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Nature's Gift

Every lamp is a singular piece of the earth

Alabaster is a natural mineral formed over thousands of years of geological sedimentation. The veining, hue, and translucency of every panel is unrepeatable. The flowing cloud patterns and delicate mineral fissures are nature's fingerprints—each lamp is not merely a lighting fixture, but an irreplicable work of natural art that belongs to no one else but you.

A Light That Breathes

Healing warmth, never harsh

What makes alabaster captivating is its exceptional ability to glow without revealing the source. It filters out the glare of raw light and transforms it into a warm, soft, and atmospheric ambiance. In an instant, the cold edges of a room dissolve—replaced by a quiet, healing presence that turns any space into a sanctuary.

The Touch of Craftsmanship

Hand-polished, never machine-made

Each raw stone is studied repeatedly by skilled artisans. From coarse to fine grit, it passes through multiple stages of hand-polishing until the surface reveals a matte, silken sheen. Every imperfection is intentional. Every curve is the trace of a craftsman's hand—evidence that this lamp was made, not manufactured.

An Heirloom of Time

Built to age, not to fade

Natural alabaster possesses remarkable durability and physical stability. It will not yellow under light, nor emit chemical odors. Its life force endures the test of time—unfazed by years. As decades pass, a subtle patina forms on the surface, deepening its character and making the stone feel even more grounded and refined.

Alabaster lamp showcasing natural stone texture and warm glow

— Crafted from natural alabaster, illuminated by warm light —

Recommended Choice

Why Natural Alabaster, Not Resin

A side-by-side comparison of materials

Dimension	Natural Alabaster	Resin / Faux Stone Glass
Touch	Warm and smooth like jade, with the substantial weight of natural stone	Cold or plasticky, lightweight and hollow-feeling
Light Transmission	Semi-translucent crystalline interior—light reveals layered depth and dimension	Flat, uniform transparency—light passes through without character or life
Durability	A natural mineral that never yellows or fades, even after decades	Ages quickly, may release odors when heated by the light source
Uniqueness	Each piece has its own veining—genuinely one of a kind	Mass-produced from molds—every unit looks identical

Description

The Tamsin Capsule Alabaster Rod Pendant hangs capsules of natural alabaster from rigid metal rods in a dark bronze finish — each one capped by a domed fitting, joined by a small sphere, and finished with a tiny finial beneath the stone. Available as a single pendant, or as a 3-light or 6-light cluster on a round ceiling plate with the rods cut to staggered lengths.

The rods are the whole argument. Almost every cluster chandelier hangs on cords, and a cord does what a cord does — it twists, it swings when a door opens, and over a year the careful stagger you set on installation day drifts quietly out of alignment. A rod cannot. The heights are cut before it ships and they stay exactly where they were put, which is why a rod cluster reads as engineered while a cord cluster reads as arranged. The trade-off is honest: the lengths are decided at the time of order, not on site.

Natural Alabaster

Naturally Unique Veining

No two pieces of stone are ever the same

Alabaster is a natural stone, so every piece carries its own veining and subtle variation in color. The fixture you receive may therefore differ slightly from the images shown.

An inherent characteristic of real stone — not a quality defect.

Made to order

Need More Heads? We'll Build Them.

The versions on this page go up to 15 MAX HEADS, which suits most rooms. It is not a limit. A cluster is simply more of the same cone on more of the same cord — so if your table is longer or your stairwell taller, tell us the count you want and we'll make it.

Ask for More Heads

Specifications

The Details

Material Genuine Natural Alabaster Capsules · Metal Rods, Caps & Canopy Stone cut and polished; metal electroplated and finished.

Finish Dark bronze metal · natural white alabaster Dark metal against pale stone — the reverse of the usual brass pairing.

Configurations 1 light · 3 lights · 5 lights · 7 lights · 9 lights · 11 lights · 15 lightsClusters share one round ceiling plate, with rods cut to staggered lengths.

Capsule size ∅ 5.9″ × H 13.8″

Suspension Rigid metal rod — not a cord or chain Cut to length before shipping. Cannot be shortened on site.

Light source Integrated LED — warm white 3000K Built in. No bulb to buy, fit or replace.

Voltage AC 110–240V

Control Standard wall switch Dimmable version available — ask before ordering.

Mounting Ceiling — hardwired Professional installation recommended.

Environment Indoor, dry locations only

Preparation time 5–10 days Made and inspected at our own workshop before dispatch.

Good to Know

Rods, not cords — and the length is fixed before it ships

This is the one thing to settle before you order. Nearly every cluster pendant hangs on cords you shorten on installation day. This one does not. The rods are cut at our workshop and cannot be adjusted on site — so the drop has to be right before it leaves us. Send us your ceiling height and what sits underneath and we will confirm the lengths before anything is cut.

Built-in LED — so decide dimming now

The LED is part of the fixture, running at warm white 3000K. Nothing to source and nothing to match between capsules — but it also means you cannot make it dimmable afterwards by changing a bulb. A dimmable version is available and has to be specified at the time of order; (Please contact us if you require a dimmable version.)

Size Guide

More Heads Means Deeper, Not Wider

This cluster grows downward. From three lights to fifteen the width barely doubles — but the drop nearly triples. Your ceiling height decides this, not your table.

1 LightIn a row

∅ 5.9″ × H 13.8″ 15 × 35 cm · rod length made to order

Best forA row of 2–3 over a kitchen island · bedside as a pair · a small entry

Ceiling8 ft +

The only version that works in an ordinary room. Order the rod length with your ceiling height.

3 HeadsMost chosen

∅ 11.8″ × drop 59.1″ 30 × 150 cm

Best forRound dining table · breakfast nook · entry with a little height

Ceiling10–12 ft

Nearly five feet of drop already — measure before you assume it fits.

5 Heads

∅ 13.8″ × drop 78.7″ 35 × 200 cm

Best forDouble-height living room · large entry · generous dining table

Ceiling12–14 ft

Six and a half feet down. Taller than most people are.

7 Heads

∅ 17.7″ × drop 98.4″ 45 × 250 cm

Best forTwo-storey stairwell · double-height foyer seen from a landing

Ceiling14–16 ft

Over eight feet. This is a void piece, not a room piece.

9 HeadsCheck height

∅ 19.7″ × drop 118.1″ 50 × 300 cm · nearly 10 ft

Best forThree-storey entry · tall stairwell void · atrium

Ceiling17–20 ft

Almost ten feet of fixture. Plan lift access for installation.

11 HeadsCheck height

∅ 19.7″ × drop 137.8″ 50 × 350 cm · 11 ft 6 in

Best forSame width as the 9 — two more capsules, two feet deeper. Choose it when the void is taller, not wider.

Ceiling20–23 ft

Identical footprint to the 9-head. The only thing that changes is the fall.

15 HeadsLargest

∅ 21.7″ × drop 157.5″ 55 × 400 cm · 13 ft 1 in

Best forCathedral ceiling · hotel or office atrium · full-height staircase

Ceiling23 ft +

Thirteen feet of fixture on a plate under two feet across. Commercial scale.

The design

A Cord Moves. A Rod Doesn't.

Which is the whole reason this one is built the harder way.

Hang a cluster on cords and something happens that nobody warns you about. On installation day the heights are set carefully, one at a time, from a ladder — and it looks exactly right. Then a year passes. A door slams and the cords swing. Someone brushes past and one shade turns to face a different way. A cord takes a slow twist it never quite comes out of. Nothing dramatic, nothing you could point to on any given morning, and yet the arrangement you paid for is quietly no longer the arrangement you have.

Tamsin hangs on rigid rods. They do not swing, they do not twist, and they do not drift. The stagger is cut into the fixture before it leaves the workshop, and it stays exactly there for as long as the piece is on the ceiling — the same on the day it is installed, the same in ten years. It is the difference between a cluster that reads as arranged and one that reads as engineered.

The honesty of it is that this cuts both ways. A rod cannot be shortened on installation day the way a cord can. The drop has to be decided before we cut, which means one measurement matters more here than on anything else we make. We would rather say that plainly than let it be discovered on a ladder — and it is exactly the same rigidity that keeps the piece where it was put.

— Set once. Stays set. —

Questions, Answered

Common Questions

Short answers to the things people ask us most about this one.

Can the rods be shortened when it's installed?

No — they're cut before it ships. Unlike a cord, a rigid rod can't be adjusted on the day. Send us your ceiling height before ordering and we'll cut them to suit.

Why rods instead of cords, then?

Because a rod never swings, twists or drifts. The stagger you receive is the stagger you'll still have in ten years. Cords slowly move out of alignment; rods can't.

Which size do I need?

Measure your ceiling height, not your table. This cluster grows downward — a 15-head is only 10″ wider than a 3-head, but drops 8 feet further. Tell us the height and we'll match it.

Will it light my kitchen counter?

Not for chopping. The capsule is closed at the bottom, so light glows through the stone rather than shining down. Beautiful over an island — but add a task light if you cook under it.

Is there a bulb to replace?

No. The LED is built in at warm white 3000K — nothing to buy and nothing to match between capsules.

Can I dim it?

Yes, but tell us when you order. With a built-in LED there's no bulb to swap later, so the dimmable version has to be specified up front.

Why is the metal dark instead of gold?

Deliberately. Brass blends into pale stone; dark bronze contrasts with it — so the metal recedes and the stone looks brighter.

Is it real stone?

Yes — quarried alabaster, never resin. That's why every capsule has its own veining, which shows most clearly once the light is on.

Will the capsules match each other?

No. Some are faint and cloudy, some carry a strong amber grain. On a multi-head cluster that's the first thing you notice — and a set that matched exactly would have to be plastic.

How high should it hang?

30–36″ above a tabletop, or 7 ft above the floor where people walk. In a stairwell, check it clears every landing, not just the bottom floor.

Will my ceiling hold it?

Stone and metal weigh more than they photograph. Have your electrician confirm the box is fixed into a joist, not plasterboard — and ask us for the weight of your configuration first.

How do I clean it?

Soft dry cloth only. Alabaster is porous — water soaks in and leaves a mark that won't buff out. Once or twice a year is plenty.

Can I use it in a bathroom?

No — indoor dry rooms only. No protection against water or steam, and the stone is porous.

Installation

The Complete Installation Guide

Not sure how to wire it, how high to hang it, or whether you need an electrician? Our full guide walks through every step for US homes.

Power Off First

Switch off at the breaker and confirm before you touch any wiring.

Check the Box

Make sure your junction box is standard, secure, and rated for the weight.

Match the Wires

Black to black, white to white, ground to ground — the US standard explained.

Set the Height

Mounting heights and clearances for sconces, pendants, and chandeliers.

Read the Full Installation Guide

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The Light This One Doesn't Give You

A closed capsule glows rather than shines down. These two put light where a glowing object can't — on the wall, and in the corner.

Wall

Alabaster Alvia Striped Wall Light

Wall mounted · Indoor dry rooms

Ribbed stone against smooth capsules — the same material with a different surface. A wall light washes light sideways, which is exactly what a stairwell needs at the height people actually walk.

From $380.00

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No wiring

Vertical Alabaster Geometric Floor Lamp

Floor standing · Plug in

A tall stone column standing where a rod cluster hangs — the same vertical line, brought down to the floor. It plugs in, so no electrician, no holes and nothing cut to length in advance.

From $2,650.00

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Tamsin Capsule Alabaster Rod Pendant Lamp

SKU: V-ALCH2608241-1

~~$713.00~~ $549.00 -23%

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The price includes tax, and free standard shipping within the U.S. is provided.

Size: ∅ 5.9″ × H 13.8″

Colour: White + Bronze

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Built Right, Inside and Out

The beauty of a fixture is easy to photograph. What matters just as much is what sits inside the canopy—the driver, the bracket, the wiring, the hardware in the box. Here is how we build for safety and longevity, so the fixture you order arrives ready to install and made to last.

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01 · The Driver

An LED Driver Built to Last

We offer integrated LED drivers in a range of styles—dimmable, constant-current, and color-temperature-adjustable—so the fixture can be matched to how you actually light the room. It runs on 110–240V, works straight out of the box on standard US household power, and is rated for both dry and damp locations, so it fits wherever you'd like to install it.

02 · The Bracket

A Solid Mounting Bracket

Every fixture ships with a sturdy mounting bracket sized to a standard US junction box—so it hangs true and stays secure, year after year. No improvising, no trips to the hardware store.

03 · The Box

Everything You Need, in One Box

Open the carton and it's all there—canopy, mounting plate and bracket, screws and wall anchors, the driver, and a pair of clean cotton gloves for handling the glass. Nothing missing, nothing to source separately. It's the small stuff, packed with care, that makes installation day feel easy.

04 · The Wiring

Clean, Color-Coded Wiring

Clearly labeled leads and a tidy factory harness make professional installation quick and unambiguous. Hand it to your electrician and they'll have it up in minutes—standard L / N / E hardwiring, the way a considered fixture should be.

Order with confidence: what arrives at your door is a fixture built to be lived with—considered on the inside, finished on the outside. Wiring should be carried out by a qualified electrician in line with local code.

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Planning Guide

This Fixture Is Made in Any Head Count You Ask For

The configurations listed on this page are the ones we keep in regular production — they are not a limit. Our guide explains how to work out the count your room actually needs, the three ways the drops can be hung, and something most people never think to ask for.

1 → 13+ Standard counts, plus any number built to order
3 layouts Gathered, spread or cascade — same heads, different fixture
Mixed shapes Round, faceted and conical shades on one ceiling plate

Read the Planning Guide 9 min read · Vidirlighting Lighting Guides

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