This light fixture is similar to a few others I bought from Menards for the pendants in my kitchen. I looked all over to find one for our dining-room-turned-record-room, and this one is perfect. Because there’s no “shade”, and because we don’t have a table under it, we installed it to be flush with the ceiling. With a few LED Edison bulbs, it’s the perfect look and is at a height where you’re not being blinded, but you can still appreciate the cool look.