Shimmer & Shine with Mercury Glass Decor for Your Happy New Year Party

Updated for 2018

Mercury glass, although named for the silver liquid, was never made from mercury when used for tableware and home decor. Originally mercury did form the backing on mirrors, but since it is poisonous was never used for any items regularly handled in a household. Because of the artistic nature of mercury glass, it was considered one the first types of art glass, glass made for decorative purposes instead of only practical.

Because mercury glass has a metallic effect and a classic, yet antique look, it makes the perfect ornamentation for New Year’s Eve parties and events. In fact, if you have purchased mercury glass Christmas ornaments, you can use them for further decorating. This page has a wide range of mercury glass decor items for your table, mantel or as votive holders for candlelight. These pieces are beautiful and will offer a shimmer and shine to your New Year celebration.

Mercury Glass Votive Holders

Votive candles are a nice touch for New Year’s Eve, and this selection of votive holders made with mercury glass will add classy style to your party. They are reasonably priced and you can use them for years for various events. Silver and gold are the most common colors for mercury glass decor but you can find other colors if you search.

 Silver Mercury Glass Votive Holder Just Artifacts Mercury Glass Votive Holder Best of Vintage Mercury Glass Candle Holders Richland Silver Mercury Votive Holders Vintage Mercury Glass Hurrican Votive Luna Bazaar Vintage Mercury Glass Candle Holders Six Gold Mercury Glass Votive Candle Holders Round Mercury Glass Votive Candle Holders Vintage Mercury Glass Candle Holder Mercury Glass Votive Candle Holders Mercury Glass Votive Candle Holders Christmas Metallic Votive Candle Holder

Mercury Glass Vase

A simple vase in mercury glass makes a lovely display for your dining table, buffet or on a side table. Use one in your entryway or even on your bedroom dresser. For New Year’s Even, this vase will add light and interest wherever you put it.

 Luna Bazaar Mini Vintage Mercury Glass Vase 4.5-Inch Elegant Expressions by Hosley 12 Luna Bazaar Vintage Mercury Glass Vase 4-Inch Chive Vie Jolie Madeleine Vase 4.25″ Round Mercury Glass Vase with Medallion Accent Luna Bazaar Vintage Mercury Glass Vase 6-Inch Mercury Glass Vase, 11.25 in. tall, 5 inches wide, Fluted, Gold Trophy Mercury Glass Vase, 8″ x 7″ Mercury Glass Vase 4-Inch, Bernadette Mini Ribbed Design Mercury Glass Vase 6-Inch, Willa Ruffled Pineapple Design

Mercury Glass Apothecary Jars

Apothecary jars make unique display pieces which can be both practical and decorative. Use them for your New Year’s celebration with printable Victorian apothecary labels or for holding dried legumes and pasta. They can be creatively used in just about every room in your home including your bathroom. Apothecary jars are extremely versatile and will make a statement on New Year’s Eve.

 Decorative Mercury Silver Glass Apothecary Jars / Wedding Centerpiece / Footed Candy Dishes – 3 Piece Set Country House Collection 5.5″ Etched Mercury Glass Bottle Winter Lane Set of 3 Apothecary Jars – Medium Gold PRINZ Essex Silver Mercury Glass Bottle 23.5 Inch Silver Color Metallic Apothecary Jar Illuminated Mercury Glass Honeycomb Apothecary Jar

Mercury Glass Candle Holders

For tall candles, these unique mercury candlesticks make a lovely statement. You can pair them with the mercury glass votive holders shown above, or place them on your dining table for a solitary effect. Mercury glass will reflect the light from candle causing a shimmering glow on your dining table. Lovely for New Year’s Eve or a romantic evening for two.

 Eastland® Unique Mercury Glass Pillar Candle Holder 11.25 Mercury Chocolate Hurricanes – Set Of 3 Ribbed Silver Mercury Glass Pillar Candle Holder Pillar Candle Holders Unique Mercury Bubble Set of 3 Red Mercury Glass Candle Holder Set of 3 Champagne Frosted Mercury Candlesticks (Set of 2)

Lighted Mercury Glass Decor

You also have the option of mercury glass decor that is internally lit. You can find mercury glass spheres in several colors, string lights in an array of shapes, freestanding figurines and many other shapes. These items add a vintage feel to any party, perfect for a Victorian setting or New Year’s Eve.

 Lighted Mercury Glass Ball Sphere – Blue – Large Lighted Mercury Glass Ball Sphere – Red – Large Lighted Mercury Tabletop Finial Figurine Medium Oval Egg Accent Light – Mercury Glass Starburst LED Table Lamp 10″ Red Mercury Glass Lighted Holiday Candle Decoration Lighted Mercury Glass Mason Jars – Set of 4 Battery Operated LED Lamp Light Table Decor Mercury Glass Sea Urchin Solar Mercury Glass Jar Lights Rosy Gold Mercury Bulb LED String Lights

Mercury Glass Bottles and Decanters

Similar to apothecary jars shown above, these glass bottles can be used for decorative or practical purposes. Put them on your mantel for a bit of color and shine or use them on your vanity table for holding makeup supplies. The larger bottles are ideal for holding your alcoholic beverages until you are ready to serve.

 IMAX 84759-3 Curran Glass Bottles with Stoppers, Set of 3 Stonebriar Antique Mercury Glass Bottle with Stopper 5.Inch H Mercury Glass Bottle with Glass Stopper, Antique Silver IMAX Madison Etched Mercury Glass Lidded Bottles – Set of 3 India House Mercury Glass Bottle/Vase, 14″ x 5″, Peacock India House Mercury Glass Bottle/Vase, 12″ x 5″, Silver Antique Silver Mercury Glass Decorative Bottles with Stoppers Set Vintage Mercury Glass Bottle

Mercury Glass Serving Bowls

Just one of these mercury glass serving bowls can act as a centerpiece that will really stand out or a fruit bowl for your dessert course. They are perfect for a buffet table to create a variety of heights for food displays. Use them for holding cut flowers or floating a small candle for a party. They will be good additions to your New Year’s Eve party or even for a Victorian tea party.

 Afloral Mercury Glass Compote Bowl in Silver – 5″ Tall x 7″ Wide SILVER VINTAGE FACET GLASS BOWL LARGE 7.75″D x 3.5″H Afloral Silver Mercury Glass Pedestal Bowl – 5″ Tall x 7″ Wide Mercury Glass Compote Dish, Bowl with Pedestal, 7.25 in. tall, Silver SILVER VINTAGE GLASS BOWL LARGE 7.70″D x 2.875″H Afloral Baleri Mercury Glass Compote Bowl in Silver Gold – 5″ Tall Gold Mercury Glass Pedestal Bowl – 7 Blush Copper Mercury Glass Pedestal Bowl -7.5 Gold Scalloped Mercury Glass Compote, Relief Pattern, 7 inch Desiray Gold Mercury Glass Scalloped Pedestal Bowl