Those lights are really cool. I love the way they look and think from a design perspective the clear glass would probably fit the design better. However, from strictly a functional perspective and how comfortable the lighting would be to live with, I'd go with opaque glass. My eyes are sensitive to light and whenever I'm in a space with bare bulbs, it kills my eyes and gives me a headache.

Those lights are really neat! I agree with Lukki and would choose the opaque.

Jennifer

I'd do opaque. Lightbulbs never look as nice in real life as they do in ads. Also, we have a tendency to put in CFLs or LEDs and they really aren't pretty.

My sensible side agrees about the opaque. It is surprising how much the opaque changes the look though ... far less modern I feel. But I still like the shape.

blfenton - that is my first priority too!

LOVE the clear!
Sorry, but getting a 'droopy phallic' vibe from the frosted...

;-p

I would do the clear glass with a frosted chandy bulb inside, rather than the clear one shown. That way you get a bit softer light, but also have the cool effect of a clear outer glass and a frosted center.

Sweeby, you made me laugh - I was thinking along those lines about the frosted, but more about the 'end' product prior to the droopy phallic vibe. :-)

Okay, no way I can do the opaque one now!! Great suggestion les, I think we'll do exactly that. I really do much prefer the clear one ... now I know why. :)