Love this pendant!   It is perfect and looks just like the pictures.  My husband put it up and did not have any problem (we did have to buy a ceiling medallion, because the top plate is rather small in diameter).  This pendant has a clean, contemporary look, without Screaming "Modern!" or "Retro!"  Despite the rather bright chrome, the pendant overall is calming to look at, and goes well with our soft neutral/grey walls.  Advice: measure your space carefully, because the diameter of the shade is large and the tubes (covering the cord) are a fixed length; it could be obtrusive if not hung at the right height.   Bottom line: I loved this so much, I bought another for my Mom's house!