{"title":"Wrought iron outdoor lamp posts","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoose a wrought iron outdoor lamp post first by what you want to see at night: the path, the table or the facade. Locate the position, then the direction of the light, and only then the socket and the protection rating shown on the model's spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"emplacement\"\u003eWhich wrought iron outdoor lamp post should you choose for each location?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a post to light a driveway or a gate from the ground, as a wall light for a facade or a covered terrace: the choice depends on the surface to cover and the direction of the light. Always start from the use, the spec sheet comes next to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOn a post for an entrance or a driveway\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA post-mounted model is fixed to the ground and casts light downwards from a certain height, drawing a cone on the gravel or the paving slabs. It is the most readable setup for marking out a gate or a path, and the easiest to move before final fixing. Compare the total height and the stated material in our selection of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designix.fr\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-en-metal\"\u003emetal garden lamp posts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWall light for a terrace or a facade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outdoor wall light for a terrace lights sideways and frees up the ground: handy under a canopy or along a house wall, where a post would get in the way. For an outdoor dining area, place the fixture back from the table so as not to dazzle the guests. If running a cable is complicated, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-solaires\"\u003esolar versions with no wiring\u003c\/a\u003e solve the problem, provided the panel is exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eChoosing your wrought iron lamp post by location\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLocation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLight spread wanted\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat to check on the spec sheet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrance, gate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost fixed to the ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeam directed downwards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection rating, height, material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGarden path\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost or low bollard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow, even light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket, maximum permitted wattage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered terrace\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall light or post\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft halo without glare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection rating, type of shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutdoor dining area\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePost near the table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm light above the tabletop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSocket, compatible bulb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHouse facade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSide lighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixing, protection rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"lumiere\"\u003eWhat kind of light does a wrought iron outdoor lamp post give?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wrought iron lamp post gives a low, contained light when the shade directs the beam towards the ground, and a softer halo when the cage lets light through the sides. The effect depends on the shade, the socket and the chosen bulb, not on the metal design alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLight directed towards the ground to make a path safe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cage closed at the top and open at the bottom concentrates the light on the walkway: you can make out the steps, the edges and the roots without lighting up the sky or the neighbour's facade. That is the expected result along a driveway or in front of a front door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA diffuse halo for a dining area\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn openwork cage, frosted glass or a light-coloured shade spreads the light sideways. The metal then shows through in the half-light and faces remain readable around the table. A warm-toned bulb, around 2700 to 3000 kelvins, keeps that end-of-day mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"matieres\"\u003eWrought iron, cast iron, steel or aluminium: what are the differences for a garden lamp post?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWrought iron is recognisable by its scrolls and its patina, cast iron by its thicker motifs, steel by its straight lines and aluminium by its lightness. The choice comes down to the look you want, the maintenance you accept and how exposed the fixture really is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eWrought iron, cast iron, steel, aluminium: what changes in the garden\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLook\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere it makes sense\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWrought iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrolls, drawn lines, patina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDust, watch for chips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriod facades, planted gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCast iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVisual mass, thick motifs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the paint after rain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEntrances, wide driveways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSteel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStraight lines, understated finishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTouch up chips quickly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eContemporary terraces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, sometimes made to look like wrought iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimple cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh mounting, modern facades\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat wrought iron brings to the garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metal design stays visible by day and by night: scrolls, curls, cut-out foliage. It is this feature that gives a gate or a low wall its character, and that matches an already planted garden. For the full range of shapes, browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eall our light fixtures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to prefer steel or aluminium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn recent architecture, straight-lined steel and lighter aluminium fit in better than an elaborate decoration. Aluminium also makes high mounting easier, on a wall that bears little weight. The protection rating noted on the spec sheet remains the decisive reference, and you will find it in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-moderne\"\u003econtemporary models\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"ampoule\"\u003eWhich E27 outdoor bulb should you choose for a wrought iron lamp post?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection has 0 products: no material, height, socket, protection rating or dimension can be cited. The specifications will be added as soon as a model is online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecognising a bulb intended for outdoor use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe packaging must state outdoor use, and therefore moisture resistance. The protection rating of the fixture also counts: IP44 means resistance to water splashes, IP65 to jets. Under a sheltered canopy, a moderate rating is enough; in full wind and direct rain, aim higher according to the spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eLED, filament or halogen in a wrought iron cage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA warm-toned LED keeps a rendering close to a filament bulb and gives off little heat, which matters in a closed cage where air circulates poorly. Models with integrated LED remove the need to replace bulbs: see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-led\"\u003eoutdoor lamp posts with integrated LED\u003c\/a\u003e. A classic filament bulb gives the warmest rendering, provided it stays below the maximum wattage engraved on the socket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"rouille\"\u003eDoes a wrought iron lamp post rust outdoors?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA painted wrought iron lamp post does not rust as long as the finish layer stays intact. The vulnerable points are paint chips, welds and areas where water collects. A check once or twice a year and a local touch-up limit the onset of corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaintaining the patina without repainting the whole fixture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA soft cloth and a little soapy water are enough for dust and leaf marks. At the first chip, sand locally and apply a touch-up in the same shade: the area stays discreet and the metal is covered again. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-coloris-noir\"\u003ematte black finishes\u003c\/a\u003e easily forgive this kind of intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat protects the metal during winter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear the base of damp soil and dead leaves, and check that water does not collect in a hollow of the decoration. In very windy areas, tighten the fixing before storms. An \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-orientables\"\u003eadjustable\u003c\/a\u003e fixture can be put back in position afterwards without dismantling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"installation\"\u003eHow do you install a post-mounted wrought iron outdoor lamp post?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA post-mounted lamp post is installed on a stable surface, with a base plate fixed using anchors suited to the substrate. The cable must reach the right height and stay protected. For connection to the mains, call an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePreparing the ground and the base plate before installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark the position according to the light cone you want, then check the nature of the substrate: slab, terrace or stabilised bare ground. Drill at the base plate's hole spacing and choose anchors suited to the material. Fixing to the ground prevents tipping and protects the connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eElectrical connection: when to call an electrician\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch off the power before any work and follow the manufacturer's instructions. As soon as a cable needs extending, a power point creating or a cable gland sealing, entrust the work to a professional. For wall-mounted models, also look at the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-design\"\u003epieces with elaborate designs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"banc\"\u003eWood and wrought iron bench: how do you match the lamp post to the rest of the garden?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wood and wrought iron bench and a lamp post in the same metal echo each other when the patina shades are close: matte black with matte black, patinated brown with patinated brown. Place the fixture at the end of the bench or slightly set back, to light the seat without casting a shadow on whoever sits there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAn old wrought iron bench and a lamp post: playing the same patina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld wrought iron often leans towards brown or grey, rarely towards new black. Choose a nearby shade, or embrace the contrast by keeping the same scroll design. A paint touch-up on the bench is sometimes enough to harmonise the whole, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-en-metal-coloris-noir\"\u003eblack metal lamp posts\u003c\/a\u003e remain the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWood and wrought iron garden bench: placing the light in the right spot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half to two metres from the seat is enough to light without dazzling. If the bench runs along a hedge, a post-mounted model placed at the end lights both without a shadow patch in the middle. For a garden with more sheds and less metal, see the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-en-bois\"\u003ewooden outdoor light fixtures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"styles\"\u003eWrought iron outdoor lamp post: rustic, modern or design?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic scrolled wrought iron suits period facades and planted gardens; straight lines and geometric cages go better with contemporary terraces. The finish matters as much as the shape: black blends into the evening, white marks the silhouette, gold reflects the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic scrolls and contemporary straight lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook at the house first: stone, old render and wooden shutters call for curves, while a smooth facade and slim window frames support a more understated design. The style of the fixture is judged by day, silhouette against the wall, as much as by night. The \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-design\"\u003emodels with a strong design\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-en-metal-design\"\u003emetal with an elaborate design\u003c\/a\u003e offer two opposite directions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBlack, white or gold finish: what it changes in the evening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatte black disappears into the dark and leaves only the light visible, white highlights the shape on a light facade, gold reflects a warm glint. On a dark wall, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-d-exterieur-coloris-blanc\"\u003ewhite colourway for light facades\u003c\/a\u003e stands out clearly, while the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-en-metal-coloris-dore\"\u003egold-coloured metal\u003c\/a\u003e warms a stone-toned terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more graphic look, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-coloris-blanc-noir\"\u003etwo-tone white and black models\u003c\/a\u003e play on contrast, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lampadaires-coloris-noir-design\"\u003eblack design selection\u003c\/a\u003e remains the most discreet at the back of a garden. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service: you can compare at your leisure, then explore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/luminaire\"\u003eour lighting world\u003c\/a\u003e to complete the entrance or the terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the best brand of outdoor light fixtures?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no objectively better brand: compare the stated material, the thickness of the metal, the protection rating written on the spec sheet, the type of socket and the availability of spare parts. A spec sheet that details dimensions, material and compatible bulb tells you more than a logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhere can I find wrought iron outdoor stair rails?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur catalogue is devoted to lighting: lamp posts, wall lights and pendants. For a wrought iron outdoor stair rail, contact a blacksmith or a metalwork workshop, which works to measure. A post-mounted wrought iron lamp post can then light that staircase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow do you install an outdoor wall light on a terrace?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst locate the cable outlet and the area to light, then fix the wall light to a solid substrate with anchors suited to the wall. Switch off the power before working. If the cable needs extending or protecting, entrust the connection to an electrician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo you need an IP44 or IP65 protection rating for a garden lamp post?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIP44 means protection against water splashes, IP65 against jets. Under a sheltered canopy, a moderate rating is enough; in full wind and direct rain, aim higher. Above all, note the rating actually stated on the fixture's spec sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan a wrought iron lamp post stay outside all year round?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt all depends on the finish stated on the product sheet: a painted metal resists better than a bare metal. To last, avoid hollows where water collects, clear the base of damp soil and touch up the paint as soon as a chip appears. 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