I’ve previously discussed how some props, such as green coffee mugs, from the original Twin Peaks series made a leap to The Return on Showtime. Here’s a look at another prop that appears both in the Pilot Episode and Part 7.
The first time we see Sheriff Harry S. Truman in Twin Peaks he is seen filling his Anchor Hocking Fire King mug from what appears to be a triangle-shaped coffee carafe.
This prop is an Inland Glass “Golden Triangle” carafe warmer from around 1958. It was manufactured by Club Aluminum Products and stands about 9-inches tall. I found a replica on eBay in early 2012 and shared the news on Jerry Horne’s incredible website for Twin Peaks props.
Here’s a few more looks at the carafe from the Pilot Episode. It makes two appearances – once with Sheriff Truman and once with Mike and Bobby.
At the time I purchased the replica prop in 2012, I had no idea that Season 3 was coming. So imagine my delight when I saw the same carafe inside Diane Evans’ apartment in Part 7 on Showtime.
You can see the carafe in the dining room under the framed artwork.
Granted, the interior design was inspired by the late 1950s, so the carafe’s inclusion could have been a happy accident.
Here are a few more looks at the carafe in Part 7.
I can’t help but think David Lynch purposely included the coffee warmer. As previously mentioned, this isn’t the first time props have reappeared. See this tweet for a comparison of a painting in the Palmer House and Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department. The “Spring Formal” painting also appeared in the Double R Diner during the series and later in the Roadhouse in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.
Hat tip to @ThatsOurWaldo for pointing out the warmer in the background of Part 7.
It’s exciting to find these treasures popping up in the most unlikely places.
