A highlight of our stores is the table linen “wall” where you can mix and match every imaginable color, pattern and texture. Our very own textile designer and master colorist works in intricate patterns and a fresh palette each season to create a fashion wardrobe for the table to complement our classic and contemporary dinnerware, glassware and flatware patterns. You can also view our exclusive collection online to create your own special look right at home.

Casual Tablecloths
The quickest everyday table setting starts with a casual tablecloth in a solid or seasonal pattern with coordinating napkins. We also suggest layering in woven fiber placemats to add natural texture. All of our casual tablecloths are everyday easy, machine-washable.

Our fabric placemats and napkins are woven in a variety of fibers, including fine 100% cotton, hand-dyed yarns and easy-care synthetics. We take no shortcuts, specifying deep mitered corners on many of our napkins and tablecloths for a more elegant finish.

We recommend having as many placemats and napkins as you have place settings, but you may want to add a few more to use as a foundation on a coordinating serving buffet.

Runners
We love the way a long runner adds drama to the table, unifying centerpieces with the rest of the table. Our collection includes colorful striped and botanical runners as well as decorative embroidered or appliquéd textiles. One of our designers’ favorite ideas is to place multiple runners across the width of the table, creating a “placemat for two” for opposite guests to share. Picture this: If you have 3 guests per table side, position 3 runners across the table, creating 6 places. Which brings us to this bit of advice—experiment and play with linens, and you never have to set the same table twice.

Formal/Holiday
White linen tablecloth
Matching white linen napkins
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White linen tablecloth
Decorative runner
Solid napkins


Table Runner
Matching/Coordinating placemats topped with…
Round fiber placemats


Mulitple runners across table (“Placemats for Two”)
Matching placemats at ends of the table
Coordinating solid napkins


Casual Entertaining
Solid tablecloth
Fiber placemats
Patterned runner
Patterned napkins


Patterned tablecloth
Solid placemats
Solid napkins


Striped runner
Solid placemats
Striped napkins


Bright color placemats (choose 4 different solids)
Bright color napkins (choose 4 different solids)
Alternate placemats, contrast napkins for 2 colors per place