Collection: Bollards

Modern Landscape Styling

In a designed garden, the bollard is part of the composition. These three treat the fixture as an object worth looking at in daylight, not just a light source after dark.

• Scoop LED Bollard by WAC Lighting: A slim 5" by 30" column of solid die-cast aluminum in Black or Bronze, with integrated LED at 90 CRI in 2700K or 3000K. Offered in 9 to 15V, 120V, or 277V versions, wet rated with IP66 sealing. Mood: A clean vertical line, repeated down the path.
• Charlotte Outdoor LED Path Light by Slamp: Doriana and Massimiliano Fuksas's hexagonal weave in powder-coated stainless steel, 9.75" wide and 24.5" tall, casting patterned light and shadow across the ground. Integrated 3000K LED, wet rated, in Anthracite, Corten, or Light Grey; made in Italy. Mood: A lantern that throws lace.
• Frame Outdoor Bollard by B.lux: An open aluminum frame around a pressed glass diffuser that sends light downward, 8.5" wide in three heights: 16.75", 27.5", or 39.25". Offered in Corten, Grey, or White, IP54 rated; made in Spain. Mood: Architecture in miniature.

Commercial and Heavy-Duty Applications

Driveways, entry courts, and shared walkways take more abuse than a garden bed. These are built from the materials and ratings that hold up to weather, foot traffic, and the occasional bumper.

• Novato Outdoor LED Bollard by Kuzco Lighting: An open-cage cylinder of die-cast aluminum in powder-coated black, in three heights: 9.87", 23.62", or 35.5". Integrated 3000K LED runs on 120 to 277V and dims to 10 percent; wet rated. Mood: Industrial strength, airy profile.
• Moai Outdoor LED Bollard Path Light by Bover: Gonzalo Mila's angular form in iron, concrete, and 316 stainless steel, 13.78" or 23.62" tall and weighing up to 45 pounds. Integrated 2700K LED at 90 CRI, TRIAC dimmable, wet rated with IP66 sealing; made in Spain. Mood: A small monument that stays put.
• Flindt Garden Outdoor LED Bollard by Louis Poulsen: Christian Flindt's slender 13.6" cast aluminum post with an asymmetric cut that casts glare-free light onto the ground. Offered in Black Texture, Corten Color, or Natural Paint Aluminum, at 2700K, 3000K, or 4000K and 90 CRI, with anchor, base, or spike mounting; wet rated, Title 24 compliant. Mood: Danish restraint, sized for the long run.

Minimalist and Eco-Friendly Bollards

Less wiring, less energy, less visual noise. Solar models skip the trench entirely, and low-wattage LED keeps the rest efficient without dimming the effect.

• Lix Spike Outdoor LED Solar Path Light Kit by IP44.DE: Klaus Nolting's tapering 33.5" post in powder-coated aluminum, with an included solar panel and no wiring required. Switches on at dusk for about five hours of warm 2700K downlight; IP65, made in Germany, in Anthracite, Cool Brown, or Deep Black. Mood: Push it into the ground and walk away.
• Metro Outdoor Solar LED Path Light by Les Jardins: A pared-down aluminum lantern in Graphite or Corten, in heights from 35" to a post-scale 86". Hybrid solar and USB charging, a photocell that runs dusk to dawn, Hi-Lo dimming, and optional motion sensing; IP66 rated. Mood: The classic lamppost, off the grid.
• Ginger Outdoor LED Bollard by Marset: Joan Gaspar's slim aluminum stem topped with a soft cap of light, in 17.3", 25", or 33.9" heights and Black/White or Rust Brown/White. A 5W integrated LED at 2700K and 90 CRI runs on low voltage with 0-10V dimming; wet rated, made in Spain. Mood: A quiet garden glow, barely sipping power.

Bollard Height and Spacing Guide

Height sets the spacing. Taller bollards throw a wider pool of light, so they can stand farther apart.

The stagger rule: On paths wider than about four feet, alternate bollards from side to side instead of lining both edges. You get even coverage with half the fixtures and none of the runway effect.

The glare rule: Choose fixtures that shield the source and direct light down. If you can see the LED from the walkway, the bollard is lighting eyes instead of ground.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between line voltage, low voltage, and solar bollards?

Line voltage bollards connect to standard household power and usually require an electrician and buried conduit. Low voltage bollards run through a transformer or power supply on safer, easier-to-bury cable; the Flindt and Ginger work this way. Solar bollards, like the Lix and Metro, need no wiring at all. The Scoop is offered in low voltage and two line voltage versions.

Do solar bollards work in foggy or shaded yards?

They work, but output and run time depend on daily sun. Place the panel where it sees open sky, and expect softer light than a hardwired fixture. The Metro adds USB charging as a backup for overcast stretches, which helps in fog-prone areas like San Francisco.

What is the difference between a bollard and a path light?

A path light is typically low and slender, with a head or cap that casts light onto the walkway. A bollard is a sturdier post that often defines a boundary as well as lighting it. The line between them is loose, and several fixtures on this page, like the Charlotte and Moai, work as both.