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1980s Pierre Cardin Set of 6 Maiolica Print Napkins

Set of Six Maiolica Print Napkins · Made in France · 1980s
A 1980s set of six Pierre Cardin cotton napkins with maiolica print in white, blue and yellow. Made in France, 43 x 43 cm, new.
Details
Designer Pierre Cardin
Period 1980s
Type Set of 6 napkins
Print Maiolica, white, blue and yellow
Material Cotton
Made in France
Measurements 43 x 43 cm each
Condition New
PERIOD
1980s
PROVENANCE
Pierre Cardin, 1980s. Made in France. Private Collection.
DESCRIPTION
A set of six Pierre Cardin napkins from the 1980s in square cotton, printed with a maiolica design in white, blue and yellow. They were made in France.

Each napkin measures 43 x 43 cm. Pierre Cardin opened his house in Paris in 1950 and licensed his name for household goods as well as clothing.

They are new and unused.
AUTHENTICATION
Verified in-house by a LegitGrails-certified expert.
Construction, labelling, stitching, hardware and materials checked against house and period standards. AI-assisted, expert-decided.
CONDITION New
New and unused.
Authentic Pierre CardinCottonMade in FranceNew
Maiolica for the Table
The Archivary - Italian Curation

Blue and yellow maiolica patterns printed on cotton napkins for the table. The Cardin name carried into the dining room.

The Object and Its Moment
Six Napkins

This set of six Pierre Cardin napkins dates from the 1980s. They are made of square cotton in France, printed with a maiolica design in white, blue and yellow, and each measures 43 x 43 cm.

Maiolica patterns, printed on cotton.

The Fashion Landscape
Pierre Cardin

Pierre Cardin opened his Paris house in 1950 and became one of the first designers to license his name on a large scale.

The Wider Culture
Maiolica

Maiolica is tin-glazed earthenware with painted decoration, a tradition of Italy and the Mediterranean. Its patterns translate easily to printed textiles.

Reading the Object
Unused Set

The blue and yellow print on white gives the set a fresh, ceramic look. All six napkins are new.

A ceramic look, in cotton.

Why It Matters Now
Designer Homeware

Designer table linen from the 1980s attracts collectors of vintage homeware. This set is complete and unused.

MARKET DEMAND
1980s
Designer table linen
RARITY
Limited
Original period piece, no longer produced
ORIGIN
France
French-made Pierre Cardin linen
HOUSE ERA
Pierre Cardin
Founder of the house, Paris 1950
Demand
Designer Homeware

Vintage designer table linen attracts collectors of homeware and fashion names.

Supply
Complete Sets

Napkin sets are often split or used, so complete unused sets are assessed with care.

Context
Licensing

Cardin's licensing model is a recognised chapter in the history of fashion business.

Shipping

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Delivery Times

London & United Kingdom: 2–4 days
Europe: 4–5 days by courier
USA: 6–7 days by courier
Rest of the World: 7–8 days by courier

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Price
€165
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