Vintage CorningWare Cornflower Blue 1-3/4 Qt Casserole with Lid & Chrome Cradle • P.1-3/4.B

✨ Vintage CorningWare Cornflower Blue Casserole with Lid and Serving Cradle

This classic CorningWare Cornflower Blue casserole dish includes its matching Pyrex glass lid and a chrome serving cradle, allowing the dish to move easily from oven to table for serving.

CorningWare became a fixture in American kitchens beginning in the late 1950s thanks to its durable Pyroceram glass-ceramic construction, which can handle extreme heat while remaining lightweight and practical for everyday use.
The simple Cornflower Blue floral motif quickly became one of the most recognizable cookware patterns ever produced and remains a beloved mid-century design.

With the addition of the chrome cradle, this piece becomes an elegant table-ready serving dish, perfect for casseroles, vegetables, or side dishes.

💡 Details
Maker: CorningWare
Pattern: Cornflower Blue
Material: Pyroceram glass-ceramic
Model: P-1¾-B
Capacity: 1¾ Quart
Included:
• CorningWare casserole dish
• Matching Pyrex glass lid
• Chrome serving cradle
Estimated decade of manufacture: 1970s–1980s
Made in USA

⚙️ Condition
This vintage set remains in very good condition.
• No cracks or structural damage observed
• Interior cooking surface is clean and bright
• Minor utensil marks consistent with normal vintage use
• Typical base wear from decades of careful kitchen use
• Glass lid is clear and fits properly
• Chrome cradle remains sturdy with light age wear
Overall a very nice example that is both fully functional and display-worthy.

💬 Auntie Nen’s Note
One of the reasons CorningWare became so popular was its ability to move effortlessly from oven to table. Accessories like this chrome cradle made that transition even easier, turning everyday cookware into attractive serving pieces.
If you enjoy the story behind CorningWare, I recently shared a short video about how Pyroceram — the remarkable material used to make these dishes — was originally developed for high-heat industrial uses before finding its way into American kitchens.
Watch it here:

🚚 Shipping
This set will be carefully packed to ensure safe delivery. The lid, dish, and cradle will be individually wrapped and cushioned to protect them during transit.