I used this light fixture in an extra living room which has a more formal modern, traditional style. I'm pretty pleased with the way it looks. The chain was more than needed for my 12 foot ceiling. As others have said the light is not a perfect sphere since some of the metal curved bars are placed inside the others. It is more like a spherical knot.  Also as others have said it does cast shadows on the ceiling and walls though I do not find it to be a drawback.  The shadows on the floor are the farthest from the light and are diffused enough to be hardly noticeable.  This would be a great light for anyone who is looking for an industrial, nautical, or traditional style.