Outdoor Post Lights Canada – Coach Lantern Lamp Posts

Traditional outdoor post lights define driveways, garden paths, and property entries on classically designed homes — coach lantern heads in antique bronze and black with seeded and clear glass panels, carriage lamp configurations with ornate cast hardware, bevelled glass and brass lanterns on fluted posts, and multi-light cluster heads scaled for driveway and property perimeter use.

Explore our full outdoor post lights collection, or coordinate with traditional outdoor wall lights.

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

Placement & Spacing

Driveways

A series of coach lantern post lights spaced 10 to 15 feet apart provides formal, historically coherent illumination at driveway scale. Mount driveway posts at roughly 84 to 96 inches above grade.

Garden Paths

Shorter posts of 48 to 60 inches with a lantern head scaled to the pathway light the walking surface while keeping period character.

Pier & Column Mounts

Flat-mount lanterns suit masonry pillars and gate columns where a full post isn’t wanted — a common arrangement on brick and stone traditional homes.

Brands in This Collection

Fixtures from Hinkley Lighting, Savoy House, Capital Lighting, Generation Lighting, Visual Comfort, and Artcraft Lighting.

Traditional Outdoor Post Light FAQs

How tall should a traditional lamp post be?

Driveway and entry posts commonly stand 84 to 96 inches above grade, which balances light spread against proportion near a house. 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 without dark gaps. Along a garden path, tighter spacing of 6 to 10 feet suits the lower fixtures.

Is the post included with the fixture?

It varies. Some post lights include a matching post; many are sold as the lantern 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?

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.

What is the difference between a post-top and a pier-mount fixture?

A post-top mounts on a pole or post; a pier-mount sits flat on a masonry column, gate pillar, or deck post. Traditional homes with brick or stone entry pillars often use pier mounts rather than full lamp posts.

Where can I buy traditional 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.