Are the shells breakable if I accidentally hit them?

Yes. Alabaster is a soft natural stone. Each shell is mounted individually, so a direct hit can crack or dislodge one. It's not a fixture for rooms with ceiling fans or low clearance traffic.

What color are the shells really—are they white or cream?

Off-white to pale cream, with natural striations and slight color variation from shell to shell. They're not pure white. Under warm light they read more ivory; under cool light more pale beige.

How many bulbs does each size take and can I use LEDs?

V1 takes 6 bulbs. V2 and V3 take 15 bulbs. V4 and V5 take 21 bulbs. V6 takes 30 bulbs. All use E14 sockets. Any E14 LED or incandescent bulb works—wattage is up to you and your room's electrical setup.

Is the brass shiny or matte?

Polished brass. It will oxidize and darken over years of natural aging. If you want to slow that, you can wax or lacquer it—but most people let it patina naturally.

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Alabaster ring chandeliers over a dining table

Round alabaster wall sconces above a stone fireplace

Linear alabaster pendant over a desk in a modern study

The Alabaster Collection

Light, held in stone.

Pendants, chandeliers and wall sconces cut from natural alabaster, for a soft, warm glow in every room.

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Five FamiliesCeiling · wall · table

Cascade of alabaster cylinder pendants, unlit, in a high-ceiling lounge

The same alabaster cylinder pendants lit, glowing warm through the stone

Switch on the light — the stone's inner veining appears.

Know the Material

A stone that lets light through.

Alabaster is a soft, fine-grained mineral. Cut thin and polished, it turns light into an even, candle-warm glow — no glare, no hard edges.

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Milk-white body

A soft, creamy white that warms the room, lit or unlit.
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Natural veining

Honey and grey veins that come alive when the lamp is lit.
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Smooth, cool surface

Hand-polished to a satin finish you can feel.

Raw alabaster stone with natural white crystal texture — Raw block

Polished alabaster backlit, showing translucent honey veining — Finished surface

Variations in tone and veining are the signature of natural stone — not flaws. Your piece will be one of a kind.

From Stone to Lamp

Made slowly, by hand.

Every shade starts as a raw block and passes through skilled hands, shaped and finished one piece at a time.

Quarried alabaster blocks and rough-turned shades in the stone yard

Select

Blocks are chosen for clarity, colour and veining.

Cutting a round alabaster disc on a band saw

Shape

Cut and turned into globes, discs, cylinders and rings.

Sanding the edge of an alabaster disc on a belt sander

Refine

Thinned, sanded and polished until light passes evenly.

Alabaster discs fitted with ribbed brass caps during assembly

Assemble

Each shade is fitted to its metal frame by hand, piece by piece.

Images and video from our production workshop.

One Stone, Many Characters

Choose your veining.

Alabaster comes from the earth in many moods — from clean milk-white to bold, dark veins. Pick the one that suits your room.

Pure White

Clean and calm, with only a whisper of veining. Made for minimal rooms.

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Backlit alabaster with warm honey-coloured veins

Honey Veined

Warm amber streaks that glow golden when lit. Pairs with brass and wood.

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Lit alabaster shade with soft grey cloud veining

Cloud Grey

Soft grey clouds through white stone. Cool, quiet and modern.

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Alabaster globe with bold dark and amber veining

Bold Veined

Dramatic dark veins for a statement piece. Every slab is a one-off.

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Natural stone varies from piece to piece — photos show the typical character of each texture.

Room by Room

Choose for the space.

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Alabaster ring chandelier over a round dining table under arched doorways

Dining Room

Size the fixture to the table, not the room — a ring or linear globe pendant follows its shape and keeps light on the meal.

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Hanging height: 30–36″ (76–91 cm) above the tabletop; fixture about ½–⅔ of the table width.

Living Room

The largest room takes the boldest piece — a ring or multi-globe chandelier scaled to the seating area.

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Wall sconces: around 60–66″ (152–168 cm) from the floor to the centre of the shade.

Alabaster star-shade table lamp on a side table by the window

Bedroom

Low ceilings and quiet evenings call for close-to-ceiling discs and small shades — the stone's glow is made for winding down.

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Bedside sconces: 30–36″ (76–91 cm) above the mattress, 6–10″ outside the headboard edge.

Entryway

The first light guests see. A single globe pendant or a pair of sconces sets the tone at the door.

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Clearance: keep at least 7 ft (213 cm) from floor to the bottom of the fixture; in two-storey foyers, hang it level with the upper window.

Size Guide

Find the right size.

Move the sliders to your room or table — we'll suggest a fixture size and hanging height.

Room length

Room width

Ceiling height

Table width

Table length

These are designer rules of thumb. Every product page lists exact dimensions — or ask a designer to check your plan.

Explore the Collection

Find your alabaster light.

Alabaster ring chandelier glowing over a living room with velvet seating

Design Consultation

Not sure which piece? Ask a designer.

Send us your room size, ceiling height and a photo. Our team will suggest sizes, hanging heights and pairings — free of charge.

Size & scale advice
Finish matching
Whole-home pairing plans
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I love this light, installation was easy, its elevated my living room decore & it was affordable. Although a chandelier it takes the basic little night light bulbs which is perfect because they are hugely affordable & accessible.

This alabaster pendant light is awesome. Reasonably priced with a big lighting statement. My light arrived quickly. We installed and I started attaching the alabaster. We were missing a few alabaster so I reached out to customer service. They quickly sent replacements and we are 150% satisfied as always with Vakkerlight.

This chandelier was the perfect soft elegant touch to the dining room. I added a dimmer switch to enhance the effects to set the mood. The shells are delicate and can break if dropped, but there were extras included so not to worry.

Im in love with the way this chandelier changed the look of my bedroom. I installed it as a flush mount and it creates the prettiest light patterns on the ceiling. It got even better when I used smart light bulbs that can dim and change colors. The candlelight setting is are gorgeous and a purple or blue setting gives under the sea vibes!

I love this for the guest bedroom. We were able to shorten the chain and keep it up closer to the ceiling. It makes the room!

Absolutely perfect for my beach apartment bedroom! Glam yet muted!! Completely elevated my bedroom while adding a softness with the shells.

Its perfect for my beach home dining room Easy to install my husband did it in 30 min Always go back to Vakkerlight for more Excellent customer support.

This is such a Beautiful chandelier! I put it over a breakfast table in a coastal Hilton Head Island AirBNB. It gives a cool coastal vibe without the cheesy beach condo look!

Love it and looks absolutely beautiful over the dining table. Did not come with light bulbs so be sure to order. Great accent lighting and adds a lot of character to the room.