This replaced a horrible fluorescent lighting in my kitchen. I don't know if this is original from 1996 or if someone put it in later but who puts fluorescent lights in kitchen. This is an antique black finish so it is black with like what I call brush strokes marks of brownish color through out. All the others are black so it looks fine and it sits flush to the ceiling so u really can see the color no biggie. This light is absolutely gorgeous when on! It gives off the most beautiful pattern on the walls and ceiling from the crystal pattern.