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A striking vintage table linen set from Ireland, this Easy Care Sarille/Nylon tablecloth and four-napkin set dates from the 1960s–1970s era and is a textbook example of mid-century mod design. The square 50×50 inch tablecloth carries a bold, all-over circle geometric print in rich teal, with the four matching napkins produced in a complementary lighter aqua — a considered tonal pairing that still looks fresh and deliberate today.
Made from Sarille, a brand-name nylon fabric popular in the 1960s and 1970s for its easy-care, crease-resistant properties, this set was designed to be practical as well as stylish — no starching, no difficult ironing. The original maker's label remains intact and fully legible, confirming brand, material, size and country of manufacture, which makes it especially desirable for collectors of vintage Irish textiles.
Whether you are furnishing a retro or 1970s-themed dining room, hunting a characterful piece for display, or simply want a genuinely useful vintage table set with real mid-century credentials, this is a rare, complete find in very good condition.
| Brand | Easy Care |
|---|---|
| Type | Tablecloth & Napkin Set |
| Material | Sarille / Nylon |
| Colour | Teal (tablecloth) / Aqua-Turquoise (napkins) |
| Pattern | Circles / Geometric |
| Shape | Square |
| Tablecloth Size | 50 × 50 inches (127 × 127 cm) |
| Items in Set | 5 (1 tablecloth + 4 napkins) |
| Country of Manufacture | Ireland |
| Era / Decade | 1960s–1970s (1970s) |
| Style | Retro / Mid-Century Modern |
| Occasion | Dining, Entertaining |
| Care | Easy Care |
| Vintage | Yes — Original (not reproduction) |
| Label Present | Yes — intact and legible |
The set is complete and in genuinely very good used condition. The teal geometric circle print on the tablecloth is vibrant, with no significant fading. All four aqua napkins are present and undamaged. Some light storage fold creases are visible throughout — entirely expected in a vintage folded textile and these should ease well with a gentle iron. There is minor age-related softening to the nylon fabric, consistent with its vintage date. The original maker's label is intact and fully legible. On close inspection, no stains, holes, pulled threads or other damage were found. This is a very presentable set, ready to use on a table or to display in a collection.
Q: Is this a genuine vintage piece, or a reproduction?
A: This is an original vintage set, made in Ireland, dating to the 1960s–1970s. The intact Easy Care label confirms the brand, material (Sarille/Nylon), size and Irish manufacture. There is no suggestion this is a reproduction.
Q: What size table will the tablecloth fit?
A: The tablecloth measures 50×50 inches (127×127 cm) square. It will suit a square or round table up to approximately 36–40 inches across, allowing for a comfortable overhang. On a smaller table it will drape more generously.
Q: Are the napkins the same teal as the tablecloth?
A: No — and this appears intentional. The tablecloth is a deeper teal with the dark circle geometric print, while the four napkins are a lighter, solid aqua/turquoise. As shown in the listing photo, the contrast is attractive and co-ordinated rather than mismatched.
Q: Will the creases come out?
A: The fold creases visible in the photo are typical storage marks in a folded nylon textile. Sarille/Nylon responds well to a gentle warm iron and the creases should ease considerably with light pressing. No permanent set creases were noted.
Q: Are there any stains or damage I should know about?
A: No stains, holes, burns, pulled threads or repairs were found on the tablecloth or any of the four napkins. The condition is as described — used but very good, with only light age-related softening and fold creases consistent with its vintage age.