New Verde (NV)

Looks like: Weathered metal with green settling into the seams, rivets, and details
Best for: Exterior and garden fixtures; our most requested finish
Pairs naturally with with: Gold Iridescent or Honey Glass
Indoor / Outdoor: Either, though it simulates outdoor exposure

Warm Brass (WB)

Looks like: Mottled brass in darker earthy tones, with rare touches of green
Best for: At home almost anywhere, especially with warm or earth tones already in the space
Pairs naturally with: Honey, Champagne or Gold Iridescent Glass
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Bronze Patina (BP)

Looks like: Heavy mottling of greens and browns simulating natural verdigris
Best for: Garden and landscape lighting, especially among plantings and stone

Pairs naturally with: Gold Iridescent and Honey Glass
Indoor / Outdoor: Either, though definitely best outdoors

Architectural Bronze (BZ)

Looks like: Deep chocolate brown that reads as black in low light, with bright highlights on edges and seams
Best for: Coordinating with oil-rubbed bronze door hardware, and nearly any color scheme—this is the classic little black dress of finishes, it goes with everything
Pairs naturally with: Almost any glass color—earthier tones will be warm against this finish, and white or transparent glass create clean contrast
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Old Penny (OP)

Looks like: Bright, shiny copper on arrival
Best for: Coastal homes and landscapes, and homes with copper gutters or other aging copper accents
Over time: Deepens to a warm reddish bronze, then develops green at seams and corners over years.
Pairs naturally with: Clear Seedy Glass, Water Glass, Honey Glass and Gold Iridescent Glass[confirm]
Indoor / Outdoor: Outdoor only

This is the finish we get the most questions about, so we've created an in-depth explanation here:

Textured Black (TB)

Looks like: Solid black with a light, pleasant texture
Best for: Matching iron hardware, anywhere you want a uniform color, or products that will be handled often
Pairs naturally with: Champagne Glass, Wispy White Glass and Frosted Seedy Glass
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Powder Coat Bronze (PCBZ)

Looks like: A smooth, deep, dark bronze tone, uniform across every piece
Best for: Matching existing bronze hardware or landscape lighting
Pairs naturally with: Wispy White, Frosted Seedy
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Satin White (SW)

Looks like: Pure white with a light eggshell texture
Best for: Contrast against dark colors
Pairs naturally with: Clear Seedy, Wispy White
Indoor / Outdoor: Outdoor only

Glossy White (GW)

Looks like: Pure white with a smooth, shiny surface
Best for: Bathrooms, kitchens, and bright interiors
Pairs naturally with: Wispy White Glass, Clear Seedy Glass or Frosted Seedy Glass
Indoor / Outdoor: Indoor only

Powder Coat Cold (PCGD)

Looks like: A warm, slightly dappled gold
Best for: Interiors with a nod to Art Deco and Mid-Century rooms
Pairs naturally with: Champagne Glass or Wispy White Glass
Indoor / Outdoor: Indoor only

Old Brass (OB)

Looks like: Glossy brass with darkened edges and seams
Best for: Interior fixtures where you want the look of a polished antique
Pairs naturally with: Honey, Champagne, and any of the Translucent or Transparent Glasses
Available on: A few select indoor products

Antique Nickel Patina (AN)

Looks like: Soft silvery gray with darker tones in the recesses and details, closer to aged pewter than reflective chrome
Best for: Bathrooms, kitchens, and interiors with nickel or chrome fixtures
Pairs with: Wispy White or the Translucent or Transparent Glasses
Available on: Select indoor products

Natural Rust (NR)

Looks like: Deep reds and browns to light oranges, varying piece to piece
Best for: Rustic settings or areas where you want to add a rustic look
Creation: Raw steel is treated with chemicals that accelerate the natural rusting process.
Available on: Sutter's Mill Collection only

Painted Rust (PR)

Looks like: Deep red with dark speckles and a smooth, matte surface
Best for: A rustic look that's consistent from piece to piece
Available on: Sutter's Mill Collection only

Gold Iridescent (GI)

Looks like: An iridescent layer that shifts through the spectrum as you move past it, often compared to a sunset
The light: Warm, with some transparent sections where the iridescence thins
Best for: Entries and exteriors where the glass is seen from several angles; our most popular glass
Pairs naturally with with: New Verde, Warm Brass and Bronze Patina Finishes
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Honey (HN)

Looks like: Swirling amber and white
The light: An even, warm glow
Best for: Anyone who wants warm light without the iridescent layer
Pairs naturally with: New Verde, Warm Brass and Bronze Patina Finishes
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Champagne (CH)

Looks like: Mostly white with pale yellow swirls and streaks
The light: Even, and brighter than Honey or Gold Iridescent
Pairs naturally with: Architectural Bronze, Warm Brass, New Verde and Bronze Patina Finishes
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Wispy White (WW)

Looks like: Swirls of pure white
The light: An even glow across the panel
Best for: Clean, bright looks with dark or powder coat finishes
Pairs naturally with: Textured Black, Powder Coat Bronze, Architectural Bronze
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Frosted Seedy (FS)

Looks like: Air bubbles over a frosted interior; matches other makers' frosted glass well
The light: The highest output short of clear glass, with dappled shadows from the bubbles
Best for: Entries and paths where you want brightness but not a bare bulb
Prefer something different? For more decorative glow with less hotspot, a swirled art glass diffuses more evenly.
Pairs with: Powder Coat Bronze, Textured Black and Old Penny
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Clear Seedy (CS)

Looks like: Clear glass dotted with air bubbles
The light: Bright and open, with occasional dappled shadows; the bulb is visible
Best for: Traditional exterior lanterns, especially with a decorative bulb
Prefer something different? To keep the bulb out of view, Frosted Seedy keeps the bubbles and softens it.
Pairs with: Old Penny, Architectural Bronze, Textured Black
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Water Glass (WG)

Looks like: Undulating glass like early window panes
The light: Bright and open; the bulb is visible
Best for: Exterior lanterns, and homes with Colonial era styling
Old Penny, Architectural Bronze and Warm Brass
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Amber Mica (MI)

Looks like: Translucent pebbled patchwork of amber layered mineral
The light: Deeply warm, sometimes reaching maroon depending on the bulb
Best for: Arts & Crafts and early Prairie School interiors
Pairs naturally with: Wood
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Almond Mica (AM)

Looks like: Pale crystalline waves that can also stand in for Japanese rice paper (washi)
The light: Softly diffused
Best for: Japanese-influenced and lighter Arts & Crafts rooms
Pairs naturally with:Wood
Indoor / Outdoor: Either

Brown Amber

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Frosted Root Beer