I have a slight obsession with vintage Pyrex. To me, Pyrex's functionality and bright, retro patterns are a perfect combination for kitchenware.
Pyrex, which has been around since 1915, is still being made. What I have seen of the new stuff is plain and boring, but the old stuff is fantastic, and I am an not the only person to think so. Check out the site Pyrex Love for oodles of Pyrex porn.
Scoring good, vintage Pyrex at thrift stores can be troublesome. Often there is discoloration, fading or scratching, and even more often, the lid is M.I.A.
And then, is it really Pyrex? Imitators are easily weeded out. The real deal is almost always marked, so flip the dish over and check for the Pyrex stamp on the bottom. I am not saying other vintage bake dishes cannot be just as attractive or useful as Pyrex, but it is what I like, and this is my place to ramble on about such things.
One of my favorite pieces is an avocado green Zodiac sign casserole dish with candle warmer. This funky beauty dates back to '61, and was found at a now defunct church thrift store by my house, R.I.P.
My most beloved piece of Pyrex is a smaller, bright cherry-red casserole dish with a sort of a floral and heart design on the lid. This is what happened when one of my great friends discovered my passion for Pyrex. I am pretty thrilled that this adorable little dish inspired someone to think of me, and even more thrilled it is now mine, thank you Jasmine!
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