10 Vintage Pyrex Patterns That Could Be Worth a Fortune
It’s easy to overlook what’s sitting in your own kitchen. That sturdy Pyrex dish you’ve had for years might not just be for baking or storing leftovers anymore. Collectors have turned vintage Pyrex into a booming niche, with some patterns selling for hundreds or even thousands online. The rare ones tell a story of mid-century design, color, and nostalgia that’s suddenly worth a small fortune.
Lucky in Love
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One of the rarest known Pyrex patterns, Lucky in Love, features green grass, hearts, and clovers on white glass. It was only released in 1959 and in extremely small numbers. Collectors still reference a 2015 sale in which one dish reached $4,000 on eBay, a figure that helped cement its legendary status.
Turquoise Golden Birds
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This pattern was likely made for Corning employees and never released to the public. Shaped as a “Space Saver” casserole, it has a turquoise background with gold birds printed across the center. The limited production and lack of retail availability contribute to its appeal.
Butterprint (Pink or Orange Versions)
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The Butterprint pattern was launched in 1957, usually in turquoise. But the pink and orange versions—produced in smaller runs—are far harder to come by. Turquoise remains the most common, while the alternate colors tend to spark more attention at auctions, particularly when sold as full sets.
Starburst Casserole
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The Starburst casserole is one of those rare pieces that feels both minimal and striking. A single gold eight-pointed star sits on bright turquoise glass, part of a limited release that never turned into a full line. It originally came with a clear lid and a metal warming stand, both of which are now hard to find together.
Pink Stems
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Pink Stems was introduced in 1962 through a loyalty program that let shoppers exchange saved stamps for kitchenware. The design featured a soft pink background covered in fine white stems. It didn’t draw much attention when it came out, but its gentle look has earned lasting admiration from collectors who appreciate its calm, refined style.
Gooseberry
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This design helped debut the now-iconic Cinderella bowl shape. Gooseberry came in a few colorways, including pink, yellow, and a rarer blue version. While all variants are collectible, the blue has become especially prized due to its lower production numbers.
Atomic Eyes (Hot ‘N’ Cold Chip and Dip Set)
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Before Pyrex labeled every design with an official name, there was this: a crisp white bowl set with blue oval “eyes” and crosses at the center. Originally called the Hot ‘N’ Cold Chip and Dip Set, collectors renamed it Atomic Eyes years later. It came with a metal bracket stand.
Flamingo Pink
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Flamingo Pink ran from 1952 to 1957 and showed up on mixing bowls, loaf pans, and cake dishes. Each piece was finished in a smooth pink glaze that caught the light without being loud. The shapes were plain and sturdy, designed before the more decorative bowl styles appeared, and that simplicity is what collectors still like about them.
The Duchess Set
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This collaboration between Pyrex and Stanley Home Products launched in 1959 as part of a hostess party promotion. The main attraction was a pink casserole dish with a gold floral design, accompanied by matching kitchenware like a carafe and a sugar set.
Barcode Pattern (Non-Blue Variants)
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The official name was Blue Stripe, but fans called it Barcode, and that nickname stuck. The 1966 promo line featured vertical lines that looked, well, like a barcode. While the blue version is fairly common, other colors—black, red, even green—were released in small seasonal batches.