Gold Finish. The ceiling plate is made of iron; Check pictures showing color details for further reference, the ceiling plate is made of iron; Shade: N/A.Includes two 39.4 inches chains, which both can all be shortened. Setting: IndoorFixture finish: Gold. Crystal: N/A. Number of lights: 8.Requires eight (8) 40-watt (E12) bulbs (not included); Light bulb type: incandescent, LED and halogen bulbs.Fixture: 37" L x 13" W x 16.1" H; Ceiling plate: 7.8" L x 4.7" W x 1" H. Max hanging height (from ceiling to the bottom of the light fixture): 57.5 inches, which can be shortened. This light is not damp rated. Whether it is dimmable or not depends on the light bulb not on the light fixture itself. If you use dimmable light bulb and a dimmer switch, it will be dimmable. This fixture does need to be hard wired. Assembly is required. Professional installation is recommended. This light can be installed on a sloped or vaulted ceiling.