This black alabaster table lamp sets a shade of real alabaster, cut from the solid, on a matt black metal structure. It measures 31 cm wide and 45 cm high, and is made for indoor use in a dry atmosphere. It is for those who want a table lamp with the presence of a proper ambient light.

A black alabaster table lamp with real presence

At 31 cm wide and 45 cm high, this black alabaster table lamp has the format of a real ambient lamp, one that gives a corner of a room its structure instead of fading from view. The shade of the black alabaster table lamp is real alabaster, cut from the solid: a block of translucent stone whose thickness lets the light through in a soft, milky glow, and whose veins, tone and translucency vary from one piece to the next. Beneath it, the matt black metal structure gives a firm, graphic line, and the contrast with the pale stone is what defines the lamp. It is a table lamp for the hall console, the sideboard or the wide bedside, rather than for a narrow ledge. A black alabaster table lamp of this kind is at home on a sideboard, a large console or a generous bedside table, where its height can be used properly. The black is quiet, without sheen, so it does not compete with the stone; it simply holds it. In a pale room the black alabaster table lamp makes a strong accent, and in a dark one it disappears and leaves the glowing stone. It sits well with oak, plaster, linen and raw ceramics. It stands taller than most bedside lamps, so it reads from across the room, and the width of 31 cm keeps the proportions generous rather than narrow. A black alabaster table lamp offers a quiet kind of drama, one that depends on the material instead of on show. Placed on a table with a plain top, it needs nothing around it to be noticed.

The specification of this black alabaster table lamp

The facts are simple. This black alabaster table lamp measures 31 cm in width and 45 cm in height, and its shade is real alabaster, cut from the solid, on a structure of matt black metal. The bulb cap is a standard E27 Edison screw (ES), a very common fitting that makes it easy to choose and replace the bulb. The voltage range is 110 to 240 V AC. The black alabaster table lamp is intended for indoor use, in a dry atmosphere, so it should not be placed in a bathroom or any damp room. Because the shade is stone, a black alabaster table lamp deserves a steady surface and a position away from the edge of the table. With a height of 45 cm, you should think about where the bulb sits relative to the eye: seated, you will see the glow of the stone rather than the bulb, which is the intention. A warm white bulb brings out the veining and gives the alabaster a soft honeyed tone; a more neutral one will make the stone look paler and cooler. In either case the black alabaster table lamp spreads a gentle, even light, and it suits the evening hours well.

Placing a black alabaster table lamp

A black alabaster table lamp has to be placed with its size in mind. At 45 cm it adds to the height of the table beneath it, so check that no shelf or picture rail sits directly above. At 45 cm, it is tall for a bedside table, so choose a table of reasonable depth and keep clear of low shelves above. The black alabaster table lamp works particularly well on a console behind a sofa, where the height is balanced by the back of the seating, or on a sideboard in a dining room, where the glow of the stone suits the table at night. Against a plain pale wall, the black frame stands out sharply; against a dark wall, the stone seems to float. If you buy two black alabaster table lamps, remember that the veining will not match exactly, so they will look like companions rather than copies. Look after the stone with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from water. A black alabaster table lamp can also anchor a desk in a study, where its light is gentle enough for reading and its form gives the room a point of interest. Leave a clear space around it so the glow can spread across the wall and the ceiling, and the lamp will do its work quietly.

Real alabaster, matt black metal and a generous 45 cm height: this black alabaster table lamp gives a corner of the room a gentle centre. Alborra chooses it for the integrity of its stone. Place it where the evening light is most wanted.

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