We bought this fixture for the landing at our old house, then bought it immediately for the master bath in our new house when we moved. The metal finish is all black, and the overall effect is a clean-lined take on industrial decor. Be sure to measure - it's a large light fixture. We hung it from a 12-foot ceiling in both of our homes, and the proportions are great. Both of ours came with the filament bulbs, which is a nice touch.