Mercury Glass

Federica Piccinini

 
Anyone else love mercury glass candlesticks like me?? I have quite a few pieces, and I had decided to start my new collection.
Using silver in your accessorizing is an easy way to create a french atmosphere. Mercury glass vases, candlesticks, and other accessories can bring more light and charm to a dark corner of your home.
These pieces provide instant light and brightness. The other day I brought home two new additions to my ever growing mercury glass collection. I was in a little shop, looking for a birthday gift for a friend of mine, and I found them. Love at first sight. I love the old mercury glass, but the new, less expensive glass is pretty nice too!

{photos by me}

Ci sono 44 commenti

  1. love lives in the kitchen
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 9:46

    hi federica! you collection of mercury glass is already lovely! it's very beautiful and refects the light so lovely!
    thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures!
    have a great day,
    justyna

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  2. Suze
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 10:10

    Fabulous!
    (And great match with the “white” theme in your previous post).
    Ciao!
    Suze

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  3. Agnieszka
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 10:14

    Beautiful, ethereal-looking objects, you are soo right…and the bonus is (at least I think so) that they fit not just into a French, romantic decor but also into comtemporary spaces – they can bring a fun twist to an otherwise minimalist interior – picture a stark, monochromatic mantelpiece with just two of these babies on it – wow! Beautiful photos, Federica!

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  4. Lavanta Bahçesi
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 10:16

    Awww they're charming, nice collection…

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  5. Barbara
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 10:23

    Bellissimissimisssssimi!
    L'effetto è splendido!

    Buon giovedì Fede!
    Barbara

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  6. flaviross
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 10:34

    Che belle le tue foto.. tutto nella tua splendida casa è assolutamente adorabile. Visitare il tuo blog è un pò come prendersi 10 minuti di vacanza ogni giorno!
    Ti auguro una bellissima giornata
    Flaviana

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  7. My Passport to Style
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 10:39

    Hi Fredrica, I am a huge fan of glass and amber, so adore this mecury glasss, which I had previously not come across before! Sharon (UK) XX

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  8. Laura@trendinozze
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 10:46

    mi piace moto e mi chiedevo… come si chiameà in italiano il mercury glass? bella collezione!
    Laura

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  9. Irene b
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 10:57

    che bella collezione!! La tua casa si svela ogni giorno più bella. Complimenti

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  10. Anna
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 11:00

    I do now 😉

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  11. Die Rabenfrau
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 11:08

    Is there really someone, who doesn't like mercury glass? Your peaces are wonderful!
    Rabenfrau from Germany

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  12. Helena - A Diary of Lovely
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 12:20

    ooh gorgeous! really pretty and unique

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  13. cityfarmer
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 13:14

    Oh, you should see my mercuary glass flasks … with leather wrapped toppers … i really should email you a picture …

    let's chat

    joywaltmire@yahoo.com

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  14. Jacqueline
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 13:22

    Dear Federica,
    Oh how I love Mercury Glass. I have candlesticks, votives and a really large bowl. I want to get more too. It's one of my favourite things.
    Your photographs are beautiful. XXXX

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  15. becky
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 13:29

    Very charming Federica!

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  16. Stephanie
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 13:36

    So beautiful! I love your photos! And I just read the post about the flea market! I am so jealous! How magical! I felt transported just looking through your pictures.
    XOXOXO from the USA

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  17. Tove's to og firbeinte
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 13:52

    Beautiful pictures as usual….and even inspiring too…makes me want to get rid of some dust around here and decorate a little bit…unfortunately I don´t have the time right no:(

    Wonderful candleholders 🙂

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  18. Laura Trevey
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 14:17

    So beautiful and shiny!!

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  19. Auntie Cake
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 14:42

    Hi Frederica,
    I have been gone this week, and I came back to a ton of lovely posts from you! Love your mercury glass collection, you have a ton of great pieces. And I loved the pictures from Dreamy Whites, I am thinking I need two of those pink pillows on the twin beds. And what I wouldn't give to have been able to go to that flea market! Thanks for taking pictures and sharing with us. I hope you were able to find something wonderful for yourself. And your pictures make me feel as if I had been there.
    Have a great weekend!
    Kate

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  20. Marina
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 14:47

    They are so sparkly!
    Beautiful images!
    xx

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  21. ROSE VINE COTTAGE
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 15:24

    I love mercury glass too and have just started a collection of it myself, yours are so pretty (;
    Hugs~Kelly

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  22. Nancy
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 15:40

    http://www.marthastewart.com/goodthings/instant-antique-candleholders

    MarthaStewart.com – I got her magazine in December/January I can't remember which month exactly, but anyway it showed you how to make a faux mercury glass finish to new glass pieces! Very good article!

    Ciao!

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  23. Aritza, Goddess of ..
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 16:02

    I love those, they look wonderful ! My mother bought some and we take them out around christmas time, it looks very festive with the candle light 🙂

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  24. Kris
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 16:48

    So beautiful! My apt looks like a college dorm compared to yours… and I'm 26! HAHA!

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  25. caroline @ patagonia gifts
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 20:13

    love your photos federica! beautiful pieces! xo

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  26. Vero
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 21:02

    Wauw you took some wonderful pictures of your collection!! Very very lovely

    Enjoy!

    Huggs, Veronique

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  27. Beate
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 21:18

    lovely!
    beautiful pictures!

    beate

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  28. BonjourRomance
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 22:43

    Bonjour Federica,
    Mercury glass is so beautiful and has become so popular, I see it in so many shope here in Paris.
    Great collection!

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  29. It's me
    18 Febbraio 2010 alle 22:54

    Wauww!!

    I like your blog !! i will

    follow………..

    Greetz Ria

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  30. Berlin Deluxxe
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 0:28

    I am also a lover of mercury glass. The twinkle and reflection aspect of these pieces are amazing.

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  31. french buttons
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 3:19

    I love mercury glass I must start collecting it!
    Love your blog.
    Pamela

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  32. French Buttons
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 3:20

    I love mercury glass I must start collecting it!
    Love your blog
    Pamela

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  33. Elie's Papel
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 4:37

    I took some pictures of it at Anthropologie once… love it! have a nice weekend!

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  34. Kristin
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 4:50

    I adore it! I was crushed when my kitties broke most of my collection last year!

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  35. WhiteWhispers2u
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 5:13

    They are to die for! I just love them as well and just picked up 3 today myself.They remind me of a beautiful Chandelier for some reason and have become very fond of them.I just wasn't sure if I wanted to add candles or not and I think not.~Kim

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  36. Dreamy Whites
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 5:45

    Dear Federica,
    I love your photos. I especially love how the picture looks behind the mercury glass. Is that a picture of you! It is a beautiful picture and I love how it looks behind the glass. I do not have any mercury glass. I do love mercury glass, and will have to someday purchase some. Your pictures are beautiful. I love how you have a variation of height and styles!
    Take Care,
    Maria
    P.S. I hope you got my email, I resent it you!

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  37. daniela rota nodari
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 8:21

    Ciao Federica,
    adoro il tuo blog!!!
    Bellissima l'esposizione di questi oggetti in vetro e la tua casa.

    Kisses 🙂

    Daniela “Dream Shabby Chic”

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  38. Rose Garden Romantic
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 15:55

    I love collecting mercury glass, too! Your collection is stunning!
    Michelle

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  39. Rachel Elizabeth
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 18:39

    I don't have any but it would go well with my living room decor.

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  40. rossella
    19 Febbraio 2010 alle 18:41

    adoro ammirare gli angoli che riesci a creare in casa tua, mi piacerebbe vedere dove hai alloggiato questa tua splendida collezione, sono davvero curiosa. Colleziono teiere, ma ormai non so più dove metterele ed esporle tutte mi dà la sensazione di soffocare troppo gli ambienti. Mi dai qualche dritta?

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  41. Tania
    20 Febbraio 2010 alle 10:14

    Hi Federica ! your photo about the mercury glass are so beautiful ! we can see your picture at tha back ! si nice !Have a wonderful weekend !

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  42. Marz
    21 Febbraio 2010 alle 5:00

    These are stunning. I'm pretty sure my mom has a mercury glass vase, and I've always admired its raw beauty.

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  43. c.dreizen
    23 Febbraio 2010 alle 22:11

    The patina is gorgeous! I adore Anthropologie!

    – Charlotte, Lovely at Your Side
    lovelyatyourside.com

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  44. Jonathan
    4 Marzo 2010 alle 5:32

    Hello!

    I recently emailed you about a mercury glass lamp i have that i am going to sell on Ebay. It is old and has been wired for electricity (it was an oil lamp). Anyway, heres some pics of it if anyone else is interested…

    http://tinypic.com/m/99knko/1

    http://tinypic.com/m/99knpl/1

    http://tinypic.com/m/99mjk6/1

    Feel free to email me about it.

    Take Care!

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