Revere Ware Copper-Bottom Cookware
by Revere Ware
8 endorsements on r/BuyItForLife first recommended in Jan 2025
Stainless steel pots and pans with a distinctive copper-clad bottom for even heat distribution, made by Revere Ware from the mid-20th century onward. Vintage sets from the 1950s-1970s are commonly inherited, restored, and kept in daily use rather than replaced.
Added Jul 5, 2026, Updated Jul 6, 2026
Why it's buy-it-for-life
Redditors describe inherited or decades-old Revere Ware sets - some from the 1950s, others bought at the factory in the 1970s - still performing well after 50-70 years, with owners restoring and re-polishing them instead of buying new cookware.
What redditors say
Recommended on reddit as recently as March 2026
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- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
I'm using the set my grandparents got for a present at their wedding 70 years ago! They look and work fantastic!
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
i have a set that i got from my parents.. we bought them at the factory in the 70s. Amazing pots and pans.
- 1r/BuyItForLife comment
All my pots are old Revereware from my family... loved how light they were to carry and fast to heat up... I've used a lot of other pots over the years... and I love these!
Got really tired of expensive pots that last 4-5 years. Restored these bad boys for life. All copper bottom revere ware.
Farberware & Revere Ware pots >50yo
Revere Ware for the win.
I inherited my grandma's from the 1950s and anytime I think about new pots, I just go back to the tried and true
Be careful I brasso all my revereware like that then it bubbled because of lack of seasoning
You'll have these for life. Great investment.