This item is a vintage Inland Glass "Golden Triangle" carafe, a mid-century modern design originally marketed in the late 1950s. Design: Features a hand-blown, triangular-shaped glass body decorated with a gold atomic diamond pattern. Features: Includes a gold-tone metal band around the neck, a stylized handle, and a brass-colored metal stand designed to hold a candle or heating element. Usage: Commonly used as a coffee warmer or beverage decanter for juice and other liquids. small crack at the top. great display or conversation piece or a cute little flower vase!