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White Alabaster Hanging Light
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White Alabaster Hanging Light

1900 - 1920
Description

A carved white alabaster hanging light, Swedish, circa 1920.

With alabaster ceiling rose and braided hanging cords.

Height: 115 cm.

Diameter: 18 cm.

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Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Carved Alabaster Pendant Light to the 1920s.

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SA1235123
Description
A carved white alabaster hanging light, Swedish, circa 1920.

With alabaster ceiling rose and braided hanging cords.

Height: 115 cm.

Diameter: 18 cm.

Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Carved Alabaster Pendant Light to the 1920s.

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Hatchwell Antiques
Hatchwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose.
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Archive I A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose.

White Alabaster Hanging Light

Archive II A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose. View II
Archive III A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose. View III
Archive IV A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose. View IV
Archive V A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose. View V
Archive VI A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose. View VI
Archive VII A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose. View VII
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Hatchwell Antiques

Hatchwell Antiques
Telephone 020 7351 2344
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533 Kings Road
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SW10 0TZ
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Verified Since Sep 2016
Items For Sale 144
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Hatchwell Antiques
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A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose.
White alabaster hanging light
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A fluted white alabaster urn-shaped light shade suspended by decorative woven cords and tassels from a matching alabaster ceiling rose.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectPendant Lights
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleClassical Revival
  • MaterialAlabaster, Braided Cord
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsFluted urn body, passementerie suspension, decorative tassels

FAQs

Alabaster was widely adopted for interior lighting in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to its natural translucency and carvable structure. Neoclassical and Art Deco artisans frequently crafted urn and bowl shades from this fine-grained mineral to diffuse electric light softly.

These light fittings typically consist of hand-carved alabaster stone bowls or urns suspended by brass chains, rod fittings, or woven passementerie cords. Matching alabaster or gilded metal ceiling roses are fitted at the top to conceal the electrical junction.

Authentic pieces feature natural veining, subtle colour variations, and a cool, soft stone surface distinct from cast resin or glass imitations. Hand-carved examples often display minor asymmetry, chiselling marks on interior surfaces, and genuine age-related patination on metal or textile suspension elements.

A carved stone pendant fixture serves as a textural focal point when hung above a dining table, within a hallway, or in a high-ceilinged living space. Pairing natural stone lighting with minimalist architectural elements balances classical craftsmanship with clean modern lines.

Alabaster is a porous, soft mineral that degrades when exposed to moisture or harsh chemicals. Clean the surface using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or specialised stone cleaner, avoiding water saturation and abrasive materials.
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