How to Buy Corelle Dishes

Corelle is a manufacturer of glass based dishes and has been in business since the 1970s. Corelle dishes are made up of three layers of glass with a protective enamel at the top. The process Corelle uses ensures that the dishes are lightweight, but also durable. You will want to keep several things in mind when you buy Corelle dishes.

Instructions

1. Decide between modern Corelle dish patterns or vintage designs. The modern patterns will be available in stores while you will have to shop at resellers for vintage styles from the 1970s and 1980s.

2. View the available patterns on the Corelle website. Corelle has all available patterns open to viewing on the website under the "Showroom" menu. Modern patterns include Apricot Grove, Cherry Blossom, French Lilac and Henna. Vintage styles include Anna, Blue Cornflower, Heather and Lineage.

3. Choose the shape that you want for your Corelle dishes. You can find many of the sets available in square or round dishes.

4. Purchase modern Corelle dishes from retailers of home goods. Many popular discount retail chains sell Corelle dishes, including Target and Wal-Mart. If you want to shop online, browse the selections offered by Amazon.com.

5. Look at the inventory of vintage dish resellers if you are looking for older Corelle dishes. If you go online, browse the webstore Mimi's Back Porch to order vintage Corelle sets and pieces. In the item's description, you will be able to determine the condition of the dishes.

Tips & Warnings

• If you order Corelle dishes online, make sure you have insurance on the items in case breakage occurs during transport.

References

• Corelle

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Mimi's Back Porch