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Corelle-Pyrex Matching Patterns
The detailed research by our Antiques Know How team on several eBay sales suggests that Corelle-Pyrex Compatibles sets range from $150–$1,000+, with top pairings, like Spring Blossom Green, reaching $500–$800. Key collectibles include Butterfly Gold, Crazy Daisy florals, Snowflake Blue, Woodland Brown, Old Town Blue accessories, Harvest Home wheat, and Colonial Mist daisies. Check backstamps, matching eras, and color fidelity for authenticity.
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If you love vintage kitchenware, you likely have Corelle plates or a tea set in your home. But did you know many were designed to match specific Pyrex bakeware and mixing bowls?
Corning Glass Works produced both brands! Starting in 1970, they released coordinating patterns so your kitchen could match from oven to table!
If you’ve got one half of a matching set, finding the other can seriously boost the total value. Here are the seven Corelle patterns that had matching Pyrex counterparts, and they are together worth a great deal!
What Are “Pyrex Compatibles”
Corelle was a revolutionary new “Livingware” launched by Corning Glass Works in 1970. Made from three-layered Vitrelle glass, Corelle was famous for being lightweight and nearly unbreakable!
This line was itself a big success. But then, Corning realized that people might also want to match other kitchen utensils, like casserole, refrigerator, and oven dishes, with their dinner set.
That’s when they designed and released their “Pyrex Compatibles” line in 1972 to coordinate with their Corelle Livingware patterns. And this strategy really worked, making Pyrex Compatibles a super hit series.
Apart from the official compatibles, a few other Pyrex patterns are known to match Corelle dinnerware. And Pyrex also made matching specialty items, like shakers, butter dishes, and other tabletop items, alongside bakeware lines.
These were equally popular among Americans!
Official or not, people still love collecting CorningWare’s matching Corelle dishware and Pyrex bakeware! And in the vintage market, a complete set with both can be worth a great deal!
Matching Corelle & Pyrex Patterns That are Collectible as a Pair!
1. Spring Blossom Green (aka Crazy Daisy)
Spring Blossom Green was one of Corelle’s original Livingware patterns, launched the same year the brand debuted. Collectors often call it “Crazy Daisy” for its green-and-white doodled flower design.
Pyrex released its matching version in 1972 as part of the first Compatibles line. The pattern ran on a huge range of Pyrex shapes, from mixing bowls and casseroles to butter dishes and salt shakers!
| Average Value (Combined) | $500-$800 (sets of both) |
| Corelle Design | Spring Blossom Green (1970–1986) |
| Pyrex Design | Spring Blossom Green (1972–1981) |
Corelle Spring Blossom Dishware
Pyrex Spring Blossom Nesting Bowls
Since this is one of the most recognized Corelle patterns, larger dish sets are harder to find complete and are super valuable. Similarly, complete Pyrex Crazy Daisy mixing bowl sets are highly desirable! Paired together, you’re looking at $500 to $1,000 for the combo.
2. Butterfly Gold
One of the most iconic Corelle patterns ever made, Butterfly Gold features golden-yellow flowers and butterflies on a white background.
The Pyrex version launched in 1972 as a Compatible and was produced in two versions: the original (1972) and a refreshed design with smaller flowers (1979).
The Pyrex line was massive, covering mixing bowls, casseroles, refrigerator dishes, and tabletop accessories. They even offered it in two background tones: the original orange-gold (1972) and a coordinating brown (1979).
| Average Value (Combined) | $400 to $700 (sets of both) |
| Corelle Design | Butterfly Gold (1970–1988) |
| Pyrex Design | Butterfly Gold (1972–1981) |
Corelle Butterfly Gold Dinnerware
Pyrex Butterfly Gold Casserole Dishes
Large Corelle sets with 70+ pieces in Butterfly Gold are a collector’s dream, and so are complete Pyrex casserole dishes in the same pattern (more if packed). Collectors can easily pay $500 to $700 for the two sets as a complete package!
3. Snowflake Blue
Snowflake Blue was one of the original three Pyrex Compatibles, but it had the shortest Pyrex production run, from 1972 to 1976. The Corelle pattern stuck around until 1987. This gap makes finding both sides of this match more challenging than the other Compatibles.
The pattern features small blue snowflake-like shapes along the rim with connected semicircles forming a border. It was designed by Robert Gibson.
| Average Value (Combined) | $300 to $700 (sets of both) |
| Corelle Design | Snowflake Blue (1972–1987) |
| Pyrex Design | Snowflake Blue (1972–1976) |
Corelle Snowflake Blue Dinner Set
Pyrex Snowflake Blue Mixing Bowls
Due to its longer run, Corelle Snowflake Blue dinner sets have modest value. But the same pattern can sell for $200 to $350 when it’s on Pyrex bowls or casserole sets. So, a complete dinner set paired with the Pyrex version is more valuable.
4. Old Town Blue (aka Blue Onion)
Designed by Cynthia Gerow, Old Town Blue is inspired by the classic German Meissen “blue onion” pottery design. The Corelle version instantly became a fan favorite when it was released in 1972, and was even re-released in recent years.
Pyrex added Old Town Blue tabletop accessories (butter dishes, mugs, salt shakers) in 1974. But, they likely never made bakeware sets in this pattern.
Instead, Corning promoted the Pyrex Homestead pattern as the “perfect compatible” for Old Town Blue dinnerware.
| Average Value (Combined) | $200 to $300+ (sets of both) |
| Corelle Design | Old Town Blue (1972–1986) |
| Pyrex Design | OTB Tabletop Ware (1976–1980); Homestead bakeware (1976–1980) |
Corelle Old Town Blue Dinner Set
Pyrex Old Town Blue Butter Dish (Tabletop Ware)
Corelle’s Old Town Blue line lived long until 1986, making it moderately valuable. But it’s still highly collectible and remains one of the most popular vintage Corelle patterns.
Since Pyrex Old Town Blue only comes in tabletop accessories, you need to collect individual pieces like butter dishes, shakers, and mugs to pair with a Corelle set. That’s why these tiny pieces hold decent value. The Pyrex butter dish is one of the most sought-after accessories in this pattern!
Note: Corelle brought the Old Town Blue pattern back as a modern reissue. So, you need to spot vintage sets by their backstamp markings.
5. Woodland Brown
Pyrex released Woodland the same year as Corelle (1978) as an official “Compatible” for Corelle’s Woodland Brown pattern. The Corelle version shows a brown floral outline on a white base, while the Pyrex version shows a white outline on a brown and caramel tan base.
The Pyrex line was extensive, covering Cinderella bowls, mixing bowls, casseroles, refrigerator sets, and tabletop accessories like gravy boats and butter dishes.
| Average Value (Combined) | $150 to $250+ (sets of both) |
| Corelle Design | Woodland Brown (1978–1985) |
| Pyrex Design | Woodland (1978–1983) |
Corelle Woodland Brown Dinnerware Set
Pyrex Woodland Cinderella Bowls
Since it’s a later pattern, regular Corelle dinner sets have an average, modest value, unless there are unique serving pieces like a bowl or gravy boat. Similarly, Woodland Pyrex is considered a “newer” vintage pattern, so it’s less valuable than the original 1972 Compatibles.
But it’s still a solid pairing, and a combined Corelle-Pyrex Woodland set runs around $250. Matching Woodland Cinderella bowls are the most desirable pieces!
6. Harvest Time
Harvest Home had one of the shortest Corelle production runs (about 3 years), making it harder to find in sets than most other patterns on this list.
Pyrex didn’t release any official Compatibles series to align with Harvest Time. But its “Autumn Harvest” pattern shares the same wheat-sheaf design of Corelle.
Also, the Pyrex version, designed by Richard Hora, was the last pattern ever produced on Pyrex opal refrigerator dishes. It came in rust and orange tones with an ivory wheat motif.
| Average Value (Combined) | $300 to $450+ (sets of both) |
| Corelle Design | Harvest Home (1979–1982) |
| Pyrex Design | Autumn Harvest (1979–1986) |
Corelle Harvest Time Dinner Set
Pyrex Autumn Harvest Refrigerator Dishes
The smaller set size and shorter production window make Corelle Harvest Home less common than patterns like Butterfly Gold or Spring Blossom. Large sets can reach $150 to $200!
As for Pyrex, the Autumn Harvest refrigerator sets carry extra collector interest and value because they were the last Pyrex design to appear on this type of dish. A complete, pristine set can be worth $200 to $300 (more if packed).
Paired with the Corelle Harvest Home set, the combination runs around $300 to $500!
7. Colonial Mist
Colonial Mist Corelle is less common than the 1970s patterns since it had a shorter run. It features blue daisy florals as the main design and blue stripes on the border (on plates and saucers).
Pyrex’s Colonial Mist is a different story! Since it was the very last opal Pyrex pattern ever produced, it’s highly collectible and valuable. Released in July 1983, the Pyrex version shows blue and white florals that alternate between blue-on-white and white-on-blue backgrounds!
| Average Value (Combined) | $300 to $500+ (sets of both) |
| Corelle Design | Colonial Mist (1983–late 1980s) |
| Pyrex Design | Colonial Mist (1983–1986) |
Corelle Colonial Mist Plates
Pyrex Colonial Mist Mixing Bowls
Because it was produced near the end of the line, Pyrex Colonial Mist doesn’t include refrigerator sets, oval casseroles, or ovenware. You’ll only find mixing bowls, casseroles, and a few tabletop items, making them all valuable.
Colonial Mist mixing bowls, in particular, command a real premium, selling for around $300. Paired with even a modest Corelle Colonial Mist dinner set collection, a complete mixing bowl set can push the total well above $400 to $450+!
Things to Check While Looking at Corelle-Pyrex Sets!
Whether you’re planning to collect or sell your Corelle Pyrex matching sets, checking the following details will help you know the real worth.
- Pattern Variations/Generations: Many patterns, such as Spring Blossom Green, had multiple “generations” with minor design modifications. Ensure that the Corelle and Pyrex pieces are from the same era.
- Backstamps and Logos: Always verify the stamps on the bottom. Authentic vintage Corelle has a printed “Livingware by Corning,” while Pyrex should have a raised circular logo or “PYREX” in block letters and a model number.
- Dishwasher Damage (Cloudiness): For both Corelle and Pyrex pieces, “dishwasher haze” or a dull, chalky finish can quickly drop the value. Original Vitrelle and opal glass should be glossy.
- Matching Colors: Compare Corelle and Pyrex pieces in natural light to ensure the colors match perfectly across both sets. This is crucial because sun exposure or harsh chemicals can fade the Pyrex colors, impacting value.
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