How long has alabaster been around?
Alabaster has been around for a very long time. Alabaster was used in Bible times. Ancient Egyptian alabaster carvings and vessels can be seen in many museums. Both the ancient Chinese and Greeks also carved alabaster. Alabaster has been used for lighting nearly as soon as electricity was. Early bulbs were clear and glary. The beautiful translucence of alabaster is the perfect way to hide the bulb and other electric parts and soften it’s glare. Alabaster lighting was used in both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. In the early 1980’s alabaster was “discovered” by modern lighting designers with unique results. Now alabaster can be seen in many public buildings, as well as homes.
Alabaster has been around for a very long time. Alabaster was used in Bible times. Ancient Egyptian alabaster carvings and vessels can be seen in many museums. Both the ancient Chinese and Greeks also carved alabaster. Alabaster has been used for lighting soon after electricity was discovered. Early bulbs were clear and had a harsh glare. Using the beautiful translucence of alabaster was the perfect way to hide the bulb and other electric parts and softened the light. Alabaster lighting was used in both the Art Nouveau and Art Deco movements. In the early 1980’s alabaster was “discovered” by modern lighting designers with unique results. Now alabaster can be seen in many commercial and residential buildings.
