Have you called Lamps Plus customer service? That would be my first step.

You're at wit's end...over a lamp...without checking with the seller or the manufacturer. And now you want to start from scratch in here without even trying to first get what you want. What is wrong with this picture?

[...] that is definitely not clear crackled glass in the 1st photo right??

It looks pretty clear and crackly on my computer screen....

I think maybe the bulbs (being on) are giving the first photo a warm glow.

Are you planning on installing them inside? If so, why not spray paint the glass an ivory or light beige/tea color?

Perhaps the glass can be etched somehow to closer match what you want.

@Brea, can you go to the Minka Lavery site directly and order? Tell them your dilemma and perhaps they can beat the price and give you better customer service....

(this might be it or you can google)

https://www.minkagroup.net

I'm just stunned that someone needs 12 outdoor lanterns exactly the same size & no wall lanterns or post lanterns for the exterior of the home.

Here is the link to the MinkaLavery website and they clearly show the lantern in the ONE type of glass. LampPlus evidently has an incorrect or old image on their website. The lantern is not available in two glass finishes. Just one.

https://www.minkagroup.net/71224-143.html

I totally understand being picky -- I mean, "discerning" -- 'cause I'm the same way, especially with light fixtures.

I have all of these crazy criteria. ORB or black to look like wrought iron, maybe copper; absolutely no visible bulb; glass itself must look like an upright pillar candle, because of course you can't light an upside down candle; none of the fixtures that are visible from each other (in different rooms) can be from the same company's line, etc.

So when I find something that is 90% of the way there, I look for ways to bring it up to 100%. :-) Most of the time, for me, it involves spray paint, glass texturing, or flipping something upside down, lol.

If the only problem is the transparency of the glass---and it is glass and not plastic---there are chemicals/procedures you can do to get the exact look you want. Might actually take less time and angst than searching.

Please all you DIY's. do you realize in order fog the glass each fixture, and remember we're talking about 12 of them, they have to be disassembled?

Oh yes you could dab something in there with a brush, but these fixtures are going to be used outside and no one can guarantee what you are recommending won't be affected by weather conditions or the sun. Additionally, since the these are LIGHTS, the light bulbs will show any inconsistencies in the application of the DIY materials.

The lanters are $154 each and the OP should have a lantern that meets her requirements.

https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/ivy-bronx-adeline-1-light-outdoor-hanging-lantern-ivyb6287.html

Please all you DIY's. do you realize in order fog the glass each fixture, and remember we're talking about 12 of them, they have to be disassembled?

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Additionally, since the these are LIGHTS, the light bulbs will show any inconsistencies in the application of the DIY materials.

Tragically tedious, yes, but when you're super picky, sometimes there's little choice left but to take matters into your own hands (especially when you're tired of waiting months/years for companies to make something that really appeals to you). :-D

Heck, I've gotten to a point to where I'm considering buying components/light kits/wiring and creating my own darn lights, lol. Or forgetting the wiring entirely and just tossing flameless LED candles (that use remotes and timers) atop various wood pallets/frames/hollow globes or in metal birdcages/lanterns/candle holders/whatever.

I'm tellin' ya... PICKY!!! lol It's a painful curse, it really is.