I purchased this chandelier to replace the 20 year old brass fixture that came with our house. I wanted something with an open design without any glass to clean since we have a 2-story foyer. This light is perfect!  It has the rustic look I wanted and it fills the space well. It is black metal and can be used with a dimmer switch.  The first fixture that was delivered had a defective cord that was split. Even after letting it sit in the box well past the return deadline, Wayfair still replaced it. I have used Wayfair for several orders while updating our house and have never been disappointed in their customer service. Gotta love Wayfair!