Alabax Medium Surface Mount

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$199

    Using simple, tulip-like silhouettes originally found in fixtures from a 1951 General Electric industrial catalog, the Alabax celebrates the functional artistry of utilitarian lighting. Each fixture is expertly cast, trimmed, and glazed by hand with custom tones that range from neutral to eye-catching. Assembled in our Portland, Ore. factory using ethically sourced domestic and global components. A Schoolhouse Original.

    •  Assembled in our Portland, Oregon factory
    •  Inspired by fixtures found in 1951 General Electric industrial catalogs
    •  Designed to celebrate the functional artistry of utilitarian lighting

     

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    Customer Reviews

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    Abigail C.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 06/16/2025
    Fun little light
    I have had my eye on this fixture for years. My kitchen leaves a lot to be desired but a cute over-the-sink light is no longer lacking. My dad has been an electrician for over 40 years and when he took it out of the box the first thing he said was, “This is cool!” He had no difficulties installing it.
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    Sharon B.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 08/09/2023
    Stunning!
    This is a beautifully made sconce. Still trying to decide what type of bulb to use, but they look stunning in our living room. We purchased the blue.
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    Patricia C.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 08/28/2022
    Beautiful but hard to install
    I love how this looks in my bathroom mine is blue &gives off a faint blue hue. But the materials to install should include an extension rod for the screws.
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    Jeffrey D.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 01/12/2023
    Great Industrial Modern
    A little hard to install, even with the screwdriver included with the fixture. Love the look when completed and added a gold tipped light bulb to add some warmth and extra visual appeal.
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    Kelsey P.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 07/22/2022
    Makes a statement!
    The light is heavy, durable, and even more beautiful in person. The size is big enough that it makes a visual impact in our living room. The only downside is that it doesn't come with instructions and simply says to "hire an electrician." Installation wasn't difficult but directions would have been nice. Schoolhouse should just add a legal disclaimer instead of leaving out the directions altogether.
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    Cynthia P.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 06/08/2025
    PERFECT!!!
    A needed update for my husbands bathroom.
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    Cynthia P.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 06/08/2025
    Substantial & Classy
    They're perfect for my new bathroom!!!
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    Janis M.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 04/24/2025
    Study ceramic, old school
    Bought this Alabax in small and medium sizes for an historic 1915 duplex rental property. Looks awesome and sturdy. Using them as hallway, pantry lights near a kitchen with yellow and white squares of marmoleum flooring. Bought the green ones for the stairwells and landings also in small and medium. I like the paired down old fashioned look.
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    Michael C.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 04/13/2025
    It’s perfect
    With a chrome dipped light bulb to reflect the light back to the half dome, it creates the perfect lighting for our kids’ bedrooms.
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    Sarit I.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 03/27/2025
    Love my new lights!
    I'm obsessed with my new light fixtures! the quality and color are amazing!
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    Michele F.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 03/13/2025
    Enjoying this light
    I am enjoying using this as a ceiling light with a translucent round bulb. It looks great in the same room as my radar Sconces.
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    Barbara D.
    Verified Buyer
    Date 03/13/2025
    Nice little pop of color on ceiling!
    We wanted something simple and unobtrusive - but with just a bit of color. At this price this is perfect.
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