This large alabaster table lamp measures 42 cm wide by 50 cm high, with a shade of real alabaster, cut from the solid, on a matt black metal structure. It is a table lamp with a presence that suits a carefully kept contemporary interior. It is made for indoor use, in a dry atmosphere.

A large alabaster table lamp with real presence

With a width of 42 cm and a height of 50 cm, this large alabaster table lamp has a size that gives it real presence without overwhelming the piece of furniture that carries it. The shade is real alabaster, cut from the solid: a block of translucent stone whose thickness gives a soft, milky glow, and whose veins, tone and translucency vary from one piece to another. No two shades of the large alabaster table lamp are the same, and that is the proof of a natural material. Beneath the shade, the matt black metal structure draws a clean line and holds the stone with a quiet strength. The contrast between the pale, glowing stone and the dark, matt metal is what defines the large alabaster table lamp. The matt black finish keeps reflections down, so the eye goes to the stone. A large alabaster table lamp of this kind belongs on a sideboard, a deep console or a wide chest of drawers, where its 50 cm height can be used properly. In a pale room it makes a strong accent, and in a dark one it lets the stone glow. It goes well with oak, plaster, linen and raw ceramic, and with the neutral tones that make up a warm minimalist scheme. A large alabaster table lamp gives more glow than a small one, because there is more stone to light and the light spreads over a wider surface of the shade. It offers a quiet kind of drama, one that depends on the material and not on show.

The specification of this large alabaster table lamp

The facts that an electrician needs are short. This large alabaster table lamp measures 42 cm in width and 50 cm in height. The shade is real alabaster and the structure is matt black metal. The bulb cap is a G9 capsule, a compact format that fits well inside a stone shade. The voltage range is 110 to 240 V AC. The wiring is integrated and an electrician is recommended for the installation, which is worth following, particularly if you wish the lamp to be fitted into a particular scheme. The large alabaster table lamp is for indoor use, in a dry atmosphere, so it should not be placed in a bathroom or a damp room. Because the shade is stone, the large alabaster table lamp has a real weight, and it deserves a firm, flat surface that is deep enough to take its 42 cm width. Choose a G9 capsule bulb in warm white for the large alabaster table lamp, since it brings out the veining and gives the alabaster a honeyed tone; a more neutral one will make the stone look paler. In either case the lamp spreads a gentle, even light through the stone. At 50 cm, it is a tall table lamp, so consider the height of any shelf or picture above it before you settle on a position.

Placing a large alabaster table lamp

A large alabaster table lamp has to be placed with its size in mind. At 50 cm, the large alabaster table lamp is tall for a bedside table, so choose a table of reasonable depth, or put it on a console behind a sofa, where the back of the seating balances the height. On a sideboard in a dining room, the glow of the stone suits a table at night. Against a plain pale wall, the black frame stands out sharply; against a dark wall, the stone seems to float. In a room with a 2.40 m ceiling, a large alabaster table lamp of 50 cm on a piece of furniture of normal height stays comfortably below any fitting, but check the clearance if the surface is a high one. If you buy two, 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 large 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 clear space around it so that the glow can spread across the wall and the ceiling.

Real alabaster, matt black metal and a generous 50 cm height: this large alabaster table lamp gives a room a gentle centre. Alborra chooses it for the honesty of its stone. Place it where the evening light is most wanted, and have it fitted by an electrician.

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