Wooden outdoor street lamps

Count one height per use: a lantern from 38 to 72 cm for a seating area, a tripod from 140 to 165 cm for a dining table, an arc up to 220 cm above an outdoor sofa. This selection of wooden outdoor lamp posts is then chosen on two measured criteria, the protection rating and the bulb type, before looking at colour and style.

Which wooden outdoor lamp post for which space?

On a terrace, use decides the height before style. A dining table needs a raised source to light the plates, a seating area is happy with a low light placed near the armchairs. Wood warms the light and matches decking boards as well as pergolas.

Wooden outdoor lamp post for a terrace or a conservatory

Above a table, aim for a head between 137 and 165 cm. The Inesita woven fibre model rises to 137 cm with an E27 bulb in IP54, which leaves the choice of bulb and light temperature for dinner. The Beltorano boho lamp post reaches 165 cm, accepts a dimmer and suits a conservatory where you stay up late. For a lower, more enveloping light in a conservatory, the Siltorica lantern at 72 cm high places the halo at armchair level. Compare with wooden lamp posts for the living room if the space extends indoors.

For an entrance or a small balcony

A balcony or narrow entrance cannot take a large arc. The Quorva dome lamp, 28 cm high and 13 cm in diameter, slips onto a shelf or a low wall and runs on a 2 W LED with a dimmer. The round woven rattan Livtorena model and Luntoressa stay within 38 cm high, in jute and wood, IP54. For an entrance with no nearby socket, the Pivano solar tripod stands freely. Find these compact formats in our LED outdoor lamp posts.

Tripod, lantern, dome or arc: which shape and height to choose?

The shape is chosen according to the area to light, not according to fashion. A high head lights a table and armchairs, a low head lights a floor or a tray, an arc spans a sofa to bring light from above.

Which height for a terrace lamp post?

A tripod rises to shoulder height and serves a table; designer outdoor lamp posts often play on this same height with a more elaborate silhouette.

Dome, openwork cage or arc: which type of diffusion?

A closed dome concentrates light downwards and avoids glare: it is the choice for a table top. The openwork cage, like Ajouria in woven cords and LED, lets light through and casts filtered shadows on the walls. The arc reaches far: the Ydalia woven rope arc peaks at 220 cm in IP54 and lights a sofa without taking up floor space. For a Nordic silhouette on a tripod, the Eco Nordic lamp post combines wood and plastic in IP65.

Which bulb type and colour temperature for lighting outside in the evening?

Most models in the collection use an E27 bulb, which leaves the choice of bulb; others integrate an LED already set. Warm white, from 2700 to 3500 K, dominates the selection and suits an outdoor dinner; neutral white and cool white are offered on several models.

Warm white or cool white: what to choose for a terrace?

Around 2700 to 3500 K, the light leans towards amber: it flatters wood, jute and woven rope, and makes faces pleasant at the table. Between 3500 and 4500 K, neutral white gives a more direct light, useful for reading or moving around. Beyond 4500 K, cool white lights strongly but hardens warm materials: keep it for an entrance or a passageway. On an E27 model, simply changing the bulb is enough to switch from one mood to another.

Can the intensity be varied?

Dimming is only possible on some of the models in the collection. Beltorano, Quorva and the Dravin rattan tripod allow it; elsewhere, intensity is set by choosing the bulb wattage. Check this point before buying if you want to lower the light after dinner.

E27, LED or solar: how to light a terrace without a power socket?

Three solutions coexist. The E27 bulb plugs into a protected outdoor socket and accepts the bulb of your choice; the integrated LED no longer needs a bulb; solar recharges in the sun and stands without wiring. The IP65 rating equips the most exposed models.

Solar outdoor lamp post: for which use?

Solar suits an area where running a cable would be complicated: terrace edge, distant entrance, garden corner. The Pivano solar tripod stands freely and stays IP65, so outside in the rain. The condition is simple: the cell must receive daylight. In the shade of a pergola or under a closed awning, the solar model loses all its point. See outdoor lighting powered by the sun and solar LED models for the garden for other placements.

LED outdoor lamp post: what is the benefit?

The integrated LED fixes the light once and for all and removes the need to buy bulbs. This is the case with Quorva, Ajouria and Ydalia, all three in warm white, two of them in IP54. The trade-off is the opposite of E27: no changing the temperature or increasing the power. If you like adjusting the mood through the seasons, stay with an E27 bulb, the majority in our entire range of outdoor light fittings.

Solid wood, woven fibres or driftwood: which material to choose?

Wood largely dominates the collection, alone or combined with jute, rattan and woven rope; a few models mix wood with aluminium, metal or openwork fibres. Solid wood gives a clean line, woven fibres a warmer feel and soft shadows.

Solid wood outdoor lamp post: what does it change?

A solid wood upright holds a straight line and ages while keeping its shape. On a tripod, this means stable legs that do not twist: Eco, Pivano and Dravin rest on this principle. Wood also takes large spans, like the Ydalia arc where it supports the curve. For a finish where the wood stays visible and bold, look at our designer wooden lamp posts.

Driftwood and woven fibres: which style?

Light, raw wood, often combined with rattan, jute or rope, filters light and casts soft shadows on the walls. This is the finish of Inesita, Beltorano, Siltorica, Livtorena and Luntoressa, in white and beige. The weave varies: rattan for Livtorena, rope for Ydalia, openwork fibres for Ajouria. These materials give the boho spirit, to be found in the vintage spirit or in our linen and wood models.

Which colour and style to match the lamp post to the furniture?

White and beige dominate the collection and match easily with a light wood garden lounge set; black stands out more and highlights a contemporary terrace. In terms of style, boho dominates with woven fibres, followed by contemporary, Nordic and more graphic lines.

White, beige or black: which colour outside?

White and beige blend into a light environment and let the light do the work: this is the case with Eco, Pivano, Ajouria, Inesita, Siltorica and Beltorano. Black structures and draws a silhouette on a white facade or a stone wall, like the black Ydalia arc or the Arvina lamp post, with a diamond-shaped base, mixing wood, linen and a golden touch. See white wooden lamp posts or black finishes to decide.

Boho, Scandinavian or contemporary: which style?

Boho calls for rattan furniture, natural canvas cushions and woven fibres. Scandinavian is recognised by a light top and simple lines, like Eco, to place near a pine table. Contemporary plays on clean volumes and sober tones, which Quorva and Pivano offer. To go further, compare Scandinavian lines and modern outdoor models.

How to install and winter a wooden outdoor lamp post?

Place the lamp post on a flat surface, sheltered from gusts for a large arc, and plan a protected outdoor socket for models with an E27 bulb. In winter, IP54 and IP65 models stay outside; a visual check of the cable and a gentle clean are enough.

Should a wooden outdoor lamp post be brought in for winter?

The protection rating settles the question. IP44 protects against water splashes and suits a conservatory, an awning or a covered terrace: Sertorena, Siltorica and Arvina fall into this category. IP54 adds dust and withstands a semi-covered terrace, like Inesita, Beltorano, Livtorena and Luntoressa. IP65 resists water jets and stays outside in full exposure: Eco and Pivano. Only bring in an IP44 model placed in a fully open area.

How to care for a wooden lamp post without stripping it?

These models come with their original finish, designed to stay outside. A soft cloth and soapy water are enough for dust and rain marks. Sanding or stripping the wood would risk altering this protective finish and weakening the colour. Simply check in spring that the cable is not pinched and that the bulb cover is properly in place.

Designer wooden outdoor lamp post: why choose it over a metal model?

Wood warms the light and matches decking terraces, pergolas and garden furniture; metal and aluminium give a cleaner, more urban finish. The designer models in the collection play on the arc, the tripod or the openwork cage: they light as much as they decorate.

Wood and metal: which balance?

Mixed silhouettes marry the warmth of wood with the strength of metal: Ydalia combines blackened wood with a woven rope arc, and Arvina layers wood, linen and a sculpted base. If you prefer a frankly urban finish, look at all-metal versions or industrial compositions. For a balance between the two, wood and metal combinations cover this compromise.

Which designer lamp post for a contemporary terrace?

On a terrace with straight lines, a 220 cm arc brings a curve and frees the floor: this is the role of Ydalia, in IP54 with integrated LED. An openwork cage like Ajouria creates rhythm without visual mass. For a more understated set, modern wooden lamp posts and modern LED models extend this approach. Choose the area to light first, then the line that serves it.

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