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Why do people use napkin rings?
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Napkin rings were originally introduced in the 1800s and used as a way to determine whose napkin was whose, so they could be reused several times before washing. Today, they are simply used as decoration. Browse a collection of vintage and contemporary napkin rings on 1stiDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Silver Bronze Napkin Ring
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Silver Bronze Napkin ring
Silver plated bronze napkin ring 35/42 microns
H: 30 mm, d: 42 mm
Category
2010s French Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Brass Napkin Ring
Located in Paonia, CO
(wh)ORE HAüS brand without committing to our larger pieces. The brass napkin ring is made of hand bent
Category
2010s American Modern Tableware
Materials
Brass
$65 / item
Brass Spiral Napkin Rings
Located in Richmond, VA
Vintage brass spiral napkin rings, set of four.
Category
20th Century Tableware
Materials
Brass
Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
By Harman Brothers
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver napkin rings have a rectangular rounded form.
Each napkin ring is embellished with impressive
Category
Vintage 1980s British Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Sterling Silver Napkin Rings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
style napkin rings - boxed; part of our dining silverware collection
These exceptional vintage English
Category
Vintage 1980s British Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Sterling Silver Napkin Rings Contemporary (2000)
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
silver millenium napkin rings; part of our dining silverware collection.
These exceptional contemporary
Category
Early 2000s English Sterling Silver
Materials
Sterling Silver
$2,706 / set