Post-mounted lighting has one job: put reliable, focused light exactly where you need it — night after night, season after season. The #11037/16-1871 is built around that requirement. A compact 3″ post fitter, aluminum construction rated for outdoor use, and a 15½” shade that throws serious light over pathways, signage, and commercial entry points. This isn’t decorative lighting with outdoor aspirations. It’s an outdoor fixture built from the ground up.
What sets the #11037/16-1871 apart
Most post lights need to deliver dependable illumination without adding unnecessary bulk to the installation. The streamlined arm on the 1871 keeps the fixture compact while positioning the shade for effective downward coverage. Primelite offers aluminum poles that can be paired with the 11037/16-1871 fixture. For existing poles with a different diameter, Primelite also offers tenon adapters, available separately, allowing this fixture to work with virtually any standard post installation.
- Fixed arm profile. A streamlined configuration designed to position the shade for consistent downward illumination.
- 3″ post fitter. Sized for standard commercial posts. Post tenon adapter available for non-standard applications.
- Aluminum construction. Open-bottom shade built for outdoor exposure. Lightweight without sacrificing durability.
- Compact profile. At 12″ H and 20½” Ext, it fits tighter post configurations without the arm overreach of larger gooseneck or twin-arm models.
- 10″–16″ shade sizes. Right-sized for focused task lighting rather than broad area wash — ideal for pathway markers, building entries, and directional signage illumination.
Specs
Lamp options
The #11037/16-1871 is available with an E26 socket or one of four LED modules. All LED options are 120V and electronically dimmable, available in 3000K or 4000K color temperatures.
- E26 Socket. 60W max. G25 bulbs recommended. Use your own lamp for maximum flexibility.
- LED 12. 75W incandescent equivalent. Suitable for all shade sizes (10″–16″) in this model.
- LED 22. 125W incandescent equivalent. Suitable for all shade sizes (10″–16″) in this model.
- LED 48. 70W metal halide equivalent. Available on 14″–16″ shades only.
- LED 88. 100W metal halide equivalent. Available on the 16″ shade only.
Other LED wattages are available — contact Primelite for project-specific requirements.
Shade size guidance
The 1871 is rated for 10″ through 16″ shades. That range covers most pathway and signage applications while keeping the fixture visually proportionate on a post. Shade sizes smaller than 14″ are limited to the E26, LED 12, and LED 22 options. For higher-output applications requiring LED 48, select a 14″ or 16″ shade. The LED 88 is only compatible with the 16″ shade.
Shades are available in 10″, 12″, 14″, and 16″ diameters for this model. All are open-bottom aluminum construction.
Finish and powder coat options
The catalog image shows the 1871 in Turquoise — a finish that holds up beautifully in outdoor environments and reads confidently against landscaping or architectural backgrounds. Primelite powder coats its fixtures in a full range of standard colors, and special colors are available on request.
If you’re selecting finishes for a multi-fixture installation, see how the Dark Blue finish reads on the pendant version of this shade for a sense of how bold colors perform at scale. Consult the Primelite color chart for the complete standard palette, or reach out for custom color matching.
Where it works
- Pathway and walkway lighting. The compact arm keeps the fixture close to the post, reducing wind leverage while directing light cleanly downward along a path. Ideal for parks, campus walkways, and residential developments.
- Signage illumination. The compact post-mount configuration provides clean, focused illumination for nearby ground-level or wall-mounted signs.
- Commercial building entries. A single 1871 on each side of an entry post provides focused, welcoming light without the spread of a flood or wall pack. Works well alongside coordinating wall-mount fixtures from the same series.
- Parking area perimeters. For perimeter definition rather than full-lot coverage, the 1871 offers a lower-profile alternative to twin-arm configurations.
- Hospitality and resort grounds. The wide finish palette and compact form factor suit property lighting that needs to be functional without drawing attention away from the architecture.
Made in the USA
The #11037/16-1871 is manufactured by Primelite Manufacturing Corp in the USA. Every fixture in the #11037 Series is built to order with aluminum construction and powder coat finishes applied in-house. Primelite sells through authorized lighting distributors — which means you get a fixture backed by a manufacturer who stands behind it, and a distributor who knows the product.
Ready to spec the #11037/16-1871 for your project? Whether you’re an architect finalizing a site lighting layout, an electrical contractor looking for installation details, or a property owner planning an outdoor upgrade — Primelite’s team can connect you with the right authorized distributor and answer any product questions directly.