Striscia Alabaster Strip Wall Light, Copper Frame

The Striscia Alabaster Wall Light is a horizontal strip of natural alabaster in a slim copper frame. It runs its light sideways across a wall rather than up and down, which makes it the natural choice for flanking a television, marking a staircase wall or sitting above a low run of furniture.

The alabaster diffuses the light evenly with no hotspots. Four lengths and two frame finishes, so it can be scaled to the wall rather than the other way round.

Highlights

• Horizontal strip of natural alabaster
• Copper frame in black or gold
• Four lengths from 40cm to 100cm
• Selectable colour temperature
• Integrated LED, no bulbs to replace

Specification

Choosing a colour temperature

Alabaster warms light as it passes through the stone, so the 2700K setting is the one that suits the material. 4100K reads neutral and 6000K takes the warmth out of the veining altogether. For a living room or a bedroom, use 2700K. The alabaster colour guide shows what each setting does to the stone.

Planning the room

On a staircase wall a horizontal strip is mounted parallel to the floor, not the stair angle, so treat it as a landing or half landing fitting rather than one that climbs with the flight; the hallway and stairwell guide explains where each type goes. Above a sofa or headboard, choose a length around two thirds the width of the furniture. The Barra is the deeper bar version in the same lengths; all sixteen wall lights are compared on the alabaster wall lights page.

Installation

This is a hardwired fitting with no plug and no switch on the light itself. We recommend a qualified electrician carries out the installation in accordance with current wiring regulations. For indoor use only.

Care

Alabaster is a soft stone and is slightly soluble in water. Dust with a dry, soft cloth only. Do not use damp cloths, sprays, vinegar or any abrasive cleaner. Keep away from steam and damp. Our alabaster care guide has the full method.