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Alabaster Lighting

Our alabaster lighting range covers every primary fixture type: chandeliers, pendants, wall lights, table lamps, ceiling lights, floor lamps and mirrors. Each piece is worked from natural alabaster stone, with the veining and tonal variation kept visible. Light passes through the stone rather than bouncing off it, producing a warm, soft glow that differs subtly from one piece to the next. We ship to the UK, US and worldwide.

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What is alabaster, and what makes it different

Alabaster is a soft, slightly translucent stone, used in lighting for thousands of years across the ancient world before being adopted by modern design houses. Two minerals carry the name: calcite alabaster, prized historically for its warm cream tones, and gypsum alabaster, the softer modern stone used in most contemporary lighting work. Both share the property that gives alabaster its visual appeal. Light passes through the stone rather than bouncing off it, producing a glow shaped by the natural veining inside each block.

Where frosted glass diffuses light uniformly and ceramic blocks it entirely, natural alabaster stone transmits light through a layered mineral structure. The result: every piece carries its own pattern of veining, colour shifts and mineral character. No two are identical. Real alabaster is a natural stone, not a synthetic or moulded substitute, and when buying an alabaster light fixture the material itself is the design feature.

Our Niori alabaster lighting range: wall, ceiling, pendant, table, floor and chandelier

Our Niori alabaster lighting range covers every primary fixture type under one own-brand design language. We make alabaster wall lights and wall sconces for bedrooms, hallways and vanities; alabaster ceiling lights and flush mount fixtures for kitchens, bathrooms and lower-ceiling rooms; alabaster pendants and hanging lights for dining tables and kitchen islands; alabaster table lamps and floor lamps for living rooms and reading corners; and alabaster chandeliers for entrance halls, dining rooms and stairwells. We also produce a small range of alabaster mirrors with integrated lighting.

Within that range, our design language stays consistent: clean architectural lines for the modern pieces, more decorative shaping for the traditional designs, and oversized sculptural forms for feature commissions. Our Selvara, Vellum and Caterris families share the same alabaster panels and the same brushed brass, matt black and soft white metalwork, so pieces can be mixed across rooms without breaking the look. Integrated LED with warm white output is standard across most of the range; E27 fittings are used where the design calls for a replaceable lamp.

Alabaster lamps and light fixtures across UK and US homes

UK and US customers tend to use slightly different vocabulary for the same pieces. In the UK, the broad category sits under "alabaster lighting," "alabaster lights" and "alabaster lamps," with sub-types named directly: alabaster wall lights, alabaster ceiling lights, alabaster pendant lights, alabaster table lamps, alabaster floor lamps. In the US, the same products are typically searched as "alabaster lamps," "alabaster light fixtures" and "alabaster light fixture," with wall lights known as wall sconces or sconces, and ceiling lights as flush mounts or flush mount lights.

Our range serves both vocabularies from the same catalogue. A Selvara alabaster wall light in the UK is the same piece a US customer would search for as an alabaster wall sconce. A Vellum alabaster column floor lamp reads the same to either market. Pricing sits in the designer alabaster lighting tier in the UK and the same range translates into the luxury alabaster lighting bracket for US shipping. We ship the full range to both markets directly.

Designing with alabaster: warm light, natural veining and where it works

Alabaster reads well across most interior styles because the stone itself does the work. The veining sits behind the light source, the colour stays in the warm white range, and the overall effect is ambient rather than directional. That makes it a forgiving material to design around.

For modern interiors, our alabaster lamps and pendants pair naturally with brushed brass, brushed steel and walnut. The contrast between the soft stone and clean architectural metalwork keeps the look contemporary without losing warmth. Selvara and Vellum sit in this register; clean cylinder forms, flat disc pendants and minimal mounting hardware.

For transitional and traditional spaces, alabaster sits alongside marble, antique brass, dark wood and stone-coloured upholstery. The natural variation in the stone reads well next to other natural materials. Alabaster table lamps work particularly well on console tables, sideboards and dressing tables; alabaster wall sconces flank beds, mirrors and hallway features.

For commercial and hospitality interiors, alabaster reads as a luxury material at every scale. Restaurants, hotels, spas and boutique retail spaces use alabaster light fixtures both for their visual quality and for the calm, diffused light they produce. We supply hospitality projects directly and can provide range overviews for trade clients on request.

Care and maintenance: how to clean and look after alabaster light shades

Alabaster is durable but slightly porous, which affects how it should be cleaned and handled compared with glass or ceramic lighting.

For everyday care, dust the surface gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid feather dusters, which can leave thin scratches over time. If the surface develops marks or fingerprints, use a soft cloth dampened lightly with plain water. Avoid soap, alcohol-based cleaners, glass sprays and abrasive cloths; these can erode the stone's natural finish over time.

For deeper marks or stains, a small amount of pH-neutral stone cleaner applied with a soft cloth removes residue without affecting the alabaster surface. Rinse with a damp cloth, then dry the surface fully.

Avoid placing alabaster fixtures in zones where they are in regular contact with moisture, steam or splashes. The stone is not damaged by occasional ambient humidity, but persistent water contact can darken the surface over time. We provide detailed care instructions with every alabaster piece; if you are unsure how to clean a specific finish, contact us before applying any product.

Browse related ranges

To browse our alabaster range by fixture type, follow the dedicated sub-ranges: alabaster chandeliers, alabaster wall lights (including wall sconces), alabaster pendant lighting (including hanging lights), alabaster table lamps, alabaster ceiling lights (including flush mounts), alabaster floor lamps and alabaster mirrors. Each sub-range covers a single fixture type at the same designer and luxury level as the main alabaster lighting range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is alabaster and how is it different from marble?
Alabaster and marble are both natural stones, but they behave very differently in lighting. Marble is denser and blocks most light, so it tends to be used as a surface material rather than a shade. Alabaster, particularly the gypsum alabaster used in most modern lighting, is softer and slightly translucent, which lets light pass through the stone and pick up its internal veining. That translucency is the whole reason alabaster is used as a lighting material. Marble lit from behind reads dark; alabaster lit from behind glows.

Is your alabaster lighting made from real natural stone?
Yes. Every piece in our alabaster range is shaped from real natural alabaster stone, not glass, resin or a moulded synthetic substitute. We select alabaster blocks for their veining and tonal quality, then hand-finish each panel so the stone's structure stays visible under light. The veining patterns and colour shifts you see in each piece are part of the stone itself, not a printed or painted effect.

How do I clean and maintain an alabaster light fixture?
For everyday cleaning, dust the alabaster surface gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid feather dusters, which can scratch the stone over time. For light marks and fingerprints, use a soft cloth dampened with plain water. Do not use soap, alcohol-based cleaners, glass sprays or abrasive cloths; these can erode the stone's natural finish. For deeper marks, a pH-neutral stone cleaner applied with a soft cloth removes residue without damaging the alabaster. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry fully. Avoid placing alabaster fixtures in zones with regular moisture or steam contact. We include care instructions with every alabaster piece.

Where in the home does alabaster lighting work best?
Alabaster works across most rooms in the home. For dining rooms, lounges and entrance halls, a chandelier or pendant fitted above the seating area or table is the standard choice. For bedrooms and hallways, a pair of alabaster wall lights, known in the US as wall sconces, gives directed light without overhead glare. For living rooms, reading corners and sideboards, alabaster table lamps and floor lamps provide intimate light at a lower level. For kitchens and dry bathroom zones, alabaster ceiling lights and flush mount fixtures sit close to the ceiling line and produce broad ambient illumination.

Do you ship alabaster lighting outside the UK?
Yes. We ship our full alabaster lighting range to the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and worldwide. Standard delivery is included on UK orders over £99. International delivery is calculated at checkout based on destination and order size. For larger orders, trade accounts or commercial projects, contact us directly and we will arrange shipping and lead times accordingly.

Is each alabaster light unique in its veining and pattern?
Yes. Each piece of alabaster carries its own pattern of veining, colour shifts and mineral inclusions, so two lights of the same model will look subtly different from one another. This is a natural property of the stone, not a manufacturing fault. For projects involving multiple fixtures in the same room, we can pair matched units on request so the veining tone and direction read consistently across the set.

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