Orb Alabaster Wall Sconce

DCW-A1244-01

$335.00 USD $455.00 USD

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Inspiration

The Orb Alabaster Wall Sconce is a small sculptural sconce — two stacked natural alabaster orbs on a low-profile mount, the upper sphere lit from within so warm light glows through the stone’s natural veining and casts soft shadows on the wall. 4.9″ wide × 7.9″ tall. One E26 socket. For a powder room, bedside, hallway, foyer, vanity, or reading nook. Modern minimalist, organic modern, transitional, Hollywood Regency, and quiet luxury style.

Good To Know

1 × E26 bulb included · natural stone (each piece unique) · hardwired · indoor dry only Each piece is carved from natural alabaster — a translucent gypsum-based stone with crystalline veining inside. Color tone, vein pattern, and exact translucence vary piece to piece, sometimes noticeably; this is the defining characteristic of natural alabaster, not a defect. The upper orb contains the bulb; the lower orb is the structural mounting element. Stone is heavier than glass and somewhat fragile to impact — mount to a stud or solid wall anchor, not to drywall alone. Use the included low-heat LED bulb only — alabaster sits close to the socket and dislikes hot bulbs (no incandescent or halogen). Hardwires to a standard junction box; have a licensed electrician install. Indoor, dry locations only.

Key Features

Stacked Two-Orb Silhouette

Two alabaster spheres meet at an offset where the upper orb sits forward of the lower — sculptural from any angle, reads as one continuous form when lit.

Natural Alabaster Translucence

Light passes through the stone instead of around it — crystalline veining inside the alabaster shows up only when the bulb is on, giving each piece a unique lit pattern.

Compact Low-Profile Mount

Only 4.9″ wide and projects modestly from the wall — fits where larger sconces don’t (narrow hallways, between mirrors and cabinets, beside narrow doorways).

Specifications

Fixture Type

Wall sconce · stacked double-orb alabaster · single bulb · hardwired

Main Material

Natural alabaster (gypsum stone) · carved · translucent with crystalline veining

Hardware

Internal brass-tone socket and mounting plate · concealed wiring

Color

Natural alabaster cream-white with warm grey-tan veining · each piece is unique (single colorway)

Dimensions

4.9″ D × 7.9″ H (12.5 × 20 cm)

Composition

Two alabaster orbs · upper orb houses the bulb · lower orb is structural mount

Light Source

1 × E26 medium screw base (US standard) · E27 EU version available on request

Bulb

E26 · LED included · LED only · 2700–3000K warm white recommended · max 5–7W LED (no incandescent or halogen)

Mounting

Hardwired to standard junction box · requires stud or solid anchor due to alabaster weight · indoor dry locations only

Design Style

Modern Minimalist Organic Modern Transitional Hollywood Regency Quiet Luxury

Best For

Powder room, bedside, hallway, foyer, vanity, reading nook, master bedroom, dining wall

Use Case

The Orb Alabaster reads as a small piece of stone sculpture first and a light source second. When the bulb is off it’s a quiet, cream-colored stacked silhouette; when on, the upper orb glows from inside and the natural veining reveals itself like a faint marble map. Best as accent or mood lighting — the warm soft glow won’t replace a bright overhead fixture, but it brings noticeable warmth to a corner that overhead light can’t reach.

Use as a powder room accent, a bedside sconce pair flanking a bed (popular in master bedrooms to free up nightstand space), a vanity flank beside a bathroom mirror in dry-zone installs, a foyer focal point, or a reading-nook night light. The cream alabaster + warm-light palette pairs with plaster walls, oak millwork, linen drapery, warm-neutral paint, marble or travertine surfaces, and brushed brass hardware — fitting modern minimalist bedrooms, transitional powder rooms, organic modern hallways, and Hollywood Regency dining walls. For an E27 EU version, custom bulb spec, or trade pricing, email info@docos.us.

Downloads

Technical reference and care guides for the Orb Alabaster Wall Sconce. Need a doc that’s not listed? Email info@docos.us.

Spec Sheet

Dimensions & materials · PDF

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Installation Guide

Stud-anchor hardwire · PDF

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Care Guide

Alabaster stone care · PDF

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FAQ

Is this real natural alabaster, or a composite?

It’s natural alabaster — a translucent gypsum-based stone carved into the sphere shape. You can tell from the internal crystalline veining visible when the bulb is on (resin or composite doesn’t have those natural patterns). Because it’s natural stone, each piece is unique — the exact veining, density of opaque areas, and warmth of tone all vary. Customers who want a guaranteed match to the listing photo should email us at info@docos.us first.

Will the veining match the photo exactly?

No two pieces are identical. Natural alabaster forms over millions of years; veining and translucence vary based on the section of stone each orb is carved from. Some pieces have dramatic visible patterns, others read more uniformly cream. The listing photo is representative, not a guaranteed match. If you need pieces that match closely (e.g., for a sconce pair), email us before ordering and we’ll hand-select.

What bulb does it take, is it included, and is E27 available?

The default version uses 1 × E26 (US medium screw base) and ships with a bulb included. We can ship an E27 EU version on request — email info@docos.us before ordering. Use LED only, 2700–3000K warm white, max 5–7W. No incandescent or halogen — alabaster sits very close to the socket and prolonged heat from a hot bulb can stress the stone.

How do I install it — what about the weight?

It’s a hardwired wall sconce that mounts to a standard ceiling-rated junction box. Alabaster weighs more than glass at the same size — mount to a wall stud, blocked location, or use a solid wall anchor rated for the fixture weight. Don’t mount to drywall alone. Have a licensed electrician handle the wiring and confirm the mounting structure before install. Don’t hang anything additional from the orbs.

Can I use it in a bathroom?

Powder room (no shower) — yes. A vanity flank in a bathroom with good ventilation may also work for many installs, but the fixture is not damp-rated by default. Avoid bathrooms with steady shower steam, damp basements, kitchens directly over a sink with heavy steam, and covered outdoor patios. Persistent moisture can stain alabaster surfaces and affect the socket and wiring over time.