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Collection: Outdoor Wall Lights & Sconces

Outdoor wall lights mount to exterior walls to illuminate entryways, garages, patios, and building facades. Outdoor wall sconces include lantern, cylinder, barn, and bulkhead designs that combine useful illumination with architectural detail.

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Outdoor wall sconce in oil-rubbed bronze with rectangular glass diffuser and backplate

Modern Forms

Modern Forms Pandora 9 in. Outdoor Sconce, Oil Rubbed Bronze with Glass Diffuser

Regular price $373.00
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Olde bronze outdoor wall sconce with clear seeded glass panels

Kichler Lighting

Kichler Manningham 18.75 in. 2-Light Outdoor Sconce, Olde Bronze with Clear Seeded Glass

Regular price $389.99
Sale price Regular price $0.00
Cara 28" Outdoor Wall Sconce, Legacy Brass & Black Finish - Bees Lighting

The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors Cara 27.5 in. Outdoor Wall Lantern, Dark Matte Black with Clear Ribbed Glass

Regular price $369.00
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Olde bronze outdoor wall sconce with clear textured glass panels

Kichler Lighting

Kichler Manningham 22.5 in. 3-Light Outdoor Sconce, Olde Bronze with Clear Seeded Glass

Regular price $554.99
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Outdoor wall sconce with sand bronze frame and frosted glass diffuser panels
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Eurofase Lighting

Eurofase Gibraltar 36.5 in. Outdoor Sconce, Sand Bronze, Integrated LED

Regular price $790.00
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Yorktown VX Outdoor Pocket Sconce - Bees Lighting

Maxim Lighting

Maxim Yorktown VX 21.5" 2-Light Outdoor Sconce, Black & Aged Copper with Clear Glass

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Sale price $358.20 Regular price $398.00
Freeport 13" Medium Outdoor Wall Lantern, Heritage Copper Finish - Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Visual Comfort Studio Freeport 13.25" Outdoor Sconce, Heritage Copper with Clear Glass

Regular price $479.00
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Pohl 14" Medium 2-Light Outdoor Wall Lantern, Bronze Finish - Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Visual Comfort Studio Pohl 14" Medium 2-Light Outdoor Wall Lantern, Bronze Finish

Regular price $199.00
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Outdoor LED wall sconce with sand-black frame and vertical frosted light bar
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Eurofase Lighting

Eurofase Hy50 40.38 in. Outdoor Sconce, Sand Black, Integrated LED

Regular price $1,190.00
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Scroll Outdoor Wall Sconce - Bees Lighting

Maxim Lighting

Maxim Scroll 21.25 in. Outdoor Sconce, Architectural Bronze

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Sale price $291.60 Regular price $324.00
Freeport 22" X-Large Outdoor Wall Lantern, Heritage Copper Finish - Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Visual Comfort Studio Freeport 22.25in Outdoor Wall Lantern, Heritage Copper with Clear Glass

Regular price $699.00
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Laredo 17" LED Outdoor Wall Sconce, Rustic Forge Finish - Bees Lighting

Maxim Lighting

Maxim Laredo 17 in. Outdoor Sconce, Rustic Forge

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Sale price $300.60 Regular price $334.00
Santa Barbara County Outdoor Wall Lantern French Iron Finish - Bees Lighting

Troy Lighting

Troy Lighting Santa Barbara County 34 in. 4-Light Outdoor Sconce, French Iron

Regular price $1,252.00
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Corning 1 Light Outdoor Wall Light Matte Black Finish, Clear Glass - Bees Lighting

SATCO|NUVO

SATCO|NUVO Corning 20 in. Outdoor Sconce, Matte Black

Regular price $284.99
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Icon Outdoor Wall Sconce 3000K - Bees Lighting

WAC Lighting

WAC Lighting Icon 14 in. Outdoor Wall Sconce, Black, Linear/Tubular

Regular price $301.00
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Alumilux Line 5CCT 96" LED Outdoor Wall Sconce, Black Finish - Bees Lighting

ET2 Lighting

ET2 Alumilux Line 5CCT 96 in. Outdoor Sconce, Black

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Sale price $493.20 Regular price $548.00
Swing 24" LED Outdoor Wall Sconce, Black Finish - Bees Lighting

Eurofase Lighting

Eurofase Swing 24in. Outdoor Sconce, Black

Regular price $695.00
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Alumilux Line 5CCT 51" LED Outdoor Wall Sconce, Black Finish - Bees Lighting

ET2 Lighting

ET2 Alumilux Line 5CCT 51 in. Outdoor Sconce, Black

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Sale price $313.20 Regular price $348.00
Modern Forms - Balthus 21" LED Outdoor Wall Sconce, Black Finish | Bees Lighting

Modern Forms

Modern Forms Balthus 21 in. Outdoor Sconce, Black with Clear Hammered Glass

Regular price $607.00
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Alumilux Line 5CCT 96" LED Outdoor Wall Sconce, Architectural Bronze Finish - Bees Lighting

ET2 Lighting

ET2 Alumilux Line 5CCT 96 in. Outdoor Sconce, Architectural Bronze

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Sale price $493.20 Regular price $548.00
Pediment LED Outdoor Wall Sconce - Bees Lighting

George Kovacs

George Kovacs Pediment 11.25 in. Outdoor Sconce, Black with White Glass Panel

Regular price $110.00
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Ledge LED Wall Light - Bees Lighting

Modern Forms

Modern Forms Ledge 20 in. Outdoor Sconce, Brushed Aluminum with White Mitered Glass

Regular price $585.00
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Avenue LED 16" LED Outdoor Wall Sconce, Architectural Bronze Finish - Bees Lighting

Maxim Lighting

Maxim Avenue LED 16 in. Outdoor Sconce, Architectural Bronze

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Sale price $223.20 Regular price $248.00
Alumilux Line 5CCT 51" LED Outdoor Wall Sconce, White Finish - Bees Lighting

ET2 Lighting

ET2 Alumilux Line 5CCT 51 in. Outdoor Sconce, White

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Sale price $313.20 Regular price $348.00
Natural copper outdoor 2-light sconce with two frosted glass cylinders and metal backplate

Visual Comfort Studio

Visual Comfort Studio Cupertino 22.75 in. 2-Light Outdoor Sconce, Natural Copper

Regular price $899.00
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Kent 19" Outdoor Wall Lantern, Oxford Bronze Finish with Satin Etched Glass - Bees Lighting

Generation Lighting

Generation Lighting Kent 19.25" Outdoor Wall Lantern, Oxford Bronze with Satin Etched Glass

Regular price $139.00
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Edgar 19" LED Medium Wall Lantern, Textured Black Finish - Bees Lighting

Visual Comfort Studio

Visual Comfort Studio Edgar 18.63 in. Outdoor Sconce, Textured Black with Clear Glass Panels

Regular price $399.00
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Sevier 19" Medium Uplight Outdoor Wall Lantern, Black Finish with Clear Glass - Bees Lighting

Generation Lighting

Generation Lighting Sevier 19.38 in. Outdoor Sconce, Black with Clear Glass Panels

Regular price $146.00
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Kichler Talman outdoor wall sconce in textured black with clear glass shade and bulb

Kichler Lighting

Kichler Talman 13.25 in. Outdoor Sconce, Textured Black

Regular price $349.99
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Rhea 24" LED Outdoor Sconce, Black Finish - Bees Lighting

AFX Lighting

AFX Rhea 24" LED Outdoor Sconce, Black Finish

Regular price $158.00
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Modern Forms - Dawn 16" LED Outdoor Wall Sconce, Black Finish, Dusk-Dawn | Bees Lighting

Modern Forms

Modern Forms Dawn 16 in. Outdoor Sconce, Black with Glass Diffuser

Regular price $467.00
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Outdoor wall lights are light fixtures specifically designed to be mounted on exterior walls, providing illumination and decorative accents to a building's facade and surrounding areas. As an essential part of your outdoor lighting scheme, these fixtures, often referred to as outdoor wall sconces or exterior wall lights, offer both functional necessity and aesthetic value. A well-chosen outdoor wall sconce improves visibility around entryways and garages, contributes to your home's curb appeal, and provides welcoming light for visitors. Bees Lighting features exterior-rated designs ranging from sleek modern outdoor wall lighting to charming traditional fixtures, helping you find an exterior wall mount light fixture that complements your home. Whether you need a simple wall light outdoor lamp or specialized outdoor wall light fixtures, the collection offers a range of durable designs.

Discover Our Top Styles of Outdoor Wall Lights and Sconces

Explore the variety of outdoor wall light designs that cater to different architectural aesthetics and lighting needs. From classic charm to modern sophistication, find an outdoor wall sconce to define your home's exterior.

  • Outdoor Wall Lanterns: A quintessential outdoor wall light offering timeless elegance. Our collection of Outdoor Wall Lanterns for entryways provides a range of designs suited to traditional and historical homes.
  • Cylinder Lights: Sleek and minimalist, cylinder wall lights for architectural accents direct light upward, downward, or in both directions, depending on the design. These modern exterior wall lights emphasize the surrounding facade.
  • Wall Mounted Barn Lights: Evoking a classic, rustic charm, our Wall Mounted Barn Lights feature a distinctive shade suited to farmhouse, industrial, or traditional exteriors, directing illumination below the fixture.
  • Bulkhead Lights: Compact and functional, bulkhead lights with protective housings are useful for utility areas, passageways, and exposed walls. These exterior wall mount light fixtures vary in construction; coastal applications call for specifically suitable materials and finishes.
  • Linear Wall Lights: Offering a contemporary look, these fixtures use an elongated profile for architectural highlighting. Some designs feature integrated outdoor LED lights, with light distribution determined by their optics and diffusers.
  • Porch Lights: While our outdoor wall lights suit many porches, visit the related Porch Lights collection for wall, ceiling, and hanging options for covered entryways and patios.

For a consistent finish across lantern, cylinder, and other wall-mounted designs, black outdoor wall sconces and fixtures create a defined contrast against lighter siding, stone, or stucco.

Essential Applications and Benefits of Exterior Wall Lighting

Outdoor wall sconces are versatile, serving multiple purposes beyond illumination. Strategically placed, these exterior wall lights improve visibility, support navigation, and create inviting ambiance around your home.

  • Entryways & Doors: A common application, outdoor wall light fixtures flanking your front door create a warm welcome and provide useful visibility.
  • Garages & Driveways: Install exterior wall mount light fixtures on either side of your garage door to illuminate the surrounding area and improve visibility when parking or walking.
  • Patios & Decks: Create an inviting outdoor living space with outdoor wall sconces around your patio or deck. They provide ambient light for entertaining or relaxing after dark.
  • Architectural Highlighting: Use specific outdoor wall lights, like cylinder lights or linear styles, to highlight features and textures, adding depth and visual interest to your home's exterior.
  • Security & Deterrence: Motion-sensing outdoor wall lighting activates when movement is detected, providing illumination as people approach. Sensor coverage, sensitivity, and placement affect how the fixture responds.

Why Choose Bees Lighting for Your Outdoor Wall Lights?

Bees Lighting offers a wide selection of outdoor wall light fixtures for residential and architectural applications. The range of outdoor wall lights includes exterior-rated designs in different materials, finishes, and lighting styles. Many options feature energy-efficient outdoor LED lights, helping reduce energy use while illuminating your home's exterior.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between outdoor wall lights and outdoor wall sconces?

The terms are often used interchangeably, although outdoor wall lights is the broader category. Outdoor wall sconces commonly describe decorative wall-mounted fixtures, including lanterns and designs that direct light upward, downward, or outward.

What height should outdoor wall lights be mounted?

For many residential entryways, positioning the fixture’s center around 60–66 inches above the finished walking surface is a useful design starting point. Adjust for the fixture’s proportions, junction-box position, door trim, and glare rather than treating that range as a universal requirement.

How far from a doorway should outdoor wall sconces sit?

Position fixtures to suit the available wall space, door trim, and mounting backplates, with balanced placement when using a pair. There is no universal spacing based on a fraction of the door’s height; sidelights, columns, and adjacent walls can change the layout.

What size outdoor wall light suits a front door?

A fixture approximately one-quarter to one-third of the door’s height is a common visual starting point. Check its width, projection, and backplate dimensions as well, especially beside narrow trim or where a screen door swings outward.

Should exterior wall fixtures be damp-rated or wet-rated?

Damp-rated fixtures suit protected areas without direct water contact. Use wet-rated fixtures where rain, including wind-driven rain beneath an overhang, can reach the light.

How do lantern, cylinder, barn, and bulkhead lights differ?

Lanterns frame the light source in a decorative enclosure, while cylinders typically emphasize upward or downward illumination. Barn lights use a projecting shade to direct light below, and bulkhead designs commonly use a compact housing with a protective lens or guard.

What should I look for in outdoor wall lights near the coast?

Look for construction and finishes specifically suited to salt-air exposure, such as manufacturer-designated coastal or marine-grade options. A wet-location rating addresses water exposure, but does not by itself establish resistance to salt corrosion.

Can outdoor wall lights use motion or dusk-to-dawn controls?

Some fixtures include motion sensors or photocells, while others can operate with compatible external controls. Motion sensing responds to movement; dusk-to-dawn control responds to ambient daylight.

Are integrated LED or replaceable-bulb wall lights better?

Integrated LED designs can provide a compact fixture with an engineered light source and optical arrangement. Replaceable-bulb fixtures offer more flexibility to change bulbs later, provided the bulb type, dimensions, wattage, and operating conditions suit the fixture.

How can I reduce glare from outdoor wall sconces?

Shielded light sources, suitable diffusers, and downward-directed designs can reduce direct views of bright bulbs or LEDs. Match the output to the space rather than relying on excessive brightness, particularly beside doors and outdoor seating.

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The Rule of Thumb: How to Size and Place Outdoor Wall Lights for Perfect Curb Appeal

The Rule of Thumb: How to Size and Place Outdoor Wall Lights for Perfect Curb Appeal

Stop guessing! The secret to a perfect entrance lies in two simple measurements: size your fixture to 1/4 to 1/3 the height of your door and mount it consistently at 60 to 66 inches from the ground for professional-level curb appeal.

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How to Choose the Right Outdoor Wall Light

How to Choose the Right Outdoor Wall Light

Choosing the perfect outdoor wall light involves more than just picking a design that catches your eye. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of choosing the perfect outdoor wall light to illuminate your home exterior.

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The Complete Outdoor Lighting Buyer's Guide

The Complete Outdoor Lighting Buyer's Guide

When it comes to transforming your outdoor spaces, one essential element that often gets overlooked is outdoor lighting. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the different types of outdoor lighting fixtures available and help you choose the best options to create a safe and visually appealing ambiance for your home.

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