To the good people at Corning,
We love Pyrex - it's a natural fact. We love the colours and whimsical patterns manufactured by Pyrex in the fifties, sixties, and yes - even seventies. How could something as practical as glass bowls and oven dishes be so beautiful? We ask this question daily as we gently hand wash our Primary Color bowls and drool over fruit stacked in dishes with names like Butterprint.
Do you realize that there are legions of Pyrex-obsessed people around the globe, most of whom find it hard to get excited by the clear glass Pyrex that's being produced nowadays? True, it's very handy and most of us have at least one, not-so-exciting glass Pyrex measuring cup in the cupboard, but we yearn for more.
Question: Have you ever considered launching a new line of colored Pyrex with bold, funky, modern designs? My heart belongs to old timey Pyrex and I'll always be scouring thrift stores and yard sales for vintage Pyrex, but I'd seriously consider spending money on new Pyrex if you could do what you did fifty years ago, but with a futuristic twist.
Think about it. There's over two hundred followers of this blog who would probably be available for new pattern feedback.
Erin - Toronto Yardsaler
I've often wondered if the sudden resurgence of vintage Pyrex love would ever lead to new designs! I, for one, would be all over that!
ReplyDeleteHurrah, I do hope that this might happen one day x
ReplyDeleteErm, no. The glass they used today is shite in comparison...and why? Because new is better? Hell no!
ReplyDeleteSuch a compelling case! I'm also surprised the interest in vintage Pyrex hasn't sparked some new designs, but my heart is with the old ones.
ReplyDeleteWell put! And if they won't release new pieces, they could at least post old catalogs online, and just generally provide more info on what was produced. There's info scattered on different sites, but it would be great to hear it from 'the horse's mouth.'
ReplyDeleteLord help me if they started producing new pieces in great designs! I would probably put us in the "poor" house, LOL!!! I'm with Vintage, I'd love to see some old catalogs that would provide more information on what was produced and when.
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely a good suggestion, and they could find so much inspiration with today's trendy and bold geometric patterns!
ReplyDeleteThis is a question that rings in my head all the time! They could at least release a limited run every quarter or so to drum up sales.
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