This chandelier is the quintessential "little black dress".  It can be elegant in its simple, but classic design, or you could dress it up for a more formal look.  Other reviews were correct about the finish.  It is more of an overall dark chocolate brown finish.  I'm thinking of adding some antique bronze or gold leaf highlights to enhance the look.  Just for fun, we took some magnetic crystals from a smaller chandelier and added them to see how the fixture would look.  It was instantly more glamorous and would be an easy way to "dress it up".  However, I believe I will enjoy it in its simpler state.  We have an 18' entrance foyer, and the size is perfect.  There is enough chain and wire to accommodate.  We are able to lower and raise our present fixture by a motorized winch, so installation was an easy job.  Delivery was quick, and the fixture was very simple to assemble.  I love the size; the look; and the versatility of this chandelier.  It's perfect for our foyer.