The Quiet Edit Journal / Alabaster lamps

  • October 09, 2026

    Why I Created The Quiet Edit

    By Carla Benedetti — 0 comments
    Why I Created The Quiet Edit - The Quiet Edit

    Whether I'm sourcing for an interiors project, looking for something for my own home or simply browsing, I'm constantly drawn to pieces that stand apart from everything else. I get huge enjoyment out of finding a real cracker of a piece and secretly challenge myself to find something that little bit more interesting every time.


    I wanted to create a collection where much of the searching and editing had already been done. Every piece is something I would happily use in my own home or source for a client. They're not necessarily connected by style or origin, but by the way I see them living together.
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    Posted in Alabaster Alabaster lamps Blog
  • September 30, 2026

    What I Learned Refurbishing Vintage Alabaster Lamps

    By Carla Benedetti — 0 comments
    What I Learned Refurbishing Vintage Alabaster Lamps - The Quiet Edit

    When I started collecting old alabaster lamp bases, I knew most of them would need a bit of work. What I hadn't quite anticipated was how difficult it would be to find a genuinely useful, step-by-step guide to restoring them.

    There is plenty of information about alabaster, and plenty about conservation, but very little aimed at someone standing at a table with a yellowed old lamp wondering what exactly to do next.
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