Pattern Profile: Colonial Mist (1983)

The Livingware 2 product line was launched in 1983, and Colonial Mist was by far the most popular among the four new patterns.  With a breezy floral design in a smart blue colour, it has the distinction of being the last Corelle pattern to be available in opal Pyrex bakeware. 

The bowls, saucers and oval platters are decorated with only a single blue band on the rim.  The common feature among the Livingware 2 patterns was the inclusion of a new Pyrex cup style with a unique extra-white formulation.  Colonial Mist was discontinued between 1987 & 1992, an exact ending date is not known.

Pyrex Livingware 2 Cup with Corelle saucer, and Suprema flared mug.
 
In late 1983, matching Colonial Mist ovenware and nesting bowl sets were launched to accompany the Corelle dinnerware.  By this time Tabletop Ware accessories had ceased production and none were made for this pattern. 

While the opal Pyrex items were discontinued in 1986, this exact design would reappear later as White Lace.  Clear Pyrex rimmed nesting bowls in sets of three and four were introduced mid-1988.  Libbey glassware in White Lace appeared even later, in 1994.

(Photo below: Dinner Plate; image from 1985 catalogue) 
 

Corelle Dinnerware:

Dinner Plate (10¼”)
Luncheon Plate (8½”)
Bread & Butter Plate (6¾”)
Saucer (6¼”) *
 
Pyrex Livingware 2 Cup (7-8 oz)
Suprema Mug (flared, 9 oz)
 

Dessert Bowl (10 oz 5 3/8”) *
Soup/Cereal Bowl (18 oz 6¼”) *
 
1 Qt Serving Bowl (8½”) *
2 Qt Serving Bowl (10¼”) *
Oval Platter (12½”) *

* - one blue band

 

Others:

Licensed Corelle Coordinates glassware was made in White Lace years after Colonial Mist Corelle was discontinued.  Libbey, or its subsidiary Crisa, produced this glassware with a ‘single bulge’ at the base and a narrow top. 

Other licensed Coordinates include glass counter-savers from Vance Industries.  There have not been any unofficial imitations of Colonial Mist from other manufacturers noted as yet.

Related Articles:

Livingware 2 Cup (1983)
Suprema Mug (1986)
Plate Styles: Coupe

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