Ebay, you are SO GOOD to me. I've been looking for a chandy like this for a few months but every time I get involved in an Ebay bidding war, it goes well over $500. I just wasn't prepared to pay that much for one of these fixtures which are inevitably chipped and in need of some TLC (plus the thrill of the bargain hunt is just too intoxicating - is that lame?) Oh, and they are NEVER "Buy it Now." Well, I happened upon this little dandy just after it was posted (as "Buy it Now" for $225, thank you very much) and it was love at first sight. I am tempted to lacquer it in fire engine red but I know myself too well and will want to change the colors in the foyer every third day. Thus, I think white or black would be the mature thing to do, which, of course, is always foremost in my mind (ahem.)
I'm sure it will look lovely right where that other fixture is, but I should probably keep that brass light so when I'm eighty-three and doing my Casapinka #19 blog and am frantically looking for a brass foyer fixture on Ebay for $10,000 I can just pull it out of storage. It all comes full circle, doesn't it? Plus, my daughter will probably think it's completely bitchin' and want it for her first pad.
Paint it red! Paint it red!
Posted by: Sarah | June 12, 2007 at 06:26 AM
EBay is so addictive, you found the perfect light, it will look great in the hall. I am all about the yard sales, I love a great find. Ebay is instant visual gratification but I can never "win" an auction!
Posted by: Lara | June 12, 2007 at 07:14 AM
Oooh..I love this...lucky girl!!!
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | June 12, 2007 at 07:20 AM
how about white with a coat of dry-brushed gold accent, like one of the Ralph Lauren paints?
Posted by: sarah | June 12, 2007 at 07:38 AM
I think you should most definitely paint it an Anthropologie red. :)
Posted by: julie at anothershadeofgrey | June 12, 2007 at 09:27 AM
I dig it. I think it should be either black or white...or maybe hot pink. :)
The eBay gods were smiling upon you, girlfriend!
Posted by: Tara | June 12, 2007 at 10:10 AM
Congrats on such a good score! Love it.
Posted by: style court | June 12, 2007 at 10:36 AM
I vote for Hermes orange. I think it will add a lovely glow at night and during the day it will be a standout.
Posted by: Desegna Italiana | June 12, 2007 at 12:45 PM
I am with sarah. except maybe dry brush silver, if you're going to have mirrored console in there.
Posted by: kiminottawa | June 12, 2007 at 01:48 PM
Gorgeous, that will look fabulous! I say keep it white.
Maybe I should have you on Ebay lookout for me? I only look twice a month, if that.
Posted by: lsaspacey | June 12, 2007 at 01:52 PM
You most certainly will get admiring glances from me on that one. I know I would lacquer it red,but I think glossy white is pretty wonderful too!
Posted by: Jungle Dream Pagoda | June 12, 2007 at 03:52 PM
Thank you, everyone. I love the idea of Hermes orange, red, yellow - you name it! My problem is that I just know I'll want to change out cushion colors etc. and I'm not sure how I would do a lavender themed foyer with, for example, a red chandy. Any advice here is welcome! Oh, and Lisa - I'm more than happy to be your Ebay watchdog. Some people watch soccer or cricket for leisure. I watch Ebay!
Posted by: casapinka | June 12, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Red! or glossy white.
Posted by: Rachael | June 12, 2007 at 05:22 PM
Without knowing the measurements of both the fab light fixture and the mirror to know if they will work size-wise with each other, it's hard for me to make a judgement call on this, but just a thought....Since both have a bamboo theme, have you thought about putting the mirror in the entranceway (on the lefthand wall as you're facing out your door), parallel with the light fixture? Both seem to fit stylistically, and the mirror would reflect the light and repeat the nod to oriental design in that small space. Of course, you may have another WONDERFUL idea for wall decor in the hallway (for which you'll have to spill the beans & share!!). ;-)
-- waterloverus
Posted by: waterloverus | June 12, 2007 at 06:58 PM
White is certainly safe, but a color is what will make people stop and say "love that". I'm thinking red also, or maybe pink.
Posted by: Wendy Garraty | June 12, 2007 at 08:23 PM
How about a bright Tiffany blue or a bluish turquoise?
Posted by: Cote de Texas | June 13, 2007 at 02:55 AM
oh wow, isn't this the most perfect thing to go in your foyer??? how lucky you found AND won this!
i'm thinking gloss pink!
Posted by: drey | June 13, 2007 at 03:06 AM
Love the fixture, great find. I say go wild and paint it a bold color so that it calls some attention in the space...I'm thinking turquoise or Hermes orange like Style Court suggested. Good luck and let us know what happens!
Posted by: girl meets glamour | June 13, 2007 at 03:58 PM
I second "Tiffany blue or a bluish turquoise" although I understand wanting to keep it neutral.
Posted by: Megan | June 13, 2007 at 06:22 PM
I would usually say bright white but I'm thinking turquoise would be fantastic!
XO
Anna
Posted by: Anna | June 18, 2007 at 04:29 PM
With the bold wallpaper it needs to be a color. I think the Tiffany blue would be lovely! An interesting plum might work, or the color of your dining room- a hint of what is to come?
Posted by: Jane | June 18, 2007 at 10:52 PM