Hi cscow, I was warned from marcolo to check for the quality in the shade. My first shade appeared to have a dirt spot on it. My second one is perfect and actually the color on it is alot nicer, much more linen color than yellowy. So it took a long time to recieve the new one because it was on backorder. I love it all now, but was a process!! The dust isn't a problem because it collects on top of the diffuser which you can dust easily, the paper shade itself doesn't get dusty. Hope that helps! Michelle

I forgot to answer your question in regard to whether the reed pendant would be too modern for schhol house pendants. While I didn't see a picture of the school house ones, I believe they are usually 1920's look? I think maybe the reed pendant might not be the right look with it. Do you have a picture of them??

Thanks for your response Michelle. I wish that I could see the light in person before purchasing but can not find a local vendor that carries it. I do not have a picture of my kitchen to post yet ( need to figure out my new computer) but have provided the link to Restoration Hardware. My lights are polished chrome and I have two above my island. If I remember correctly, you ordered from Lighting New York? Were they easy to work with regarding the exchange?

Here is a link that might be useful: Schoolhouse pendant

Those are very pretty! I would have to see the overall kitchen to see if the reed would work. Yes they were very easy to deal with. Great in fact. They offered me a disount because items were on backorder. They were the only one's to do that because when a visual comfort item goes on backorder for one store it is the same online for all stores. I orig. thought I was going to order from Circa, but it was on backorder. When I called Lighting New York it was also on backorder, but they gave me a discount. I also get discount codes from them on my email if you need it.At least 20%. ASnd when you do a return with visual comfort you deal with their rep. and not someone from Lighting New York.

Hi Michelle!
That would be great if you could forward a coupon code. Do you need my email?
I have figured out how to upload a picture, but the camera in my battery died and it is charging. I will upload one for you later today.
Thanks,
Jenny

OK here is a not so good picture of the kitchen area. It is dark & snowy out! I am replacing the old Ballard Designs chandelier above that table and had wanted to use the Reed. Too modern? Thanks!

cscow- your schoolhouse pendants are in polished nickel, and the reed shade you posted was in oil rubbed bronze. I would def. keep them both in the polished nickel to match if you do it. I am going to check my email now for a code.I will email it to you.

there was no email option on your page. There are 2 codes you can try. This one is for any light with a white shade-10% off-code is ELKWhite10. This one is for 10%off kitchen lights- QUOKITCH10. Hope it works for you! Thanks, Michelle