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10 Easy Pieces: Outdoor Nautical Bulkhead Lighting

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10 Easy Pieces: Outdoor Nautical Bulkhead Lighting

June 23, 2014

Designed to shine through mist, fog, and other wet-weather conditions, nautical-inspired bulkhead lighting is a great choice for outdoor spaces. Here are ten options to consider:

(N.B.: Our selections are all rated for wet conditions, but work equally well indoors.)

700 oval bulkhead light davey lighting

Above: Said to have graced the decks of famous ships, including the Titanic, the Davey Lighting Small Oval Bulkhead Light has roots dating back to the shipyards of London in the 19th century, when the company (now part of Original BTC) was formed. Handcrafted in the UK of die-cast natural brass, the light measures 7 inches tall and 5.25 inches wide (two larger sizes are also available); $285 at Design Within Reach.

700 davey round brass bulkhead light

Above: The round Davey Lighting Small Bulkhead Light measures 7 inches in diameter. Handcrafted in the UK of die-cast natural brass; $375 at Design Within Reach.

700 garey outdoor wall sconce

Above: The porthole-shaped Garey Round Wall Light designed by Thomas O’Brien measures 11.25 inches in diameter and is available in three finishes: antique brass, bronze, and polished nickel; $789 at Circa Lighting.

700 round aluminum wall lamp manufactum

Above: The Round Aluminum Wall Lamp with glazed glass facing is 8.25 inches in diameter; €86 at Manufactum.

700 shiplights round bulkhead light with hood

Above: The Chrome Bulkhead Light with Hood from Shiplights is designed to withstand wet conditions. It measures 9.6 inches in diameter and is also available in unlacquered brass as well as a range of custom finishes; $295 for the chrome finish shown here.

shiplights bulkhead light crossbar

Above: The Chrome Bulkhead Light with Crossbar is 9.6 inches in diameter and is also available in unlacquered brass and a range of custom finishes; $290 at Shiplights.

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Above: The Small Aluminium Wall Lamp is made of cast aluminum and glazed glass. It’s just shy of 8 inches tall and is 4.3 inches wide; €74 at Manufactum.

700 hi lite neptune bulkhead light

Above: The Neptune Bulkhead Wall Sconce by Hilite Manufacturing is $138 for the 7.5 inch diameter size at Form+Function. It’s shown here in a galvanized finish.

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Above: The simple Amidships Bulkhead Wall Mount Light measures 8.5 inches tall and 5.25 inches wide. It’s rated for wet locations and is available in a choice of four finishes, including galvanized shown here; $142 at Barn Light Electric.

700 access lighting bulkhead wall sconce

Above: Simple and affordable, the Access Lighting Nauticus Bulkhead Light with frosted glass is 7.5 inches in diameter and available in black, white, and satin nickel finish; $32.50 at Wayfair.

700 stainless steel outdoor bulkhead light

Above: Here’s a stainless option: the Design Classics Stainless Steel Marine Light. It measures 8 inches in diameter, and is $39.96 at Destination Lighting.

For more outdoor lighting inspiration, see Gardenista’s posts: 10 Easy Pieces: Pathway Lighting and 10 Easy Pieces: Barnhouse-Style Outdoor Lights.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on June 24, 2009.

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