There are similar lights that have two bulbs instead of one. If you like this style, perhaps you could do that. However, I would consider task lighting along the style of a library lamp.

I thought maybe some sort of large pendant light. We have 9ft ceilings so it doesn't have to be a flushmount. More of a statement light... but one that gives off a good amount of light. I just can't figure out exactly what.

We also do not have floor plugs so a desk task light is out.

The room is just a home office for working and reading. The current overhead light just doesn't give off enough light, particularly in the afternoon/evenings. Windows at the back face East. The view through the French doors is from a sitting room area at the front of the house. I thought it would be nice to try to find a bigger light fixture that is interesting to look at from the front room. For now, I don't want a rug under the desk or to run cords under a rug. And really a desk task light kind out gets in the way when actually working and having a laptop and papers out.

cjh4q, I hear you on the statement light. The current light, apart from not providing enough light, is too high, too small, and frankly just looks kind of silly. I would light it as if it were a dining room, maybe with a large drum...

I totally agree, it is silly looking and really just a placeholder for something better. We have a large drum over our kitchen table -- I do like the clean lines of a drum. I also like this beaded light but, apart from it costing $2k, I'm not sure how much light it provides. I could also replace the lamp on the side table/console with something more complementary to a new fixture.

What size/width do you think I should look for?

Why not a battery-operated lamp? don't they sell those.... ?!

cjh4q, I'd hang a new light pretty much like I'd do one over a dining table. About half the width of the desk and 30 - 34" or so above. Advantage of a drum fixture is you can get them with more than one lamp, and you can adjust the wattage of each.