Carolia Alabaster Wall Sconce

DCW-C2059-01

$360.00 USD $620.00 USD

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Inspiration

The Carolia Alabaster Wall Sconce is a mid-century pancake sconce — a saucer-shape natural-alabaster shade on a J-arm brass mount, with an opal glass half-globe diffuser underneath that softens the G9 LED for warm task light. W 9.8″ × H 7.9″. 1 × G9 LED, 7W. For a bedside reading light, hallway, vanity mirror, powder room, or accent wall. Mid-Century Modern, Quiet Luxury, Mediterranean, and reading sconce style.

Good To Know

1 × G9 LED bulb · natural alabaster shade · brass J-arm · opal glass diffuser · hardwired · downward task light · powder room OK, no shower / outdoor Shade is real natural alabaster (gypsum stone) hand-cut into a saucer shape; veining, color tone, and translucency vary piece to piece. Arm and backplate are solid brass in a warm gold-tone finish. The opal glass half-globe diffuser sits at the underside of the shade and softens the light into a warm even glow — no hotspots or visible filament. Socket is G9 (small bi-pin base) — widely available in the US on Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, Lumens, and Bulbrite; LED bulb included by default. Use LED only, max 7W. Alabaster is porous and not damp-rated — OK for powder rooms (no shower) and dry-zone vanity mirrors; not for full bathrooms with shower steam, kitchens directly over a range, or outdoor. Don’t use water for cleaning; alabaster absorbs moisture and stains. Hardwires to standard wall junction box; licensed electrician recommended. Indoor dry locations only.

Key Features

Saucer-Shape Alabaster Shade

Hand-cut from natural alabaster into a flat saucer profile — veining and color tone vary per piece; the stone diffuses light from above while reflecting warmth downward.

J-Arm Brass Mount

A solid brass J-shaped arm extends the shade forward from the round wall plate — clean mid-century geometry, hand-finished gold-tone.

Opal Glass Half-Globe Diffuser

A milky opal glass half-globe at the underside softens the G9 LED into a warm even glow — no hotspots, no visible filament, glare-free at eye level.

Bathroom use: dry zone only Powder rooms (no shower) and vanity mirrors outside the shower zone are OK. Full bathrooms with shower steam, kitchens directly over a range, or any outdoor location are not OK — alabaster is porous and absorbs moisture, which causes staining, discoloration, and surface damage over time.

Specifications

Fixture Type

Wall sconce · hardwired · alabaster saucer shade + brass J-arm + opal glass diffuser

Dimensions

9.8″ W × 7.9″ H (25 × 20 cm)

Materials

Natural alabaster (gypsum stone) + solid brass + opal milky-white glass · veining varies per piece

Light Source

1 × G9 LED (small bi-pin base) · max 7W · 2700–3000K warm · bulb included, replaceable

Light Direction

Downward task / ambient · opal glass diffuses the bulb · warm soft glow with no hotspots

Mounting

Hardwired · indoor dry only · powder room OK, no shower / outdoor

Care

Alabaster: dry microfiber only (no water or cleaners) · Brass: dry soft cloth, no abrasive polish · Opal glass: damp microfiber OK

Design Style

Mid-Century Modern Quiet Luxury Mediterranean Reading Sconce Hotel-Style

Best For

Bedside reading light, hallway, vanity mirror, powder room, accent wall, foyer, reading nook

Use Case

The Carolia reads as a warm pool of downward task light — the opal glass half-globe softens the G9 LED into an even glow with no glare at eye level, while the alabaster saucer above catches and warms the spillover light. The J-arm brass mount stays minimal, so the stone and glass lead visually.

At 9.8″ wide, the Carolia is sized for a bedside reading light (pair two flanking a queen or king bed), a powder-room vanity, or a narrow hallway accent. Mount the center of the fixture 60-66″ above the floor at a vanity, or at shoulder height seated next to a bed for reading. Pairs with marble, polished plaster, warm-wood headboards, and brass hardware — fits quiet-luxury bedrooms, Mediterranean hallways, and mid-century reading nooks. Email info@docos.us for hand-matched pairs or trade pricing.

Downloads

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

Spec Sheet

Dimensions & wiring · PDF

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Installation Guide

Hardwire sconce · PDF

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Care Guide

Alabaster, brass & glass · PDF

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FAQ

How big is it and where should I mount it?

The Carolia is 9.8 inches wide and 7.9 inches tall with the J-arm extending the shade forward from the wall. It’s sized for a bedside, hallway, powder room, or vanity mirror — not for large rooms as primary lighting. Mount the center of the fixture 60-66 inches above the floor at a vanity, or at shoulder height seated next to a bed for a reading sconce (typically 30-36 inches above the mattress top). For pairs flanking a queen or king bed, space the centers 60-72 inches apart for symmetry.

What is G9 and where do I buy replacement bulbs?

G9 is a small bi-pin base with two tiny prongs at the bottom of the bulb — smaller than the standard US E26 medium base. G9 LED bulbs are widely available in the US on Amazon, Home Depot, Lowes, Lumens, and Bulbrite. Search “G9 LED bulb” or “G9 bi-pin LED.” LED bulb is included by default and it’s fully replaceable. Use LED only, max 7W, 2700-3000K warm white. Do not use halogen — halogen runs hot inside the enclosed alabaster + glass diffuser and can cause heat-stress cracking or discoloration over time.

Will my alabaster shade look exactly like the photo?

Variation is part of the material. Each saucer-shape shade is hand-cut from natural alabaster, so the veining pattern, color tone (some pieces read warmer honey, others cooler cream), and translucency vary piece to piece. The listing photo is representative, not a guaranteed match — this variation is the character of natural stone, not a defect. For pairs that need close visual matching (flanking a bed or mirror), email info@docos.us for hand-selection; we can pull shades cut from similar blocks when possible.

Can I use it in a bathroom? How do I clean it?

Powder room (no shower) — yes. Vanity mirror in the dry zone of a master bathroom — yes, as long as it’s well-separated from shower steam. Full bathroom with shower steam — not recommended; alabaster is porous and repeated humidity cycles cause staining, discoloration, and surface degradation. Outdoor — no. Cleaning: dust alabaster with a dry soft microfiber cloth only. Do not use water, vinegar, alcohol, or any household cleaner on alabaster — the stone absorbs moisture and stains. For the brass arm and backplate use a dry soft cloth, avoid abrasive polish (which strips the gold-tone finish). The opal glass half-globe can be cleaned with a damp microfiber and standard glass cleaner.

How is it installed?

It’s a hardwired wall sconce — mounts to a standard wall junction box. The round brass backplate attaches to the box; the J-arm and shade are pre-assembled. Licensed electrician recommended: alabaster is moderately fragile and the saucer shade must be handled carefully during install — it can chip if dropped or hit against the wall. Confirm your junction box is positioned where you want the center of the backplate before drilling new mounting holes. Indoor, dry locations only.