The Vintage Kitchen Collector's Item That Everyone Is Looking For At Thrift Stores

Dishware today simply can't compare to the charm and elegance of vintage kitchen items. Okay, well, that is simply a matter of opinion, but many folks are hopping online to share their latest vintage treasures. Curiously, the most sought-after pieces are vintage dishware, which invites a timeless sophistication to many spaces. As designs trend towards more pattern, character, and high-quality pieces, it's no wonder that people are swarming thrift store shelves to score the next ceramic for their collection. One vintage dishware brand you should always snag from thrift stores that is going viral on TikTok is Sunnycraft. 

Sunnycraft is a now-discontinued ceramics brand from Korea, notable for its kitschy pie dishes, part of the Sunstone Collection, that have some collectors salivating. These pie dishes are quaint with gently patterned depictions of fruits like apples, lemons, or cherries. The best part? These dishes come with a recipe printed on the wares. For example, a cherry-themed dish will have a sweet recipe for cherry pie printed on it.

However, Sunnycraft isn't the only vintage pie plate brand. 1983 Royal China Co., Hankook, Country Harvest, Old Time Favorites, and several unbranded pie dishes are also available through resale sites or can be found in thrift stores. While these pie dishes aren't considered valuable brands of vintage porcelain worth looking out for, as most individual dishes are resold at around $20 per plate, you could snag them for a good deal at your local thrift or antique shop to add personality to your kitchen. 

Social media creators have been sharing pie dishes that depict quaint drawings of fruit with a recipe for different pies. The recipe and fruit designs are printed onto the interior of the dish, just beneath where the pie crust goes. If you see a fruit-themed pie plate with a recipe on it, flip it over to look for the Sunnycraft logo on the bottom.

Some creators are also testing out the vintage recipes printed on the dishes to see if they're worth the hype. It's one of many decades-old tableware that's making a trendy comeback in kitchens, and this pie dish serves a few purposes. For the avid baker, it could be a fun way to bring more recipes into your arsenal. For vintage enthusiasts, these dishes add a slice of character and personality to the home.

Vintage dishware is known for being timeless while inviting individuality to your space. Still, it's important to inspect these dishes before using them, as some vintage dishes aren't the best to eat off of, since they were not regulated by entities like the FDA. Some older dishes and decor contain dangerous materials, such as lead, that can make them risky to use with food. However, you can use pieces like the vintage pie plates as decor. Using wall plate holders or hanging displays, you could show off your vintage pie plates by arranging them along the wall. This is a cozy, vintage aesthetic that could be ideal for cottage, farmhouse, and general vintage aesthetics. So next time you're at the thrift store, check out the wares to source these dishes.