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12 Vintage Bakeware Pieces Worth Way More Than You’d Think

From Pyrex to CorningWare, these nostalgic kitchen treasures could be hiding serious value in your cupboards.

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Updated Feb. 1, 2025
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Repurposing or reselling antique or vintage home items is one of those great side hustles that allows you to earn extra income outside of work. How much you can make really depends on what you're selling, how you're getting your inventory, and what services you use to sell.

It may be a surprise to some, but rare, vintage bakeware can sell for hundreds (sometimes thousands) more on the resale market than what they're originally worth. Here are 12 items that very well could net you a good chunk of change.

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CorningWare Spice of Life casserole dish

Menta/Adobe Antique porcelain soup bowl

You can nab good quality CorningWare casserole dishes on eBay for just a few dollars, but rare vintage pieces have been known to go for big bucks.

One of the rare CorningWare patterns is the four-quart Spice of Life casserole dish. 

Early models have the words "L'Echalote, La Marjolaine, La Romarin" etched on the side and have been known to fetch up to $4,000 on the resale market. There's one currently on sale for a whopping $15,000 on Etsy.

Le Creuset Signature Enameled Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven

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Le Creuset bakeware items can go for hundreds of dollars on eBay, though the product's condition will play a role in how much it's worth.

Several of their enamel cast iron Dutch ovens are currently listed on eBay for a few hundred dollars. A product listed as "new" with bright orange coloring is currently going for $329.99, and several have recently sold for over $300.


Griswold cast irons

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Griswold is a big name in the cast iron skillet business, too, and because of their rarity, a Griswold in good condition can go for several hundred dollars (and beyond) online.

Currently, an antique Griswold cast iron skillet is listed for more than $400 on eBay — and similar products regularly sell for over $100.

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Pyrex Amish Butterprint mixing bowl

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Some Pyrex products that are decades old or feature unique, rare patterns are worth quite a bit on the resale market. What's more, you may have them lying around your kitchen.

A Pyrex mixing bowl with an "Amish Butterprint" pattern can earn you over $100 on eBay, and a set of four recently sold for $355.

Fire King jadeite products

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Any Jadeite products you have in decent condition could net you some serious dough, but lightly used products or those that come in sets will be worth the most.

For example, a 17-piece set of stunning jadeite dishes from Fire King is currently listed for nearly $180 on eBay. A pair of vintage jadeite mugs recently went for almost $90.

Watt Pottery Starflower spaghetti bowl

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Watt Pottery products are highly sought after by some collectors and their simple yet brightly decorated spaghetti bowls are known to garner big paydays on eBay.

A bowl with their unique Starflower design recently sold for nearly $130, and products in great condition could be worth more.

Pyrex Atomic Starburst casserole dish

heinteh/Adobe casserole on the background

Among rare Pyrex kitchenware, the Atomic Starburst casserole dish is a particular money maker. The turquoise dish adorned with a star pattern on the side has been known to garner hundreds of dollars on eBay.

There are a few currently listed for sale for over $800.

Pyrex Pink Daisy oval dish

teleginatania/Adobe Casserole with rice, sea bass, tomato and cheese

Another Pyrex product to keep your eyes peeled for if you happen to be scouring your local yard sale is the Pink Daisy oval casserole dish.

The product (with accompanying lid) recently sold on eBay for $150 and dishes in excellent condition may sell for even more.

Fiesta nesting bowls

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Stunning and colorful Fiesta nesting bowls are a popular choice among bakeware collectors and products in good condition have been known to sell for a big profit.

On eBay, nesting bowls regularly go for well over $100 — and one complete set of seven bowls in all different sizes is currently listed on Etsy for $2,500.

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Blue Ridge Southern Pottery dishes

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Blue Ridge Southern Pottery products have adorable patterns that probably remind quite a few Americans of their grandmother's China cabinets.

While individual items may not be able to be sold for much, sets have been known to sell for quite a bit. On eBay, a set of eight beautifully decorated plates recently sold for nearly $150.

Pyrex primary color bowls

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A set of Pyrex primary color bowls could net a pretty penny on the resale market. In fact, a set of the bowls plus an accompanying refrigerator storage set is currently listed on Etsy for nearly $300.

Primary color bowl sets alone regularly sells for $100 or more on eBay.

Majolica Begonia oak leaf plate

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A stunning addition to any kitchen display, colorful Majolica Begonia oak leaf platters are rarities that can attract big paydays.

A rare platter with faux handles is currently listed on eBay for $120.

Bottom line

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Selling vintage items you already own or can nab from flea markets or local shops on the cheap is a great way to earn extra income.

Make sure you check out recently sold items on resale sites like eBay so you can make sure you're asking for an appropriate price to increase your odds of selling.

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