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I LOVE the hanging light over her dining room table! Anyone know what it is?

It looks like something I've seen before (and absolutely covet, despite how much dusting it'll need). Google tells me that most shops refer to it as a Lotus Flower Chandelier, using capiz shells. Anyone actually own it? I'd love getting the details as well.

Whoops! I forgot. Looks like Vivaterra and Graham and Green (in the UK) sell them, and decor8 mentioned it last year. I've seen them in Fireworks Gallery in Seattle, but sadly it's not on their website, and I haven't been to their shop in person recently.

Target just had two mini lanterns in the Global Bazaar, now sold out. Target is now carrying this one: http://www.target.com/Capiz-Shell-Floral-Pendant-Light/dp/B000Z4TCGO/sr=1-2/qid=1206502467/ref=sr_1_2/602-6772742-9025423?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3Acapiz%20light&page=1

I saw loads of them in Paris last year and Z Gallerie used to carry an amber colored one. Very pretty. but it's a hanging lantern usually, NOT a chandelier (despite what the retailer calls it). There will be a cord to deal with.

No reason you can't wire in a cord, although I'm having more trouble finding the parts to do it in the US than I used to in the UK.

I saw this in a local store. Was all ready to buy it, and the owner actually convinced me not to. He showed me that it's really difficult to change the lightbulb, and even though it is supposed to take a 75 or 100 watt bulb, the opening is not large enough to get one in, so you have to use a much smaller bulb with a lower wattage. It just isn't nearly as functional as it is beautiful. But it is certainly as beautiful in person as online...

Cat: Oh Man! Thanks for sharing! I had the same problem with a couple lanterns (that I unfortunately purchased before I tried to put a light bulb inside). Ah well. One less expensive item to lust over.

You can purchase through www.globalhomeny.com This is not on the website, but the owners can order it for you -- no problem.

The article in print had a little more information than the online article. It included sources for a few things.

The dining table is a vintage piece similar to a Knoll design by Warren Planter http://www.knoll.com/products/product.jsp?prod_id=106&flag=cat&cat_id=195

The chandelier is indeed called Lotus chandelier by Roost, and it is available in a few sizes and colours at retailers throughout the country. There is no trouble changing the light bulb.