As vintage bakeware has become a trend in contemporary times, those who grew up during the 60s and 70s are met with the nostalgic reminder of a time when kitchens were colorful and baked goods were abundant. With over a dozen colors and 28 patterns, vintage Pyrex proves to be the perfect asset to a well-decorated home. Pyrex glass dishware first appeared in 1915 under the Corning Glassware brand, but it wasn’t until 1945 that the company came out with the kitschy colors and patterns that are so sought after by collectors today. By the 80s, Pyrex no longer manufactured the dishes in an array of decorative colors, which has since sparked a Pyrex-collecting frenzy amongst those who are willing to sift through thrift stores, estate sales, and attics for the beloved bowls that might otherwise be overlooked. It just so happens that the iconic colors of 1960s and 70s interior products are the perfect match for fall. Local Pyrex-collector, Karoline Simmons, incorporated the retro color palette in her home just in time for autumn. Mixing bowls, “fridgies”, and casserole dishes in the colors of freshly fallen leaves furnish her shelves in “frankenstacks” (a term used by collectors, meaning a stack of bowls in varying patterns and colors that nonetheless compliment each other beautifully). In addition to their natural eye-catching design, vintage Pyrex glassware can also be used in action for baking, cooking, and storing leftovers. As the vintage aesthetic consumes Pinterest boards and kitchen remodels this year, it’s never a bad idea to keep an eye out for a Pyrex bowl at your local thrift store, or even your parents’ storage unit.
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