Tri Glow Column Wall Light, Black Aluminum Outdoor Sconce

Modern architecture is about lines, planes and shadows, and good exterior lighting follows the same logic. Instead of a single bright spot beside the door, the best modern schemes use light to draw vertical and horizontal lines that pick out the shape of the building after dark.

The Tri Glow Column Wall Light does that in three directions at once. A slim black die cast aluminum column sends beams up and down the wall, while an acrylic strip along one side glows softly. It comes in four heights: 6.1, 8.7 and 14.4 inches, each 2.4 inches wide and 2.6 inches from the wall, and 23.6 inches, which is 4.7 inches wide and 3.4 inches from the wall. The integrated COB LED is rated 12W and 1185 lumens, 18W and 1725 lumens, 24W and 2288 lumens, or 50W and 4858 lumens by size, in Warm White (3000K) or Cool White (6000K). It is hardwired for 110V to 240V and rated IP65.

What makes the Tri Glow column stand out

Three directions of light make it unusual. Most up and down lights leave the fixture itself dark; this one also glows along one side, so the column is outlined in light as well as casting beams.

The beams draw strong vertical lines. The up and down light forms two clean fans on the wall, which emphasize height and suit tall doors, columns and modern cladding.

The output scales with the size. The smallest column is a gentle accent, while the 23.6 inch column at 4858 lumens can light a two story wall or a wide entrance.

The die cast aluminum body is compact and plain in daylight. A slim black bar suits render, concrete, timber and metal cladding without drawing attention.

The COB LED is built in, with no bulb to change, and the choice of Warm White or Cool White lets you match the rest of the facade.

Where it looks best, around the house

• Beside the front door. A pair of columns frames a modern entrance.
• Two story facades. The tall column lights a high wall from top to bottom.
• Corridors and covered walkways. A row of short columns gives a steady rhythm.
• Garage walls. Columns at each side mark the drive.
• Shop and office frontages. A clean, architectural light for a business entrance.

It suits modern, minimalist and contemporary homes, and its strong lines also work on industrial style buildings.

Choosing the size and placement

The 6.1, 8.7 and 14.4 inch columns are 2.4 inches wide and 2.6 inches deep, weighing 4.4, 5.5 and 6.6 lb. The 23.6 inch column is 4.7 inches wide and 3.4 inches deep, weighing 7.7 lb.

A few guidelines help:

• Use the 6.1 or 8.7 inch column beside a standard door or along a corridor.
• Use the 14.4 inch column for tall doors and garage walls.
• Use the 23.6 inch column on two story walls or wide entrances.
• It is hardwired, so plan the wiring with an electrician, and mount pairs at the same height.

All required mounting hardware and instructions are included.

Layering it with other lighting

A column light is the architectural layer of the facade. For more fixtures that wash walls up and down, browse the outdoor up and down wall lights collection, and add bollard lights along the drive or walk for a matching modern look.

Keep one color temperature. Choose Warm White or Cool White for the whole facade, so the beams read as one scheme.

Space columns evenly. Identical columns at regular intervals turn a long wall into a strong, rhythmic composition.

Care is simple. Switch it off and let it cool, then wipe the aluminum with a soft, dry cloth, and clean the acrylic strip with a soft, lightly damp cloth and no solvents.

Is the Tri Glow column right for your space?

This light is a strong fit if you:

• Want a modern wall light that shines up, down and to the side.
• Have a tall door, a column or a two story wall to light.
• Need a size from a small accent to a powerful statement.
• Prefer an integrated LED with no bulbs to change.

It may not suit a traditional facade that calls for a lantern, or a home without a way to hardwire exterior fixtures.

Every order ships free across the US and most arrive in 6 to 9 business days. Unused items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery, and questions about sizes are answered at info@norafurnish.com.