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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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.
— 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
The Marlen Stacked Stone Alabaster Chandelier runs a slim metal rod from ceiling to tip and threads a small stack of stone discs onto it, roughly two-thirds of the way down. The rod passes straight through the middle of each disc and continues below — so the stone sits on the line rather than hanging from the end of it. Lit, the discs glow from within and the metal above and below them stays dark, which is what makes each drop read as a single lit bead on a wire rather than a lamp with a shade.
Once strung onto a cord, an object ceases to be merely a standalone item and transforms into a point along a line. These elements can be arranged closely without appearing cluttered—whether hanging singly above a bedside table, grouped in twos or threes to adorn a kitchen island, or suspended in staggered formations of five, seven, nine, or eleven within a stairwell.
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.
Specifications
The Details
MaterialGenuine Natural Alabaster Discs · Metal Rod & Canopy Stone cut and polished; metal electroplated and finished.
FinishGold · Black · Nickel
Light sourceIntegrated LED Built in — no bulb to buy, fit, or replace.
Colour temperatureWarm white 3000K
VoltageAC 110–240V
ControlWall switch — dimmable on a compatible LED dimmer
MountingCeiling — hardwired, cord suspended
Cord length150 cm / 59″ Shortens on site. On cluster versions the cords are cut to staggered lengths.
EnvironmentIndoor only · IP20
Preparation time5–10 days Made and inspected at our own workshop before dispatch.
Good to Know
No bulbs — and dimming happens at the wall
The LED is built into each drop, so there is nothing to buy and nothing to match across a cluster of eleven. To dim it you need an LED-compatible wall dimmer, not an older rotary one made for filament bulbs — and because there is no bulb to swap, it is worth getting right first time. Tell us which dimmer you have before ordering and we'll confirm the pairing.
Every cord shortens on its own
Each drop comes with 150 cm / 59″ of cord that shortens independently during installation, so you set each height rather than accepting the one it arrived at. On the cluster versions they are cut to staggered lengths on purpose — a group hung level looks like an accident. Need more for a stairwell? Tell us your ceiling height when you order. (Please contact us if you require a dimmable version.)
Size Guide
Nine Ways to Hang It
Two shapes of fixture built from the same drop: a straight line on a bar, or a staggered cluster on a round plate.
Read the diameter and the drop togetherCluster width: 11.8″ → 21.7″ · Cluster drop: 59″ → 157.5″Across the whole cluster range the width barely doubles while the drop nearly triples. That tells you what this fixture is for: going up in count buys you depth, not spread. These are stairwell and double-height pieces — if you need to cover a wide table, use the linear versions or a wider fixture instead.
Linear — on a barFor islands, counters and long tables
1 Light
Pendant ∅ 5.9″ × H 19.7″∅ 15 × H 50 cm · plus 59″ of cord
Best forBedside · beside a mirror · two or three bought separately along an island
Ceiling8 ft +
Buying singles gives you full control of the spacing.
2 Lights · Linear
L 23.6″ × H 59.1″L 60 × H 150 cm full drop
Best forShort island · breakfast bar · console run · either side of a bed from one point
Ceiling9 ft +
One canopy, one junction box, two drops.
3 Lights · LinearPopular
L 39.4″ × H 59.1″L 100 × H 150 cm full drop
Best forStandard kitchen island · long console · narrow dining table
Ceiling9 ft +
The safe answer over most islands.
Cluster — on a round plateFor stairwells, entries and voids
3 Lights · Cluster
∅ 11.8″ × H 59.1″∅ 30 × H 150 cm full drop
Best forStair landing · small entry · beside a stairwell rather than in it
Ceiling9–11 ft
Not the same product as 3 Lights Linear — check which you want.
5 Lights
∅ 13.8″ × H 78.7″∅ 35 × H 200 cm full drop
Best forEntry hall · round table · open stairwell in a single-storey run
Ceiling10–13 ft
Where the cluster starts reading as a column.
7 Lights
∅ 17.7″ × H 98.4″∅ 45 × H 250 cm full drop
Best forOpen stairwell · double-height living room · tall entry
Ceiling12–16 ft
Over 8 ft of drop — it needs a void, not a room.
9 Lights
∅ 19.7″ × H 118.1″∅ 50 × H 300 cm full drop
Best forTwo-storey foyer · standard stairwell void · atrium
Ceiling14–18 ft
Mount over the void, not over the treads.
11 Lights
∅ 19.7″ × H 137.8″∅ 50 × H 350 cm full drop
Best forThree-storey stairwell · grand entry · hotel or office lobby
Ceiling16–20 ft
Same plate as the 9 — two more drops, 20″ further down.
15 Lights
∅ 21.7″ × H 157.5″∅ 55 × H 400 cm full drop
Best forAtrium · full-height lobby · commercial stair void
Ceiling18 ft +
Plan a lift for installation and for cleaning.
Arrangement
Every Drop Sets Its Own Height
The cords are not fixed at one length. Each shortens on its own during installation — so the same fixture can gather into a tight column or open out across a ceiling.
Gathered
Cords kept short and close, drops within a narrow band. Reads as one vertical object rather than several lights.
→ Over a round table, a landing, or a small entry.
Spread
Cords angled outward and set to different lengths, so the drops scatter wider. Covers more ceiling with the same number of drops.
→ Over a long table, an entry, or an open-plan room.
Cascade
Each cord a step longer than the last, so the drops fall in a continuous diagonal. Built to be seen from more than one floor at once.
→ Down a stairwell or a double-height entry.
How the adjustment works. Every drop runs from the ceiling plate on its own cord and shortens independently during installation — you set each height and lock it there. Hang them all long first, look at the group as a whole, then take length out one cord at a time. Cords are supplied at 150 cm / 59″.
One honest limit: the cords come out of fixed points on the ceiling plate, so "spread" means angling them outward as far as the drop allows — not moving the mounting points around your ceiling. The longer the drop, the wider the spread can go. Need more length for a tall void? Tell us your ceiling height when you order.
Which Configuration Goes Where
Nine versions, two shapes. This is the pairing that works in each room.
ConfigurationArrangementWhere it worksCeiling
1 LightArrangementSingle dropWhere it worksBedside · beside a mirror · powder room. Buy two or three separately for full control of the spacing along an island.Ceiling8 ft +
2 Lights LinearArrangementIn a rowWhere it worksShort island · breakfast bar · console run. One canopy, one junction box, two drops in a straight line.Ceiling9 ft +
3 Lights Linear PopularArrangementIn a rowWhere it worksStandard kitchen island · long console · narrow dining table. 39.4″ wide — the safe answer over most islands.Ceiling9 ft +
3 Lights ClusterArrangementGatheredWhere it worksStair landing · small entry · corner. Only 11.8″ across — this is the vertical one, not the row.Ceiling9–11 ft
5 LightsArrangementGathered or spreadWhere it worksEntry hall · round dining table · single-storey stairwell. Gather it over a table; spread it in an open room.Ceiling10–13 ft
7 LightsArrangementSpread or cascadeWhere it worksOpen stairwell · double-height living room · tall entry. Over 8 ft of drop — it wants a void, not a room.Ceiling12–16 ft
9 LightsArrangementCascadeWhere it worksTwo-storey foyer · standard stairwell void · atrium. Set it as a diagonal so it reads from the landing too.Ceiling14–18 ft
11 LightsArrangementCascadeWhere it worksThree-storey stairwell · grand entry · hotel or office lobby. Mount over the void, not the treads.Ceiling16–20 ft
15 LightsArrangementCascadeWhere it worksAtrium · full-height lobby · commercial stair void. Plan a lift for installation and for cleaning.Ceiling18 ft +
123579111520 · 30 · more →
Fifteen is where we stop stocking — not where we stop making
Fifteen drops fill a three-storey void. An atrium, a hotel stair, or a full-height lobby needs more, so the count is not capped. Tell us how many and how you want them arranged — gathered, spread, or cascading — and we'll build it. Same disc, same rod, same cord, just more of them. Send your ceiling height and a photo of the space and we'll come back with a layout before anything is made.
The rod goes through the stone. That one decision is the design.
Almost every pendant light ends at its shade. The cord comes down, the shade hangs off the bottom of it, and the structure disappears inside — you are meant to look at the shade and forget how it got there. Marlen does the opposite. A slim rod runs from the ceiling straight through the middle of a short stack of alabaster discs and keeps going below them, finishing as a thin point of metal in mid-air.
That is a small change with a large consequence. Threaded onto a line rather than hung from the end of one, the stone stops being a shade and becomes a point on the line — the same way a bead reads on a string, or a single stone on a pendant chain. Lit, the effect sharpens: the discs glow and the metal above and below stays dark, so from across a room you see a small bright mark suspended in a thin vertical stroke. There is no lamp shape to register, only a lit interval.
The scale follows from that. Each drop is barely an inch wide — narrow enough that a cluster of eleven still lets you see straight through it, which is why the counts run so high without the fixture ever feeling solid. Hang one over a nightstand and it is a full stop; hang fifteen down a stairwell and it is a line of punctuation falling three storeys. And because alabaster is quarried rather than moulded, every disc in that line carries different veining — the geometry is exact, and the stone inside it never is.
— Threaded, not hung —
Questions, Answered
Common Questions
There are two versions of "3 lights" — which do I want?
They are completely different fixtures, so this is worth thirty seconds before you order.
3 Lights · Linear hangs from a straight bar and is 39.4″ wide — three drops in a row. That's the one for a kitchen island, a counter, or a long console.
3 Lights · Cluster hangs from a round plate and is only 11.8″ across — three drops bunched together at staggered heights. That's the one for a stair landing, a small entry, or anywhere you want a vertical shape rather than a horizontal one.
Why doesn't the diameter grow much on the bigger clusters?
Because on this fixture, more drops means longer, not wider. From 3 lights to 15, the width only goes from 11.8″ to 21.7″ — but the drop goes from 59″ to 157.5″, nearly three times as far.
So choose by how much height you need to fill, not how much floor you need to cover. If you want to cover a wide table, the linear versions are the right answer.
Is the stone real?
Yes — genuine natural alabaster, cut and polished. Never resin, never plastic made to look like stone.
You'll be able to tell: real stone is cool to the touch and heavier than it looks, and every disc carries its own faint veining. On a cluster, the discs will not match each other — some milkier, some warmer. Because they're small and hung close together you notice this more than you would on one big shade. That's what quarried stone does; it isn't a fault.
Will the light shine in my eyes?
No. Stone isn't see-through the way glass is — the light travels a short way inside the disc and comes out softened, so there's no bright spot and nothing to look into. That matters here more than usual: in a stairwell these hang right at eye level as you walk down, which is the worst possible place for a visible bulb.
Are there bulbs to buy or change?
No. The LED is built into each drop — nothing to source, nothing to match across eleven of them, and no mismatched one six months later.
The honest trade-off: at end of life it isn't a bulb change. Contact us if a drop ever stops working and we'll advise on parts.
Can I dim it?
Yes, with an LED-compatible dimmer at the wall — not an older rotary dimmer made for filament bulbs. Since there's no bulb to swap, it's worth getting right the first time: tell us which dimmer you have before ordering and we'll confirm it works.
Can I change how low each one hangs?
Yes. Every drop has its own 150 cm / 59″ cord that shortens independently during installation, so you set each height rather than accepting the one it arrived at.
On the clusters the cords are cut to staggered lengths on purpose — a group hung level looks like an accident. Over an island, hang the lowest disc 30–36″ above the worktop; anywhere people walk, keep 7 ft above the floor. Need more length for a stairwell? Tell us your ceiling height when you order.
Will my ceiling hold it?
Stone weighs more than it looks, and the 11 and 15-light versions carry a lot of it from one point. Have your electrician confirm the ceiling box is rated for the weight and fixed into a joist rather than plasterboard alone. Ask us for the exact weight of your configuration and pass it on before ordering.
How do I clean it?
A soft dry cloth on the stone discs — and keep water off them. Alabaster is porous, absorbs it, and leaves a mark that won't buff out. The metal rod can take a barely damp cloth followed by a dry one.
No sprays, no polish, nothing abrasive. Switch off and let it cool first. Once or twice a year is plenty.
Can I put it in a bathroom?
No. It's rated IP20 — indoor dry rooms only, with no protection against water or steam. Alabaster is porous too, so damp is bad for the stone as well as the wiring. Kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, entries and stairwells are all fine.
New
Marlen Stacked Stone Alabaster Chandelier
SKU: V-ALCH2608112-1
Regular price
$495.00
Unit price
/per
No reviews
The price includes tax, and free standard shipping within the U.S. is provided.
✦
With a brand-new lighting ambiance, let's usher in a hopeful 202610% Off All Lighting✦
Free Shipping on all orders
Hassle-free return within 30 days
Payment Security
1. How long does shipping take?
Standard delivery orders typically arrive within 25–35 business days.
2. Can I get expedited shipping?
Yes. You can contact our customer service team during checkout to arrange for expedited shipping for an additional fee. This service is not available for oversized items.
3. Can the wire/rod be lengthened or customized?
Yes, we offer custom wire and rod lengths for many of our light fixtures. If you have other specific needs, please contact our customer service team before placing your order and we will assist you with the customization.
4. What materials and light bases are the fixtures made of?
The materials for each light fixture can be found in the product description or specification sheet.
5. What if my item is damaged during shipping?
We take great care with our packaging. In the unlikely event that you receive a damaged product, please contact our customer service team within 24 hours of delivery. Provide photos of the damaged item and its packaging, and we will assist you as soon as possible.
6. Do you ship to countries other than the United States?
Yes, we offer international shipping to select countries.
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 layoutsGathered, spread or cascade — same heads, different fixture
Mixed shapesRound, faceted and conical shades on one ceiling plate
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.
02
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.
03
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.
04
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.
— 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
The Marlen Stacked Stone Alabaster Chandelier runs a slim metal rod from ceiling to tip and threads a small stack of stone discs onto it, roughly two-thirds of the way down. The rod passes straight through the middle of each disc and continues below — so the stone sits on the line rather than hanging from the end of it. Lit, the discs glow from within and the metal above and below them stays dark, which is what makes each drop read as a single lit bead on a wire rather than a lamp with a shade.
Once strung onto a cord, an object ceases to be merely a standalone item and transforms into a point along a line. These elements can be arranged closely without appearing cluttered—whether hanging singly above a bedside table, grouped in twos or threes to adorn a kitchen island, or suspended in staggered formations of five, seven, nine, or eleven within a stairwell.
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.
Specifications
The Details
MaterialGenuine Natural Alabaster Discs · Metal Rod & Canopy Stone cut and polished; metal electroplated and finished.
FinishGold · Black · Nickel
Light sourceIntegrated LED Built in — no bulb to buy, fit, or replace.
Colour temperatureWarm white 3000K
VoltageAC 110–240V
ControlWall switch — dimmable on a compatible LED dimmer
MountingCeiling — hardwired, cord suspended
Cord length150 cm / 59″ Shortens on site. On cluster versions the cords are cut to staggered lengths.
EnvironmentIndoor only · IP20
Preparation time5–10 days Made and inspected at our own workshop before dispatch.
Good to Know
No bulbs — and dimming happens at the wall
The LED is built into each drop, so there is nothing to buy and nothing to match across a cluster of eleven. To dim it you need an LED-compatible wall dimmer, not an older rotary one made for filament bulbs — and because there is no bulb to swap, it is worth getting right first time. Tell us which dimmer you have before ordering and we'll confirm the pairing.
Every cord shortens on its own
Each drop comes with 150 cm / 59″ of cord that shortens independently during installation, so you set each height rather than accepting the one it arrived at. On the cluster versions they are cut to staggered lengths on purpose — a group hung level looks like an accident. Need more for a stairwell? Tell us your ceiling height when you order. (Please contact us if you require a dimmable version.)
Size Guide
Nine Ways to Hang It
Two shapes of fixture built from the same drop: a straight line on a bar, or a staggered cluster on a round plate.
Read the diameter and the drop togetherCluster width: 11.8″ → 21.7″ · Cluster drop: 59″ → 157.5″Across the whole cluster range the width barely doubles while the drop nearly triples. That tells you what this fixture is for: going up in count buys you depth, not spread. These are stairwell and double-height pieces — if you need to cover a wide table, use the linear versions or a wider fixture instead.
Linear — on a barFor islands, counters and long tables
1 Light
Pendant ∅ 5.9″ × H 19.7″∅ 15 × H 50 cm · plus 59″ of cord
Best forBedside · beside a mirror · two or three bought separately along an island
Ceiling8 ft +
Buying singles gives you full control of the spacing.
2 Lights · Linear
L 23.6″ × H 59.1″L 60 × H 150 cm full drop
Best forShort island · breakfast bar · console run · either side of a bed from one point
Ceiling9 ft +
One canopy, one junction box, two drops.
3 Lights · LinearPopular
L 39.4″ × H 59.1″L 100 × H 150 cm full drop
Best forStandard kitchen island · long console · narrow dining table
Ceiling9 ft +
The safe answer over most islands.
Cluster — on a round plateFor stairwells, entries and voids
3 Lights · Cluster
∅ 11.8″ × H 59.1″∅ 30 × H 150 cm full drop
Best forStair landing · small entry · beside a stairwell rather than in it
Ceiling9–11 ft
Not the same product as 3 Lights Linear — check which you want.
5 Lights
∅ 13.8″ × H 78.7″∅ 35 × H 200 cm full drop
Best forEntry hall · round table · open stairwell in a single-storey run
Ceiling10–13 ft
Where the cluster starts reading as a column.
7 Lights
∅ 17.7″ × H 98.4″∅ 45 × H 250 cm full drop
Best forOpen stairwell · double-height living room · tall entry
Ceiling12–16 ft
Over 8 ft of drop — it needs a void, not a room.
9 Lights
∅ 19.7″ × H 118.1″∅ 50 × H 300 cm full drop
Best forTwo-storey foyer · standard stairwell void · atrium
Ceiling14–18 ft
Mount over the void, not over the treads.
11 Lights
∅ 19.7″ × H 137.8″∅ 50 × H 350 cm full drop
Best forThree-storey stairwell · grand entry · hotel or office lobby
Ceiling16–20 ft
Same plate as the 9 — two more drops, 20″ further down.
15 Lights
∅ 21.7″ × H 157.5″∅ 55 × H 400 cm full drop
Best forAtrium · full-height lobby · commercial stair void
Ceiling18 ft +
Plan a lift for installation and for cleaning.
Arrangement
Every Drop Sets Its Own Height
The cords are not fixed at one length. Each shortens on its own during installation — so the same fixture can gather into a tight column or open out across a ceiling.
Gathered
Cords kept short and close, drops within a narrow band. Reads as one vertical object rather than several lights.
→ Over a round table, a landing, or a small entry.
Spread
Cords angled outward and set to different lengths, so the drops scatter wider. Covers more ceiling with the same number of drops.
→ Over a long table, an entry, or an open-plan room.
Cascade
Each cord a step longer than the last, so the drops fall in a continuous diagonal. Built to be seen from more than one floor at once.
→ Down a stairwell or a double-height entry.
How the adjustment works. Every drop runs from the ceiling plate on its own cord and shortens independently during installation — you set each height and lock it there. Hang them all long first, look at the group as a whole, then take length out one cord at a time. Cords are supplied at 150 cm / 59″.
One honest limit: the cords come out of fixed points on the ceiling plate, so "spread" means angling them outward as far as the drop allows — not moving the mounting points around your ceiling. The longer the drop, the wider the spread can go. Need more length for a tall void? Tell us your ceiling height when you order.
Which Configuration Goes Where
Nine versions, two shapes. This is the pairing that works in each room.
ConfigurationArrangementWhere it worksCeiling
1 LightArrangementSingle dropWhere it worksBedside · beside a mirror · powder room. Buy two or three separately for full control of the spacing along an island.Ceiling8 ft +
2 Lights LinearArrangementIn a rowWhere it worksShort island · breakfast bar · console run. One canopy, one junction box, two drops in a straight line.Ceiling9 ft +
3 Lights Linear PopularArrangementIn a rowWhere it worksStandard kitchen island · long console · narrow dining table. 39.4″ wide — the safe answer over most islands.Ceiling9 ft +
3 Lights ClusterArrangementGatheredWhere it worksStair landing · small entry · corner. Only 11.8″ across — this is the vertical one, not the row.Ceiling9–11 ft
5 LightsArrangementGathered or spreadWhere it worksEntry hall · round dining table · single-storey stairwell. Gather it over a table; spread it in an open room.Ceiling10–13 ft
7 LightsArrangementSpread or cascadeWhere it worksOpen stairwell · double-height living room · tall entry. Over 8 ft of drop — it wants a void, not a room.Ceiling12–16 ft
9 LightsArrangementCascadeWhere it worksTwo-storey foyer · standard stairwell void · atrium. Set it as a diagonal so it reads from the landing too.Ceiling14–18 ft
11 LightsArrangementCascadeWhere it worksThree-storey stairwell · grand entry · hotel or office lobby. Mount over the void, not the treads.Ceiling16–20 ft
15 LightsArrangementCascadeWhere it worksAtrium · full-height lobby · commercial stair void. Plan a lift for installation and for cleaning.Ceiling18 ft +
123579111520 · 30 · more →
Fifteen is where we stop stocking — not where we stop making
Fifteen drops fill a three-storey void. An atrium, a hotel stair, or a full-height lobby needs more, so the count is not capped. Tell us how many and how you want them arranged — gathered, spread, or cascading — and we'll build it. Same disc, same rod, same cord, just more of them. Send your ceiling height and a photo of the space and we'll come back with a layout before anything is made.
The rod goes through the stone. That one decision is the design.
Almost every pendant light ends at its shade. The cord comes down, the shade hangs off the bottom of it, and the structure disappears inside — you are meant to look at the shade and forget how it got there. Marlen does the opposite. A slim rod runs from the ceiling straight through the middle of a short stack of alabaster discs and keeps going below them, finishing as a thin point of metal in mid-air.
That is a small change with a large consequence. Threaded onto a line rather than hung from the end of one, the stone stops being a shade and becomes a point on the line — the same way a bead reads on a string, or a single stone on a pendant chain. Lit, the effect sharpens: the discs glow and the metal above and below stays dark, so from across a room you see a small bright mark suspended in a thin vertical stroke. There is no lamp shape to register, only a lit interval.
The scale follows from that. Each drop is barely an inch wide — narrow enough that a cluster of eleven still lets you see straight through it, which is why the counts run so high without the fixture ever feeling solid. Hang one over a nightstand and it is a full stop; hang fifteen down a stairwell and it is a line of punctuation falling three storeys. And because alabaster is quarried rather than moulded, every disc in that line carries different veining — the geometry is exact, and the stone inside it never is.
— Threaded, not hung —
Questions, Answered
Common Questions
There are two versions of "3 lights" — which do I want?
They are completely different fixtures, so this is worth thirty seconds before you order.
3 Lights · Linear hangs from a straight bar and is 39.4″ wide — three drops in a row. That's the one for a kitchen island, a counter, or a long console.
3 Lights · Cluster hangs from a round plate and is only 11.8″ across — three drops bunched together at staggered heights. That's the one for a stair landing, a small entry, or anywhere you want a vertical shape rather than a horizontal one.
Why doesn't the diameter grow much on the bigger clusters?
Because on this fixture, more drops means longer, not wider. From 3 lights to 15, the width only goes from 11.8″ to 21.7″ — but the drop goes from 59″ to 157.5″, nearly three times as far.
So choose by how much height you need to fill, not how much floor you need to cover. If you want to cover a wide table, the linear versions are the right answer.
Is the stone real?
Yes — genuine natural alabaster, cut and polished. Never resin, never plastic made to look like stone.
You'll be able to tell: real stone is cool to the touch and heavier than it looks, and every disc carries its own faint veining. On a cluster, the discs will not match each other — some milkier, some warmer. Because they're small and hung close together you notice this more than you would on one big shade. That's what quarried stone does; it isn't a fault.
Will the light shine in my eyes?
No. Stone isn't see-through the way glass is — the light travels a short way inside the disc and comes out softened, so there's no bright spot and nothing to look into. That matters here more than usual: in a stairwell these hang right at eye level as you walk down, which is the worst possible place for a visible bulb.
Are there bulbs to buy or change?
No. The LED is built into each drop — nothing to source, nothing to match across eleven of them, and no mismatched one six months later.
The honest trade-off: at end of life it isn't a bulb change. Contact us if a drop ever stops working and we'll advise on parts.
Can I dim it?
Yes, with an LED-compatible dimmer at the wall — not an older rotary dimmer made for filament bulbs. Since there's no bulb to swap, it's worth getting right the first time: tell us which dimmer you have before ordering and we'll confirm it works.
Can I change how low each one hangs?
Yes. Every drop has its own 150 cm / 59″ cord that shortens independently during installation, so you set each height rather than accepting the one it arrived at.
On the clusters the cords are cut to staggered lengths on purpose — a group hung level looks like an accident. Over an island, hang the lowest disc 30–36″ above the worktop; anywhere people walk, keep 7 ft above the floor. Need more length for a stairwell? Tell us your ceiling height when you order.
Will my ceiling hold it?
Stone weighs more than it looks, and the 11 and 15-light versions carry a lot of it from one point. Have your electrician confirm the ceiling box is rated for the weight and fixed into a joist rather than plasterboard alone. Ask us for the exact weight of your configuration and pass it on before ordering.
How do I clean it?
A soft dry cloth on the stone discs — and keep water off them. Alabaster is porous, absorbs it, and leaves a mark that won't buff out. The metal rod can take a barely damp cloth followed by a dry one.
No sprays, no polish, nothing abrasive. Switch off and let it cool first. Once or twice a year is plenty.
Can I put it in a bathroom?
No. It's rated IP20 — indoor dry rooms only, with no protection against water or steam. Alabaster is porous too, so damp is bad for the stone as well as the wiring. Kitchens, dining rooms, bedrooms, entries and stairwells are all fine.
Sculpted by nature, refined for modern spaces. Discover light with a softer point of view.
Hand-finished in stone
The alabaster edit
The Vidir lighting edit
The only shade that glows from inside.
Most shades block light and let it out at the edges. Yet, this stone-textured lampshade manages to achieve exactly that.
01
Translucent properties
Alabaster is translucent. Switch it on and the whole shade lights up from
within, veining and all, instead of glowing only where the bulb sits. There
is no bright spot to look at, because the light source is the entire surface.
02
Naturally formed
The veining was decided underground, long before anyone cut it. Every shade
carries its own pattern and its own faint colour shift — so the piece that
arrives is not the piece in the photograph, and that is the point.
03
Durable and long-lasting
Resin and acrylic imitations go amber and brittle within a few years of sitting
next to a warm bulb. Stone does not age that way. The shade you unpack is the
shade you will have in twenty years.
Designed for better living
Stone Light Fixtures
Natural stone is different from metal or glass. Understanding these points before you buy ensures there won't be any surprises after installation.
01
Light Color Defines the Look
Use warm white (2700K). The stone itself has an off-white, creamy tone; cool light passing through it makes it look grayish and dingy, whereas warm light brings out that honey-like hue seen in the photos.
02
Clean Only with a Dry Cloth
Alabaster is a natural stone that absorbs water and cleaning agents, which can leave permanent stains. Disconnect the power, let the bulb cool down, and then wipe the fixture with a soft, dry cloth—do not use water or spray cleaners.
03
It is heavier than it looks.
The density of the stone is far greater than that of a glass shade of the same size; ensure the ceiling's load-bearing capacity is sufficient for safety.
A new perspective
Light changes everything
Discover sculptural lighting designed to bring warmth, character, and atmosphere to every room.
Alabaster is translucent, so the light travels through the stone rather than escaping at the edges — the whole shade glows, veining and all. Every piece carries a pattern that was decided underground, which is why no two are alike.
Unique veiningSoft, natural translucencyWill not yellow
02 / Resin Material
Industrially Replicated Surface
Limitations of resin
Resin is cast in moulds, so the "veining" repeats from one shade to the next and the light passes through evenly with no depth to it. It also ages differently: sitting close to a warm bulb, resin tends to amber and grow brittle within a few years.
Prone to yellowingUniform light transmissionRepeating pattern
THE ART OF ALABASTER
Light, hidden within every texture.
The natural texture of alabaster brings a warm, mineral quality to the space. (Please contact us if you require a specific texture.)
01 / 05
Pure
A pure white texture reminiscent of fresh snow—warm, smooth, and refined.
02 / 05
Ink-Dyed
Deep, inky patterns flow across a white base.
03 / 05
Lightning Pattern
A dynamic pattern resembling a bolt of lightning streaking across the sky.
04 / 05
Ice-Crackle Pattern
Fine, intricate cracks evoking the aesthetic beauty of a sheet of ice at the moment it shatters.
05 / 05
Snowflake Pattern
A pattern as light and airy as falling snowflakes, with every single flake unique.
Material · Method · Light
The art of alabaster
Every texture tells a story of natural light and patient craftsmanship.
01
Crafted from select natural alabaster, preserving its unique veining.
02
Meticulously cut and shaped by artisans.
03
Repeatedly ground and polished for a smooth, refined texture.
04
Carefully assembled and quality-inspected.
Custom Stone Lighting
Crafting Unique Stone Textures for You
We create bespoke stone lighting fixtures featuring unique textures tailored to your specifications.
From one-off custom pieces to multi-unit project orders, we cater to a wide range of custom requirements for residential, hospitality, and commercial interior design.
Custom Stone ↗From inspiration to the finished product, every detail can be customized.
Custom dimensions
Stone texture selection
Surface finishes
Shapes and profiles
Multi-piece orders
Trade and architectural projects
Stone sample service
Material study / 01Vidirlighting
SHOP BY CATEGORY
Shop by Category
Six major categories, one workshop — find the fixture that fits your room.
An excellent alternative to a master bedroom bedside lamp.
I hardwired these lamps on the walls flanking the bed in the master bedroom. The brightness is just right for reading at night, and they really enhance the overall ambiance of the room.
