Posted 1 year ago
famatta127
(124 items)
Loetz shades were very popular around 1900-03 and were produced in a myriad of decors and shapes. I'm not certain, but this one was likely produced for the retailer Bakalowitz of Vienna. I don't usually buy shades but the color contrast of this one just caught my eye.
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I almost went for this myself when I saw it but then thought do I really want to get into shades ? I'm running out of space for anything !!!
IT IS A BEAUTY.
It's stunning :)