Kingston Marble Wall Lamp

Spanish alabaster is a fine-grained gypsum stone quarried in Aragon, Spain — one of Europe's most significant sources of decorative alabaster. Unlike marble or granite, alabaster is semi-translucent: light passes through the stone itself rather than reflecting from its surface. The white variety has a clean, milky translucency with subtle veining — when the bulb activates, the shade appears to glow from within, producing a warm and distinctly organic quality of light that no glass or resin diffuser can replicate.

Yes — Kingston is well suited to symmetrical pairing. For a standard headboard (140–180 cm wide), position each sconce's back panel center approximately 50–60 cm from the headboard's midpoint on each side, at a height where the alabaster shade sits roughly at seated eye level (100–120 cm from the floor). The 8 cm depth means both fixtures will sit close to the wall without projecting significantly. Plan wiring before installation as both require hardwired connections.

A 2–4W LED E12/E14 candelabra bulb at 2700K warm white with a frosted or opal glass casing. The frosted glass spreads the light evenly through the alabaster, avoiding a bright hotspot at the bulb position — a clear filament bulb can appear as a point of light through the thinner areas of the stone. Warm white (2700K) works best: it enhances the natural cream tone of the alabaster and complements the antique brass finish. Bulbs are not included.

Yes, when fitted with a dimmable E12/E14 LED candelabra bulb and a compatible TRIAC wall dimmer switch (both sold separately). Specify “dimmable” when purchasing the bulb and confirm your dimmer is rated for LED loads. Dimming to 40–60% typically produces the most flattering effect — the alabaster glow becomes softer and warmer as brightness decreases, enhancing the mineral translucency of the stone.