Wayfair has 346 square or rectangular chandeliers that are sloped-ceiling adaptable. See if any of these float your boat: https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/sb2/sloped-ceiling-square-rectangular-chandeliers-c215419-a71517~465841-a71523~263979.html?itemsperpage=96

I'm probably not explaining the issues correctly--if the fixture is hung as designed--it will not hang evenly, as the ceiling is sloped. In other words--it will hang lopsided. If we hang it the other way, the long dimension will be oriented across the table and not along the length of the table.

I've looked at about 500 pictures--any that I like have the same rectangular plate with double chains.

Any other ideas?

You have several solutions:

1. The best and easiest solution is to find a lamp held by only one chain or pole (example).
2. You could also choose a lamp that does not use a single canopy (example).
3. You could use several pendants whose cord lengths could be set independently (example)
4. Use the lamp you've selected and adjust the chain lengths so that the lamp is level and live with the fact that the chains will not be parallel.
5. Use the lamp you've selected and, given the slope of the ceiling, calculate the distance between the canopy holes required for the chains to be parallel and the lamp level. Then drill two holes in the canopy and attach the chains there.*
6. Do as you suggest however, I fear that the lamp will not remain parallel to the table -- for example, if there's a breeze -- because it will be attached to the canopy at only one point. Also, the canopy material may be too thin to support the lamp at one point.

*Depending on the slope of the ceiling, the canopy may not be long enough.

Extra chain can usually be ordered from manufacturers.

You can always add extra chain, but is it ever going to loook level?

Change the mounting plate to 2 adjustable Adapters?

Search ‘sloped ceiling lighting adapters’ for lots of options.

Very easy. The plate is mounted flush to the sloped ceiling and you will adjust the length of the wire and chain on the longer side so that the light hangs level.

Thank you all for the ideas--really helped me think through the issue

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I think I have solved the problem! I've found a few fixtures like this that come with hanging rods instead of chains. I think we can cut each rod to the correct length easier than fussing with chain.

The rods won't be parallel unless the points where the rods enter the lamp can be adjusted to match the distance between the rods on the angled canopy.

Then, if the rods enter the lamp at fixed angles (i.e., 90 degrees) this won't work.

OMG the chain is going to be easier because you simply have a different number of links for each side of the fixture. The rods are likely threaded for connection & will require a pipe cutter for adjustment and you'll likely have to figure the angle for proper cutting.

Bev is right -- rods require special treatment for alteration. Even if you can cut one end of one section and not have to deal with threading, you need a clean cut or you will have a mangled rod and/or a messed up finish. The chains will be much easier. You installer should be able to shorten one side on almost any chain. If the available info doesn't tell you that it can be adjusted, contact the manufacturer or have the seller investigate it for you.

Good points--thanks to all that responded. Guess I'm back to the one with chains. My concern is that the level & plumb length might not be at exactly one link on the chain. Guess we could change one link of the chain if needed.

Beverly--thanks for the pictures. I see they are mounted along the line of the slope.

I'm determined to have those light fixtures--they are just perfect for our dining room!

Your other option is to build an electrical box to accommodate the slope of the ceiling, but that could be awkward.

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I'm bringing this thread back because I'm in the same predicament. Groveraxle, what did you wind up doing?

Ann Marie--I was the original poster in this thread. Sorry to say, I gave up on this particular light fixture--just too many issues! I did find another fixture locally that I really liked, It's square and hangs from a single chain. Problem solved! I'll see if I can find a link and post it here.

We found it at our local Home Depot, and they have it online also. It's quite large, but fits our space nicely. Here's the link: (and it's on sale now!)

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Weyburn-8-Light-Bronze-Caged-Chandelier-BOR-86201/308680201

Hope this is helpful to you.........

Aren’t electricians supposed to adapt fixtures?

Our new home is out-of-state. They neglected to tell me the dining room and kitchen have sloped ceilings that are 15’ high. My fixture goes to 61”. Ugh