{"title":"Collector’s Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe rarest of the rare — vintage cocktail napkins with true collector’s appeal. Exceptional craftsmanship, historical significance, or documented provenance make these pieces stand apart. Each one is an heirloom of artistry, for those who value mastery over trend.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"neck-neck-horse-racing-vintage-madeira-cocktail-napkins-set-of-8","title":"Neck \u0026 Neck Horse Race Vintage Madeira Cocktail Napkins, Set of 8","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey're neck and neck, all the way!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage linen cocktail napkins, hand embroidered in Madeira. Each one features a pair of racing horses in bold, contrasting colors. \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStriking, graphic and incredibly rare — more textile art than tabletop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition, never used. Hand laundered, bright and clean. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSet of 8,\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eapprox 5 x 8 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37495372087476,"sku":"CN1448","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_3172.jpg?v=1777662927"},{"product_id":"fine-antique-italian-needle-lace-birds-cocktail-rounds-coasters-set-of-10","title":"Fine Antique Italian Needle Lace Birds Cocktail Rounds, Coasters, Set of 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eArt for your table.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable set of antique Italian needle lace rounds, featuring exquisite bird motifs—nesting, feeding their young, and in graceful flight—worked in ultra-fine lace with intricate floral surrounds. The detail is extraordinary, each piece revealing the artistry of antique Italian craftsmanship. These are rare, and truly beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition, gently used, if at all. Hand laundered, clean and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSet of 10:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6.25 inches across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eColor is ivory.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44469849784566,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/products\/IMG_6141_30ba73c2-839d-4076-bcc1-f64d5bf33a5f.jpg?v=1664489431"},{"product_id":"french-flowers-vintage-silk-chiffon-cocktail-napkins-set-of-12","title":"French Flowers Vintage Silk Chiffon Cocktail Napkins, Set of 12","description":"\u003cp id=\"ds_div\"\u003eA rare and ethereal set of vintage silk chiffon napkins, hand embroidered with French garden flowers—\u003cem\u003emuguet\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003epensée\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ebleuet\u003c\/em\u003e, and others—each named in graceful script. The embroidery is delicate and luminous against the sheer silk ground, feather-light yet beautifully detailed. Likely Italian in origin, this set reflects the artistry and elegance of mid-century couture linens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition, very gently used, not quite perfect. Carefully hand laundered, clean and bright. We note some light discolorations on one, and a pinhole on another (last photo for both). Easy to forgive. This set is exquisite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet of 12;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.25 x 8 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45714264490230,"sku":null,"price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_2118.jpg?v=1701916787"},{"product_id":"sinking-into-a-martini-vintage-madeira-cocktail-napkins-set-of-8","title":"Sinking into a Martini. Vintage Madeira Cocktail Napkins, Set of 8","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" id=\"ds_div\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJust. Too. Fabulous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThree blondes, brunettes and a couple of redheads sink into a martini, wearing nothing more than a cigarette and a pair of shoes. Very naughty, and \u003cem\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e spectacular. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHand embroidered in Madeira. \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWe've\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e never \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eseen this pattern before!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExcellent condition, very gently used. Hand laundered, bright and clean. A slight fray on one shoe, and a hint of color run. All minor, these look marvelous. \u003c\/p\u003e\nSet of 8;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5 x 8 inches.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47281786257654,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/nudemartini1.jpg?v=1727327044"},{"product_id":"d-porthault-heart-cocktail-napkins-from-the-duke-duchess-of-windsor","title":"D. Porthault Heart Cocktail Napkins from the Duke \u0026 Duchess of Windsor","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA extraordinary set—these vintage D. Porthault cocktail napkins showcase 11 different whimsical heart motifs, each one uniquely hand-embroidered with exquisite artistry. Playful, creative and utterly captivating, they were specially commissioned by the Duchess of Windsor, reflecting her impeccable eye for detail and love of bespoke design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMore than just beautiful linens, these napkins were once part of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor’s famously elegant entertaining—likely used during their intimate cocktail gatherings, where royalty, aristocrats, and luminaries of the time were frequent guests.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOffered in the landmark 1998 Sotheby’s auction of the Windsors’ estate, this set provides a rare connection to one of the most fascinating couples of the 20th century. The New York Times featured the auction in its coverage, highlighting the matching tablecloth as one of the \u003cspan\u003eextraordinary treasures offered. \u003c\/span\u003eThe original Sotheby’s hangtags from the sale are included (the hangtags are dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeptember 1997, but the actual auction was postponed to February 1998 due to the death of Princess Diana).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition is excellent: gently used, hand-laundered, clean and bright. Each napkin retains its original laundry label.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSet of 11; \u003cbr\u003e9 x 6 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA complementary \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eheart-motif tablecloth set owned by the Windsors is also available. View it \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thingsmostdelightful.com\/products\/d-porthault-valentine-tablecloth-napkins-from-the-duke-duchess-of-windsor\" title=\"The Duke and Duchess of Windsor Valentine Tablecloth Set\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47750795165942,"sku":null,"price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/cocktail1.jpg?v=1739412225"},{"product_id":"rare-zebra-marghab-vintage-linen-cocktail-napkins-set-of-8","title":"Rare \"Zebra\" Marghab Vintage Linen Cocktail Napkins, Set of 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarghab’s elusive “Zebra” design—bold, graphic, and incredibly rare. Vintage linen cocktail napkins, hand-embroidered in Madeira. A striking example of Marghab’s creativity and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, gently used. Hand-laundered, clean, and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 8;\u003cbr\u003e5 x 8 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48365689176310,"sku":null,"price":725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_4365_2.jpg?v=1748384240"},{"product_id":"italian-linen-tablecloth-with-12-monogrammed-cocktail-napkins-yellow-accents","title":"Italian Linen Tablecloth with 12 Monogrammed Cocktail Napkins, Yellow Accents","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exquisite vintage Italian linen set, combining dense drawnwork, elegant monograms, and a gorgeous ombré yellow. The workmanship is superb: elaborate borders, lettering of rare finesse, and the richness of color all speak to its artistry. The extra-long cocktail napkins — seldom encountered — make the set even more exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, never used, with a soft antique patina. Gently hand laundered, clean and bright. The off-white linen shows natural slubs and darker weave lines typical of the fabric, with just a hint of color run near the edge of the tablecloth. All minor—the set looks marvelous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet includes:  \u003cbr\u003e12 cocktail napkins, 6 1\/2 x 13 1\/2 inches;  \u003cbr\u003e1 table topper, 46 x 47 inches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompanion set with green embroidery available separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49087825707254,"sku":null,"price":925.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_6733.jpg?v=1758264341"},{"product_id":"italian-linen-tablecloth-with-12-monogrammed-cocktail-napkins-green-accents","title":"Italian Linen Tablecloth with 12 Monogrammed Cocktail Napkins, Green Accents","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary vintage Italian linen set, combining dense drawnwork, elegant monograms, and a striking green hue. The workmanship is superb: elaborate borders, lettering of rare finesse, and the richness of color all speak to its artistry. The extra-long cocktail napkins — seldom encountered — make the set even more exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, never used, retaining an antique patina. Gently hand laundered, clean and bright. The linen is off-white, with natural slubs and darker weave lines typical of the fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet includes:\u003cbr\u003e12 cocktail napkins, 6 1\/2 x 13 1\/2 inches;\u003cbr\u003e1 table topper, 46 x 47 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompanion set with yellow embroidery available separately.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49087843008758,"sku":null,"price":975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_6708.jpg?v=1758264473"},{"product_id":"exquisite-vintage-italian-bobbin-lace-cocktail-napkins-set-of-10","title":"Exquisite Vintage Italian Bobbin Lace Cocktail Napkins, Set of 10","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuperb vintage Italian cocktail napkins, with fine handmade bobbin lace on finer linen. Direct from Rome, and of exceptional craftsmanship. Each napkin is embellished with drawnwork and finished with delicate picot edging around the border. Graceful, light and delicate—like a feather in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, unused. Hand laundered, clean and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSet of 10;\u003cbr\u003e5 x 7 inches. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49161018835190,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_8555_fac75186-dd89-4852-919f-db96a5bfd541.jpg?v=1759810810"},{"product_id":"antique-ottoman-embroidered-cocktail-napkins-set-of-4","title":"Antique Ottoman Embroidered Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique Ottoman hand embroidered linen cocktail napkins – striking and unusual!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition, never used. Hand laundered, bright and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 4;\u003cbr\u003e5 x 5 inches. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49301008810230,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/products\/IMG_8275.jpg?v=1666577329"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/collections\/IMG_1764_1.jpg?v=1762890827","url":"https:\/\/www.thingsmostdelightful.com\/collections\/collector-s-pieces.oembed","provider":"Things Most Delightful®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}