Which size should I choose?

There are two sizes. The smaller is L 8.3″ × W 3.9″ × H 3.9″ (about 21 × 10 × 10 cm), a low, compact oval. The larger is L 11″ × W 4.7″ × H 6.3″ (about 28 × 12 × 16 cm), which is longer, deeper and taller, so it is a bolder light with more glass. The smaller one suits a narrow wall beside a door, a passage, a small porch or a step light, and the larger one suits a front door, a garage, a wide porch or a large wall. The photo shows one size, so please check the size you need before you order. How the listed length, width and height relate to the way you mount it is not listed, so please ask us if you need the distance it stands out from the wall.

Which finish should I choose?

There are seven finishes for the cast aluminum body: Silver, Gold, Black, Green, Red, Apricot and Grey. The photo shows the Silver finish, which has a rough, hammered, pewter-like texture, with two small brass-coloured screws at the sides. Black and Grey are quiet, practical choices, Silver gives a natural metal look, and Green, Red, Apricot and Gold are strong colour choices for a door, a shed or a garden. The type of coating is not listed, and the colour of the screws in the other finishes is not listed either. Finishes can look slightly different from a screen to your wall, so please ask us for a closer description or a reference photo if an exact match to your door or other fittings matters.

Is it really suitable for outdoors?

Yes, it is listed as outdoor-rated and weather-sealed, with a cast aluminum body and a frosted opaque glass shade. The exact rating, such as an IP number, and whether it is rated for damp or wet locations are not listed, so please ask us before you order, especially if the light will be fully exposed to rain, or near the sea. As a general guide, it is best placed under an overhang or a porch roof, and it should not be sprayed with a pressure washer or a hose.

What bulb does it use? Is it included?

The listing gives the socket as E26 / E27 medium base, and it recommends an LED bulb. E26 is the standard screw base common in North America and E27 is the standard screw base common in Europe and many other countries, so check the base before you buy a bulb. The maximum wattage, how many bulbs it takes and whether a bulb is included are not listed, so please ask us before you order. An LED bulb also runs cooler than an older type of bulb, which is kinder to the glass and the seals. The brightness and the colour of the light come from the bulb.

How much light does it give?

The shade is frosted, opaque glass with fine ribbed lines, so it hides the bulb and spreads the light softly. In the photo, a hood covers the top half of the oval, and the glow shows through the lower half. It works well as a welcoming light beside a door, along a wall, on a porch, in a passage or beside steps. It is not a floodlight, and no motion sensor or light sensor is listed. The brightness depends on the bulb you choose.

Can I dim it? Does it have a sensor or timer?

Dimming, a motion sensor, a light sensor and a timer are not listed for this light, so please ask us before you order. It is hardwired, so it is switched from your wall switch, and no other control is listed. If you plan to use a dimmer, the bulb must be dimmable and must suit the dimmer.

How is it installed, and does it work in my country?

It is hardwired, which means it is connected directly to your wiring, so it should be fitted by a qualified electrician who follows your local rules, including the rules for outdoor wiring and for sealing the point where the wire enters the fitting. The voltage, the weight, the mounting hardware, whether it is meant for a wall or a ceiling, and the wall types it suits (for example brick, concrete or siding) are not listed, and the right bulb base depends on your country, so please tell us your country and ask us before you order.

Switch off the power and let the bulb cool first. Wipe the glass with a soft, damp cloth and a mild cleaner, and dry it. Wipe the cast aluminum with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive pads and strong chemicals, which can scratch or mark the finish, and this matters most on the coloured finishes. The textured surface can collect dirt, so use a soft brush. The glass can break if it is knocked, so handle it with care when cleaning, and check from time to time that the shade is secure and that the fitting is dry inside.

Industrial Galvanized Metal Bulkhead Outdoor Wall Light

Illuminated Modern Silver-Grey Metal Wall Light Studio Shot

Galvanized Metal Bulkhead Light – Industrial Oval Bulkhead Aged Galvanized Frame Outdoor Corridor Wall Fixture Custom

L 8.3″ x W 3.9″ x H 3.9″ / Silver

$127.00

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We wanted an exterior porch light that looked like an authentic architectural utility piece during daylight hours when switched off. The raw silver oval housing with the warm brass side fasteners sits like vintage marine hardware against our dark gray shiplap. Just keep a soft cloth handy to wipe salt spray off the curved glass lens every spring.

We mounted this compact stadium-shaped bunker light low along our backyard stone steps. Its smooth oval footprint fits the narrow masonry riser effortlessly while throwing plenty of warm 2700K light across the treads. The clean cage-free glass face makes wiping away garden dust super easy.

Solid metal heft across the entire oval frame and zero buzz or flicker on our Lutron outdoor dimmer.

The mottled silver metal casting has a subtle brushed texture that blends nicely with our board-and-batten siding and coastal farmhouse porch. It puts out enough welcoming light for evening cookouts without blinding anyone sitting on the deck.

Genuine cast metal weight and clean machine threads on the two brass side screws. Very pleased with how rugged the hardware feels.

Keep in mind that the raw galvanized finish has natural mottled variations from one casting to the next. One of our sconces leans slightly more matte pewter while the other has brighter brushed silver highlights, which honestly makes them feel like genuine salvaged shipyard hardware.

Installed a pair of these oval marine eyelid sconces flanking our cedar garage doors, and the downward illumination across the driveway is awesome. The solid metal upper hood shields the top half completely so there is zero glare shining into our upstairs bedroom windows, while the concentric frosted glass lens spreads a warm amber pool straight down onto the concrete. Lining up the two side screws into the rubber weather seal took a steady hand on the ladder, yet once tightened down, it feels completely watertight.

Sourced four of these oval eyelid sconces for a client coastal cottage exterior styled in warm industrial minimalism. Having a smooth domed metal hood direct the beam downward makes it fully dark-sky friendly along the garden path. Connected to an outdoor dimmer switch, the concentric frosted glass glows like a vintage ship porthole.

The raw weathered silver finish has an authentic industrial patina that ties right into our zinc patio planters and steel French doors. Unboxing took an extra five minutes because of the tight molded foam blocks, though the concentric ribbed glass arrived spotless.

The low-profile projection works wonders for our narrow side alley where bulky lantern sconces would get knocked by trash bins. Because the domed metal hood covers the top half and the glass is deeply grooved, you never catch a bare bulb hotspot when walking past.

Heavy cast metal housing, thick concentric glass diffuser, and a cozy harbor wash along our brick walkway.

Wiring compartment inside the rear housing was slightly snug for our thicker twelve-gauge exterior conduit leads, so we had to fold the wire nuts neatly to get the rubber gasket seated flat against our stucco wall. Once powered on, the downward pool of light looks terrific beside our side entry door.