Vintage BRIMITE Napkin Rings – Boxed Set of Three
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Mid-Century Resin Tableware | c.1950s
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A beautifully preserved boxed set of three vintage Brimite napkin rings, dating to the post-war mid-century period, when colour, plastics and modern living came together in joyful, optimistic design.
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Presented in their original retail box, these napkin rings are made from Brimite, an early synthetic resin widely used in the late 1940s–1950s for stylish, lightweight tableware and decorative household items.
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The rings feature bold, period-perfect colourways — soft pink marbled with blue, rich burgundy, and green-blue marbling — capturing the unmistakable look of 1950s table glamour. The fitted presentation box is finished in crackle-effect paper with a blue interior and retains its original BRIMITE maker’s label to the lid, confirming authenticity.
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A rare survival as a complete set, this is a wonderful example of mid-century design where practicality met playful modern style.
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📏 Size 
Internal diameter: approx. 3.5–4 cm
External diameter: approx. 5 cm
Box (closed): 5 cm x 5 cm
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Their proportions are entirely consistent with mid-century napkin rings designed to sit neatly on folded linen.
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🧵 Materials & details
Material: Brimite (early synthetic resin)
Quantity: Set of three
Box: Original fitted presentation box
Label: Original BRIMITE maker’s mark to lid interior
Period: c.1950s
Origin: Europe (likely continental)
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🕰️ Condition
Very good vintage condition overall.
Napkin rings show only light, age-appropriate surface wear
Colours remain vibrant and glossy
Box shows honest wear to edges and base, consistent with age
Label is worn but legible and intact
All wear is entirely in keeping with a genuine mid-century piece and adds to its authenticity.
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💙 Why we love it
Complete original boxed set
Authentic mid-century Brimite
Gorgeous post-war colour palette
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Perfect scale for display or use
A rare survivor of everyday 1950s table style
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This is the sort of object that quietly elevates a table — and tells a story while doing it.
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📸 Styling ideas – “1950s table glamour”
For photography or display, style these to lean hard into their era:
Pair with crisp white or pastel linen napkins, loosely folded
Use a Formica-style table surface or pale wood
Add a vintage teacup, milk jug, or chrome cutlery nearby
Shoot one ring slipped over a rolled napkin, with the others stacked beside the box
Soft natural light works best — let the resin glow slightly
They also look fabulous styled open-box on a shelf or sideboard as a mid-century decorative accent.
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🎁 Perfect for…
Mid-century interiors
Vintage tableware collectors
Stylists & photographers
Thoughtful vintage gifting
Anyone who loves authentic post-war design