Hi 74, at work today....so sorry for the delayed reply. Here are the links where you can find this fixture with the 2 long shades. I also attached the links (option 2) for the same fixture but with individual shades on each bulb. There are 2 different stores I've seen it online....so I posted both. As for my dining room, yes we have a flat ceiling. It is a separate room off of our entry/foyer area. We have not purchased a formal dining table yet....but when we do, it will be centered in the room under the chandelier (not against a wall). Yes we can still see the metal portion of the fixture sight-line wise. We love this fixture....so unique yet classic at the same time. Not sure which finish you'll pick, but maybe the bronze or antique brass? Ours is the polished nickel. :-) Hope this helps! Visual Comfort Lighting Store Visual comfort lighting store 2nd option Circa Lighting Circa Lighting Option 2

I think you need a linear fixture like this, but it might need to be even more substantial to stand up to what is presumably both a large and a substantial dining set.

I have used arc lights over dining tables in places where it was not possible to rewire and they look great.

It may open onto the living room.......but I would look into moving the light box to accommodate the table size WITH the leaf, and repair and paint the ceiling. Before I hung it.