Vintage Pyrex cookware has become a cult favorite among collectors, home cooks, and kitchen nostalgia enthusiasts alike, but is it really worth the hunt? Sure, you could grab a plain glass dish ...

Pyrex earned its spot in kitchens in the early 20th century, and changed home cooking forever. Here's how the simple glass cookware became ubiquitous.

including pieces of Pyrex and CorningWare, along with vintage Melmac, Texasware and Boontonware. They also grew up seeing the cheerfully decorated dishes and cookware in their family homes.