It Was Discontinued After A Year — The CorningWare Pattern We'd Be Thrilled To Find Secondhand

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There are certain vintage patterns of CorningWare that were only produced for a short time but are beloved by fans years later. They can be highly sought after on the secondhand market, and people rave about these designs online, comparing finds, and showing off their collections. If you're nostalgic for the '90s, certain retired CorningWare patterns work perfectly to capture the whimsy and color of the decade. One such pattern is the Fresh Cut design, which was only made for a single year between '97 and '98 and was featured on both CorningWare ovenware pieces and corresponding dishware from Corelle, which is another vintage dinnerware brand you'd be thrilled to find at the thrift store.

Sometimes referred to as Fresh Cut Tulips when the items are listed online, the pattern primarily features a red tulip with smaller flowers in blue and red on a white background. However, there are some items in the collection that feature both red and blue tulips, although those are mostly on the companion pieces released by Corelle. Not only did CorningWare release Fresh Cut in casserole dishes of various sizes with clear glass lids, but it also offered a roaster dish. And for the corresponding pieces, there were mugs, glasses, sugar bowls, and gravy boats, all of which allowed you to take the design from the kitchen to the table.

When you're shopping at the local thrift store for vintage kitchenware brands, it's always important to check the condition of whatever piece you find, regardless of whether you're a collector or plan to actually use these pieces when cooking. If you do plan to cook with these pieces, you want to make sure that there is not chipping or cracks in the surface of the Pyroceram. It's also important to check that the backstamp has the brand name. Since these pieces are vintage, you should find CorningWare as two separate words on the piece, instead of one. With some items, like the casserole dishes, the markings are often found on the bottom of the handles. This is also where you will find details of the item's size.

Although this pattern was only produced for about a year, it can still be found on the secondhand market relatively easily. However, as with many CorningWare patterns, the larger pieces are often harder to find and more valuable. While there is value in finding pieces in good condition with minimal wear and color fading, this design is affordable even on sites like eBay, where a 3-liter casserole dish with lid sold for $24 and a roaster pan sold for $26.99. You can also find the companion pieces from Corelle online, including an 8-piece set of mugs for around $30 and a set of four dinner plates for roughly $25. This means that if you love the floral design of this particular vintage CorningWare pattern, it can be found — and you won't necessarily break the bank in the process.