Let me tell you about the most unexpected object I’ve fallen in love with:
A glass fire extinguisher.
Yes — you read that right.
Not a painting.
Not a vintage lamp.
Not even a rare book.
A fire extinguisher.
But not the big red canister you see in hallways.
No — this one is elegant, artistic, and looks like it belongs in a 1920s speakeasy or a Wes Anderson film.
Clear glass.
Polished brass.
Ornate labels with Art Deco fonts.
And a liquid inside that shimmers like old-world elixir.
I found mine at an estate sale, tucked between dusty encyclopedias and a rotary phone.
It was love at first sight.
And once I learned its story?
I was fully obsessed.
🌟 Why Vintage Glass Fire Extinguishers Are So Darn Cool:
🌟 Why Vintage Glass Fire Extinguishers Are So Darn Cool
Today, fire extinguishers are functional, not fashionable.
They’re red, bulky, and tucked away — out of sight, out of mind.
But in the early 1900s, safety didn’t have to be boring.
Back then, even a fire extinguisher had to look good.
Manufacturers believed that if a device was beautiful, people would notice it, respect it, and use it.
So they built glass fire extinguishers that were:
Hand-blown glass bottles — crystal clear, elegant
Brass or nickel-plated caps and brackets — gleaming and detailed
Artistic labels — with fonts, warnings, and instructions like vintage posters
They weren’t just tools.
