Set your table sustainably! Made from natural fibres, these sustainable table styling options look good and wear well. We’ve found the best Aussie brands making environmentally friendly tablecloths and placemats, napkins, tea towels and more. From dinner parties and long lunches to celebrations and casual dining, leave an impression on your guests that will outlast the food coma with these local brands supplying sustainable styling.
Tablecloths
The starting point of any table setting is undeniably the base. The tablecloth you choose will guide every other choice you make and will act as the backdrop for your dining event.
Bed Threads
Bed Threads have a range of 100% French flax linen tablecloths, which are available in three rectangle sizes and a large range of colours. The rich hues (our personal favourite being olive) are complemented by a luxurious drape and soft finish. Perfect for mixing and matching with napkins and placemats.
Abode Living
Expertly woven from French and Belgian linen, the Abode Living tablecloths are designed to be used on repeat. Each of the four styles, which are handcrafted in either France or Melbourne, provide a casual softness to your dining space. With neutral and muted colour palettes these tablecloths keep things simple. Custom-made sizes can also be accommodated by request.
Little Tienda
Fun colours and the striped print on these tablecloths from Little Tienda will transport you straight into summer. Available in cobalt and blush, each piece is unique due to the handcrafting process, making them feel just that extra bit special to you. The 100% natural fibres are 55% cotton and 45% linen and the tablecloths are ethically made in India.
Sage and Clare
Switch out your solid shades for Sage and Clare’s superstar range of tablecloths in vibrant prints and intricate patterns. Each tablecloth is made from 100% European flax linen with a hemmed edge for a luxe finish. Sage and Clare expertly blend vintage aesthetics with bohemian flair and a playful touch that’s all their own. Put a bow on it with the Lottie Table Cloth for a blue-ribbon table setting.
Placemats
Once you’ve got your base sorted you can play around more. Placemats are an easy way to zhuzh up your table and can be mixed and matched for an eclectic look.
Bed Threads
Both the Classic and the Scalloped placemats from Bed Threads are great choices. Made from 100% French flax linen, every meal will feel like a special occasion. The Classic collection comes in a range of colours (we have been eyeing off rust) and are function yet stylish read: will look cute, while protecting your table from spills and marks. The Scalloped range has a curved edge in a contrasting shade, making them the life of the party.
Abode Living
Made from a range of natural materials such as linen, jute, cotton and denim, the Abode Living placemats are a real treat for your table. The range is small but mighty and provides a rustic feel. The Abode Living placemats are proudly made in Melbourne.
Sage and Clare
Everything old is new again when it comes to Sage and Clare’s vintage-inspired placemats with timeless appeal. Handmade from jute or hand-crocheted from cotton, these placemats add a personal touch to your table setting. Fun fact: jute is produced from a family of plants whose edible leaves are savoured in iconic dishes from Cyprus to Sudan. It may not be strictly edible, but we think this jute Jaya Placemat Set in Plumberry looks plenty good enough to eat.
Napkins
The days of paper napkins have come and gone. Elevate the culinary experience with napkins that you can keep loving with every meal.
Bed Threads
These napkins may look and sound familiar because like the Bed Threads placemat range come in both the Classic and Scalloped designs. Made from the same 100% French flax linen that Bed Threads is known for, these napkins can be thrown together with the Bed Threads placemats and all the hard work has been done for you.
Abode Living
Like the Abode Living tablecloths, these napkins are made to be long lasting. Woven in neutral and muted colour palettes from French and Belgian linen, these napkins bring an understated style to every dining space. Handcrafted in Melbourne and Europe.
Little Tienda
Finish your Little Tienda set with matching napkins. Available in the same cobalt and blush striped styles as the tablecloths, keep it tonal or mix it up to reflect your own style. The 100% natural fibres are 55% cotton and 45% linen and the napkins are ethically made in India.
Williams Sonoma
Keep your setting natural and relaxed with the OEKO-TEX certified Italian Washed Linen Napkins in classic colour ways or make a bold statement with one of the patterned cotton napkin sets, such as the Palm Napkins. Either way you’re onto a winning table design.
Sustainability is a growing pillar for this brand so please view each item for specific details and see here for more information.
Sage and Clare
Sage and Clare’s selection of European flax linen and organic cotton napkins will infuse every gathering with rustic charm and warmth. Their sophisticated sense of style and commitment to conscious production gives each piece an artisanal edge. Dabbing that splotch of spaghetti sauce from your chin with a Sage and Clare napkin in earthy terracotta has never been such a good look – for you and for the planet.
Napkin rings
Time for finishing touches. Napkin rings add a sophisticated touch to every occasion. They will pull the whole setting together and create an elevated look that will dazzle your guests.
Williams Sonoma
Williams Sonoma has a range of handmade napkin rings made from the likes of marble, raffia, rattan and metals. Pair with your favourite napkins to complete your table look.
Sustainability is a growing pillar for this brand so please view each item for specific details and see here for more information.
Coasters
Not only do coasters protect your table from moisture, they also can act as a styling piece.
I.E. Francis
No one will want to put their drink down and cover up the beauty that is the I.E. Francis coasters. Handmade in Melbourne from Australian leather that has been tanned near Geelong – offcuts from the I.E. Francis’s Loop Pendants range – these coasters are a timeless table piece. Over time these leather coasters will absorb moisture and show marks, creating a beautiful pattern that will tell the stories of your dining experiences. Creator Isaac Francis goes to great lengths to ensure the manufacturing materials are sourced locally.
Tea towels
While not necessarily needed for the table styling itself, tea towels can end up strewn across your table as hot dishes are being served, so why not make it stylish?
Abode Living
Absorbent, lint free and beautifully designed are all ticks for the Abode Living tea towels. Made from 100% linen, these tea towels are crafted by the team’s Melbourne seamstresses or come direct from trusted European suppliers. With a range of simple and aesthetically pleasing designs these pieces will suit your table needs.
Claire Ritchie
You’ll be intentionally leaving the Claire Ritchie tea towels on the table at your next dining event. The funky designs are playful, unique and sure to draw some attention. Made from a cotton-linen blend these tea towels are designed and sewn in Brisbane and digitally printed in Melbourne.
Sage and Clare
Sage and Clare say their European linen and GOTS-certified organic cotton tea towels are “beautiful enough to frame,” and we’d have to agree. Their current offering is small but mighty – cheerful striped cotton with a soft waffle texture and natural linen borders framing pretty-as-a-picture botanical patterns.
