Vintage glass electric insulators are so cool! What were they used for? They were used to separate the electrical wires from the wooden telephone poles, basically insulating the poles from the wires so that the poles didn't burn down. They were commonly made of glass or porcelain.

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Check out what some creative folks below have done with them...

Threaded insulators. Read all about them at Glassian

Check out this fabulous outdoor chandelier made by Vickie at Ranger 911

Mini-lights

Barn wood insulator scone by timelessjourney via Etsy

Lamp made from glass insulators

Vintage glass insulators as post caps, image via Pinterest

Glass insulator sconse from Conant Metal & Light

Insulator hanging planter (above) and luminaries (below) by Mark Kintzel

Insulator tree

Insulator candle holder by Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures

Insulator used to hold flowers

Cute insulator coat rack with DIY from Katie at Creatively Living

Insulator mantle art by Afterglow Studio

Insulator Christmas tree

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Check out what these creative folks below have made with them...

Threaded insulators. Read all about them at Glassian

Check out this fabulous outdoor chandelier made by Vickie at Ranger 911

Mini-light from Etsy found via Pinterest

Barn wood insulator scone by timelessjourney via Etsy

Lamp made from glass insulators

Vintage glass insulators as post caps, image via Pinterest

Glass insulator sconse from Conant Metal & Light

Insulator hanging planter (above) and luminaries (below) by Mark Kintzel

Insulator tree from Felder Rushing

Insulator candle holder by Tracy's Trinkets and Treasures

Insulator used to hold flowers

Cute insulator coat rack with DIY from Katie at Creatively Living

Insulator mantle art by Afterglow Studio

Insulator Christmas tree

Read more about insulators here!

I hope you enjoyed this look at upcycled vintage glass insulators. What would you do with old insulators? I'd love to hear from you so please leave your comments below!

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