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Complete Your Home's Outdoor Character
Column & Pier Lighting for Historic Homes
Your columns and piers frame your home's entrance, driveway, and landscape—they deserve lighting that feels like it's always been there, not just added on.
When Do You Choose Column Mounts and When Do You Choose Piers Mounts?
First, what's the difference?
Our column lights rest directly on top of your column for a seamless, integrated appearance, while our pier mount lights include a tapered adapter that elevates the fixture from the mounting surface for added presence. Both transform architectural elements from simple supports into illuminated sentinels.
Choose column lighting when you want the fixture to feel like an integrated piece of the structure, and an elevated pier mount when you want to draw more attention to the decorative fixture.
Why Customers Love Our Historic Column & Pier Lighting
Built to Last Generations
Solid brass construction means your fixtures will develop a rich, living patina over decades rather than deteriorating. Unlike cast aluminum alternatives that corrode or painted finishes that chip and fade, brass ages beautifully—growing more distinguished with time, just like your home itself.
Authentic Period Design
We study historical precedents and architectural traditions to create fixtures that speak your home's design language fluently. You're not guessing whether a light will look right—our designs are researched to belong in Arts & Crafts bungalows, Prairie School homes, Tudor Revivals, and beyond.
Customization Confidence
Choose from multiple sizes to match your proportions, finishes that complement your home's palette, and glass options that control light quality. Rather than overwhelming you with choices, customization ensures your fixtures fit your specific architectural context perfectly—whether you need the seamless look of column-mount fixtures or the elevated presence of pier-mount designs.
Stunning and exquisite are two words that most often come from the neighbors and friends who've seen these quality lamps in my Seattle backyard. I had a vision when designing my outdoor entertaining space and when I researched and saw the gorgeous pictures of Old California Lighting products, I took a chance and hoped they would be close to what they look like in the pictures. OCL was a company on whom I took a chance since I did not use them before - and they delivered! Please invest in these quality, American made products. OCL does not disappoint.
Stained Glass Column Lights
Make a Statement Outdoors
Transform your columns and piers into glowing works of art with stained glass designs that welcome visitors and illuminate your architectural details.
Customer Installations
Signature Column & Pier Light Favorites
Cobblestone
Rustic chic design with accented joinery, a Japanese-inspired roofline and your choice of delicate metal filigree.
Mariposa Shallow Profile
A customer favorite featuring strong horizontal lines that add character to any surface you choose.
Westmoreland
A unique and beloved design that deserves to stand up and stand out on your home. Perfect for an elevated pier mount.
...looks great, receive lots of compliments. Bought the coordinating light for over my garage as well.
Keeping Your Column & Pier Lighting Beautiful is Easy
Your solid brass fixtures are built to last generations with minimal care. For routine maintenance, simply dust fixtures monthly with a soft, dry cloth. If you live in coastal areas or regions with hard water, wipe down fixtures with a damp cloth twice monthly to prevent salt or mineral buildup. Avoid abrasive cleaners or ammonia-based solutions, which can damage the finish.
That's it—your fixtures are designed to age gracefully alongside your home, developing character and richness that only improves with time.