Suri Outdoor 1 Light Porch Pedestal Lantern - Black

The Suri is a 278mm tall outdoor pedestal lantern with a cage frame in textured black composite material and a cylindrical clear seeded glass enclosure housing a single E27 bulb (sold separately). The cage design is modelled on marine deck lighting, with vertical bars protecting the glass and a stepped ceiling rose that can be surface-mounted onto gate posts, porch columns, brick piers or timber decking newel posts.

Designed for patios, garden pathways, driveways and entrance porches, the Suri provides downward and radial light distribution through the seeded glass. The IP44 rating protects against rain and dust ingress from any direction, making the fitting suitable for exposed outdoor locations. The 140mm diameter footprint sits comfortably on standard 150mm square or circular post caps without overhang.

The composite body is UV-stabilised and resistant to salt spray, which maintains the textured black finish in coastal locations where metal fittings would corrode. The seeded glass has raised bubbles and ripples across the surface, scattering light from the bulb to reduce glare when viewed directly. The fitting accepts any E27 LED, halogen or filament bulb up to 40W, allowing the light temperature and brightness to be chosen according to the application. Kichler covers the Suri with a five-year guarantee.

What does IP44 mean for outdoor use?

IP44 indicates the fitting is protected against solid objects larger than 1mm and water splashes from any direction. This makes the Suri suitable for covered and exposed outdoor locations including patios, pathways and gate posts subject to rain, but not for full immersion or high-pressure water jets.

What bulb does it take?

The Suri accepts a standard E27 (Edison screw) bulb up to 40W. Bulbs are sold separately. Most outdoor applications pair this with a warm-white LED bulb between 4-8W and 2700K for a welcoming light that does not attract insects as strongly as cooler temperatures.

How is it mounted?

The stepped ceiling rose fixes to the top of a post or pier using two screws through the base plate. The 140mm diameter suits standard 150mm post caps on gate posts, brick piers, timber decking newel posts and porch columns. Ensure the fixing surface is level and can support the fitting's weight.

Will the black finish fade outdoors?

The composite body is UV-stabilised to resist fading from sun exposure and is also resistant to salt spray. This makes the Suri more durable in coastal and high-UV locations than painted metal alternatives, which would corrode or lose colour over time.