Of all the decisions required when building a new house, the choice of a light fixture for the dining table was the most difficult for Jeanine and I to agree on. I insisted on certain functional requirements; LED based, CRI > 95, sufficiently bright diffused light, and compatible with our dimmers. Jeanine wanted something unique and in keeping with the serene theme of the great room. I wanted a fixture that would not compete with or block views of the river. Jeanine wanted enough interest to be a focal point when it was dark outside. We finally settled on the pictured light. In addition to meeting our combined requirements it scored several bonus points. The shade is made of felt which helps dampen the otherwise very bright sound in the room, it has an organic form which matches the furnishings in our living area and the color is a match for our sofa.