Here is another pic. We are doing this finish. This is the size I am thinking. Our ceilings are vaulted a little like this. Ours are tongue and groove and not this high!

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Here is pic of our room before being redone.

not too big!! :)

not too big for me.

auntjen, that is kind of what I am thinking...rather be a bit oversized, especially with high ceiling

Thanks for quick responses. You are confirming my thoughts! I just want to get it ordered so, so thank you.

Ugh. I am torn, I think the larger one is better, but I would hate to be wrong and have to pay to ship back. I measured the ceiling height--11.5 feet tall. I keep reading all the guidelines for choosing a size and if the table is 42" wide, 2/3 is 28--so that is close. Also, they say to add size of room walls together and that is the right diameter. That would be 26.5. I think 29 is still ok, though since it is an open fixture and high ceilings, right? Better than the smaller size of 23.

The 29" will be fine. Given the height of the ceiling and the width of the table, it will not be too much. A statement, but not too much.

I think you are right. We have the "small" (23 inch" in our small vacation condo with lower ceilings and a smaller table. It isn't too much. Thank you.

I have the 23" diameter one over my kitchen breakfast area, which is about 11' x 12' and has 9'4" high ceilings. The Orb is over a 60" round table. We have windows all around and this chandelier ads interest without blocking the views and sightlines.

I also have the 29" diameter one in my guest house living room, which is a large room with around 13' ceilings.

Go with the bigger one. It isn't a bulky light fixture and is very "see-through". Make sure you have a dimmer on the fixture. If you use 60w candelabra bulbs it can get pretty bright.

Did you know they are made by Crystorama?

http://www.crystorama.com/solaris_1386

When I bought mine, I comparison shopped and at the time Ballard had the best price with a sale/coupon, so I purchased from them.

I have the same fixture, but found a shop on eBay that was significantly less than Ballard, which is where I first saw it. You may want to comparison shop :)

chispa, any chance you have a pic of your bigger one (and maybe even the smaller one)? This morning, I am thinking the large is too big. It is larger than a big yoga ball! I am going to the house with a decorator tomorrow and will make the final decision. I appreciate everyone weighing in. I did figure out they are made by Crystorama. I was looking at their site hoping they sold a medium!

johnsoro, what size do you have?

it looks like the crystal is hanging at least 4" below the chand--- that makes the ht ~ only 30"... with 11.5' ceilings, i really think anything smaller would look a little goofy in terms of scale... the 29" width is certainly not too wide for a dining room table...

i wonder if you truly like the orb look if you're concerned about a large yoga ball sized/shaped fixture hanging in the room...?? are you really sure about an orb chand?

I love the look of the orb. Have one in our Florida condo. I would buy the large in a heartbeat if I could send back for free. That is what I hate about online shopping. You are correct, busybee, the diameter is 29. The height is 35. That includes the crystal. I think having another person look at it with me will help me decide. I am back to thinking that the scale of the larger one is correct. Here is a pic of the room with the current chandelier which is about 25 across/tall. The chandelier looks wimpy in the pic, I think. It is pulled up really high to be out of the way during demo. Big block in room is old fridge getting donated.

I have the 29x35, but in my stairway. I would always go for the larger size instead of the smaller. Love this light!

Just looked at crystorama site- mine might be the 22x27- it's been years, I forget and I'm not home to measure! Sorry- will check when I get back.

the big window needs a big chand too!

the orb will be 'airier' than your current chand!! also, visually, it won't be so prominent since you are purchasing the nickel finish... since you know you love orb chands, i really don't think the larger size will be a mistake!! (and really think the smaller size would be...)

johnsoro- your chand looks less round than the chand kelleg posted- is that an illusion?

busybee, good thoughts, thank you. I think you are right. I hope decorator will confirm in person tomorrow. johnsoro, thanks for pic!

Mine is the 22" wide. Just measured :) and it is an illusion that it's not round. Crazy! Here is from below:

Thanks, Johnsboro. I had a feeling it wasn't the large size. Looks the "small" that I have in FL. Appreciate your time!

We have the huge one in our 22 foot entryway. Wanted to point out I bought ours from RLA Lighting for A LOT less than Ballard. Ballard had a ridiculous shipping price plus sales tax (i'm in FL). I think I paid about $1,000 for the big one.