Oh, the Glow: Straw Opalescent Shades

A selection of cylinder shades for hall pendants in 1906 – including Straw Opalescent on the left – from Catalogue 14 of R. Williamson & Company, Chicago, Illinois. (Rejuvenation archives) Straw Opalescent glass shades are a longtime favorite here at Rejuvenation, especially for Amy, our Restored Antiques Specialist. “Straw Opalescent” is the authentic period name ...

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Amazing Shades

Straw Opalescent glass shades  Ever since I started working in the Restored Antiques department, I have been in love with Straw Opalescent glass shades. So much so that I keep all of them right outside my office to drool over every time I walk by. I love them for many reasons – the variation in shape, the ...

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