The fixture is a classic example of vintage American brutalist or modernist lighting.
Design: The geometric smoked glass panels joined by lead or metal cames (similar to stained glass techniques) were often used to create a "moody" ambient glow that was very popular in 1970s dining rooms and entryways.
Design Era: This style, featuring a combination of brass and octagonal beveled smoked glass panels, was highly popular during the 1970s.
Style: It is a paneled pendant light, often referred to as an "octagonal beveled glass" fixture or a "starburst" design when the panels have specific etching.
Materials: The frame is finished in a warm brass/antique brass and houses 10 smoked glass panels. It uses a 5-light internal cluster as indicated by the five gold bulb sockets.