Would this one work for you?

Here is a link that might be useful: Pottery Barn Lantern

sujafr, I have the chandy you posted in my kitchen sitting area. Love it in my space. It has a very pared down rustic feel. Mine wears cream paper shades. Might make the dining room discussed here veer towards colonial esp. w/those ladderback chairs.

bbstx, I do like the lantern, just not what I had in mind, and DH is totally opposed to it (that that I would listen.. lol)

of the new ones that you show, i like the 4th one down.
i also like #1 (tho i would want to see the top decoration on the 'stem' up closer to know for sure!), but it looks to only have 4 lights and would probably be too small...

I like the very last one you posted but I do love the lantern look too.

I like this second grouping much better than the first grouping, but I do NOT like #2. My favorite is the last one.... #5. I would potentially put that in my own home. :) My second choice is probably #4 if you want more bling.

I like # 3 it has similar lines that your sideboard has.

Oops!! that is #4 I counted wrong.

How about something like this?

(Sorry don't seem to be able to link the pic)

Here is a link that might be useful: Messina

Oh here it is in the iron, but I think I like the chrome better

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Tinker, I just don't think you have found "the one" yet that will make your space feel light, cottagey, and airy...sorry. So any of them have so much "bling" that it seem to me that they should be in a much more formal setting. I know you will find it, but keep looking :-)

Of your last grouping, I like the last. Your walls and chairs seem to call for something more along the lines of sujafr's suggestion; however, I'm not very "by the rules," so I'd still prefer the last one in your latest series. Do you like this?
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Or this?
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Both from Currey and Co. Just trying to think of other ideas.

Of all the ones on the thread, I like the third one in your second post.
Simple, but a little refined.

The twig one is wonderfully quirky, but it doesn't look as if it gives much light with those little bulbs nestled in.

Whatever you do, be sure to choose one that's big enough, and then be sure to hang it low enough. Most people make mistakes on both those fronts. There's nothing sadder looking than a pretty, well-thought-out dining room with a too-small chandelier hanging way up there like a little lost spaceship.

The correct height for a chandelier is 30" off the tabletop at its lowest point. People often say, "That's too low!" No, it isn't!

To arrive at a good starting width, you can add the length and width of the room together, unless your room is unusually long, in which case you can measure the width, multiply the feet by 2, and that's how many inches wide your chandelier should be. People often say, "That's too big!" Usually, it isn't!

Because the size and height are so important, if you have a simply furnished room, something that is graceful and not visually dense often works well.

The exception would be if you had a long, narrow table...for that, I usually like a rectangular fixture, or two smaller ones hung in the middle of each half of the table,

Aww tinker, that sucks! When I was building I went thru the same thing~didn't have them in the showroom so had to catalog shop, and when they arrived seemed much smaller than what the dimensions were.

I' m loving #1! I know it doesn't matter what finish other fixtures are in a home, but I like consistency, and have all black wrought iron. Bathrooms and DR are the only exception. That might help with the finish you choos

I think two lanterns would look great, your table is long enough.

Oh, and I'm sure you have already planned to do this...but do put a dimmer on the chandelier switch, particularly if you use one with clear, unshaded bulbs.

I love the idea of two lanterns...particularly with your scheme. If you only have wiring for one in the center, there are surface mounted conduits, some quite attractive, that will allow you to split the power between two.

If you do go with a single fixture and shades, I like having two sets of shades - one white or cream fabric, to let plenty of light out into the room, and one lacquered (black and red are often used, but you could use any color you like), with either silver or gold inside, to create wonderful atmosphere for a dinner party.

I also use either very small wall washers close to the walls, or pairs of wall sconces on opposite sides of the room, on a separate dimmer switch, to light the edges of the room. Good candle sconces can give you a similar effect if you didn't want to wire for sconces.
Very romantic, and very conducive to liveliness at the table.

long day shopping at lighting stores.. didn't see any on my list except #5, it is very antiqued and very pretty. I do like the idea of 2 lanterns, never thought of two.. just pictured one, I'll have to throw this idea out to DH.

everyone likes something a little different, I was hoping one or two would be a standout, but everyone is pretty split on this! My head is spinning - I like them all in their own way!

Here are the lights photoshopped - NOT to exact scale. It helps me I think...

Lanterns are large, I'm not sure I really like them in here. {{!gwi}}From CHANDY'S

#5 was a favorite, not sure I like it either - but maybe it's not to scale enough {{!gwi}}From CHANDY'S
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ruling this one out... don't care for it
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this is my favorite - i think
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oops.. missing #5 - wish we could edit!
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That really helps! I like the lanterns and number 5 the best. Love the airiness of those big curls.

The big square lanterns would be awesome in your space!

I really like the two lanterns. They are not so fussy in your light and airy space....just my .02..and that is not worth much.

Now those lanterns get my vote!

Though I like the lanterns, I feel like they interrupt the view of your garden and the airiness of your room.

though at first glance, I do like the lanterns, but I think they would overpower this space a bit... I'm not really sure it gives off a "vintage" feel as well. I'm not looking to make the place feel old, just mixing some costal + cottage + vintage all together. (don't want it too coastal either!)

DH does not like them...

I like #4 a bit (it has 5 arms - but looks like 4, it is wide enough, and delivery is 6 + weeks!

I like #5 too, but wish the arms were not sooo swooping.

kitchendetective, I like currey & co, (not the branch one) most all their chandeliers are too tall for my 8' ceilings.

I really would like to place my order!

Okay - I didn't read any responses so that I wouldn't betray my initial thought:

I like the very last mock up best. I like it best because it has a combination of slightly darker that goes w/ your table & chairs and lighter/ airiness/ delicateness that works w/ the light walls and delicate buffet.

It totally ties everything together w/o being matchy-matchy. More of a thoughtful collected look.

love the mock ups how about #4 from the first batch I didn't realize there were 2 #4's I am sure when you choose one we will all say oh that one is just perfect.

I like 5. That style comes in many variations. You can probably find a less swooping one.

i don't care for the lanterns in your room.

i think i still like the one immediately under the lanterns- like the color of it at least- not sure i like the lowest hanging crystals tho in your mockup...might look better irl...

if the one immediately under the chandy with the shades has 5 arms, then i think it's much better! my only concern with that one would be the color- is it too yellowy gold in color?? your mockup shows the stem better and i can see that they're all cut glass which looks nice!

not that crazy about the last very swoopy one either...might be too much silver too???

You might want to look at Ballard Designs carriage house chandelier/lanterns. They are much more open but still a very nice current look.

Top Choice = #5. That looks fantastic.

2nd Choice = the lanterns. Both of these look good in your space.

I think you could see through the lanterns easier than you think.

From your mock-ups, I think #5 looks the best.

I love the idea of the lanterns, but I agree that those are too big for your room.

And I would edit the photoshopping to move all the candidates down to the right height...they're all still a little too high, particularly the third of the chandeliers (the one with the shades) .

That same chandelier is too small in scale as well. I might not choose the last one, but the scale and openness look right in your room.

Just to throw another idea into the mix, how about this one?
Pottery Barn Crystal Ship

Or if you prefer the pricier version: Crystal Ship Chandelier

These two chandeliers were part of a post at Copy Cat Chic.

Here is a link that might be useful: Copy Cat Chic

bbstx, I love pottery barn stuff, these are just too whimsical for the look I'd like to achieve.

I hit the pay now button, and bought #5. I did see this in the store, and I love the old vintage look of it, plus - it is open and airy, and I think it "fits" the house. The size/width of it is better than all the others for my table size. DH did not want to rewire to 2 chandeliers, and I do think they were to big and heavy for this room. It;s done. Finally. I should have a chandelier installed by next weekend! woohoo!

Wonderful, of course I love that one!
Where did you get it, btw?
I hope you post pictures when it's hung.

best price I found was at 1stoplighting, ordered it today and it has already shipped! I saw it locally - and they wanted $175 more.. and the salesperson said they had an awful time getting these - and had to wait for almost 1 yr!

I will post pictures!

I'm so late to the party, but happy you picked the one I like best. :). Liked the website pic and really liked it in the photoshopped version. I can't wait to see it in your lovely space!

Love #5...hoping it's exactly what you envisioned!

I love your floors in DR...are they original oak? Thanks

phoggie, they are 75 year old floors - southern heart pine!

Tinker-

Late to this thread. I have been away from GW for most of the summer.

I LOVED #5 the most.

Can't wait to see it hanging in your room. I was going to post my chandelier in my dining room. It is very similar to the first one kitchendetective posted, but since you've hit the pay button already I won't. I think you've made the right choice.

Love the one you bought best because it adds some non-rectangular shape to your room. Also love the sideboard that's peeking out on the left. Can you show us the full view of it?

oops, didn't see the sideboard thread.

I think a sail boat and sconces would look great.

I love the chandelier you chose! I've been contemplating putting one like that over the island in my kitchen. When you get it installed, please post more pictures!

caminnc - where are those single candle sconces from? That's what I'm looking for in our LR.

The lanterns first caught my eye but then I discounted them. Then I saw #5 and it struck a chord. And then I see you ordered it. Yay! It will be STUNNING!!

The single candle sconce is from Bellacor.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bellacor

Hi Can you tell me where you ordered chandelier #5 from? I googled "Chandys" but wasnt able to find a website.
Thanks
Melanie