This alabaster wall light is carved from the solid of a real stone and mounted on a structure of matt black metal. Its light passes through the material and reveals veining that every piece expresses in its own way. An alabaster wall light of this kind is chosen as an object of character for a careful interior.

An alabaster wall light with a translucency of its own

In an alabaster wall light, everything turns on the stone, since the shade is real alabaster, carved from solid. That stone resembles no other, because veining, tone and translucency vary from one piece to the next. It is not a fault but the signature of a natural material, and the reason for choosing alabaster over an industrial glass. Lit, the alabaster wall light passes a diffuse, milky light that gathers lighter or denser notes according to the thickness of the stone. Unlit, it keeps the presence of a sculpture, its mineral mass set on a structure of matt black metal that cuts it cleanly against the wall. The contrast between the pale stone and the matt black metal gives this alabaster wall light a crisp graphic quality that agrees with contemporary interiors. It belongs naturally in a bedroom, a lounge or an entrance, provided it stays indoors and in dry conditions. The soft light of the stone suits spaces where you want to slow down, well away from anything too direct. An alabaster wall light creates an atmosphere above all, rather than a working light. Each piece keeps its own character, which makes the purchase an almost personal choice. The stone stays the subject and the black structure stays the setting, and that order of priority is the whole point of the design.

An alabaster wall light in two sizes, with integrated wiring

This alabaster wall light comes in two formats. The first measures 16 cm long, 26 cm wide and 20 cm high; the second keeps those dimensions but reaches 33 cm high. The height changes how the alabaster wall light reads: the 20 cm format stays compact, the 33 cm becomes an upright piece, and in a room with a 2.4 m ceiling the taller one wants its base set low enough to keep clear of a cornice. On the electrical side, the standard E14 small Edison screw (SES) holder, also listed as E12, takes the common bulbs of either cap, and the AC 110-240 V supply covers many networks. The wiring is integrated, and an electrician is recommended for fitting, which makes for a tidy and safe installation of an alabaster wall light as delicate as this; give them the depth of 26 cm and the supply range before anything is drilled. The fitting is intended for interior use in dry conditions, which rules out rooms with water in them and anywhere outdoors. The matt black metal structure does not shine: it absorbs the eye and lets the stone take all the light. For an alabaster wall light, the restraint of the structure is a deliberate choice that shows off the natural material instead of competing with it. The translucency of the alabaster reveals itself only when the light is on, and it is what gives the stone its inner glow. Both sizes share the same materials and the same level of finish, so the only decision left is the height that suits the position you have in mind.

Placing your alabaster wall light well in a room

Mounting height is decided by looking at the room, not at the specification. In a bedroom, the 20 cm model goes either side of the bed to make two soft, symmetrical halos, and the pair is how an alabaster wall light is usually bought. In an entrance or a lounge, the 33 cm alabaster wall light lengthens the wall and draws the eye upward. Two identical fittings will never be quite twins, since every piece of alabaster has its own veining; that difference is a merit for anyone who likes living objects, but it should be expected when composing a pair. Against a blown glass fitting, uniform by nature, the alabaster wall light brings relief, a cloud of material that shifts with the angle. Pair it with simple materials, timber, linen, matt ceramic, and let the stone lead. Handle it with care at fitting, since stone carved from solid is still stone. Avoid damp rooms and leave the connection to an electrician, as the specification advises. These simple precautions protect the stone and the quality of the light over time. For a consistent result, repeat the same mounting height from one wall to the next within a room, and an alabaster wall light will read as sober, graphic and deeply natural.

In short, this alabaster wall light brings together real stone carved from solid, a matt black metal structure and integrated wiring, in a choice of two heights. It is for those who prefer a living material to a uniform object, at Alborra.

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• Delivery time: 5 to 10 working days after dispatch, so 6 to 13 working days in total.
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• 14 days to change your mind: you have 14 days from receipt of your parcel to return an item to us, with no need to give a reason.
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• Refund: it is made to your original payment method, after the item has been received and checked. Allow 7 to 14 days depending on your bank.
• Faulty item: contact us with a photo of the fault and we will offer you an exchange or a refund. All our lights are covered by the two-year legal guarantee of conformity.

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