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Gooseneck Lights & Outdoor Barn Lights

Exterior gooseneck barn lights, sign lights and solar barn lights for homes, barns and storefronts.

Gooseneck lights are wall-mounted fixtures with a curved arm that holds the shade out from the wall and points light back onto a door, wall or sign. Shop 32 outdoor gooseneck barn lights, gooseneck sign lights and solar barn lights in raw copper, cast brass, matte black and bronze. Shades run from 8" to 18". Choose integrated LED, medium base, 12V low voltage, 120V–277V or solar-powered models.

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Two black gooseneck barn lights over a farm sign and bench on a green board-and-batten wall

What Are Gooseneck Lights?

A gooseneck light is a wall-mounted fixture whose arm reaches out from the wall and curves down in a loop to hold the shade. That loop places the light in front of the surface, so it falls back onto a wall, door, sign or entry.

Gooseneck lights are also called barn lights or RLM lights, after the classic warehouse shade style. Some models have a fixed shade. Others have an adjustable head that aims light where you need it, which matters most on a sign.

8"–18"shade sizes
LED, 12V, Solarpower options
Copper, Black, Bronzefinishes
Raw copper gooseneck sign light on a brick wall
Also known as
Barn lightRLM lightGoose neck light
Black gooseneck barn light installed over a white garage door
Most popular

Outdoor & Exterior Barn Lights

An exterior barn light pairs a wide shade with a gooseneck arm to light walls, garage doors, barn doors and entries. Our outdoor barn light fixtures come in sizes from compact 8" shades to 18" large loop models.

Heavy Duty Outdoor Barn Lights: Super Duty LED Range

The 16" Super Duty LED Gooseneck Barn Light (OGN-925, the ToughBeam) is tough weather rated with integrated LED. It comes in textured black and as the Copper Ridge (OGN-925-RC) in real natural raw copper. For matching pairs on either side of a door, choose the PRO SERIES twin pack (OGN-925-2PK).

Matte Black RLM Gooseneck Barn Lights

The Bakersfield, Tahoe, Ventura and San Bruno RLM fixtures bring a classic black outdoor barn light look. The Tahoe uses an 18" shade on a large loop arm, sized for extra large outdoor barn lights on big walls.

Build your own RLM gooseneck light

R Series Gooseneck Shades

The 120V R Series covers the shade styles buyers ask for most:

  • Railroad Shade
  • Farmhouse Style Wide Dome
  • Wide Retro Warehouse Shade
  • Wide Deep Bowl Dome Shade

Gooseneck Sign Lights for Storefronts & Signage

Gooseneck sign lights aim light back at a sign, so business names stay readable after dark.

10"

Super Duty LED sign light (OGN-930): tough weather rated, also in raw copper (OGN-930-RC) and as a twin pack (OGN-930-2PK).

12V

MicroFlex cast brass sign lights: the MicroFlex SignLight (OGN-R32, 12V) with angle shield, and the MicroFlex BulletSpot in 120V and 12V.

277V

Bullet and linear LED sign lights: Endurance adjustable single (WP-LED514) and dual (WP-LED529) bullet heads, the 120V–277V aluminum SLS-LM, and the 12V SLS-02.

RAS

Angled shade: the R Series Commercial Grade Angled Shade gooseneck sign light (RAS).

Black gooseneck sign light on a brick storefront above a hanging sign
Vintage solar LED barn light glowing on a wooden wall at night
No wiring

Solar Gooseneck & Barn Lights

No power where you need light? A solar barn light skips the cost of running new wiring. Choose the Vintage Solar LED Barn Light (SBL738) with cast aluminum construction and a dark bronze matte powder coat finish, the Carriage Solar Barn Wall Light or the Cottage Solar Barn Wall Light.

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R Series gooseneck dome light over framed artwork on an interior wall
Porches & vanities

Gooseneck Wall Lights & Sconces

For porches and smaller walls, a gooseneck wall light keeps the look at a smaller scale. Options include the Alvii and Axell gooseneck lights with 8" shades and medium base sockets, the Sunlite integrated LED goose neck fixture (12W) and E26 goose neck fixture, and the LED Satin Black Gooseneck Wall Sconce, which also works as an outdoor vanity light.

Black gooseneck barn light on house siding at dusk

Need a Different Shade, Arm or Finish?

Build your own RLM gooseneck light and choose each part for your wall, sign or barn.

Build Your Own RLM Gooseneck Light
Size & spec guide

How to Choose a Gooseneck Light

16"Most popular shade size
28"About this much projection from the wall
8–10 ftTypical mounting height
110° / 38°Wide walls / small targets beam spread

Size guide

about 28" projection 16" shade 8–10 ft

What size do I need?

The most popular size is a 16" shade with about 28" of projection from the wall. Use 8"–10" for doors and small signs, and 18" for large walls.

How high to mount it?

Typically 8 to 10 feet above the ground.

Bulbs and beam spread

Sockets include medium base (E26), G5.3 bi-pin and GU24, or integrated LED. Use around 110° for wide walls and a PAR beam of around 38° for small targets.

Finishes

Raw copper develops a natural patina over time. Black, cast brass and bronze finishes are also available.

Type Shade / Head Power Finishes Best For Examples
Super Duty barn light 16" Integrated LED Textured black, raw copper Barns, garages, storefront walls OGN-925, OGN-925-RC, OGN-925-2PK
RLM barn light Up to 18" (Tahoe) 120V Matte black, natural Large walls, farmhouse exteriors Bakersfield, Tahoe, Ventura
Super Duty sign light 10" Integrated LED Textured black, raw copper Business signs OGN-930, OGN-930-RC, OGN-930-2PK
Cast brass micro sign light Angle shield / bullet 12V or 120V Cast brass Small signs, address plaques OGN-R32, OGN-R12
Bullet / linear sign light Single or dual head, linear 120V–277V or 12V Bronze, black Commercial signage WP-LED514, WP-LED529, SLS-LM, SLS-02
Solar barn light Edison style / wall lantern Solar Dark bronze (SBL738) No power at the location SBL738, Carriage, Cottage
Wall light / sconce 8" 120V medium base or integrated LED Powder coated black, satin black Porches, doors, vanities Alvii, Axell, IWL-HL337A-MBK
Inspiration

Where to Use Exterior Gooseneck Lights

Raw copper gooseneck barn light over a front door on a white porch

Homes

Front doors, garages, porches, patios and decks.

Gooseneck bullet light on a weathered wood wall beside a field

Barns & sheds

Barns, sheds and guesthouses.

Linear LED sign light on a brick wall

Storefronts

Business names, signs, restaurants and retail.

At home, use them over front doors, garage doors, porches, sheds, guesthouses, patios, decks and barns. On commercial buildings, use them to light business names and signs and to frame entrances to restaurants, retail stores and warehouses. Indoors, they work over vanities, kitchen sinks, artwork and retail wall displays. Planning a larger job? See our commercial lighting services or find an electrician.

FAQs

Gooseneck Lights FAQs

Quick answers about sizes, mounting height, bulbs, voltage, solar and finishes.

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A gooseneck light is a wall-mounted fixture whose arm reaches out from the wall and curves down in a loop to hold the shade, so light falls back onto the wall, door or sign below. It is also called a barn light or RLM light, and comes with a fixed or adjustable shade.

A gooseneck barn light uses a wide shade, such as the 16" Super Duty OGN-925, to light a wall, door or entry. A gooseneck sign light uses a smaller or aimable head, such as the 10" OGN-930, an angle shield or a bullet head, to direct light back onto signage.

The most popular size is a 16-inch shade with about 28 inches of total projection from the wall, used on barns, storefronts and restaurants. For doors, address numbers and small signs, choose an 8" or 10" shade. For large walls and extra large outdoor barn lights, choose an 18" shade such as the Tahoe.

Barn lights are typically installed 8 to 10 feet above the ground. Choose a height that gives safe clearance and even coverage of the wall, door or sign, while keeping the gooseneck arm in proportion to the building.

It depends on the socket. Common options are a standard medium base (E26) socket, G5.3 bi-pin, GU24, or an integrated LED with no bulb to replace. Match the beam spread to the job: a wide beam of around 110° for a large wall, and a narrower PAR beam of around 38° for something small like an address.

Yes. If there is no power where you need light, a solar barn light avoids running new wiring. Options include the Vintage Solar LED Barn Light (SBL738) with cast aluminum construction and a dark bronze finish, the Carriage Solar Barn Wall Light and the Cottage Solar Barn Wall Light.

Most fixtures on this page are 120V. Low voltage 12V options include the MicroFlex SignLight (OGN-R32), the MicroFlex BulletSpot 12V and the SLS-02 bullet sign light. The SLS-LM exterior LED sign light runs on 120V to 277V for commercial circuits.

Yes. Integrated LED models include the Super Duty LED gooseneck barn and sign lights (OGN-925, OGN-930), the cast brass MicroFlex LED sign lights, the Sunlite 12W integrated LED gooseneck and the Endurance single and dual bullet head LED sign lights. Medium base models accept any compatible LED bulb.

Yes. A true raw copper barn light, such as the Copper Ridge OGN-925-RC, naturally develops a patina over time and turns a rich aged color. The patina also forms a protective layer on the metal, which suits outdoor installations.

Yes. Gooseneck fixtures work indoors over a bathroom vanity, a kitchen sink, artwork or a retail wall display. The LED Satin Black Gooseneck Wall Sconce (IWL-HL337A-MBK) is sold as an outdoor vanity light, and adjustable shades let you aim light at merchandise.

At homes, install them over front doors, garage doors, porches, sheds, guesthouses, patios, decks and barns. On commercial buildings, use them to light business names and signs and to frame entrances to restaurants, retail stores and warehouses.

For storefronts and signage, look at the Super Duty tough weather rated LED range and its twin packs, the R Series Commercial Grade Angled Shade sign light, the Endurance adjustable bullet head LED sign lights and the 120V–277V SLS-LM. Contractors can also join the AQL Pro program.

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