Long before restoration styles, and vintage style Edison bulbs, made transparent glass shades all the rage (again), there was a predominant choice for pragmatic outdoor lighting. Called “Jelly Jar Lights,” these outdoor jar lights were an early adaptation of available items for a very practical application.
Somewhere along the line, a lighting maverick found a way to fix a canning jar to their porch light. This was likely done to protect the bulb; however, the resulting good look has transcended times and styles to become a corner stone of porch lighting while also highlighting the bulb.
The outdoor jar light style is befitting a Norman Rockwell painting, as iconic American lighting. This particular 1-Light Outdoor Ceiling light, style # 9677OB, from Capital Lighting features contemporary flare seen in the common barn light fixtures being offered by the lighting world.
A flush-mounted outdoor light works well attached to the ceiling of a porch or covered entry. They can also be used for a covered patio or deck area. The light is hardwired electrically to the ceiling and operated by a wall switch. It provides good ambient downward light to flood the local area, especially useful above a doorway or entrance. Being close to the ceiling/roof they allow amply head-room for people coming in and out. You may need more than one for a larger porch or wraparound deck.
The grit and grace of the American farm has formed an alliance with country chic and modern convenience. Our Farmhouse Lighting Style cultivates historic charm that is modest, functional and genuine. Our collections of farmhouse style lighting designs may use natural wood and forged metals that will enhance the hospitality of any room or outdoor space.
For outdoor use, ceiling lights should be mounted underneath the overhang of a porch or covered deck. They could also potentially be installed in a garage.
A ceiling-mounted outdoor light fixture will shine its light downward and outward over the local area. At night this light may well spread out over a fairly large area, centered on the porch. But it may not reach to the further reaches of a yard without additional lights. You may want to pair it with some wall/garage lights.
An electrician or person with electrical installation knowledge will need to permanently wire the ceiling light into the building's electrical supply.