What's New?   

July 27, 2010 

A pattern list is available for Sculptured/Swirled cups, like Enhancements.

Compare two solid blue 401s from the two different multi-colour bowl sets.

Some new info and photos have trickled into Pyrex patterns, pieces & dates in the last few weeks.

Not sure where exactly to look for the information you need?  Try the handy search box, top right. 

Some hints:  It is limited to about 20 characters, and quotation marks cannot be used to define a string.  To search for an exact phrase try the advanced search page where that option is pre-selected, and adjust other parameters if needed.        

Welcome to Corelle Corner!

Corelle has been a familiar sight in kitchens since 1970.  Lightweight, affordable and with unprecedented durability, it was selling as fast as they could make it in the early years.  When it was introduced, there had never before been a single dominating brand in the dinnerware market.  At the price point in which Corelle was competing, the other choices were mainly limited to earthenware and plastics.  Neither of these completely fulfilled consumer’s expectations with respect to durability, attractiveness, and versatility of use.  With all of Corelle’s benefits, plus a two year guarantee, it quickly became a best-seller with sales figures in the millions within months.  For total co-ordination on the tabletop, the Pyrex Compatibles were launched in 1972 as an accompaniment to the Corelle patterns.

Corelle is now on its way to becoming a popular collectible alongside Pyrex and Corning Ware.  Iconic patterns like Butterfly Gold and innovative styling like hook-handle cups have captured the interest of a generation of collectors who fondly remember the Corelle their mother used.  There is also an abundance of accessories available made of Pyrex and Corning Ware, as well as items from other manufacturers like Gemco.