Right after I bought this light one of my favorite designers, Shea McGee, put the pricier version ($1259) in one of her latest projects.  I honestly love this much more affordable light just as much as that one!  The scale of it is perfect for a long table, and it can be used in a casual space or in a more sophisticated setting.  The size of it makes such a statement but it doesn't feel heavy.  We are planning a full scale kitchen renovation and this light will work with so many different lighting options for the rest of the space. I love that my whole table is illuminated now, as well as the fact that there is no glass to keep clean and streak-free.  We put this on a dimmer and it gives the whole room a beautiful glow.