The Fall-Inspired CorningWare Pattern To Look Out For While Thrifting

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It's fun to pair your favorite fall comfort food recipes with seasonal cookware such as a limited-edition find from CorningWare. Collectors praise the valuable kitchenware brand for its durability. It's known for its groundbreaking Pyroceram glass-ceramic that allows for quick temperature changes without breaking. It's also known for its charming motifs. One such motif is the Nature's Bounty line, which debuted over 50 years ago. The fairly elusive find makes a rustic addition to any autumnal tablescape. 

Unlike beloved CorningWare patterns including Blue Cornflower and Spice of Life, selections from Nature's Bounty are harder to find, as the line was a limited run, but if you look hard enough, you can spot it at antique stores or via virtual second-hand marketplaces. As the moniker suggests, the 1971 pattern features vegetables like mushrooms, artichokes, and carrots in a mustard yellow hue, an earthy tone that defined the era, on white glass. You can find casserole dishes and loaf pans with this design. The line remains relatively fair in terms of prices, with items averaging $30 to over $100 depending on the size, quality, and whether or not lids are included, which adds value to each piece.

CorningWare definitely falls under the list of valuable collector items not to overlook, but you need to know how to spot the real thing when thrifting. All of the Pyroceram pieces, which ceased production in 2000, are marked with "P" followed by numbers and letters to designate sizes. P-315-B, for example, is a 2-quart loaf pan. You also know you're working with the real deal when you come across a mark on the bottom that spells out "Corning Ware" as two words. All of the pieces in the line will sport the same mustard yellow shade. 

If you've been lucky enough to score a casserole dish or loaf pan, it's suitable for daily use. Should your item have a few chips, it's best to leave it on display in the kitchen or dining room. That actually presents plenty of opportunities for creativity. Pair your CorningWare with small pumpkins, textiles with complementary earth tones, and vibrant dried florals for a pretty fall display. If you'd prefer to just leave your casserole dish on display inside a glass-fronted cabinet, that works, too.