While I love the old fashioned style of the glass cover, I'm not fully in love with the exposed bulb.  One, it means you have to pony up for the more expensive edison style bulbs, but also, it means the light isn't filtered, so its fairly bright/harsh.  I have been thinking I may buy that glass frosting spray paint and do a light frosting on the glass...not sure.  But the style is fantastic and I have received many compliments on it.  Its at the base of our stairs, just off the entry hall.