Mercury silver to me is slightly transparent. These are they are silver. What really fries me is that apparently i have to pay for returning them! Shame on me.

Love the touch control and the usb charging ports. One thing to mention is the packing takes a lot of patience.

The three-way dimmable tap lighting is also very convenient. The light is not really bright enough to read by comfortably, but it is soothing for the bedroom. The usb ports work great so far and the 3 way touch feature is amazing.

The x-frame is beautiful, the build quality is excellent and the usb ports are a lifesaver we never knew we needed. With their small footprint and 2 usb port, it's perfect. Perfect for our guest room.

Save your money and do not gamble on this product. Very disappointed. The touch control feature is spotty at best. It's not good, and my fingers hurt.