Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income attributable to Corning Incorporated	$ 1,014	$ 408	$ 1,484	$ 1,540
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain	(676)	317	(539)	(484)
Net unrealized (losses) gains on investments	(3)	(1)	1	1
Unamortized gains and prior service costs for postretirement benefit plans		14	3	44
Net unrealized gains (losses) on designated hedges	5	(17)	2	8
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(674)	313	(533)	(431)
Comprehensive income attributable to Corning Incorporated	$ 340	$ 721	$ 951	$ 1,109