Marble Look Slatted Column Wall Light, Stainless Steel Sconce

Modern homes often have long, quiet walls beside the entry: render, concrete panels or stone that look beautiful by day and simply dark at night. A tall light with some texture gives those walls a reason to be seen after sunset.

The Marble Look Slatted Column Wall Light is a black stainless steel column cut into slim vertical slats over a white diffuser with soft marble veining. An integrated LED glows warm white 3000K along its full height. It comes in four heights, 23.6, 31.5, 39.4 and 47.2 inches, each 3.2 inches wide and 3.2 inches from the wall. It is hardwired, 110V to 240V, and rated IP65 for rain and dust.

What makes the slatted column stand out

The slats give the light its character. Instead of a flat glowing tube, the column shows soft vertical bands of light between black steel, which looks crafted and interesting from across the street.

The marble look panel adds warmth. Faint veining shows through the glow at night and reads as a pale stone in daylight, a quiet luxury detail that suits entries with stone or concrete.

Warm white light flatters materials. At 3000K it brings out the warmth of timber, the texture of stone and the tone of brick, and it makes an entrance feel welcoming rather than stark.

The narrow body keeps it neat. At only 3.2 inches wide and deep, even the tallest column sits close to the wall and never crowds a doorway.

The four heights scale with the architecture, from a column that suits a standard door to a tall feature for a double entry or a two story facade.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Beside the front door. A pair of columns frames the entrance.
• Stone and concrete walls. The striped glow brings out texture.
• Courtyards. Tall lines of warm light give a walled space structure.
• Garden walls. A few columns turn a blank wall into a feature.
• Balconies and terraces. Warm light beside seating without taking floor space.

It suits modern, contemporary and Asian inspired homes, and the marble look softens a strict modern facade.

Choosing the size and placement

The 23.6 inch and 31.5 inch columns suit a standard single door. The 39.4 inch and 47.2 inch columns suit tall doors, double entries and large blank walls where a short fixture would look lost.

Mount the column vertically with its center around eye level beside the door, and keep pairs at exactly the same height.

A few guidelines help:

• A column roughly a quarter to a third of the door height looks balanced.
• Use a pair on either side of the door for a symmetrical entry.
• On a long wall, space several columns evenly for rhythm.
• Plan the wiring with an electrician before the wall is finished or clad.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included, and each column mounts to a standard outdoor junction box.

Layering it with other lighting

A tall column is the statement layer of outdoor lighting. Pair it with low path lights along the walk and a few landscape lights in the planting, so the ground and the garden glow as well as the wall.

Keep the light warm across the front of the house. Warm white columns look best with warm white path and garden lights, and the whole scene reads as one calm welcome.

Repeat the vertical line for a designed look. Slim posts, tall planters and upright grasses echo the column shape and tie the front of the house together.

Looking after it is easy. Switch it off and let it cool, then wipe the steel and the diffuser with a soft, dry cloth and dry the frame fully. Avoid harsh or abrasive cleaners on either surface.

Is the slatted column right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want a tall, textured light for a modern entry or facade.
• Like the look of black steel with a marble look panel.
• Prefer warm white light that flatters stone and timber.
• Need a height for a standard door or a large wall.

It may not suit a traditional cottage that calls for a classic lantern, or anyone who wants real stone rather than a marble look diffuser.

Every order ships free across the US. This piece is made to order, crafted for you and delivered in about 3 to 4 weeks. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.