The Real Reason It’s So Hard To Get Your Hands On Vintage Pyrex
Shutterstock By Lauren Rothman/Aug. 2, 2021 1:54 pm EST
Are you a collector? When you love being in the kitchen, it’s easy — sometimes without even trying — to become one. From vintage tea towels to aprons to barware to copper pots and pans, those of us who enjoy cooking often start to accumulate dishes, tools, and other kitchen accoutrements. One category of kitchen items that has long caught the eye of collectors is Pyrex glassware, introduced in 1915 by Corning Inc. (via Eater).
A collection of mixing bowls, casserole dishes, mugs, salt and pepper shakers and more, Pyrex was a new kind of glass — borosilicate glass, to be specific — which was much more resistant to heat. Home cooks, therefore, could prep, cook, and serve food, all in the same dishware. For years now, thrift store addicts and yard sale aficionados have been scooping up vintage Pyrex, which tends to feature bright colors and cheery patterns. But finding the covetable glassware, especially in complete sets, has become challenging. So if you’re in the market for some, you might be out of luck.
The Real Reason It’s So Hard To Get Your Hands On Vintage Pyrex
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By Lauren Rothman/Aug. 2, 2021 1:54 pm EST
Are you a collector? When you love being in the kitchen, it’s easy — sometimes without even trying — to become one. From vintage tea towels to aprons to barware to copper pots and pans, those of us who enjoy cooking often start to accumulate dishes, tools, and other kitchen accoutrements. One category of kitchen items that has long caught the eye of collectors is Pyrex glassware, introduced in 1915 by Corning Inc. (via Eater).
A collection of mixing bowls, casserole dishes, mugs, salt and pepper shakers and more, Pyrex was a new kind of glass — borosilicate glass, to be specific — which was much more resistant to heat. Home cooks, therefore, could prep, cook, and serve food, all in the same dishware. For years now, thrift store addicts and yard sale aficionados have been scooping up vintage Pyrex, which tends to feature bright colors and cheery patterns. But finding the covetable glassware, especially in complete sets, has become challenging. So if you’re in the market for some, you might be out of luck.
A collection of mixing bowls, casserole dishes, mugs, salt and pepper shakers and more, Pyrex was a new kind of glass — borosilicate glass, to be specific — which was much more resistant to heat. Home cooks, therefore, could prep, cook, and serve food, all in the same dishware. For years now, thrift store addicts and yard sale aficionados have been scooping up vintage Pyrex, which tends to feature bright colors and cheery patterns. But finding the covetable glassware, especially in complete sets, has become challenging. So if you’re in the market for some, you might be out of luck.
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