I had been looking for a matching post lantern and outdoor light set and this style was what I wanted at an affordable price. The glass is lightly frosted and the light it gives off is pretty but bright enough to be functional. The black finish has an almost black waterdrop texture but it is very subtle and I like it. I bought the 3 matching house lights and two of the panes of glass arrived broken but Wayfair sent me replacements via online correspondence within a week at no charge. Very I impressed with my first purchase from this website, won't be my last!