Gooseneck lighting was popular in barns and warehouses in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and is an excellent way to make a style statement today at your home or place of business. While outdoor gooseneck lighting is most often used by businesses to illuminate signs at night, these lights can be used to light up paths, entryways, alleyways and any outdoor space where you want a touch of vintage style.
Modern fixtures in this style range from vintage-look lights that look like they were pulled directly from a 19th century barn, to contemporary fixtures in black and shiny metallic styles with a futuristic or whimsical shape. No matter what type of décor you have at your home or business, there is bound to be a style, shape and color of this type of fixture that will look good in the space.
These fixtures, also called barn lighting and sign lighting, are usually found on storefronts and the faces of restaurants and bars, typically in a set of 3 or more. Powder-coated in the colors that match the business, the lights are regularly used to illuminate signage. They are a classic choice instead of a neon or illuminated sign, and can give the store owner more choice in the look of the storefront. While lighted and neon signs have a decidedly contemporary look, a basic sign with gooseneck lighting to make it stand out at night can look very vintage or modern, depending on the choice of fixtures.
They are also often used above doorways to focus the glow where it needs to be. Sometimes they are used above awnings to make the storefront visible without lighting up the entire front of the building. For home use, they can be used to make a statement and blend seamlessly with any type of country or vintage décor.
Some lights have swivel shades that allow the beam to be adjusted at will, while others have stationary shades in a variety of styles, sizes and colors. Mini-lights can illuminate a spot on a patio or near an entryway such as a shrub or sculpture, and standard sizes can be used to make a path and doorway clear and to add pools of light where they are wanted without spreading harsh light over a whole area. Because the lamps are available in plain styles, with scroll work and embellishments and in a variety of colors, there is an outdoor gooseneck light that will work with almost any architectural theme and style you prefer.
