You can spray paint it if it's not valuable. Do that in a well ventilated area with anything protected that you don't want sprayed. I did that with all my bathroom fixtures (that were extremely old and multiple colors), and they came out great. I did mine in my back patio with a tarp on the ground (or you can use a fleece backed tablecloth from the dollar store).

Yh I think you should spray paint it black. Check this out this black lamp shade below. I hope it helps

https://www.shadesoflight.com/products/4-silk-drum-chandelier-shade?color=Graphite&via=57e1331c69702d78ae0000a8%2C58ff7b8b6170702a8b00076b

Please post another picture of the chandelier which shows better proportions. This photo makes it look like it is damaged or warped.

What do you have to lose by painting it and making a change in the "candles' and shades? If you don't like it, come back and we'll help replace it.

The chandelier has a great, classic shape and finish. I'd go shadeless and call it a day. Maybe look to other elements of the room for twinkering - such as an upholstery refresh on the dining chairs, the addition of some art or window coverings. The chandelier is fine - and the matte brass is very of the moment.

@Manon Floreat - shadeless is one of the options that I am considering. What type of bulbs should I buy for the best shadeless look?

The room is definitely going to be twinkered..my chairs will be upholstered and the HD paper shades will be replaced with proper window coverings. Also, my side bar and other piece of furniture needs the proper lamps/décor.

Hi, gifjjf. I can't make any specific bulb recommendations, but am thinking something that won't glare would be good, although dimmers can help with that. Maybe something with a subtle frost? How does what you have now look in the evening?

At 3" tall, these might be "off" -- but idea:

https://www.wayfair.com/home/pdp/royal-designs-10-pack-chandelier-replacement-crystal-prisms-french-maple-leaf-clear-rdes2025.html?piid=18865101

I rather like the chandelier as is....not too fussy, fairly modern, nice shape. I don't think I have seen straight-sided drum shades for a chandelier, but they would also be a nice modern look. The bronze-finished chandeliers are quite beautiful, too.

Hi Manon Floreat - the candelbra base bulbs currently in the chandelier have too much glare without the shade. I have to find bulbs that look nice and don't have glare similar to the below.

Hi, gifjjf. If you have a lighting specialty store in your area, I would go in and tell them what you're looking for. They should be able to make a suitable recommendation. We have several professionals on the forum - maybe one will pop by and save you the trip.

Other than the glare, do you like how the fixture looks shadeless?

Manon Floreat -I found these bulbs at Home Depot. A lot less glare than the clear bulbs.

That's awesome, glfjjf! Let's see how they fair once the sun sets. The more I look at the chandelier, the more I like it. Very elegant shape.

Do you have a dimmer?

Manon Floreat - no dimmer but we can install one.

It looks great with the new bulbs. I think every room needs some sparkle, and your beautiful chandelier delivers!

i ordered drum shades. here is a picture of the chadelier with drum shades and without shades.

Which should I go with?

more pictures without shades above

without shades! It's very beautiful and classic like that.