I purchased 3 to place over my sink and in front of 3 kitchen windows.  At first I thought they were large!  No, they are not large once in place.  They were installed by my contractor.  The cord is....well a cord, and not a pole, but the cords hung straight from the start.  One caution:  the amount and concentration of the bubbles in the glass varies.  I have the one that is most seedy in the center and the less seedy glasses on the sides.  Works for me.  They are packed well and shipped fast!