Vintage CorningWare Cornflower Blue 3 Quart Casserole with Lid • A-3-B Baking Dish

✨ Vintage CorningWare Cornflower Blue 3 Quart Casserole Dish
This classic CorningWare Cornflower Blue casserole dish is the versatile 3-quart size (model A-3-B), a favorite for family-size casseroles, baked pasta dishes, vegetables, and everyday oven cooking.

Introduced in the late 1950s, CorningWare quickly became a staple in American kitchens thanks to its durable Pyroceram glass-ceramic construction, designed to handle extreme temperature changes while moving easily from oven to table.

The simple Cornflower Blue floral motif became one of the most recognizable cookware designs of the mid-century kitchen and remains a beloved classic today.

This example includes its matching clear Pyrex glass lid, making it ready for everyday cooking or display in a vintage kitchen collection.

💡 Details
Maker: CorningWare
Pattern: Cornflower Blue
Material: Pyroceram glass-ceramic

Model: A-3-B
Capacity: 3 Quart

Included:
• CorningWare casserole dish
• Matching Pyrex glass lid

Estimated decade of manufacture: Late 1960s to early 1970s

The bottom stamp includes “For Range and Microwave”, language Corning began adding around 1969 as microwave ovens first started appearing in American homes.

Made in USA.

⚙️ Condition
This vintage casserole dish remains in very good condition.

• No cracks or structural damage observed
• Interior cooking surface is clean and bright
• Light utensil marks consistent with normal vintage use
• Minor exterior base wear from decades of careful kitchen use
• Lid is clear and fits properly

Overall, a well-preserved and fully functional piece ready for the next generation of cooks.

💬 Auntie Nen’s Note
CorningWare wasn’t just cookware — it was part of a mid-century shift toward practical, durable kitchen tools that moved seamlessly from oven to table. The Cornflower Blue pattern became a household icon and remains one of the most recognizable designs ever produced.

If you enjoy the story behind vintage kitchenware, I recently shared a short video explaining how Corning developed Pyroceram, the remarkable material behind CorningWare.

You can watch it here:

🚚 Shipping
This piece will be carefully packed with protective cushioning to ensure safe delivery. The lid and dish will be wrapped separately for maximum protection during transit.