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Unusual vintage light; what flush ceiling lights coordinate?

melle_sacto is hot and dry in CA Zone 9/

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

I think I got it all in the title. Seems like a vintage fixture, it's in the entry of 1964 ranch. I like it's vibe, not sure it's a style I love but I don't dislike it either -- I like it's uniqueness! My husband is amused by the crystals. Would like to purchase a flush mount ceiling fixture that coordinates, not necessarily matches. I like MCM, Danish modern, boho, eclectic.See first comment for photos.

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melle_sacto is hot and dry in CA Zone 9/
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago

Does this coordinate?

https://www.lampsplus.com/products/possini-euro-double-drum-18-inch-wide-champagne-ceiling-light__1f072.html
1929Spanish-GW
3 years ago
I think it's too light to go. I like this one better.

https://www.lampsplus.com/products/sylvan-18-inch-wide-oatmeal-drum-ceiling-light__2n838.html
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melle_sacto is hot and dry in CA Zone 9/
Original Author
3 years ago
Ooo I like that one too! Thanks--will be making a decision soon.
Jilly
3 years ago
Love your vintage light!

What is the context with the two lights? Same room? Etc.
melle_sacto is hot and dry in CA Zone 9/
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
The rooms are open to each other but have visual cues to indicate divisions; I don't know how to describe it... In the entry is the flush pendant; if you walk to the left, through a 4' wide opening with header, you are in the front living room with all can lights + eyeball can that shines on the fireplace; through that room the walls notch in about 12" on each side of the 8' wide opening with header...I think that space used to have doors based on how it's cased around the opening. This is the room where I want to change the light fixture. It was originally a small formal dining room w/chandelier but we're using it as a cozy tv space instead--and keeping it open to the living room/entry--so chandelier needs to be changed (plus I don't like the style).

From the entry you can see the dining chandelier in the tv room; the fixtures are about 20-25' apart. I didn't change the chandelier initially because I wanted to be sure changing the rooms use would make sense for us.

The house doesn't feel cohesive so as I make changes I want to tie it together better.

Will the shade (behind the chandelier in my photo) look odd with the shade of the oatmeal light that 1929Spanish-GW posted?
Jilly
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I really do think it all goes very well together, as well as the one you posted.

It’s hard to say without being there to see everything together, but another option is with metal:

https://www.lampsplus.com/products/et2-inca-15-and-three-quarter-inch-wide-bronze-led-ceiling-light__1d841.html

But since you like boho and eclectic, the choices are so far-reaching! Lots of different directions you could go.
melle_sacto is hot and dry in CA Zone 9/
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I like that Inca fixture too! Lots to consider... Will probably do some room mock ups for final decision. Thanks for the support!!!

Another possibility--too different to be cohesive?

https://www.lampsplus.com/products/possini-euro-deco-bling-16-inch-wide-warm-bronze-ceiling-light__65m25.html

Or this one:
Jilly
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I like those!
melle_sacto is hot and dry in CA Zone 9/
Original Author
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
I also like this one:

This is what becomes challenging for me...I like a bunch of different ceiling lights!

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