Blade 18 Indirect Outdoor Wall Light by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort
Blade 18 Indirect Outdoor Wall Light by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort
$679.00
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Blade 18 is a slim blade that throws its light back onto the wall, never into your eyes.
The Design Story
Sean Lavin designed Blade around indirect light.
The wall itself becomes the reflector, so the glow feels part of the architecture.
Why You'll Love It
It is glare-free, and you can choose warm or soft white when it is installed.
Made for Real Life
There are no bulbs to change: the LED is built in. Give it a rinse with mild soapy water now and then to keep the finish fresh. Pair it with an LED-compatible ELV, TRIAC or 0-10V dimmer for evening light.
Product Details
| Designer | Sean Lavin |
|---|---|
| Brand | Modern Collection by Visual Comfort & Co. |
| Model | Blade 18 Outdoor Wall |
| Finish options | Black · Bronze |
| Size | 18″ tall × 4.3″ wide, 1.6″ off the wall (45.7 × 10.9 cm) |
| Backplate | 5.3″ x 4.3″ Rectangle |
| ADA | Yes |
| Light | Built-in LED, 19.9 W, 1,398 lumens |
| Light color | 2700K or 3000K, switchable at install, 90 CRI |
| Dimmer | Pairs with ELV, TRIAC or 0-10V LED dimmers (most models) |
| Where it can go | Fully outdoors: exposed walls, posts and pergolas (IP65) |
| Power | Hardwired, universal 120–277V |
| LED lifetime | 60,000 hours to L70 |
| Visual Comfort item no. | 700OWBLD18 + finish/option code (2 versions) |
Where It Shines
Entries, garden walls, courtyards and commercial facades. Explore the family: Blade 24.
Sizing & Installation
Outdoor lights look right when they are scaled to the door. For the Blade 18:
| Door match | side doors and garages, or a pair at the front door |
|---|---|
| Height | ≈ 66″ to the center |
| Garage | one each side of the door |
| Spacing | every 8–10 ft |
| Depth off the wall | 1.6″ |
| Backplate | 5.3″ x 4.3″ Rectangle |
Measurements are to the fixture’s center (our math). It is hardwired, so book a licensed electrician.
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Questions We Hear Most
What is the idea behind the Blade 18?
Sean Lavin designed it so that it is a slim blade that throws its light back onto the wall, never into your eyes. It belongs to Visual Comfort's Blade family, which comes in several sizes and versions.
Which Blade 18 finish suits my exterior?
Our take: black gives a crisp, graphic outline; bronze is rich and moody.
Will the Blade 18 light up my front entry?
Easily: about 1,398 lumens lights a door, steps and house numbers.
Which doors and walls suit the Blade 18?
At 18″ it suits side doors, garages and porches, or a front door with one on each side.
Can the Blade 18 handle storms and sprinklers?
Yes. It is wet listed (IP65), so it can live fully in the open, rain or shine.
Will I ever change a bulb in the Blade 18?
No bulbs to change: the LED is built in and rated for 60,000 hours.
How is the Blade 18 installed outside?
It is hardwired to an outdoor-rated junction box by an electrician.
How soon can the Blade 18 arrive?
All the versions we offer are in stock right now, and in-stock pieces usually leave within 2–3 business days.
Why We Love It
Blade lets the building glow.
Working on a project? Designers and architects can open a LoftModern trade account for trade pricing and specification help.
Shipping Info
| Processing Time | In-stock pieces ship out in 2–3 business days. |
|---|---|
| Ships From | United States |
| Shipping | Ground shipping is free on orders of $100 or more within the lower 48 states. |
| Returns | Final sale. Tell us about any transit damage within 2 days of delivery. |
Shipping & Returns
Free Shipping within the U.S. for orders over $100.
Because many of our pieces are made to order or specially sourced, most items are considered final sale.
What are the items you could return?
1. Items received damaged or broken
2. Incorrect items that were shipped
3. Defective items
A replacement will be shipped right away.
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Phone: (866) 817-1878
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Address: LoftModern, a division of Modern Design Center, Inc., 337 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764, USA
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