I really like the light and have seen that one before. I think it will work with your other lights but I'm usually here asking for opinions... I'm sure others with chime in with style help.

I have bought lights from Lighting Direct and will order from them again in the future. I ran into a cosmetic problem with a glass pendant shade and they quickly replaced the shade, twice. (That brand was Z Lite for reference) I also bought a Quoizel chandelier from them that they priced matched from Overstock and the quality was great.

And woowee, random - but I see their Quoizel Grant pendants in weathered brass are on sale for $69!

Really? $69? When I found it, it was $171. Will have to go look again! Thanks!!

Sheelsback, looks like the single light pendant us $69. Darn.

I like it as a slightly modern and utilitarian twist on the classics that you have. I can't say if it'll go in your kitchen but I do think it works really nicely with the other fixtures.

Oh sorry for the confusion Mary! I was referring to the single pendant. It was one I originally considered for my island and out of curiosity went back to check the price. I thought I'd mention it since it was such a drop!

I think the new one has a timeless look and would work well with your home.

Maybe we need to see the kitchen. I think with the ones you have it would look too modern. I wonder if you should try reclaimed salvage shopping?

Oh, my gosh, you are soooooo lucky to have the gas-light type of fixtures. I'd try and find one for the kitchen as well.

I think the one you've picked is "fine" and would work well, but is maybe a bit too...something. Can't think of the word. Ugh.

Here's one on eBay $275 + $40 shipping

One with both up and down lighting, which is cool!

$350 + 50 shipping

Arcy, this is an older pic of the kitchen. Can't rake a new one now as it is torn apart for painting. Yes, maybe too modern.

Fori is not pleased, I think that is what is making me hesitate, that slightly midern twist.

kswl2, thank you, but not going to happen. I love my other gas-light fixtures. I am actually try to find one that mimics them. :-)

Yayagal, thank you.

Tibbrix, ooohhh I love the ones you posted. But..wouldn't they be too ornate for my unfitted kitchen? That's why initially we put in the schoolhouse light. But the schoolhouse light just does not give off enough light with only one bulb. We do have several sconces, 2 over sink and one over stove. But as the main light over the table it is just too dark.

I don't think they're too ornate. You've already got those lights elsewhere in the house, and you've got the Victorian corbels in the doorways which would compliment, and be complimented by, lights like these, IMO. the problem, though, is probably the length of the drop-down pipe. You need rather long ones, and I suspect you'd have to get longer ones for the above two candies.

You may have already decided that you are going to change the fixture, but it really does look perfect in your room. I put two halogen track lights in my kitchen because I really was tired of not being able to see (I'm not suggesting those, but just explaining why I'm going to make my suggestion), but they use special bulbs that are really hard to install, plus they seem to burn out quickly and create a lot of heat. I started looking for some kind of new fixtures that would give me a nice bright light for cooking.

I came across a site that sells the special bulbs in a LED version, which I never would have considered, because I wasn't convinced they would ever be bright enough. But I ordered some to try. Omigosh, what a surprise. They are SO bright, even brighter than the halogen (which were bright); I am thrilled and can't wait for the rest of the halogen to burn out. The quality of the light is great, too; bright but not harsh or too white.

So I'm wondering if you've tried a higher lumens LED bulb to see if you could make the present fixture work for you?

You need at least three 60 watt (or equivalent in LED) bulbs in an overhead kitchen fixture. For lower wattage (like 40), more bulbs. Also, would you consider a lower fixture (longer chain)? That's really high to provide light.

Have you looked at Rejuvination? Their Hudson fixture would be a similar look to what you have but with three bulbs. They have a number of other styles too, and yu can customize many choices. They would seem perfect for your home.

https://www.schoolhouseelectric.com/chesapeake.html

Oh wow, you've even got the coffee grinder. I'm so jealous. I don't know if it helps any, but did you see this when it was posted here long ago?