34,374  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 79 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
GIFTS
79 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Sort Order
Items Per Page
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1246041
FOR SALE
£895
Email Phone
Save
Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier
For sale by The House of Antiques
for sale €1,047     $1,137
£895
The House of Antiques

The House of Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Nov 2022
Browse dealers 143 items
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1246041
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

1920 - 1940
Description

Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

An elegant alabaster plafonnier retaining its original brass fittings, including an ornate ceiling rose, suspension chain and leaf-detailed hooks. The bowl displays beautiful natural veining, brought to life when illuminated by a soft, warm glow. A timeless piece that brings warmth and understated grandeur to a thoughtfully considered interior.

Dimensions

• Height: 5 inches / 12.7 cm (including chain and row 35”)

• Width: 16 inches / 40.64 cm

• Depth: 16 inches / 40.64 cm

Details

• Designer: Unknown

• Date of manufacture: 1940

• Materials: Alabaster and brass

• Condition: Good

• Origin: Unknown

Condition Report

In overall good condition for its age, the metal surfaces show natural aged patination and fading. The alabaster bowl itself shows light scuffs and scratches as the close-up photos aim to show. This light can be re-wired at your request and cost dependant upon your global location and power source needs.

Every item is inspected and photographed to show its condition as accurately as possible. Our antique and vintage pieces bear individual signs of age and use, which contribute to their history and character. We encourage buyers to review all photographs and contact us with any questions before purchasing.

UK Delivery

Delivery is available through our trusted courier partners, including specialist services for valuable, oversized and fragile items. Please contact us for a quotation and delivery arrangements.

International Shipping

Worldwide shipping is available. Please contact us before purchasing for a bespoke quotation. Given the age, size and nature of these chairs, we strongly recommend fully insured, tracked shipping with professional packing or crating.

Dispatch

Dispatch is typically arranged within 3–7 working days, subject to destination and courier availability.

Our Commitment

At The House of Antiques Ltd / The Purest Space Ltd, we are committed to clear descriptions, careful inspection and attentive customer service.

Electrical

All items sold should be checked by a professional electrician before use.

Returns & Cancellations

Returns and cancellations are handled in accordance with applicable consumer law. Nothing in our terms affects your statutory rights.

If your item arrives damaged or differs materially from its description, please contact us promptly, ideally within 48 hours of delivery, with photographs so that we can investigate and arrange an appropriate resolution. This requested reporting period does not limit your statutory rights.

Where statutory cancellation rights apply, these will be honoured. Please contact us before arranging a return so that suitable packing, transport and any applicable return costs can be agreed.

Photographic Rights

All photographs and images remain the intellectual property of The House of Antiques Ltd / The Purest Space Ltd. Please contact us in advance regarding licensing, reproduction or publication. One of our scene photos have been presented using AI to add perspective of size and display only.

Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Light to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1246041
Dealers Internal Reference
TPS001
Description
Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier
“
An elegant alabaster plafonnier retaining its original brass fittings, including an ornate ceiling rose, suspension chain and leaf-detailed hooks.
The House of Antiques

The bowl displays beautiful natural veining, brought to life when illuminated by a soft, warm glow. A timeless piece that brings warmth and understated grandeur to a thoughtfully considered interior.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
fig 1. Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

Dimensions

• Height: 5 inches / 12.7 cm (including chain and row 35”)

• Width: 16 inches / 40.64 cm

• Depth: 16 inches / 40.64 cm

Details

• Designer: Unknown

• Date of manufacture: 1940

• Materials: Alabaster and brass

fig 2. An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
fig 2. Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

• Condition: Good

• Origin: Unknown

Condition Report

In overall good condition for its age, the metal surfaces show natural aged patination and fading. The alabaster bowl itself shows light scuffs and scratches as the close-up photos aim to show. This light can be re-wired at your request and cost dependant upon your global location and power source needs.

fig 3. An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
fig 3. Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

Every item is inspected and photographed to show its condition as accurately as possible. Our antique and vintage pieces bear individual signs of age and use, which contribute to their history and character. We encourage buyers to review all photographs and contact us with any questions before purchasing.

fig 4. An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
fig 4. Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

UK Delivery

Delivery is available through our trusted courier partners, including specialist services for valuable, oversized and fragile items. Please contact us for a quotation and delivery arrangements.

fig 5. An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
fig 5. Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

International Shipping

Worldwide shipping is available. Please contact us before purchasing for a bespoke quotation. Given the age, size and nature of these chairs, we strongly recommend fully insured, tracked shipping with professional packing or crating.

fig 6. An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
fig 6. Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

Dispatch

Dispatch is typically arranged within 3–7 working days, subject to destination and courier availability.

Our Commitment

At The House of Antiques Ltd / The Purest Space Ltd, we are committed to clear descriptions, careful inspection and attentive customer service.

fig 7. An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
fig 7. Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

Electrical

All items sold should be checked by a professional electrician before use.

Returns & Cancellations

Returns and cancellations are handled in accordance with applicable consumer law. Nothing in our terms affects your statutory rights.

fig 8. An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
fig 8. Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

If your item arrives damaged or differs materially from its description, please contact us promptly, ideally within 48 hours of delivery, with photographs so that we can investigate and arrange an appropriate resolution. This requested reporting period does not limit your statutory rights.

fig 9. An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
fig 9. Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

Where statutory cancellation rights apply, these will be honoured. Please contact us before arranging a return so that suitable packing, transport and any applicable return costs can be agreed.

Photographic Rights

All photographs and images remain the intellectual property of The House of Antiques Ltd / The Purest Space Ltd. Please contact us in advance regarding licensing, reproduction or publication. One of our scene photos have been presented using AI to add perspective of size and display only.

Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this Antique Alabaster Plafonnier Light to the 1940s.

Height
12.7cm (5.00")
Width
40cm (15.75")
Depth
40cm (15.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1246041
Dealers Internal Ref
TPS001
The House of Antiques
The House of Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2022
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The House of Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
1 / 10
Archive I An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.

Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier

Archive II An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose. View II
Archive III An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose. View III
Archive IV An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose. View IV
Archive V An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose. View V
Archive VI An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose. View VI
Archive VII An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose. View VII
Archive VIII An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose. View VIII
Archive IX An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose. View IX
Archive X An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose. View X
Enlarged Archival View
Telephone 07568 151 752
Location
22 Goodmayes Lane
Ilford
Essex
IG3 9NZ
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2022
Items For Sale 143
Items Sold 11
The House of Antiques
The House of Antiques
Verified Since Nov 2022
View Dealer Info
Location: 22 Goodmayes Lane, Ilford, Essex, IG3 9NZ, United Kingdom
Verified
Nov 2022
For Sale
143
Sold
11
An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
Early 20th Century Alabaster Plafonnier
Ref: SA1246041
An early twentieth-century carved alabaster bowl ceiling light suspended by three brass link chains from a decorative ceiling rose.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Archival Detail
Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.
Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.
Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.
Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCeiling Lights
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialAlabaster, Brass
  • ColourCream and Brown
  • MotifsCarved stone bowl, Chain suspension, Acanthus leaf ceiling rose, Veined mineral pattern
  • SizeH 12.7 cm (5 in) x W 40 cm (16 in) x D 40 cm (16 in)

A plafonnier is a shallow, bowl-shaped ceiling light fixture designed to diffuse light, historically carved from translucent alabaster stone during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Antique plafonniers typically feature hand-carved natural alabaster stone shades suspended by cast brass, bronze, or gilt metal chains and ceiling mounting roses.

Authentic period pieces feature natural mineral veining, subtle hand-carved surface variations, cool-to-the-touch natural stone, and original patinated metal fittings.

An alabaster bowl pendant acts as an understated focal point in hallways, dining spaces, or drawing rooms, providing diffused ambient light that complements both period and contemporary schemes.

Dust gently with a soft dry microfiber cloth and avoid water or harsh chemical cleaners, as natural alabaster is a porous mineral that can absorb liquids and suffer surface damage.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories