Authentic Sputnik light, not a China reproduction. The light was removed from 1950's ranch home a few years ago and and will need a cleaning. Also, there are a few paint drips that will need to be cleaned as well. It is a flush mount fixture. Perfect for 8-10 foot ceilings. All of the sockets have been tested with a bulb and work properly. Also, there are a variety of bulbs available in different shapes, sizes and watt output for this fixture. The light measures about 9 inches in height and about 24 inches across.