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Alabaster wall sconce · 1-light & 2-light

Torsanne

Natural stone, raised on a twist of iron.


A tapered shade of natural alabaster rises from an iron holder in a bronze finish, wrapped in fine spiral grooves. Hand-ground and polished, the stone turns light into a warm, even haze and brings out its veining. Choose 1-light or 2-light, sold singly or as a pair.

4.7″12 cmalabaster shade Ø
13.4″ · 21.3″34 · 54 cm1-light · 2-light
G940W max per head
Push-buttonswitch
Torsanne alabaster wall sconce switched on, warm light glowing through the veined stone shade above a grooved iron holder

Full specifications

Two sizes, one silhouette

Overall height13.4 in34 cm21.3 in54 cm

1-light, top of shade to base.2-light, shade tip to shade tip.

Alabaster shade ØØ 4.7 inØ 12 cm

Diameter of each stone shade at its widest, the top.

Alabaster shade height10.6 in27 cm

Each natural alabaster shade, tapered.

Projection5.1 in13 cm

From the wall to the front of the shade.

Torsanne 1-light and 2-light alabaster wall sconces laid side by side on a wooden table to compare sizes 13.4 in34 cm Ø 4.7 inØ 12 cmalabaster shade Ø 4.7 inØ 12 cmalabaster shade 21.3 in54 cm 1-Light2-Light
BulbsG9 × 12

40W max per head · bulbs not included.

Switch & wiringPush-button

Hardwired to a standard wall junction box.

Voltage & use110V–240V

For indoor use only.

Material & finishIron + alabaster

Iron holder and backplate in bronze, natural white alabaster shade. Single or pair.

Torsanne 1-light alabaster sconce switched on with warm light glowing through the stone Torsanne 1-light alabaster sconce switched off showing natural grey and amber veining Torsanne 2-light alabaster sconce switched on, casting warm light up and down the wall Torsanne 2-light alabaster sconce switched off with an hourglass iron holder between two stone shades

The light

Light that moves through the stone

Switched on, the glow passes through the alabaster and spreads into a soft haze, and the veining shows up like a watermark. The 2-light version sends that light up and down the wall at once.

The lit photos show our recommended 3000K warm white. A 2700K–3000K G9 bulb suits it best; the final tone depends on the bulb you choose.

Version
Light
3000K · our pick
G9bulb base
× 12heads
40Wmax per head
Not incl.bulbs

Torsanne iron holder and backplate without the shade, showing spiral grooves on the holder and radiating lines on the plate Twisted iron holderG9 socket Fan-line backplateMounts over a standard junction box

The ironwork

A holder wrapped in spiral grooves, a plate that fans out

The holder is wrapped in fine spiral grooves: a cup on the 1-light, a pinched hourglass on the 2-light. Behind it, the backplate's lines radiate from the center like a shell, catching light in the dark bronze finish on the iron.

Torsanne iron holder beside its removed alabaster shade with a metal collar at the base
Shade removed: a slim metal collar seats the stone in the holder.
Close-up of the Torsanne backplate corner with radiating grooves in bronze-finished iron
Radiating grooves run right to the edge of the plate.

How it hangs on your wall

Where to mount it, room by room

2 ft4 ft6 ft8 ft 5′9″ / 175 cm 48 in122 cmto bottom61.4 in156 cmto top49.4 in125 cmto bottom70.7 in180 cmto top55.4 in141 cmto bottom76.7 in195 cmto top
Bedside · suggested1-Light pair

One on each side of the bed, centered over the nightstands. The stone sits beside your head when you sit up to read, so the glow falls on the page, not in your eyes.

Floor to bottom48 in122 cm
Floor to top of shade61.4 in156 cm
Off the wall5.1 in13 cm
Hallway · suggested2-Light

Center it at about eye level, 60 in152 cm from the floor. Light washes up and down the wall, and the slim 5.1 in13 cm projection keeps narrow halls clear.

Floor to bottom49.4 in125 cm
Floor to top70.7 in180 cm
Off the wall5.1 in13 cm
Mirror or vanity · suggested2-Light pair

One each side of the mirror, centered near face height at about 66 in168 cm. Light from both sides is even and flattering, with fewer shadows on the face.

Floor to bottom55.4 in141 cm
Floor to top76.7 in195 cm
Off the wall5.1 in13 cm

Heights are suggestions; set the junction box where your electrician recommends. Torsanne is for indoor use only.

Where it works

Single for a quiet corner, pairs for symmetry

Hung alone it marks a reading chair; in pairs it frames a bed, a mirror or a piece of art.

Pair of Torsanne 1-light alabaster sconces either side of a landscape painting above a long dining table
Dining roomA 1-light pair framing a painting.
Pair of Torsanne 1-light sconces glowing either side of an upholstered bed
Bedroom1-light pair, bedside.
Torsanne 2-light sconces either side of a vanity mirror in a dressing room
Dressing room2-light pair, mirror.
Torsanne 2-light sconce above a leather armchair in a living room reading corner
Living roomOne 2-light by an armchair.
Torsanne 1-light sconce glowing beside a window above a green reading chair
Reading nookOne 1-light, warm and low-key.

The stone

Natural alabaster, never the same twice

Every Torsanne shade is cut from natural stone, so the veining differs from piece to piece. Yours will be one of a kind.

Close-up of a Torsanne alabaster shade switched off, with grey and amber veining in white stone

Veining that's yours alone

Grey and amber threads run through the white stone, placed by nature rather than by design.

Rough edge of a raw alabaster block with stone chips

Cut from raw stone

Each shade starts as a rough block of alabaster, a soft natural mineral.

Light glowing through raw alabaster blocks

Translucent by nature

Alabaster lets light pass through it, which is why the shade glows from within.


How it's made

From block to shade, by hand

01Wet saw cutting a block of alabaster into slabs

Cut

The raw block is sawn down with water to keep the stone cool.

02Rows of alabaster lamp shade blanks on a drying rack

Shaped

Pieces are turned into tapered shade blanks and left to rest.

03Craftsman sanding an alabaster block smooth with a hand sander

Ground

Each shade is ground smooth to an even wall so light passes through softly.

04Craftsman hand-finishing a piece of alabaster that glows from behind

Polished

A final hand polish brings out the veining and the stone's soft sheen.

Before you choose Torsanne

Questions, answered

Versions 1-light · 2-light
Height 13.4 in · 21.3 in
Shade Ø 4.7 × 10.6 in
Projection 5.1 in
Bulbs G9, 40W max per head
Switch Push-button
Voltage 110V–240V, indoor
Sold as Single or pair
Should I choose the 1-light or the 2-light?

The 1-light is 13.4 in (34 cm) tall and lights upward, good for bedsides and reading corners. The 2-light is 21.3 in (54 cm) tall and lights up and down, good for hallways and either side of a mirror. Both are sold singly or as a pair.

Are bulbs included, and which should I buy?

Bulbs are not included. Each head takes one G9 bulb, up to 40W. A 2700K–3000K warm white suits the stone best; our lit photos show 3000K.

Will my shade look exactly like the photos?

Not exactly. Every shade is cut from natural alabaster, so the veining differs from piece to piece. The color, shape and glow are the same; the pattern in the stone is unique to yours.

How high should I mount it?

As a guide: beside a bed, set the bottom of a 1-light at about 48 in from the floor. In a hallway, center a 2-light at about 60 in. Beside a mirror, center 2-lights at about 66 in, near face height.

How is it installed and switched?

Torsanne is hardwired to a standard wall junction box and runs on 110V–240V. It has a push-button switch. We recommend installation by a licensed electrician.

Can I use it outdoors?

No. Torsanne is for indoor use only. Natural alabaster is a soft stone, so keep it dry and dust it with a soft, dry cloth.

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