Pattern Profile: Wildflower (1978)

In 1977 Wildflower was launched as a standard Corning Ware pattern with matching Centura Tableware, but the popular design made the transition to the Corelle Expressions line in 1978.  Similar to other Expressions patterns, the bowls and saucers were decorated only with a green band and the platters have a central pattern but no band.  The Wildflower closed-handle cups, creamers and sugar bowls are made of Centura. 

Bread & butter plate, Expressions Centura cup with saucer.

On the Corning Ware side, there is a huge number of items available since it was one of the three basic patterns of the 1970s & 80s, along with Blue Cornflower and Spice O’ Life.  Classic Corning Ware shapes were made in sizes ranging from 1¾ cup Petite Pans to 5 Qt casseroles.  Other pieces include square baking pans, roasters, Menu-ette sets, Fast Food dishes, Grab-Its, Rangetoppers, Counter Savers, teapots, white-spout percolators and drip coffee makers.

(Photo:  Image from 1981 catalogue.)

Wildflower Corelle was discontinued mid-1986 along with the rest of the Expressions line, and 1985 appears to be the final year of production for the Corning Ware.  It was replaced by Pastel Bouquet in 1986.  The Centura Tableware version of Wildflower was very short-lived since the entire product line disappeared in 1977, the same year that this pattern debuted.  Wildflower was designed by artist Estelle Rothstein.

(Photo below right:  Luncheon plate.)

Corelle Dinnerware:

Dinner Plate (10¼")
Luncheon Plate (8½")
Bread & Butter Plate (6¾")
Saucer (6¼") *

Expressions Centura Cup (8 oz) 
Expressions Centura Cream & Sugar

Dessert Bowl (10 oz 5 3/8") *
Soup/Cereal Bowl (18 oz 6¼") *
Flat Rim Soup Plate (8½")

1 Qt Serving Bowl (8½") *
2 Qt Serving Bowl (10¼") *
Oval Platter (12½")

* - lime green band (also match Meadow, Strawberry Sunday, Sunshine, Honeydew)

Store ‘N’ See Canisters:
A wide selection of clear Pyrex containers with patterned lids was made for Wildflower.

¾ cup Canister
¾ cup Salt & Pepper Shakers
1 pint Canister
1 Qt Canister
1½ Qt Canister
2½ Qt Canister
85 oz Pasta Keeper

Others:
Manufacturers other than Corning produced their own versions of Wildflower.  The majority of these are unofficial products and close comparison with the genuine Corelle pattern will reveal variations in the design. 

Surprisingly, Gemco and Dispensers Inc. did not produce any items imitating this popular pattern, but Dominion Glass did. 

Cheinco Housewares produced metal kitchenware and tins.

A variety of glassware, even stemware, was made by Libbey, as well as other manufacturers. 

One example of an electric warming tray has been noted, but nothing else is known about it. 

Some fabric kitchen accessories like pot holders and appliance covers exist, and they appear to be official licensed products with the Corning name printed on them. 

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(Photo: P-150 Grab-It, 15 oz)

Related Articles:

Expressions Cup (1977)
Soup Plate Pattern List
Plate Styles: Coupe
Pyrex Store 'N' See Canisters
1981 Catalogue
Corelle In Britain
Compare Wildflower & Shenandoah
Corning Ware Teapots
Corning Ware P-4 Casserole
Corning Ware Fast Food Dishes
Corning Ware Petite Pans
Centura Tableware Profiles
Who designed the patterns?

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