Stacked Alabaster Wall Light – Twin-Drop Brass Sconce, 20 Inch

Stacked alabaster wall light with twin alabaster drops

Payson is a stacked alabaster wall light built from two suspended columns of carved white alabaster discs, hung from an aged-brass round backplate on twin curved arms. Lit, the natural stone glows warm and softly veined; unlit, it reads as a sculptural object on the wall. It brings real material presence to a bedside, foyer or corridor that a plain shaded sconce can’t.

Specifications

• Material: Hand-carved white alabaster discs on an aged-brass metal frame and round backplate
• Finish: Aged brass with natural white alabaster
• Overall size: 20 in high × 8.5 in wide × 4.25 in deep (≈51 × 21.6 × 10.8 cm)
• Drop height: 12.25 in  |  Top width: 4.5 in
• Light source: Two bulb holders (one per drop)  |  Bulb included: No  |  Max wattage: 40W per holder
• Recommended bulb: Warm-white (2700–3000K) LED for the softest glow
• Mounting: Hardwired wall-mounted  |  Voltage: 220–240V  |  IP rating: IP20 (indoor)
• Certifications: CE, UL and ZED certified

Placement & designer guidance

At 20 inches tall and only 4.25 inches deep, Payson projects very little, so it sits close to the wall and won’t catch a shoulder in a corridor or beside a bed. Mount a pair flanking a bed — roughly 150–160 cm from the floor, or just above the nightstands — to frame the headboard with balanced, symmetrical light. Single, it anchors a foyer wall, a lounge corner or a corridor. The two stacked columns wash the wall behind them with a soft vertical glow rather than a hard pool of light, so it works as layered ambient lighting rather than a reading lamp.

Why you’ll use it every day

The alabaster diffuses the bulb into a warm, low-glare glow that’s easy on the eyes last thing at night and gentle enough to leave on as you wind down. Because it’s wall-mounted, it lights a bedside without taking up nightstand space or trailing a cord, leaving room for a book or a glass of water. In a foyer or corridor it gives a welcoming, hotel-like wash the moment you walk in, and its sculptural stacked form makes the wall feel finished by day as well as night.

Vaastu & positive energy

In Vaastu, white alabaster is associated with purity, peace and clarity, and natural stone with stability and grounding — qualities often welcomed in restful bedrooms and entrance areas. The warm brass frame adds the metal element, traditionally linked to warmth and prosperity. Soft, diffused light is commonly preferred over harsh glare for calm, positive spaces, and the rounded, stacked-disc forms keep visual energy flowing smoothly. Used as a balanced pair, the fixtures echo the number 2 — associated with harmony and partnership — making them a considered choice either side of a couple’s bed.

FAQ

What size is it? 20 in high, 8.5 in wide and just 4.25 in deep, with a 12.25 in drop.

Is the shade real stone? Yes — each column is built from hand-carved white alabaster discs, so the veining and glow are unique to every piece.

Is a bulb included? No. It has two holders (one per drop), each up to 40W; a warm-white LED gives the softest glow.

What height should I mount it at? Beside a bed, about 150–160 cm from the floor or just above the nightstand; a matched pair frames the headboard.

Indoor or outdoor? Indoor only (IP20).

Pairs well with the Alabaster up-and-down wall light and the Etrusco sculptural table lamp. Learn more about the stone in this guide to alabaster.

Browse the full alabaster lighting collection to pair this with matching sconces, pendants and table lamps in the same natural stone.