This alabaster wall light sets a stone disc of 20 cm in diameter on a metal frame, in copper or matt black. The alabaster wall light stands about 25 cm clear of the wall and brings a sculptural presence to a carefully kept room. Its shade is cut from real alabaster, a material of which no piece resembles another.

A disc of stone for a sculptural alabaster wall light

The heart of this fitting is a disc of real alabaster, 20 cm across, carved from the solid block. That technique keeps the stone through its full thickness and lets the veins running across it show. When light passes through, the translucency of the alabaster reveals the shading of the stone, from the clearer passages to the denser ones. The disc offers a generous surface on which the stone can speak: you read the veins as you read the strata of a rock, and the light gains depth in the process. An alabaster wall light of this size takes the wall with some confidence, since the disc becomes a decorative motif in itself, closer to a mineral panel that comes alive at dusk. This alabaster wall light measures 50 cm in overall height and stands roughly 25 cm proud of the wall, a projection that puts the disc in relief and gives it depth. It suits halls, lounges and bedrooms where a point of attention is wanted on a wall. Set alone it is enough to dress a run of wall; paired in symmetry it frames a headboard or a sideboard. In every case the alabaster wall light is an object of material before it is an object of light, and that honesty is what appeals to people who keep natural, contemporary interiors. Switched off it reads as a pale circle on a slim arm, which is reason enough to leave the wall around it clear.

Copper or matt black: the frame of this alabaster wall light

The frame of this alabaster wall light is metal, offered in copper or matt black. The copper brings a direct warmth that marries well with the natural tones of the stone; the matt black draws a more graphic line and retires behind the disc. That choice of finish lets you match the alabaster wall light to handles, brassware or the other metals in the room. Technically, the fitting carries a standard E12 or E14 small Edison screw (SES) cap, a common format that leaves the bulb to you. The supply is 110 to 240 V AC, and the integrated wiring simplifies the preparation: we recommend leaving the installation to an electrician, as with any alabaster wall light connected to the mains. It is intended for indoor use in a dry atmosphere, so keep it to rooms sheltered from moisture. The dimensions, a 20 cm disc, 50 cm of height and roughly 25 cm of projection, want checking before fitting so the alabaster wall light has the room it needs around it and obstructs neither a route nor a piece of furniture. In a British hallway that 25 cm is the figure that decides the matter outright, long before anyone discusses the finish. A solid stone disc on an arm of this reach puts real load on the fixing, and that is a conversation to have with your electrician at the first visit rather than the last one.

Fitting your alabaster wall light: projection, cap and bulb

Before drilling, take the time to measure. A projection of about 25 cm is not a detail: it asks for proper clearance in front of the wall and rules out a very narrow corridor. Set the alabaster wall light at a height that keeps the view comfortable, so the disc reveals itself without glare. The 20 cm disc reads face on and at an angle, which is worth testing from wherever you pass most: an alabaster wall light is judged as much from the line of a corridor as from the sofa. The E14 cap lets you choose the bulb for the atmosphere you want. Remember that natural stone varies, so the veining, tone and translucency of your piece will be its own. If you fit two, accept small differences between them: they are part of the appeal of a living material. Leave the connection to an electrician, and keep this fitting to dry rooms, so you can enjoy your alabaster wall light over the long run with no worry about moisture.

A disc of real alabaster, a frame in copper or matt black, a generous projection: this alabaster wall light backs material and volume. Choose your finish and give your wall a piece with nothing else quite like it.

• Free delivery on all orders, with no minimum spend, anywhere in the UK.
• Preparation: your order is prepared and dispatched within 1 to 3 working days. Orders placed before 7pm, Monday to Friday, are handled the same day.
• Delivery time: 5 to 10 working days after dispatch, so 6 to 13 working days in total.
• Tracking: you will receive a dispatch confirmation email containing your tracking number.

Full details in our delivery policy.

• 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.
• Conditions: the item must be new, complete and in its original condition, accompanied by the invoice. Return costs are borne by the customer.
• 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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