Ash 8 Charcoal Barn-Style Outdoor Sconce by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort
Ash 8 Charcoal Barn-Style Outdoor Sconce by Sean Lavin for Visual Comfort
$569.00
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Ash 8 Charcoal is the classic barn light, redrawn with modern restraint.
The Design Story
Sean Lavin kept the familiar flared shade and simplified everything else.
A cylinder or dome lens below the shade shapes the light, and the die-cast body shrugs off weather.
Why You'll Love It
It suits farmhouses, modern barns and cottages alike, and you can tune its brightness and warmth.
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 or 0-10V dimmer for evening light.
Product Details
| Designer | Sean Lavin |
|---|---|
| Brand | Modern Collection by Visual Comfort & Co. |
| Model | Ash 8 Outdoor Wall |
| Finish options | Charcoal |
| Size | 7.5″ tall × 8″ wide, 9.9″ off the wall (19.1 × 20.3 cm) |
| Backplate | 6.5″ x 5″ Rectangle |
| Add-ons | Surge protection |
| Built-in protection | 2.5 kV surge rating |
| Light | Built-in LED, 8–18.1 W, 298–1,189 lumens |
| Light color | 2700K warm or 3000K soft white, 90 CRI |
| Dimmer | Pairs with ELV 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 | 70,000 hours to L70 |
| Visual Comfort item no. | 700OWASH8 + finish/option code (16 versions) |
Where It Shines
Front doors, garages, barns, porches and garden walls. Explore the family: Ash 8 Bronze, Ash 12 Dome, Ash 12 Cylinder and Ash 16 Charcoal.
Sizing & Installation
Outdoor lights look right when they are scaled to the door. For the Ash 8 Charcoal:
| Door match | accent size: side doors, gates, steps |
|---|---|
| Height | ≈ 66″ to the center |
| Garage | one each side of the door |
| Spacing | every 8–10 ft |
| Depth off the wall | 9.9″ |
| Backplate | 6.5″ x 5″ 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 Ash 8 Charcoal?
Sean Lavin designed it so that it is the classic barn light, redrawn with modern restraint. It belongs to Visual Comfort's Ash family, which comes in several sizes and versions.
Which Ash 8 Charcoal finish suits my exterior?
Choose from Charcoal. Our styling advice: charcoal is a softer alternative to black.
Will the Ash 8 Charcoal light up my front entry?
Easily: about 298–1,189 lumens lights a door, steps and house numbers.
Which doors and walls suit the Ash 8 Charcoal?
At 7.5″ it is a small accent: side doors, gates, steps and garden walls, or several in a row.
Can the Ash 8 Charcoal handle storms and sprinklers?
Yes. It is wet listed (IP65), so it can live fully in the open, rain or shine.
What does surge protection add to the Ash 8 Charcoal?
An extra device that shields the LED driver from power spikes, whether from storms or the grid.
How is the Ash 8 Charcoal installed outside?
It is hardwired to an outdoor-rated junction box by an electrician.
How soon can the Ash 8 Charcoal 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
Ash is the barn light, done properly.
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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
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