We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Remember the Brady Bunch kitchen? Picture it in your mind — that aggressively orange space that somehow managed to look totally cool anyway. The ’70s were nothing if not bold, and the set designers weren’t afraid to lean into it. Honestly, Pyrex patterns from that decade seem like they were practically made for that kitchen. These eye-catching designs got discontinued, but wouldn’t it be amazing to see them pop up in stores again instead of just at antique shops and eBay? Good news: these outlets and more are now great places to find these once super common containers. The best part? Some of them won’t break the bank if you catch them at the right time. You’ll spot all those iconic ’70s colors — avocado, tan, harvest gold, and deep brown — showing up in these gorgeous Pyrex pieces. But it’s really the designs on top of those colors that make you want to grab them. Whether you’re into folksy vibes, delicate whispers, or bold geometry, Pyrex had something for everyone back then. These patterns were seriously distinctive and instantly recognizable. We’re crossing our fingers for rereleases of designs with botanic touches, cool arches, ethnic inspiration, snowflakes, and tons of flowers. Check out our 12 favorite Pyrex patterns below — we’re betting you’ll either finally learn the names of patterns you love, fall for ones you’d forgotten about, or maybe even feel inspired to shoot Pyrex a message asking them to bring these babies back.
Spring Blossom
Flowers are totally timeless. Pyrex’s Spring Blossom line — sometimes called “Crazy Daisy” — totally captures that disco-era vibe with its period avocado shade. The five-petaled flowers are simple enough that you might doodle them during a phone call, but that doesn’t make them any less charming. Spring Blossom first showed up in 1972 and hung around until ’79. That same year, Pyrex rolled out a refreshed version with slightly smaller flowers and a lighter green shade.
Snowflake Blue
Blue wasn’t exactly the color everyone wanted in the ’70s, which might be why Snowflake Blue feels fresher and more timeless than some other Pyrex patterns. This cornflower-colored line ran from 1972 until 1975. The warm blue gets paired with these long, thin snowflakes tucked under a scalloped line and some decorative dots. The wintry theme is subtle enough that the dishes don’t look out of place once the holidays wrap up. There’s actually something fancy about it — kind of wedding cake vibes — though it’s easy to imagine one of these beauties holding Hanukkah treats on a cold night.
Friendship
Picture this: birds facing each other — red and round — surrounded by crimson and orange flowers, water droplets, and even more birds. That’s the cheerful vibe of Friendship. Pyrex made this warm, happy design from 1971 to 1974, which is actually a pretty short run considering how available and affordable it is on vintage sites these days. The retro and Crayola-inspired colors give this pattern more staying power than dishes from the era in mustard yellow or split-pea green.
Daisy Floral
These daisies have those feathery-edged petals that feel a little fancier than your average daisy. Let’s just say flowers from this family rarely disappoint when it comes to looking great on stuff. The Daisy design was available from 1968 until 1973, and even though the orangey-yellow shade was everywhere at the time, the whole look has actually held up pretty well. You might spot orange mixing bowls ringed with lighter flowers or sunshine yellow casserole dishes with glass lids covered in oversized sunflowers.
Navajo
If this is your first time seeing Pyrex’s Navajo design, you’re not alone. The pixelated print has this woven rug feel to it, and the turquoise and terracotta colors definitely call to mind the mesas and stones you’d see in the Four Corners. Here’s the thing though: this one only got made from 1971 to ’72, which makes it pretty hard to find. That rarity shows up in the resale prices, which are noticeably higher than more common patterns from that time.
Butterfly Gold
Butterfly Gold is hardly rare, since it hung around for most of the decade, but it’s still totally gorgeous. The mustard yellow or deeper caramel shades underneath what’s really more of a floral and foliage print than actual butterflies is about as seventies-Pyrex as it gets. Since they made it from ’72 to ’78, then brought it back in ’79, it’s probably the most recognizable and iconic Pyrex line out there. You can find Butterfly Gold on baking dishes, glasses, teacups, napkin rings — pretty much everything.
Woodland
Pyrex’s Woodland line was pretty extensive and hit all the checkboxes for what made Pyrex great. Thin-line flowers and leaves wrapped around everything from salt and pepper shakers to gravy boats to those chunky stacking mixing bowls, all painted in those classic ’70s browns. This line ran from 1978 until 1983, and Pyrex kept churning out place settings for a couple more years after that. Because it was around for so long, you can still find tons of Woodland items on resale sites, and the prices are super reasonable.
Autumn Harvest
Late ’70s Pyrex designs moved away from that early ’70s mod look toward something more graceful and delicate with botanical elements. Autumn Harvest pieces bridged that style gap and took it well into the ’80s — it first hit shelves in 1979 and stayed in production until 1986. Instead of those big, bold rings of flowers, this line went minimal with simple sprays of grass heads. Painted in those Brady-friendly earth tones with sprigs of white or rust-colored grasses, Autumn Harvest probably felt a little tired by ’86, but fast forward 40 years and it’s totally charming again.
