CANARM ICH282B05ORB25 Sumerside 5 Light Chandelier

This is such a beautiful light fixture. Moreover, it's offered at a reasonable price. I assembled and installed it by myself. For the most part, it was straightforward. I'm a 5'6", 105lb woman who has a working knowledge of light installation, but mostly I can read and follow directions. That said, it would've been a tad easier to have the use of another set of hands to hold the fixture while attaching it to the ceiling! Insofar as assembling the light, a few of the pieces didn't click into the notches securely. In those cases, I used zip ties to secure the area (my own in addition to the the two supplied). When it was completely assembled, I cut off the zip ties, added a couple drops of gorilla super glue then zip tied it again in those areas for a couple hours. In the meantime, I installed the fixture. It was very easy (but I still would have liked another set of hands). The fixture is gorgeous and just what was needed in the home I was decorating. I was looking for a functional, contemporary statement piece that did not inhibit the line of sight. This piece is the perfect fixture and fulfilled those requirements to a tee. It's finish is oil rubbed bronze which goes with the home's other fixtures. Also, this fixture will compliment a multitude of decorating styles. In my case, I used it for a modern, contemporary home but its style will compliment traditional, country or vintage. At the end of the day, my clients lived the fixture and appreciated that I saved them beaucoup money by installing it myself (ladies, you too can do it if I can). I added three photos of the installed fixture and one of before its installation. I hope they offer you an idea of how the fixture adds to the decor. Take care!

Very pleased with this purchase. It arrived quickly and undamaged. Once I decided on buying an orb/spherical chandelier for my living room, I spent a great deal of time researching the various options. I chose this one based upon the size, price, finish, and overall structure. Quality: This one was by far the best value- most comparable items run between $300-500+. The materials are solid, the finish is stunning (I bought the rubbed bronze), and it looks like it cost way more than the $178 I spent on it. Size: It's about 2 feet in diameter. I needed a large fixture as I'm hanging it in a room with tall walls (12 feet). I recommend this size for above-standard height walls or valted ceilings. (Unless your using it to hang over a dining room table- in which case the size/clearance will not impede the walkway.) Assembly: Of course, this style of chandelier is going to require assembly (can you image trying to ship something like this in one piece?!) It took about an hour to assemble. I had my daughter help hold some of the peices in place so I could screw them in at the right angle. The rivets work well as guides and the zip ties that are included are very helpful to stabilize the components during assembly. Tip: You'll need a Philips screwdriver to do so and a wrench to open the chain link segments to hang. Also be sure that you get the angles correct when inserting the screws. Plan on having an assistant to help you. Style: I'm using this as a statement piece for a room I'm designing in an industrial elegant style. The sphere is a great use of shape and it has a timeless and inventive vibe to it. I will post pictures once I have it hung. (Waiting on a professional electrician friend to help with this part as I'm not into electrocuting myself.) UPDATE: I have added 2 pictures to my review. I'm still in process of designing this room but they provide a good view as to how the chandelier works in my house.

We had to replace a broken light in the entryway upon buying this house and I knew right away I wanted this light for this space. It looks perfect. The metal is great and the light is very easy to put together. If you have someone who knows electric, it's easy for them to hang. Not sure if I could do it by myself without electric knowledge. There is no plastic material on this light, it is all metal. The cord length was a couple of feet extra that we cut off. I'd say probably 4-5 feet extra. It is definitely worth the money.

I was a little worried about ordering this chandelier. I found one I loved at ZGallerie for $500 and was sad that I couldn't get it. It had a beautiful glass orb hanging from it that I really loved. Whenever I find something in a store that I love but don't want to pay an arm and a leg for, I turn to Amazon. I followed the directions using the zip ties to put the rings together and it was very easy to put together. The chain was too short for the length I wanted my orb to hang. I really like the look of down-rods and decided to buy a down-rod instead of a longer chain. I looked online and they were all expensive. I went to Lowe's and all they sold were ceiling fan down-rods. I wanted a thin rod like the orb itself. I discovered a mini pendant light that came with an adjustable rod up to 69.57 inches. It was only $20 and perfect for my vaulted ceilings. For $20 I could justify buying it for parts! I drilled a hole in the bottom of the rod and hooked two large key rings through it so that I could attach the orb to it's new rod. I painted the key rings with some oil rubbed bronze paint I had on hand so that everything matched. My hubs used the canopy from the pendant so the the rod would connect easily and the wiring was just like any light. I also purchased a crystal off Amazon to bling up my chandelier. I tied it on with fishing line. I am so happy with my chandelier, I actually like it better than the $500 ZGallerie Orb. It is worth every penny, you will not be disappointed!

I hung this chandelier in my master bedroom that is 20 x 16 and 10 ft. ceilings. I think the size is perfect. I had been without an overhead light for almost 2 years, as I didn't want to spend a crazy amount of money. But, all of the lights I liked, were very pricey. I saw this one, and for the cost, I think it is perfect. I put it together - which was a bit annoying. But, if you follow directions step by step, it goes together fine. When it was finished and we were installing it, the bottom ring kept "popping" out of its spot. I used the zip tie which is included and then added a teeny bit of gorilla glue to hold it together. I also added a crystal ball as the orb that I saw that was much pricier had one and I liked that look. Since this in the bedroom I didn't want it to be super bright. If you used all 60w bulbs it is way too bright. I ended up putting in 5 25w bulbs and I think it's perfect. Note- if you have a lighted switch, you cannot use LED bulbs. This applies to any chandelier. I intended to stick with LED, but I learned there is a very small amount of current that continues to run through the line to keep the switch lit. This causes the LED to continuously glow. We switched the LED out to regular, and it is fine.

Arrival: It shipped alone in the original packaging (no second box added) and when opened the parts were not securely packed as I would have expected. It's all metal, no glass, so perhaps it's by design that parts are able to move around quite a bit but I thought perhaps it had been opened and some packaging materials removed before re-packing. I will never know. Either way, nothing was damaged so the packaging did its job. Assembly: The instructions were sufficient and very necessary. There are many steps and it's not always intuitive. I would not recommend this to someone who is not comfortable with assembly as it may frustrate you. Also the screw heads are pointed at a piece of metal so that the screwdriver must drive the screw from a large angle. It caused the phillips head connection to be quite weak. Just turning the screwdriver will not turn the screw - you must also push hard on the screwdriver. It's awkward but it worked. The angle and pressure deformed the screw heads but they seated firmly and are covered when assembled so the deformation is hidden. As long as they never back out, it's out of sight and out of mind. Appearance: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder so be your own judge. My family and I love it, and with five 40W bulbs it's an appropriate brightness for a typical size living room with 9 foot ceiling. If you're putting one in a larger room you might need more wattage (it takes up to 60 per socket, so 300W total, and that's a lot of light). Overall: 4 out of 5 due to suspicious packaging and difficult assembly, but I have no regrets and would recommend it as long as you're a handy person and are willing to return it if broken.

I absolutely love this chandelier! I’ve had it for several years now, so I feel confident giving an honest and unbiased review. The chandelier itself is beautiful, with a lovely rustic feel that I adore. It’s incredibly versatile and complements many homes and styles. The chandelier isn’t heavy at all, hangs securely, and has proven to be very sturdy. The exposed bulbs provide excellent brightness, which is great. It performs exactly as expected—it’s a chandelier, after all! Overall, it’s a fantastic deal for the price, offering great value for money. I highly recommend it.

I'm going to give it five stars because it is a heck of a bargain, and does look nice in my stairway. It was difficult to put together by myself because the metal didn't line up and it made it hard to screw together. So I had to recruit some help. You can not screw the screw head in directly straight. In order to reach the head of the screw, you have to maneuver the screw driver in at an angle. The shape was a little off once the Amazon installer hung the chandelier, but he was able to tweak and bend it a little to get the end result. I like the shadow that the orb throws on the ceiling and wall. It's also one of the larger chandeliers of this kind, which was important to me. If I had to spend more than the $167.57 that I spent, I may not be as enthused. But now that it's all over and hung in my stairway, I'm happy I bought this one.

Es perfecto! Me gustó mucho! De buen tamaño y fácil de armar. El candelabro llegó justo como en la foto.

Beautiful light perfect must have

Bought this for my enterance way and it is beautiful. Easy to assemble. Good price when compared to local hardware stores.