Sorry for the lack of formatting in my post above! I’m using the Houzz app and for some reason it removes all the line breaks, which makes it hard to read :(

I would suggest that you keep the metal color consistent and the fixture style somewhat classical. Your first photo looks like a good choiceto me.

Difficult to comment on only seeing the fixtures you're considering without seeing any of your house and/or decor.

Plaster sconces painted to match the wall and antique brass sconces and chandeliers would be appropriate.

Go with the clean lines you love.

When i am looking for ideas i like to look in houzz photos…type in your preference ..perhaps “ shaker “ light fixtures as they are simple but will fit in an older home

Try these websites:

https://www.rejuvenation.com

http://www.customlightingfixtures.com

https://www.houseofantiquehardware.com

Thank you all for the great suggestions!

BeverlyFLADeziner, I appreciate you taking the time to find specific examples. I’ve seen lots of your posts over the years and the ideas you share are always top-notch.

You’re all helping me focus on pulling things together in a more cohesive way. I’ll go through houzz photos to see what else I can find.

einportlandor, thanks for the helpful links - lots of great stuff there. Now I’m distracted by all the cool hinges and hardware on the last site you posted!

I’ll try to find good photos of my interior, but its current state really does not show how I’d like things to look. I do have lots of hideous light fixtures from the 80s, though. And that was not a good era ;)

One thing to consider— I would try to get lighting that suits the house but decorate with furniture and decor that suits you. They can complement and work together well. I’m buying Art Deco lighting for my home (some original on Etsy for decent prices btw), but my furniture and art is a mix that includes plenty of clean lined MCM.

Oh this is my favorite lighting to do but I need photos for scale.