We purchased these to replace the lighting at our front door and the back door. They are made of cast iron and are waterproof. They look very nice and so much better than we had prior to buying these. Wayfair has so many affordable yet quality made items that the problem is trying to decide which one you want. The gold color inside the fixture compliments the cast iron and gives off a beautiful glow when on at night time. I would recommend to family and friends. I love them!!