I first saw half chrome lights at Texas Roadhouse., we have hanging down light fixtures at our 12 foot long dining table and often felt that a dimmer switch would be helpful in reducing that glare that reflects off of the glass, (there is a thick piece of glass on top of the wood for protection so that we do not have to use a covering) I knew that these bulbs would do the trick. I was also quite pleased to find them at a lesser price that our local light bulb shop.