The Vintage Pastel CorningWare Pattern Collectors Are Always Thrilled To Find

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CorningWare has long been a popular thrift store find, enticing collectors with its vast array of prints in varying degrees of rarity. Spice O' Life, Wildflower, and Floral Bouquet sit near the top of many collectors' wish lists, even if none can rival Blue Cornflower as the pattern most synonymous with the brand. Another popular pattern that's always a pleasure to find in your local thrift store is Pastel Bouquet, originally released in 1985 and discontinued in 1990. The elegant design features a spray of spring flowers in soft shades of blue, pink, and yellow, and was designed to pair with the Corelle Pastel Bouquet dinnerware.

Owned by the same parent company, Corning Glass Works, CorningWare and Corelle are separate brands that often released coordinated sets of glass-ceramic cookware and glass dinnerware respectively. Though made of different materials, both are known for being durable and dishwasher- and microwave-safe, a fact which likely explains why so many have survived down the decades to turn up in thrift stores today. In terms of CorningWare items available in Pastel Bouquet, the list includes variously sized saucepans or casserole dishes, two sizes of open roaster, a skillet, a Dutch oven, a teapot, and a Petite Dish.

To source your own Pastel Bouquet CorningWare, thrift stores and online vendors such as Etsy and eBay are your best bet. Even if you use the appropriate search term "Pastel Bouquet CorningWare" when shopping online, make sure to look closely at the picture and description, as the results will sometimes include CorningWare Floral Bouquet items, which have an entirely different pattern. You'll also want to make sure that the casserole dishes include their original glass lids, so you can avoid having to search for a replacement elsewhere. Prices for these listings vary widely depending on the seller and the number of items in the collection, but according to the experts at Heirlooms at Home, you should expect to find results in the $25 to $80 range. It's a common misconception that these pieces go for thousands of dollars, but don't be fooled — vintage CorningWare can easily be found for under $50.

You'll also want to check the authenticity of the CorningWare, which can easily be done by flipping over the dish and inspecting the bottom. By the time Pastel Bouquet dishes were released in 1985, CorningWare markings returned to an embossed stamp, and you'll also find the model numbers and capacity under the handles. If you're looking for a complete set, you also might want to keep an eye out for companion Pastel Bouquet Corelle dinnerware which, though harder to find, still crops up on Etsy and eBay.