Centura Tableware Patterns - 1972

Centura Tableware, released in September 1962, is made of an exceptionally durable glass-ceramic material.  It is uniquely formulated and glazed to have phenomenal break-resistance, but it is this composition which prohibits its use in the microwave oven. 

The three original Centura patterns were:  Blue Cornflower;  Classic;  White Coupe.  Within 4-5 years Platinum Edge Coupe was available, and the rimmed plate shape soon followed.  It appears that Blue Cornflower was the first pattern to be discontinued, after about 5 years of production.

Many Centura patterns came with matching Corning Ware cookware from the Cook 'N' Serve series, which has the same distinctive round shape as the Buffet Servers line.  The matching Corning Ware was sometimes branded as Centura, perhaps to emphasize the co-ordination aspect.  But these pieces are definitely made of Corning Ware, as shown by the 'glowing flame' symbol stamped on them.  (example at right)

Traditional square Corning Ware also was made to match at least four of the 1972 patterns:  April Tulip;  Evening Song;  Lynnwood;  Shangri La.

The catalogue indicates that three patterns were introduced in 1972:
April Tulip;  Evening Song;  Shangri La. 

The Centura Tableware product line was discontinued in 1977.

The following images are taken from a 1972 catalogue and may be helpful for pattern identification.  Admittedly, there are more than 12 patterns, but more complete information about Centura is not readily available.