I would move the chandelier over the table. The electrician (or someone really detailed) could cut a new hole in the cedar and use that wood that was just removed to fill in the old hole. I think with a little work, someone handy could make the old hole not very noticeable at all. The way it is now looks crazy and that is a far distance to swag. Beautiful home by the way!

Or another option might be to convert the chandelier to a can. It's difficult to tell from the photos how the can lights line up.

Dana, the problem is the bay the electrical is in goes the reverse of what we want, so they would have to take down numerous planks and it's just hard because it's T&G, and then a new piece would have to made and it would have to be custom milled to match. ugh, it stinks. Replacing it with a can would work because it lines up.

It's a kitchen, not a formal dining room. I would swag it.

I personally think it is too heavy looking for the room. I would remove it.

There are some unique fixtures that are asymmetrical that might work in current junction box. I will go do some hunting and get an example for you.

Get a fixture with a larger canopy that is rectangular. The chandelier you've got is a bit too traditional for your home anyway.

My idea is similar to Beverly's but here is my take. I think your "style" is somewhat rustic, so here are a couple of fixtures that pick up that theme, but could be hung using the existing junction box, and with a little creativity and extra wire and perhaps chain, could look great. I also picked them to mimic the shape of your table which appears to be rectangular in shape.

So this one mimics shape of table. Notice the dropped wood base is suspended with chain and the "electrical wire" is woven through one side of those chains I'm pretty sure. You then would hang the fixture at the proper height, I believe those bulbs get hung individually by the electrician to the various heights you desire or from a map included in the package. Then the electrical wire will follow the chain up to the hooks on the ceiling and a small cover plate (available in a variety of colors) covers the wire on its way to the junction box. A top cover to the junction box finishes off that connection. Put on a dimmer, and you have an eclectic, but somewhat rustic and very interesting chandelier. This is another option and there are lots of others out there, using pipe for a more "industrial" look and other styles that might suit your fancy. This one could use the existing junction box and instead of hanging the lights in this pattern, you could arrange them over the table in an interesting arrangement. See if these appeal to you.

One problem with the examples Beverly gave, which are lovely fixtures, is they all hang from a "post" which might not work, depending on the height of your ceiling. Generally speaking, you need the lowest part of a fixture to hang roughly 30-33 inches from the table top. Then you have the Length of the fixture, then some amount above the fixture to the top plate. So, you need to measure those dimensions and see if the post style would work. Not saying it wouldn't, just saying something to keep in mind.

Since you have can lights in the ceiling, I would remove it and not replace it. Let your fabulous view be the star!

I looked harder at your pictures and I am guessing you are at about 9.5-10' at point above table. I also note it appears the ceiling is angled and that means putting a ceiling post type fixture would be problematic. So something hanging from chain is most likely your best bet. You could still swag if you want. With dark brown ceilings it wouldn't be too obvious.

I have used this fixture and had to swag it in a similar setting and it looks really nice. Interesting fixture and walks the line between modern and rustic/traditional. It might be another option. I think lighting "makes" spaces sing, so I would replace the fixture you have with something kind of exciting! I have another one I will try to find that is "eclectic". Tomorrow.

Found it. This is very creative and artist is still doing these I believe, however, you could get something "custom" made for just your space, which would be wonderful! This one is light and interesting, and probably be great for a baby, which looks like is in your household! Almost like a "mobile". In fact, there are other fixtures that do look like "mobiles" that might be of interest as well. They tend to be more contemporary, so let me know if you want to see those and I can hunt them up and post.

Flo, wow! this fixture is really cool. Do you have the contact info for the artist who makes them?

I also really like the fixture shaped like the table with all the bulbs...very cool. thanks everyone for the input!

I love this one too. The artisan is Tracey Barnes. The email I have is TraceyBarnesArt@gmail.com. If you can't reach her, perhaps another artist could make something like it on commission. Perhaps a stained glass artist. Then an electrician to wire it, etc.

Glad to help you envision something new and creative for your incredible house. That view is really special. Post if you get this done so we can see final result.

You could do something like this with a track lighting system. It would still connect in the same spot but span the table. There are many lovely pendant fixtures available.

Another example with track lighting.