I have always been a fan of Mercury Glass. It reflects glam, it reflects light, and it reflects a strong memory of my home back in México. Every Christmas we displayed old mercury glass ornaments in our Christmas tree, and we used to have lots of big oversize spheres made of mercury glass around (a trend that Luis Barragan the architect initiated back in the 60's and is still a common decorating solution today). Mercury Glass is also becoming a trend in table lamps and light fixtures that can be used all year round.
What is Mercury Glass ?
According to Wikipedia .- Mercury glass is the common term for silvered glass, which describes glass that was blown double walled, then silvered between the layers with a liquid silvering solution, and sealed. Although mercury was originally used to provide the reflective coating for mirrors, elemental mercury was never used to create tableware. Silvered glass was free-blown, then silvered with a solution containing silver nitrate and grape sugar in solution, heated, then closed.
My Favourite Mercury Glass Ornaments
Sea Urchin
Jayson Home & Garden
Gazing Globes
Antique Mercury Glass
Antique Mercury Glass Tiebacks
Country Living
Mercury Glass Table Lamp
Vintage and Modern Inc
Robert Abbey Wavy Collection
Lamps Plus
Minna Table Lamp
Pottery Barn
Accuatinta Specchiata - Michele de Lucchic
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My Favourite Mercury Glass Ornaments
Sea UrchinJayson Home & Garden
Gazing GlobesAntique Mercury Glass
Antique Mercury Glass TiebacksCountry Living
My Favourite Mercury Glass Lamps
Mercury Glass Table LampVintage and Modern Inc
Robert Abbey Wavy CollectionLamps Plus
Minna Table LampPottery Barn
Accuatinta Specchiata - Michele de LucchicGood
I love mercury glass and collect some of it myself too. Great post!
ReplyDeleteLove all the pieces, especially the lamps they are amazing. defenitely would add a lot to a room.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ivan for the info
That is very interesting to see all the different applications it comes in. That first lamp I like and also the ornaments, they are fab!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and how nice that mercury glass evokes memories of home for you. Thanks for the explanation of how it is made.
ReplyDeleteSeasons greetings to you!!!
Mercury glass is beautiful -- I love the Minna Table lamp.
ReplyDeleteReally nice entry, I had no idea about the story behind mercury glass and the pieces you've shown are beautiful too! I love the sea urchin one the most I think :)
ReplyDeleteReally, really pretty. Love the teardrop shaped ornaments.
ReplyDeleteGreat post...as usual
Happy Happy Holidays to you, and all at your office :)
Thanks! Patricia & Michelle - and Seasons Greetings for every body
ReplyDeleteWe love that Robert Abbey table lamp, too! We have a large selection of gorgeous Robert Abbey designs. Thanks for mentioning us, and come over to the LAMPS PLUS LightPost blog for more decorating tips and ideas. Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeletethis was very, very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteps happy christmas!