Outdoor post lights mount on top of a post, pole, or pier to light driveways, gateways, and walkways — the classic way to mark a property line or frame a gate. Every lantern here is wet-rated, in styles from handcrafted Mission and Craftsman to clean Dark Sky–rated profiles.

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Size it to the post
Scale the lantern to the post and setting so it reads right from the street:
- 7"–10" for garden, fence, and walkway posts.
- 14"–18" for tall driveway posts and wide entry piers.
- Rule of thumb: the taller the post, the larger the lantern — undersized fixtures disappear from a distance.
Topping a flat masonry column cap instead of a post? See our pier mount lights.
Styles, finishes & Dark Sky
Mission & Craftsman: squared frames, double-bar detailing, and seedy, amber, or mica glass suit brick, stone, and timber-framed homes.
Finishes & glass: Craftsman Brown, Vintage Copper, Timeless Bronze, and Verdigris, with glass from clear and seeded to beige, white, amber, and nature-scene art glass.
Wet-rated: built for direct rain and snow on an exposed post top.
Dark Sky–rated models: direct light downward and shield the bulb to cut glare and light pollution — ideal for rural properties and areas with lighting ordinances.
Frequently asked questions
What is a post light?
A post light (or post lantern) mounts on top of a post, pole, or pier to light driveway entrances, gateways, and walkways.
Post mount vs. pier mount vs. lamp post?
A post mount tops a post or pole; a pier mount seats on a flat column cap; a lamp post is the full pole-and-lantern assembly.
Do these include the post?
No — these are the lantern heads only. Pair one with a compatible post or pier sized to the fixture's base.
Gas or electric?
Electric, wet-rated fixtures — a low-maintenance, code-friendly upgrade from older gas post lights.
What does "Dark Sky" mean?
The fixture directs light down and shields the bulb, lighting the ground while keeping stray light out of the night sky.
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