# Title: Black Outdoor Wall Lights


## Description: Black outdoor wall lights hold their outline against brick, render and pale siding, which is why they became the default on facades with dark window frames. The fixture stays visible as a shape through the day, then does the practical work of marking a door, a step or a path after dark. The finish has a second job outside. How to choose black outdoor wall lights Outside, the finish is structural as much as visual. A powder coat over aluminum or stainless steel holds up well; the same coat over an unsuitable base metal is what lifts and blisters first in wet weather. Read the base material on each product page, and treat a coastal site as the harder case, because salt air reaches everything on a wall. Then decide which way the light goes. A down facing hood puts light on the ground where it is useful and keeps the source out of a neighbor's window. An up and down cylinder draws two cones on the wall and looks deliberate on a plain facade. A lantern with clear glass shows the lamp from every angle and wants a low output bulb to keep glare off a driveway. Mounting height and spacing for black outdoor wall lights These are the figures US installers use on a typical entrance. Flanking a front door: center at 66 to 72 inches from the threshold. Single fixture beside a door: center at about 66 inches, on the handle side. Along a garden or garage wall: 8 to 10 feet between fixtures. Scale: roughly one quarter to one third the height of the door for a pair. Glass and glare decide how the wall reads from the street. Clear panes show the lamp from every angle, so keep the output modest and pick a bulb worth looking at. Frosted or seeded glass hides the source and gives an even face, which suits a fitting mounted at eye level beside a path. A solid hood with an open bottom sends everything downward and leaves the wall above it dark, and on a two story facade that is usually the quieter result. Which black outdoor light for which wall Fixture type Best in What it does Price here Up and down and strips A facade, a garage, a driveway Two cones washing the wall above and below $100 to $759 Lanterns Beside a front door, on a porch A framed source that reads as a classic fixture $139 to $379 Solar A fence, a shed, a wall with no circuit Light that comes on by itself with no wiring $169 to $389 Flat ribbed faces A flat wall beside a path or a gate A shallow body that lights itself more than the wall $111 to $1,060 Stone look panels A modern facade, a terrace wall A lit panel with veining showing through it $209 to $379 What the ratings mean IP65 A body sealed against dust and against water jets. Almost everything on this page carries it, which is the baseline for a wall exposed to weather. A handful of models here are rated for dry use and belong under cover. Hardwired to an outdoor junction box The fixture joins the house wiring in a weather sealed box behind it. Most models here fit this way. The gasket between the backplate and the wall is what keeps water out, so the surface has to be flat for it to seat. Integrated LED, no socket The diodes sit inside a sealed body with nothing to relamp. A large part of this range is built that way, because sealing is easier without a removable lamp. The color temperature on the page is fixed for good. E26 socket The standard American screw fitting, used by the lantern style fixtures here that still take a bulb. On a clear or water glass panel the lamp is visible from the street, so a filament style bulb suits the look. Solar powered A panel on the body charges a cell by day and the fixture runs at night. Part of this range offers it, several as an alternative to wiring on the same model. Output depends on how much direct sun the panel gets. Questions about exterior wall fittings Does a dark coating hold up outside? A powder coated finish over the right base metal lasts well, and chalking comes from years of direct sun rather than from rain. Rinse the housing when you clean the windows, and check the product page for what each fixture is rated for before choosing an exposed position. One fixture or a pair beside the door? A pair if the door has room on both sides and the facade is symmetrical, since two even pools of light read as intentional. A single unit on the handle side suits a narrow entrance or a side door. Match the scale to the door either way, since an undersized fitting beside a wide entrance reads as an afterthought. What bulb color suits a dark facade? 2700K on brick and warm render, 3000K against gray render or pale siding. Warm light reads welcoming at a door and keeps the wall material looking like itself after dark. Match the color across every fitting on the same elevation, including the one over the garage. You may also want Outdoor Wall Lights, Solar Outdoor Wall Lights, Boho Wall Sconces and Glass Wall Sconces. This page is part of Wall Lamps. How do you maintain an outdoor wall light? Three things, once or twice a year. Wash the outside with warm water and a drop of dish soap, which removes the film of pollen, dust and salt that otherwise holds moisture against the finish. Check the gasket where the glass meets the body, since a perished seal is how water gets into a sealed fixture and is cheap to replace before it matters. And clear the inside, where insects collect and account for most of the lost output. On a matte black powder coat, avoid abrasive cream and solvent, which leave permanent shiny patches. How much does a black outdoor wall light cost on this page? 45 fixtures on this page, priced from $100 to $999. The midpoint is $189 and nine in ten sit under $320. Shipping is free and installation is not included. How high should a pair beside a door be mounted? 66 to 72 inches from the walking surface to the center of the fixture, which puts the light just above eye level and onto the face of whoever is at the door. Measure from the step or the porch floor rather than from the ground, since a raised threshold changes the figure. Where the door is wider than about 36 inches, a pair either side at equal distance works better than one fixture, because a single light leaves half the doorway in shadow.


## Products count: 45


## Link: https://www.orodwell.com/collections/black-outdoor-wall-lights


## Products

- [Large Outdoor Wall Sconce, Cross Bar Frame, Three Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/large-outdoor-wall-sconce-cross-bar-frame-three-sizes)
- [Flat Outdoor Wall Light, Ribbed Face, 4 Sizes in 2 Depths](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/flat-outdoor-wall-light-ribbed-face-four-sizes)
- [Long Outdoor Wall Light, Ribbed Tube, Wired or Solar](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/long-outdoor-wall-light-ribbed-tube-wired-or-solar)
- [Solar Porch Light, Ribbed Tube in an Open Frame](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/solar-porch-light-ribbed-tube-open-frame)
- [Solar Step Lights, Louvered Wedge, Three Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/solar-step-lights-louvered-wedge-three-sizes)
- [Slim Wall Sconce, Alabaster Look Panel, Outdoor](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/slim-wall-sconce-alabaster-look-panel-outdoor)
- [Craftsman Outdoor Wall Light, Opal Cylinder, 2 Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/craftsman-outdoor-wall-light-opal-cylinder-two-sizes)
- [Antique Brass Outdoor Light, Scrolled Arm, 2 Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/antique-brass-outdoor-light-scrolled-arm-two-sizes)
- [Outdoor Barn Light, Caged Globe, Gooseneck Arm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/outdoor-barn-light-caged-globe-gooseneck-arm)
- [Art Deco Outdoor Wall Light, Barred Cap, 3 Heights](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/art-deco-outdoor-wall-light-barred-cap-three-heights)
- [Stone Wall Light, Veined Panel, Six Sizes, Outdoor](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/stone-wall-light-veined-panel-six-sizes)
- [Modern Porch Light, Slim Lit Strip, Three Heights](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/modern-porch-light-slim-lit-strip-three-heights)
- [White Outdoor Wall Light, Glass Cube in a Black Frame, E26](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/white-outdoor-wall-light-glass-cube-black-frame)
- [Gold Outdoor Wall Light, Ornate Lantern, Water Glass, Two Sizes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/gold-outdoor-wall-light-ornate-lantern-water-glass)
- [Industrial Outdoor Wall Light, Lantern, Clear or Water Glass](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/industrial-outdoor-wall-light-lantern-clear-or-water-glass)
- [Exterior Wall Sconce, Tall Fretwork Lantern, 47.2 in](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/exterior-wall-sconce-tall-fretwork-lantern-47-inch)
- [Bar Wall Sconce for Outdoors, Black Band, Faux Alabaster Panel](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/bar-wall-sconce-outdoor-black-band-faux-alabaster)
- [Mid Century Modern Outdoor Wall Light, Black Frame Lantern](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/mid-century-modern-outdoor-wall-light-black-frame-lantern)
- [Vintage Outdoor Wall Light, Black Roof Lantern, Ribbed Glass](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/vintage-outdoor-wall-light-black-roof-lantern-ribbed-glass)
- [Rustic Outdoor Wall Light, Black Cone Shade, Gooseneck Arm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/rustic-outdoor-wall-light-black-cone-gooseneck)
- [Patio Wall Light, Black Lantern With Frosted Glass, E26](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/patio-wall-light-black-lantern-frosted-glass)
- [Stainless Steel Outdoor Wall Light, Box Lantern, Ribbed Acrylic](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/stainless-steel-outdoor-wall-light-box-lantern-ribbed)
- [Geometric Wall Sconce, Outdoor Round Lattice Disc, Large](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/geometric-wall-sconce-outdoor-round-lattice-disc)
- [Cylinder Wall Sconce, Outdoor Up and Down Light, Single or Sets](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/cylinder-wall-sconce-outdoor-up-down-single-or-sets)
- [Resin Wall Sconce for Outdoors, Black Frame, Veined Panel](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/resin-wall-sconce-outdoor-black-frame-veined-panel)
- [Cage Wall Sconce for Outdoors, Gooseneck Arm, Frosted Glass](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/cage-wall-sconce-outdoor-gooseneck-frosted-glass)
- [Transitional Outdoor Wall Light, Black Fretwork Column, 31.5 in](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/transitional-outdoor-wall-light-black-fretwork-column)
- [Garden Wall Light, Large Black Moon Ring, 23.6 or 31.5 Inches](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/garden-wall-light-black-moon-ring-large)
- [Dusk to Dawn Outdoor Wall Light, Solar, Black Louvered Front](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/dusk-to-dawn-outdoor-wall-light-solar-black-louvered)
- [Porch Wall Light, Black Frame, Amber Panels, Wired or Solar](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/porch-wall-light-black-amber-panels-wired-or-solar)
- [Exterior Wall Sconce, Black Box With Gold Tone Trim, Wired or Solar](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/exterior-wall-sconce-black-box-brass-trim-wired-or-solar)
- [LED Outdoor Wall Light, Solar Linear Black Strip, Five Lengths](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-outdoor-wall-light-solar-linear-black-strip)
- [Linear Wall Sconce IP65 in Matte Black Metal and Acrylic](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-lamp-linear)
- [Black Wall Lamp LED Dimmable Modern Design for Living Room Homes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-lamp-dimmable)
- [Narrow Wall Sconce in Iron and Acrylic 9 cm Wide up to 240 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-lamp-dimmable)
- [Black Wall Lamp in Die Cast Aluminum with Gold Accents at 14W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-lamp-living)
- [Waterproof Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Wrought Iron 3 Modes](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-acrylic-wall-sconce-weatherproof)
- [White Outdoor Wall Light IP65 Dimmable with a Remote](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-white-wall-sconce-weatherproof)
- [Modern Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Aluminum 21 by 9 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-weatherproof)
- [Contemporary Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Wrought Iron](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-outdoor)
- [LED Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Matte Black Aluminum](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-black)
- [Modern Outdoor Wall Light in Matte Black Aluminum 24 cm](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-outdoor-weatherproof)
- [Vintage Outdoor Wall Light IP65 in Aluminum and Glass 18W](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-wall-sconce-648514)
- [White Wall Sconce LED Weatherproof Outdoor Design for Decor Statement](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-white-wall-sconce-outdoor)
- [Up and Down Wall Sconce in Black 9 by 80 cm with Touch Switch](https://www.orodwell.com/a/llms/products/led-black-outdoor-light)

## Metafields 

- title_tag: Black Outdoor Wall Lights | Exterior Porch Lights
- description_tag: Black outdoor wall lights for porches, entries and garden walls. Weather rated fixtures with a graphic dark finish. Free shipping and 30-day free returns.
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- content_reviewed: 2026-10-12