Skip Pyrex: This Sweet Vintage Dishware Find Is A Thrift Store Gem

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While Pyrex certainly has a chokehold on the thrifting community — after all, there are plenty of valuable Pyrex pieces to keep an eye out for — it's not the only kitchenware brand worth picking up. There are plenty of cute, quirky, and stylish items out there, and one of the easiest categories to source is dishware. Plates, platters, and bowls are very common donations, especially in the form of incomplete sets, and if you're willing to dig through your local thrift store's stacks of ceramics, you're likely to stumble across a gem. One such example is Gibson "Applejack" dinnerware, a charming design that's perfect for those who are fans of cottagecore decor or farmhouse-inspired aesthetics.

In 1979, Gibson Homewares began producing kitchenware. Since then, this company has continued to put out affordable and simple home essentials, often in collaboration with other brands. Its current products are frequently stylish yet minimal, but this hasn't always been the case. In the earlier years of the company, it was willing to get a bit more creative with its designs, likely due to the popularity of coordinated sets featuring rustic motifs in the '80s and '90s. The "Applejack" dinnerware line is a perfect example. Featuring a cute graphic of two geese tying a ribbon around an apple, floral and fruit motifs as accents, and subtly scalloped edges, this dinnerware collection is sure to bring some whimsy to your everyday routine.

If you've become absolutely enamored by these charming plates, you're in luck — with such a unique design, they're very easy to identify, and thanks to the printed logo on the back of the items, you'll have no issues determining if the item is genuine. With that being said, however, it isn't particularly worth it to go on the hunt for Gibson "Applejack" dinnerware if your only goal is reselling. Individual plates, bowls, and mugs typically only go for around $10 each on secondhand sites, while bundles and sets often max out with a value under $50. Condition is a major consideration here, too — with a graphic printed directly onto the middle of these dinner plates, it's common to see fairly severe scratches and fading that can impact the final look.

Still, these plates are certainly worth hunting for if you're a fan of the pattern. They'd be perfect to help bring some grandmillennial style to your kitchen, whether you intend to use them as your regular dishware or keep them on display. If you're having trouble sourcing a complete set, consider hanging a plate on your wall or propping it up on a plate stand as a decor piece — it'd look great in a glass-front china cabinet or atop some open shelving. Because this pattern isn't all that old and seems to be quite common, you should have no issues coming across a piece at the thrift store, antique mall, or online for a very reasonable price.