Atelier Cocotte
Alba White Birch Table Lamp
The Alba table lamp is a handcrafted accent lamp with a spherical shade made of white birch veneer slats and a solid wood base painted in a muted green finish. It is designed for ambient or accent lighting, using an LED bulb with a candelabra base (60 watts max, not included) and an 8-foot clear cord with switch. Measuring 10.5 x 11 inches (27 x 28 cm), it is handmade in Montreal and may vary slightly from the photo due to the natural materials.
- Color
- White Birch
- Material
- white birch veneer and solid wood base
- Style
- modern, contemporary, handmade
- Category
- Home & Garden > Lighting > Lamps
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
- Dimensions
- 10.5x10.5x11 in
- 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 Isabelle Auger, whose family has a multi-generational timber heritage.
- 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 is moisture-sensitive and the clear cord design assumes a controlled interior.
- 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
- A 60W-equivalent LED produces about 600–800 lumens of ambient accent light, suited to a bedside, bookshelf, or side table rather than directed task lighting.
- 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
- A 2700K, 90+ CRI E12 bulb at 600–800 lumens gives ambient accent light, not directed precision task light.
- 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.
- Dimming
- The lamp's built-in cord switch is standard on/off, not a dimmer, but a dimmable E12 bulb can be paired with an aftermarket inline dimmer or smart controller to adjust ambient brightness.
- Material comparison
- The most direct material competitor is the Tom Rossau ST906, a Danish handmade birch veneer lamp at roughly 300 CAD, about 20% more than the Alba; its open slatted construction differs from the Alba's smooth curved veneer over a solid wood base, making the Alba more sculptural and contemporary.
Product record
- Title
- Alba White Birch Table Lamp
- Brand
- Atelier Cocotte
- Price
- 250 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 4 sourcesUses
Adding a soft, warm glow to a room
Place this table lamp on a desk or side surface when you want ambient light that feels warm rather than harsh. Its spherical slatted birch shade surrounds an inner light that glows amber through the curved slats, diffusing a soft glow intended to create a warm, elegant atmosphere. The white birch veneer and solid wood base also bring a natural, contemporary look to the space.[1,2,3]
Bedside or tabletop lighting for a nightstand
The Alba White Birch Table Lamp is made to sit on a nightstand or tabletop, where its low cylindrical green base keeps the spherical slatted birch shade upright at the center. Shown styled on a wooden nightstand, it works as a bedside lamp with warm light glowing through the curved wooden slats.[2,3,4]
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”
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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.