Atelier Cocotte
Alba White Birch Table Lamp
This table lamp features a spherical shade made of white birch veneer slats mounted on a solid wood base with a muted green finish. It provides soft, ambient illumination through the slatted design, suitable for nightstands, side tables, or accent lighting in living spaces. Specifications include a 60-watt max LED candelabra-base bulb (not included), an 8-foot clear cord with switch, and dimensions of 10.5 x 11 inches (27 x 28 cm); each piece is handmade in Montreal and may vary slightly from the photo.
- Color
- White Birch
- Material
- white birch veneer and solid wood base
- Style
- modern, contemporary, handmade
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Color
Size
Specifications
Natural white birch veneer table lamp with sculptural curves and soft glow, handmade in Montreal.
LED bulb compatible, 8-foot clear cord with switch, handcrafted in Montreal.
- Color
- White Birch · white
- Material
- white birch veneer and solid wood base
- Style
- modern, contemporary, handmade
- Occasion
- everyday, homewear
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
Additional Attributes
- white birch veneer
- solid wood base
- LED bulb with candelabra base (60 watts max)
- 8-foot clear cord with switch
- handmade in Montreal
- unique piece
- sculptural curves
- soft glow
- warm elegant atmosphere
- natural and contemporary
Product Insights
The Alba White Birch Table Lamp, handcrafted by third-generation wood artisan Isabelle Auger in Montreal, marries organic forms inspired by leaves and flowers with sustainable Canadian birch veneer. Its sculptural curves, achieved through a flexible edge-banding technique, create a one-of-a-kind grain and warm glow. At 250 CAD, it offers value against resin-core competitors by using genuine wood strips. However, the handmade character means visible sanding marks, a unique patina that yellows from creamy white to warm amber with age, and strictly indoor use with ambient accent light (600-800 lm) rather than task illumination.
Verified claims
- Design inspiration
- Organic forms (leaves, flowers, teardrops) shape the Alba; Canadian birch and warm light enhance nature.
- Handmade character
- Handmade by one artisan; birch grain makes unique light, patina warms to amber.
- Craftsmanship
- Handcrafted by one artisan using flexible wood strips; visible hand-sanding marks.
- Artisan origin
- Every lamp is handmade in Montreal by third-generation wood artisan Isabelle Auger
- Materials
- Canadian birch veneer with one-of-a-kind grain, designed for indoor use
- Design technique
- Sculptural curves achieved with signature flexible edge-banding technique
- Value
- At 250 CAD, the hand-riveted construction uses solid wood strips vs. a competitor's resin core at 655 USD.
- Sourcing
- White birch veneer is sustainably sourced from Canadian forests.
- Indoor use
- Alba lamp is strictly indoor due to birch's moisture sensitivity.
- Sculptural form
- Thin wood veneer bends into compound curves without complex joinery.
- Material honesty
- Genuine veneer is the structural skin, not a resin laminate.
- Birch grain
- White birch veneer's matte finish shows sanding and tool marks from handcrafting.
- Patina
- White birch veneer yellows from creamy white to warm golden amber with UV exposure.
- Indoor suitability
- Only suitable for indoor use; birch veneer and clear cord are moisture-sensitive.
- Grain uniqueness
- Each lamp is one-of-a-kind due to natural grain variation.
- Bulb selection
- For grain detail, use a high-CRI 90+ 2700K bulb.
- Natural aging
- Veneer naturally yellows to golden amber with age.
- Ambient glow
- Accent-level ambient light (600–800 lm), not suitable for reading.
- Glow uniqueness
- Grain variation gives each lamp a unique glow pattern.
- Bulb pairing
- A high-CRI (90+) clear E12 bulb reveals the wood grain's full detail.
- Color shift
- The wood veneer naturally yellows over time, warming the lamp's glow.
- Ambient lighting
- The lamp provides soft ambient light, not task lighting.
- Bulb shape
- E12 base, B11 shape; visible-filament bulbs enhance handcrafted design.
- Wattage and heat
- Maximum 60W-equivalent LED (6-8 watts actual) to protect wood veneer.
- Light quality
- 2700K, 90+ CRI, 600-800 lumens; ambient accent, not task reading.
- Performance
- Cool LED preserves birch color and offers 600-800 lumens accent light.
- Price comparison
- The Alba costs roughly one-third the price of the Jamie Young Forrester ($865 CAD).
- Ambient use
- The enclosed shade provides a soft accent glow, not suitable for task lighting.
- Construction
- Solid wood base and white cherry wood veneer, unlike resin-core competitors like Jamie Young Forrester.
- Design collection
- Alba and Caracol sibling lamps share $250 price, light wood veneer, and Montreal handcraft.
- Craft
- Handmade with edge-banding technique; each lamp is uniquely grained and develops warm patina.
- Care and use
- Indoor use only; LED bulbs minimize heat to prevent veneer drying or discoloring.
Product record
- Title
- Alba White Birch Table Lamp
- Brand
- Atelier Cocotte
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Table lamp with a spherical, slatted wooden shade that surrounds a lit inner sphere, mounted on a short cylindrical matte green base; shown resting on a wooden nightstand.
- Spherical slatted shadeA round shade composed of evenly spaced vertical wooden slats forming an open globe with visible gaps between slats.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Inner lit coreA central inner spherical element inside the slatted globe that emits a warm amber light visible through the slats.
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x 0.40 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.22 (high) - Cylindrical baseShort cylindrical pedestal base in a muted green matte finish supporting the globe.
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x 0.44 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (high) - Wood grain and finishOuter slats show a light natural birch wood appearance with a smooth, matte finish and visible grain direction along each slat.
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x 0.36 · y 0.24 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (medium) - PlacementLamp is positioned on the left side of the nightstand surface, centered on the top panel relative to the base.
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x 0.30 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Lifestyle scene showing bedside composition with wooden nightstand, headboard, framed wall art, small vase with foliage, woven basket, neutral bedding, and warm ambient lighting from the lamp.
- NightstandRectangular wooden nightstand with a single drawer and tapered legs, occupying the area beneath and around the lamp.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.44 · h 0.30 (high) - Framed artworkRectangular framed picture mounted on the wall above the nightstand showing a calm lake and treeline.
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x 0.59 · y 0.05 · w 0.24 · h 0.24 (high) - Vase with foliageSmall rounded ceramic vase in a neutral beige tone holding a few eucalyptus stems placed to the right of the lamp on the nightstand.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.44 · w 0.10 · h 0.18 (high) - Woven basket and blanketRound woven basket on the floor to the right of the nightstand containing a folded textured blanket or throw.
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x 0.78 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Bedding and headboardNeutral colored bedding and a wooden headboard visible on the left side of the image framing the bed area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.66 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm light from the lamp casts soft highlights and shadows on the wall and nearby surfaces, creating ambient warm tones in the scene.
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x 0.34 · y 0.20 · w 0.46 · h 0.40 (medium) - Shot compositionVertical lifestyle shot framed to include the bed edge, nightstand with lamp, and surrounding decor in a softly lit interior.
Colors
light birch· wooden slats (shade)muted olive green· cylindrical base- Spherical slatted shadeA round shade composed of evenly spaced vertical wooden slats forming an open globe with visible gaps between slats.
- 02
Product
A tabletop lamp composed of a hollow spherical assembly of thin curved wooden slats seated on a short cylindrical matte green base, shown on a wooden nightstand.
- Overall shapeSpherical cage formed from many narrow, evenly spaced curved wooden slats creating a hollow orb.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.32 · w 0.22 · h 0.28 (high) - Slat detailIndividual slats are thin, flat, and vertically aligned with their top ends converging near the sphere apex and bottom ends flaring outward around the base contact.
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x 0.55 · y 0.34 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Material and finishSlats appear to be light natural wood with visible straight grain and a smooth, matte finish.
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x 0.54 · y 0.33 · w 0.20 · h 0.26 (high) - BaseShort cylindrical base with a muted matte green finish that the wooden sphere sits on.
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x 0.58 · y 0.53 · w 0.09 · h 0.04 (high) - Mounting contactSphere rests directly on the flat top of the cylindrical base, with slats extending down to meet the base rim.
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x 0.56 · y 0.48 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Bedroom styling with wooden nightstand and headboard, ceramic vase with greenery, stacked books on lower shelf, soft bedding and textured throw. Natural window light from right side.
- NightstandRectangular wooden nightstand with a single top drawer and open lower shelf, same warm light wood finish as the headboard.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.57 · w 0.44 · h 0.33 (high) - Headboard and bedVertical wooden headboard at left with neutral bedding: white pillow and cream duvet plus a textured knit throw draped over the edge of the bed.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.60 (high) - Ceramic vase and foliageMatte off-white rounded ceramic vase holding green leafy stems, positioned to the right of the lamp on the nightstand.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Stacked books on shelfTwo stacked books on the nightstand lower shelf with visible spine text on the lower book.
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x 0.52 · y 0.81 · w 0.38 · h 0.11 (high) - Visible text on book spine“KINFOLK ENTREPRENEUR”
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x 0.56 · y 0.84 · w 0.32 · h 0.06 (high) - Window frame and lightNarrow black window frame visible at right edge providing diffused natural light and faint outdoor blur.
1 region
x 0.90 · y 0.00 · w 0.10 · h 0.45 (high) - Shot compositionPortrait-framed lifestyle photo showing bedside vignette centered on the lamp with soft even lighting and minimal shadows.
Colors
light natural wood· wooden slats#CCAA84muted sage green· cylindrical base- Overall shapeSpherical cage formed from many narrow, evenly spaced curved wooden slats creating a hollow orb.
- 03
Product
Table lamp with a spherical slatted birch shade sitting on a low cylindrical green base; internal warm light visible through vertical curved slats.
- Shade geometrySpherical shade formed from a series of evenly spaced vertical curved slats that create open gaps between them; slats converge toward a small circular central top.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Shade material and finishThin light-colored birch wood slats with a smooth, natural wood finish visible on the exterior surfaces.
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x 0.53 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Internal illuminationWarm yellow internal light fills the gaps between the slats and produces a soft glow visible through the shade.
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x 0.54 · y 0.38 · w 0.17 · h 0.18 (high) - Base constructionShort cylindrical base with a muted sage green painted finish; the shade sits directly on this base.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.53 · w 0.10 · h 0.06 (high) - Mounting and placementLamp sits upright on the nightstand surface with the spherical shade centered above the cylindrical base; electrical cord is not visible.
Other
Interior bedroom scene showing the lamp on a wooden nightstand beside a bed with headboard, a ceramic vase with greenery, and books on the lower shelf; soft diffuse daylight and minimal shadows.
- NightstandRectangular wooden nightstand with a single drawer and an open lower shelf holding stacked books; top surface shows the lamp and a ceramic vase.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.52 · w 0.46 · h 0.36 (high) - Book spine text“KINFOLK ENTREPRENEUR”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.79 · w 0.28 · h 0.09 (high) - Vase and greeneryMatte light beige ceramic vase with several small green leafy branches, placed to the right of the lamp on the nightstand.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.40 · w 0.10 · h 0.26 (high) - Bed and textilesWood headboard visible at left, white bedding with a textured beige pillow and a chunky knit throw draped at the foot of the bed.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.45 · w 0.46 · h 0.48 (high) - Lighting and shadowsOverall soft, diffuse lighting with a subtle shadow cast by the lamp onto the nightstand; daylight visible through a window at right edge.
Colors
pale birch wood· shade slats#FCDC8Cwarm soft yellow· internal glow#FDDB9Bmuted sage green· base- Shade geometrySpherical shade formed from a series of evenly spaced vertical curved slats that create open gaps between them; slats converge toward a small circular central top.