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Anthropologie melon glass knobs

15 years ago

Has anyone used the Anthropologie melon-shaped mercury glass knobs? They are *exactly* what I want for my guest bathroom vanity, but the reviews give me pause. If you read the reviews, you will believe that they shatter willy-nilly. I'm sure the reviews are often posted by people with a bad experience. Have any of you on the forum had any experience with these knobs? If so, could you please share?

My bathroom vanity is the standard builders oak. I am painting it black. It is off a bedroom that is decorated in black and white toile. The other Anthropologie melon shaped knobs would do, but I like the over-scaled size of the mercury glass knobs. And, I'm mad for mercury glass!

I am cross-posting in home decorating.

Here is a link that might be useful: Anthropologie mercury glass melon knob

Comments (7)

  • 15 years ago

    I just had to look and those are just gorgeous.
    I would think that once "installed" they would not be prone to shattering- if they shattered on installation I would think that anthropologie would stand behind them and replace them.
    Before I read your post more fully, I thought you were just asking if anyone had them- so when I looked at the link and saw how gorgeous they were and not too bad price-wise, the only reservation I had was how to clean them? I mean are they really a tinted glass (which would be fine_) or is there some sort of finish (that I would think would wear off over time?)
    Anyway you have me thinking about these for my master bath.
    Gaw-Jus!

  • 15 years ago

    sheila,
    If they are like most mercury glass that I've seen, the finish is on the inside of the glass, so all that is on the outside is a smooth glass finish. If these knobs are like that, cleaning would be no issue. I think a damp cloth would be sufficient.

    Fortunately, there is an Anthropologie just a few blocks from DD. If I decide to get these, I'll have her look them over IRL before I buy. I'll probably also have her pick them up at the store for me, instead of buying online. From what I read, the finish can be somewhat inconsistent.

    Aren't they fabulous? I had them bookmarked from way back when I was re-doing my kichen and someone on this forum had mentioned them.

  • 15 years ago

    I have been eyeing these knobs for months and always wonder why Anthro's knobs don't make it into GW kitchens! They are gorgeous and I think the inconsistency is a plus. I read all the reviews a while ago and it seemed like people overtightened the knobs. So yeah, they seem a little delicate, but unless you have small critters (kids or pets) I would go for it.

  • 15 years ago

    Thank you for posting this. I have never seen anything like those. I have really enjoyed looking at them. I need to find a place to use some.

  • 15 years ago

    sabjimata, no critters and no kiddies. However, it is a guest bathroom and I hate to play "booby trap the guests" (that is where there is something precarious and you know it must be handled a certain way, but it is not readily apparent to a guest, so that when they behave normally whatever it is falls/breaks/does something to cause embarassment to your guests). Nevertheless, I think I'll go for it anyway!

  • 15 years ago

    Oh, boy! I HAVE to have some of the Galaxy Knob, Small!! Bathroom in the wings. And then I thought, check Hobby Lobby. I know at one time they had some fancy knobs. Use the coupon to bring the price down;-) But those Galaxy knobs look like exactly the right thing for my bathroom. Wish they were made out of cast iron. Just big kids here.

  • 15 years ago

    Thanks for posting. This is a company I'm not familiar with. It was fun to see their stuff. Some intriguing items....hmmm.