The 20 Best Thanksgiving Tablecloths for Your Holiday Spread (2024)

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Best Budget Best Maximalist Best Rustic Best Solid Color Best Gingham Best Art Deco Best Botanical Best Hand-Printed Best Fall-Themed Best for The Whole Holiday Season QIANQUHUI Embroidered Tablecloth QIANQUHUI Embroidered Tablecloth House of Hackney Blackthorn Tablecloth House of Hackney Blackthorn Tablecloth Williams Sonoma Harvest Bloom Tablecloth Williams Sonoma Harvest Bloom Tablecloth Bed Threads Turmeric 100% French Flax Linen Tablecloth Bed Threads Turmeric 100% French Flax Linen Tablecloth Serena & Lily Gingham Tablecloth Serena & Lily Gingham Tablecloth Mosey Me Tablecloth Mosey Me Tablecloth Sur La Table Fall Botanical Tablecloth Sur La Table Fall Botanical Tablecloth Couleur Nature Forest Harvest Tablecloth Couleur Nature Forest Harvest Tablecloth Benson Mills Autumn Jacquard Printed Fabric Tablecloth Benson Mills Autumn Jacquard Printed Fabric Tablecloth Terrain Flora Cotton Tablecloth Terrain Flora Cotton Tablecloth Elrene Home Fashions Tocarro Plaid Cotton Tablecloth Elrene Home Fashions Tocarro Plaid Cotton Tablecloth Furbish Yadira Tablecloth Furbish Yadira Tablecloth Maison d' Hermine 100% Cotton Kashmir Paisley Tablecloth Maison d' Hermine 100% Cotton Kashmir Paisley Tablecloth Soil to Studio Parita Block-Printed Tablecloth Soil to Studio Parita Block-Printed Tablecloth Williams Sonoma Harvest Embroidery Tablecloth Williams Sonoma Harvest Embroidery Tablecloth Benson Mills Textured Fabric Tablecloth Benson Mills Textured Fabric Tablecloth Connected Goods Mae Tablecloth Connected Goods Mae Tablecloth Furbish Henney Round Tablecloth Furbish Henney Round Tablecloth Ulla Johnson x Cabana Tablecloth Ulla Johnson x Cabana Tablecloth Pottery Barn Neila Suzani Embroidered Table Throw Pottery Barn Neila Suzani Embroidered Table Throw FAQs
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While everyone is fussing over the turkey, stuffing, cranberry co*cktails, and their outfits, we'll be here, helping you dream up a Thanksgiving tablescape worthy of Instagram, because no holiday meal is complete without a fitting backdrop for the occasion. The best Thanksgiving tablecloths will inspire a stylish, warm, and inviting mealtime experience. Whether they're harvest-themed or a little more subtle, take it from us: picking beautiful, autumn-inspired linens is a worthy cause. Just imagine your feast spread over it, tapered candles flickering, your best cloth napkins laid out just so, and everyone's crystal glasses glimmering.

With that image in your mind, keep reading to find your new favorite thanksgiving tablecloth, from our go-to retailers like Williams Sonoma, Anthropologie, West Elm, Sur La Table, and more. Featuring classic patterns like gingham and tartan, embroidered linens, and more eclectic, floral options, each of these will provide the ideal backdrop for your table of plenty. You'll find affordable options if you're just looking for something seasonal, and of course we found a handful of luxury picks that will adorn the table for years to come.

Best Budget

QIANQUHUI Embroidered Tablecloth

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Best Budget

QIANQUHUI Embroidered Tablecloth

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This sheer tablecloth looks more expensive than it is, thanks to embroidery and tasteful tassles. It has a moisture-repellant coating, so if Jan spills her wine (again), it'll be easier to clean up. It comes in a handful of dimensions to fit your dining room table.

Fabric: Cotton, polyester

Sizes: Square, rectangle

Screw the turkey, this floral tablecloth is your centerpiece. Designed by British luxury interior brand House of Hackney, the jewel-toned, statement linen is practically begging for a dinner party.

Fabric: Cotton twill

Sizes: One size

Best Rustic

Williams Sonoma Harvest Bloom Tablecloth

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Best Rustic

Williams Sonoma Harvest Bloom Tablecloth

Printed with realistic, colorful fall blooms, Williams Sonoma's tablecloth is a timeless option for those with a subtly rustic sense of style. The corners are mitered to reduce bulk and create a beautiful draped look.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: 70" x 90, 70" x 108", 70" x 126"

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Best Solid Color

Bed Threads Turmeric 100% French Flax Linen Tablecloth

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Best Solid Color

Bed Threads Turmeric 100% French Flax Linen Tablecloth

Bed Threads is known for its perpetually viral, lived-in bedding, but don't look past its table linens. This solid tablecloth not only allows your Thanksgiving dishes get their moment in the spotlight, but it's versatile and ensures that you can have fun with stylish napkins, candles, and glassware without overdoing it.

Fabric: Linen

Sizes: Small, medium, large

Best Gingham

Serena & Lily Gingham Tablecloth

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Best Gingham

Serena & Lily Gingham Tablecloth

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Gingham doesn't always have to be an ode to summer. In this case, the ochre gives an autumnal nod (but not so much so that you can't bring it out for other seasons). It's ideal for a more casual, laid-back feast.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: 66" square, 60" x 108, 60 x 120"

Best Art Deco

Mosey Me Tablecloth

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Best Art Deco

Mosey Me Tablecloth

Australian homeware and textile brand Mosey Me's mod, 60s-style tablecloth is bubbly and fun. It compliments vibrant dinnerware for Thanksgiving and beyond.

Fabric: Linen

Sizes: One size

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Best Botanical

Sur La Table Fall Botanical Tablecloth

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Best Botanical

Sur La Table Fall Botanical Tablecloth

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If you anticipate a few messes happening throughout the course of your meal, a cotton tablecloth is going to be the most absorbent and easy to clean option (just toss it in the washing machine and you're good to go). This one from Sur La Table is festive and fun, but still has plenty of white space so as not to detract from your other decor.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: One size

Best Hand-Printed

Couleur Nature Forest Harvest Tablecloth

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Best Hand-Printed

Couleur Nature Forest Harvest Tablecloth

Couleur Nature's gauzy cotton table linen is inspired by the flora that grows in the forests of Provence. Each piece is hand-printed by artisans in Jaipur, and while the mustard hue feels autumnal, you could keep it on display long after November.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: Square, round, rectangle

Best Fall-Themed

Benson Mills Autumn Jacquard Printed Fabric Tablecloth

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Best Fall-Themed

Benson Mills Autumn Jacquard Printed Fabric Tablecloth

If you're on the hunt for an explicitly autumnal tablecloth, this one fits the bill (without looking tacky). Dotted with falling leaves and greenery, the thick jacquard covering will get everyone in the Thanksgiving spirit.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: Round, rectangle

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Best for The Whole Holiday Season

Terrain Flora Cotton Tablecloth

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Best for The Whole Holiday Season

Terrain Flora Cotton Tablecloth

Terrain's folk art-inspired botanical tablecloth is versatile for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all the dinner parties that happen in between. It's block printed by hand with an intricate border.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: One size

Best Tartan

Elrene Home Fashions Tocarro Plaid Cotton Tablecloth

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Best Tartan

Elrene Home Fashions Tocarro Plaid Cotton Tablecloth

You can't go wrong with this classic tartan table covering. Like a scarf for the table, it's the perfect final touch to any fall meal. Pair it with ochre napkins and candlesticks to fit the theme, or maybe go with a vibrant blue for contrast.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: 84" x 60", 70" x 52", 102" x 60", 120" x 60"

Best Whimsical

Furbish Yadira Tablecloth

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Best Whimsical

Furbish Yadira Tablecloth

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For anyone with a more maximalist, eclectic taste, might we point you Furbish? This beautiful, fun table covering makes a bold statement. The striped border adds a little whimsy, and who couldn't use a little bit more of that?

Fabric: Cotton

Size: One size

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Best Classic

Maison d' Hermine 100% Cotton Kashmir Paisley Tablecloth

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Best Classic

Maison d' Hermine 100% Cotton Kashmir Paisley Tablecloth

Bring a sophisticated, European ambience to your dining room with this pretty paisley option you can find on Amazon. It's easy to care for and it looks far more expensive than it is (but nobody else needs to know that).

Fabric: Cotton

Size: Round, rectangle

Best Block Print

Soil to Studio Parita Block-Printed Tablecloth

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Best Block Print

Soil to Studio Parita Block-Printed Tablecloth

Crafted by Soil to Studio, a Brooklyn, NY-based textile design studio, this vibrant block-printed piece can be springy or autumnal depending on how you style it. It's inspired by Udaipur, India and the vibrant colors and traditions of the city.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: One size

Best Minimalist

Williams Sonoma Harvest Embroidery Tablecloth

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Best Minimalist

Williams Sonoma Harvest Embroidery Tablecloth

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Embroidered with vine-ripened produce (hi, pumpkins and squash), this luxe tablecloth leans on negative space without making it feel sparse.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: One size

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Best Textured

Benson Mills Textured Fabric Tablecloth

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Best Textured

Benson Mills Textured Fabric Tablecloth

Adding texture to a solid color makes it a little more visually interesting. This rust option is not only affordable, but with more than 5,000 glowing reviews, it's practically guaranteed to be a hit.

Fabric: Cotton, polyester

Sizes: Rectangle, round

Best for Year-Round

Connected Goods Mae Tablecloth

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Best for Year-Round

Connected Goods Mae Tablecloth

This heirloom tablecloth is handwoven in Ethiopia with small-batch dyes. It has a loose, airy weave with sunshine-colored stripes down the center. The simple pattern makes it easy to use all year round—yes, even for autumn and winter holidays.

Fabric: Cotton

Size: One size

Best Bohemian

Furbish Henney Round Tablecloth

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Best Bohemian

Furbish Henney Round Tablecloth

Go ahead, take the nontraditional route for your Thanksgiving table settings. This option is practically sunshine in tablecloth form, and your guests will agree. Since it's such a statement piece, that means you can spend less time agonizing over intricate dinnerware and cutlery.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: One size

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Best Designer Collab

Ulla Johnson x Cabana Tablecloth

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Best Designer Collab

Ulla Johnson x Cabana Tablecloth

Fashion designer Ulla Johnson's foray into home decor combines her airy, bohemian taste with Cabana's emphasis on summer and folksy florals. The lived-in linen will feel upscale, but not uptight.

Fabric: Linen

Sizes: Rectangle, square

Best Embroidered

Pottery Barn Neila Suzani Embroidered Table Throw

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Best Embroidered

Pottery Barn Neila Suzani Embroidered Table Throw

Reminiscent of Persian suzani embroidery, this table throw isn't as full-coverage as the other options on this list, so your guests will be able to get a peek of your beautiful table.

Fabric: Cotton

Sizes: One size

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The 20 Best Thanksgiving Tablecloths for Your Holiday Spread (2024)

FAQs

What color tablecloth for Thanksgiving? ›

If your holiday style is timeless and traditional, a classic color palette of red, orange, yellow, and gold will be perfect for your Thanksgiving table. These tried-and-true hues create the perfect fall harvest festival aesthetic whether you incorporate them in linens or centerpiece accents!

How far should a tablecloth hang over a table? ›

A tablecloth that hangs 6 to 10 inches over the edge of your table is ideal for casual dining, while a tablecloth that hangs 30 inches over the edge of your table, brushing the floor, is ideal for formal occasions.

What is the most popular color tablecloth? ›

White is the most popular color for table linens and it is always appropriate for formal dining. Ivory and off-white colors are common too, especially in rooms with warmer tones.

What is the tradition of the Thanksgiving tablecloth? ›

The idea behind it is simple: grab a light-colored tablecloth, and each year, as family and friends gather around the turkey, stuffing, and all the fixings, ask them to write what they are grateful for in Sharpie on the tablecloth and sign their name.

What are the 3 Thanksgiving colors? ›

While orange, yellow, and brown are the traditional hues used to represent the holiday that celebrates gratitude and familial bonds, those aren't your only options when setting the table or decorating around your house.

What are the top three Thanksgiving colors? ›

Much like red and green symbolize Christmas, Thanksgiving has its own set of special hues. While, technically, just about any color can be incorporated into a Thanksgiving table setting or holiday theme, the Thanksgiving color scheme most people associate with Turkey Day is orange, brown, red and yellow.

Is it OK to use placemats with a tablecloth? ›

If you decide to use both a tablecloth and placemats, it's best to use either plain placemats on a patterned tablecloth or patterned placemats on a plain tablecloth. In both cases, complete your table décor with plain colour napkins. You might want to avoid putting placemats on a tablecloth for a formal dinner.

What is the correct drop on a tablecloth? ›

A standard drop for a casual table setting is between 6 and 8 inches. A drop should be long enough to keep the cloth from shifting around but short enough to rest above the laps of the guests. Drops for formal settings are longer, usually between 8 and 12 inches.

How do I know what size tablecloth I need? ›

Measure from the edge of the table to the bottom of the sheet as your drop. For rectangular and square tables, multiply your desired drop by two and add that number to both the length and width of the tabletop.

Are tablecloths in style 2024? ›

In 2024 our dining tables will be sporting some seriously fun decor. From flower-shaped placemats to vibrant linen tablecloths, a well-dressed table will up your living space tenfold. How to style it: Creating a beautiful tablescape is a lot easier than you think.

What is the best type of tablecloth? ›

Tablecloths made out of cotton and linen are high-quality and retain colour very well even after many washes. Also, you can wash them either in the washing machine or dry-clean – both ways are fine and will not damage your tablecloth.

Are tablecloths still in style? ›

Or are tablecloths in style 2023? Table cloths have been a classic and timeless way of decorating a dining table for many years. So we can say Tableclothes are in Style 2023 too. Tablecloths will likely be used in various settings, including formal dining events, family gatherings, and casual meals.

How to make a beautiful Thanksgiving table? ›

Go Bold With Coral Pink and Tangerine

Pink pumpkins and orange fall leaves intermingle as table decor and gold details create an ambiance that celebrates autumn's warmth.

What do you put in the middle of the table for Thanksgiving? ›

A traditional Thanksgiving table setting might start with a tablecloth, a table runner, and cloth napkins finished with napkin rings. It may include a centerpiece of flowers, pumpkins, autumn leaves and/or fruit, votive or taper candles, and formal china, silverware, place cards, and wine and water glasses.

What is a centerpiece for Thanksgiving? ›

An old dough bowl or wood trencher makes a great low centerpiece when filled with seasonal pumpkins, gourds, pinecones and flowering branches.

What are neutral colors for Thanksgiving? ›

White and Terra-Cotta. A clean, simple take on Thanksgiving's traditional palette. Subtle orange accents make the table feel autumnal, while the white base keeps the area light and bright.

What should a Thanksgiving table look like? ›

A traditional Thanksgiving table setting might start with a tablecloth, a table runner, and cloth napkins finished with napkin rings. It may include a centerpiece of flowers, pumpkins, autumn leaves and/or fruit, votive or taper candles, and formal china, silverware, place cards, and wine and water glasses.

What are the colors for Thanksgiving in order? ›

The colors were derived from “The First Thanksgiving” between the Native Americans and the Pilgrims, which was set in the autumn. Of course, we all know the autumnal colors are red, orange, yellow, and warm brown.

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