The Piece

A sculptural study in warmth and geometry, this Tiara Indiana Glass vessel is rendered in a rich amber tone often referred to as “Burnt Honey.” The body features a distinctive 9-sided faceted form, rising into a gently flared neck that softens its otherwise architectural silhouette.

Light moves through the glass with intention—catching along each paneled edge, shifting from deep caramel at the rim to a glowing golden hue at the base. It’s the kind of piece that doesn’t need flowers to justify its presence. Set it near natural light, and it becomes the moment.

Originally produced as either a decorative vase or small decanter, this form sits right at the intersection of function and display—mid-century practicality dressed in colonial revival styling.

History of the Item

Produced by Indiana Glass Company under the Tiara line, this piece dates to approximately the 1960s–1970s, when pressed glass manufacturing in the United States leaned heavily into revivalist aesthetics.

Tiara Exclusives, a division of Indiana Glass, specialized in home party sales—similar to companies like Tupperware—bringing decorative glassware directly into American homes. Their designs often referenced earlier American pressed glass patterns from the late 19th century, reinterpreted through a mid-century lens.

The “Burnt Honey” amber tone was particularly popular during this era, aligning with interior trends that favored earth tones, warm woods, and ambient lighting. The faceted, multi-sided form echoes earlier colonial and Early American styles, but its clarity and uniformity mark it firmly as a later production.

This isn’t trying to be 1890. It’s confidently 1970 pretending to be inspired by 1890—which, frankly, is part of the charm.

Product Details

• Maker: Indiana Glass Company (Tiara Exclusives)
• Origin: United States
• Date: c. 1960s–1970s
• Material: Pressed glass
• Color: Amber “Burnt Honey”
• Form: 9-sided faceted body with flared neck
• Function: Vase or small decanter
• Style: Colonial Revival / Mid-Century Decorative Glass

Condition

Excellent vintage condition.

No visible cracks or chips. Light surface wear consistent with age may be present, but the glass remains clear, stable, and highly displayable. Minor internal haze or base wear is typical for pressed glass of this era and does not detract from its visual impact.

Why It Belongs In Your Home

Because not everything needs to scream rarity to be worth owning.

This piece delivers exactly what good decorative objects should: presence, warmth, and versatility. It works in a moody, layered interior just as easily as it does in a cleaner, modern space that needs a single hit of color and texture.

Use it as a standalone object on a shelf, style it with dried stems, or let it sit in a pool of afternoon light and do what it was clearly designed to do—glow.

It’s not precious. It’s not trying too hard. It just looks good, which, oddly enough, is rarer than it should be.