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 from the third season.
INLAND GLASS “GOLDEN TRIANGLE” CARAFE IN THE TWIN PEAKS PILOT
The first time we see Sheriff Harry S. Truman in Twin Peaks in the Pilot episode, he is filling his Anchor Hocking Fire King mug from what appears to be a triangle-shaped coffee carafe.
This prop is a “Golden Triangle” carafe produced by Inland Glass. The earlier advertisement for this coffee warmer was in the Manhattan Mercury on November 18, 1957.
“Hand blown by Inland Glass, this beautiful triangle-shaped carafe sets a new style in classic simplicity. The sparking 22-karat gold harlequin decorations are fired in candle warmer included with two 8-hour candles. 8-cup for permanent beauty. Gold toned brass plated triangular size, $5.00. 12-cup size, $6.00.”
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 are a few more looks at the carafe from the Pilot episode where it makes two appearances -once with Sheriff Truman and once with Mike and Bobby at the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Department.
INLAND GLASS “GOLDEN TRIANGLE” CARAFE IN THE TWIN PEAKS PART 7
At the time I purchased the replica prop in 2012, I had no idea that a third season of Twin Peaks was coming. Imagine my delight when I saw the same carafe inside Diane Evans’ apartment in Part 7 on Showtime. Hat tip to @ThatsOurWaldo for pointing out the warmer in the background.
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 Twin Peaks 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.
It’s exciting to find these treasures popping up in the most unlikely places.
