It depends. Do you have a photo of your space and the light you want to use? The size of the light is more important that if it's called a foyer light. Chains can be fine, but it may be too oversized for a low ceiling.

There is nothing wrong with chain on a fixture. Nobody knows your light, its size, the size of your island or your ceiling height.

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@Jan Moyer, As in the AC moving it or an open window?? Just because you don't agree with other's opinion that doesn't entitle you to be rude...Is simple physics, that is why swing sets in playgrounds use chains and not rods...

@Jan Moyer, I was giving my expert opinion to the user who asked the question; you're just a rude entitled person that probably feels the need to insult other users...In other words you're a troll...

I guess the websites have to categorize fixtures somehow, but never pay any attention to the category they've been put in. Much like people! :) I use what is traditionally an island fixture over peoples tables on a regular basis. I also use 2 or 3 pendants sometimes over table. Yes, I am a Lighting Consultant by trade. :)