You have spotted a pretty tablecloth for your home but don’t know which size to choose...
In this article written by Garnier-Thiebaut FRANCE household linen experts, we will guide you step by step for you to make the right choice and find table linen adapted to the shape and dimension of your table.
How to choose the ideal format of your tablecloth?
1. I know the dimensions of my table:
- If you want to have an impeccable fall and you don’t like the tablecloth to fall on your knees, we recommend that you choose a tablecloth that will be at least 60cm longer than your tables (in width and length). Thus, the drop od the sheet will be 20 to 30cm depending on the shrinkage caused by the first wash (between 4 and 6%). This recommendation also applies to round tables.
- Plan for a tablecloth much wider than the size of your table, with the tips as close as possible for a “petticoat” effect or a bohemian décor. The fallout of the table linen will be larger and will cover the table legs.
- Good to know: for optimal comfort at the table, the recommendation is to allow a minimum of 60cm in width per place sitting.
2. I don’t know the dimensions of my table:
No problem, identify the shape of your table (square, rectangular, round, oval, hexagonal, monastery) and the number of guests who can be accommodated around the table and follow the following recommendations.
All measurements are recommended for a fall of 30cm on each side of your table.
SQUARE TABLE :
Tablecloth dimensions and recommended items according to the number of guests: in centimetres and inches
Table place settings number | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches) |
1 | Placemat 50x40 | Placemat 19x15 |
2 | ||
4 | Tablecloth 155x155 | Tablecloth 61x61 |
4 à 6 | ||
8 à 10 |
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RECTANGLE TABLE:
Tablecloth sizes and recommended items by number of place settings: in centimetres and inches
Table place settings number | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches) |
1 | Placemat 50x40 | Placemat 19x15 |
2 | ||
4 | Tablecloth 130x170 | Tablecloth 51x67 |
6 | ||
6 à 8 | ||
8 | ||
8 à 10 | ||
10 à 12 |
ROUND TABLE :
For a round table, you can choose either a round tablecloth or a square one, with the corners falling to the floor in the style of contemporary hotels.
Tablecloth sizes and recommended items by number of place settings: in centimetres and inches
Table place settings number | Dimensions (cm) | Dimensions (inches) |
1 | Placemat 50x40 | Placemat 19x15 |
2 à 4 | ||
4 | Tablecloth 61x61 | |
4 à 6 | ||
8 à 10 |
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OVAL TABLE :
For an oval table, you could choose a rectangular tablecloth, with the corners falling to the floor in the style of contemporary hotels.
Tablecloth sizes and recommended items by number of place settings: in centimetres and inches
Nombre de couverts | Dimensions en centimètres | en pouces (tablecloth size, inches) |
1 | Placemat 50x40 | Placemat 19x15 |
2 | ||
6 | ||
6 à 8 | ||
8 | ||
8 à 10 | ||
10 à 12 |
HEXAGONAL TABLE :
For a hexagonal table, we recommend a round tablecloth, but a square one would also work.
Recommended tablecloth sizes and items per number of place settings: in centimetres and inches
Nombre de couverts | Dimensions en centimètres | en pouces (tablecloth size, inches) |
1 | Placemat 50x40 | Placemat 19x15 |
2 à 4 | ||
4 | Tablecloth 155x155 | Tablecloth 61x61 |
4 à 6 | ||
8 à 10 |
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MONASTERY TABLE :
For Monastery tables, Garnier-Thiebaut recommends the use of placemats and table runners that highlight the wood of the table top.
Recommended tablecloth sizes and items per number of place settings: in centimetres and inches
Nombre de couverts | Dimensions en centimètres | en pouces (tablecloth size, inches) |
1 | Placemat 50x40 | Placemat 19x15 |
2 | ||
6 à 8 | Tablecloth 155x260 | Tablecloth 61x102 |
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