That might be especially true of Pyrex and CorningWare, due to their utilitarian origins. You never know what will strike a chord with collectors, said Bess Dunlevy, co-founder of the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer. Some pieces are for display only, some are for everyday use and others are brought out for special occasions, they said. In fact, Mary’s late father had one of his first jobs at the CorningWare factory in Charleroi, Washington County. They also grew up seeing the cheerfully decorated dishes and cookware in their family homes. Now their home is a showcase of mid-century modern decor, including pieces of Pyrex and CorningWare, along with vintage Melmac, Texasware and Boontonware. John and Mary Hargnett of Greensburg, also vintage enthusiasts, had their first date at the antiques and collectibles sale at Historic Hanna’s Town in Hempfield. “On our first date, we went to Goodwill and bought a ’70s floral couch for his apartment,” she said. Luckily, Chynoweth’s husband, Matt Steck, also is into thrifting and vintage. The beautiful, colorful, happy displays bring me joy.” It makes people nostalgic for a happy time in their life. “I was charmed by the patterns and colors of Pyrex. “I remember it from my grandmother’s meals I grew up seeing it,” she said.
“It comes in and goes out of here every day.”Ĭhynoweth, content manager at Point Park University, credits her love of vintage items to having been raised by “hippie parents.” More specifically, her love of Pyrex comes from her grandmother. “It’s really taken off in the last 10 years, and it keeps getting stronger,” Bazzo said. Vintage kitchenware - from Pyrex to CorningWare and beyond - is having a moment, said Tony Bazzo, owner of the Lincoln Highway Hub, an antique mall in North Versailles. The kitchen of her Kennedy Township apartment is decorated with favorite pieces from her ever-evolving collection. You wouldn’t think a 30-year-old has much to be nostalgic about, but Nicole Chynoweth gets that feeling from vintage Pyrex dishes. Dishwasher detergent can strip the finish of its sheen and eventually wear away some of the color and pattern. The popular website has a pattern reference page with photos and descriptions of individual patterns, along with items made in each pattern. The Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y., includes a "Pyrex Potluck" pattern library on its website at.
On Pinterest, there are hundreds of boards devoted to Pyrex.The most expensive Pyrex piece sold on eBay was an Oh My Stars Gold Constellation 474 MCM Starburst Grail round casserole with lid, going for $5,655.55 on June 20, 2020.Pyrex patterns most highly sought by collectors include Lucky in Love (1959), with hearts and clovers produced as either a test piece or limited edition Amish Butterprint (1957-68), white on turquoise or turquoise on white with a farm couple holding a bushel of crops and Gooseberry (1957-66), with a vine pattern of pink on white or white on pink.