Lawrence 23" Lamp Post, Matte Black Finish

Lamp post lights typically stand between 6 to 8 feet tall when fully assembled with the fixture head. This height ensures the light spreads widely across the lawn and provides adequate visibility for driveway lights and pathways.

A post light (or post head) is the fixture that mounts to the top of a pole. A pier mount light is the fixture base that mounts onto a flat horizontal surface (like a stone column or brick pillar), allowing a standard outdoor post light to be used without a tall pole.

For effective and attractive illumination, place post lights outdoor fixtures no further apart than 2.5 to 3 times their height. For an 8-foot lamp post, they should be placed every 20 to 24 feet along the pathway or driveway.

Yes. By providing widespread, 360-degree illumination, exterior post lights eliminate large shadow areas in the yard and along driveways, making them essential outdoor security lights that deter intruders and enhance visibility.

Most outdoor post lights are designed to fit a standard 3-inch outside diameter pole or post base. Always confirm the required diameter specified by the fixture manufacturer before purchasing the pole.