The sourcing problem is usually the drop spec, not the 40-inch diameter. When you search, filter on maximum hanging height / overall height rather than the fixture height alone — a lot of large drum pendants ship with only 6 to 10 feet of stem or chain in the box, so they will never reach on a 20-foot ceiling without a factory extension kit. Look for makers that sell extra downrod sections or extra chain in the same finish, and confirm it in writing before ordering, especially in dark bronze where finishes vary between batches. Decide the target bottom height first: if the bottom lands roughly between the upper and lower windows, around 11 to 12 feet off the floor, it should stop looking like it is floating without blocking the fireplace. Two practical things at that height — go integrated LED or plan on very long-life bulbs so you are not renting a lift for a bulb change, and check the weight and canopy against the ceiling box rating, because a 40-inch drum on a long drop puts a lot of leverage on the mount when it swings even slightly. A cream linen drum with a dark bronze stem would fit your palette and stay under budget if the extension is priced separately, so ask for the all-in price, not just the fixture price.
The sourcing problem is usually the drop spec, not the 40-inch diameter. When you search, filter on maximum hanging height / overall height rather than the fixture height alone — a lot of large drum pendants ship with only 6 to 10 feet of stem or chain in the box, so they will never reach on a 20-foot ceiling without a factory extension kit. Look for makers that sell extra downrod sections or extra chain in the same finish, and confirm it in writing before ordering, especially in dark bronze where finishes vary between batches. Decide the target bottom height first: if the bottom lands roughly between the upper and lower windows, around 11 to 12 feet off the floor, it should stop looking like it is floating without blocking the fireplace. Two practical things at that height — go integrated LED or plan on very long-life bulbs so you are not renting a lift for a bulb change, and check the weight and canopy against the ceiling box rating, because a 40-inch drum on a long drop puts a lot of leverage on the mount when it swings even slightly. A cream linen drum with a dark bronze stem would fit your palette and stay under budget if the extension is priced separately, so ask for the all-in price, not just the fixture price.
Thank you! where can i even look for something that like with a stem extension?