Setting the Christmas Table for Christmas Dinner
Setting your Christmas table is part of the Christmas family tradition, and if you are creating a vintage Christmas look for your Christmas home decor, then you should set a vintage Christmas table as well. The largest and most influential decoration that is part of a table setting is a Christmas tablecloth, and there are some beautiful, well preserved vintage Christmas tablecloths that are in excellent condition if you do not have one handed down within your family.
This article is part of a series of articles about decorating your home in vintage Christmas decor for the Christmas holiday season.
Besides the Christmas tree, the family dinner table is the one place where all of your family will gather during the Christmas holiday. Therefore, it is important to set your table with festive holiday decorations, including a vintage Christmas tablecloth.
Vintage Christmas Tablecloth: Poinsettia
Christmas is a major holiday around the world, and therefore families have been making Christmas tablecloths for generations. Gathering the family around the Christmas dinner table traditionally is one of the most important times of the year.
Vintage and antique Christmas tablecloths were made from many materials, and textiles available in different parts of the world, using popular Christmas symbols.
One of the most popular is the poinsettia, which has been associated with Christmas since 16th century (Mexico). Vintage and antique tablecloths were embroidered, hand painted, and appliqued with poinsettias in the design. Tables have been many different sizes over the years, and so have tablecloths. Vintage tablecloths may be round, oval, square, or rectangular, so search carefully for the size and shape of vintage tablecloth you need.
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 Vintage Christmas Tablecloth Red w Gold Metallic Poinsettias Cotton 50 x 65 $6.95 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 6h 56m |
 POINSETTIAS FLORAL BATTENBURG LACE VTG GERMAN CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTH $30.59 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 18m Buy It Now for only: $30.59 |
 VINTAGE WHITE COTTON TABLECLOTH with BRIGHT RED CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS 52 X 48 $4.99 Time Remaining: 16h 57m |
 VINTAGE WHITE COTTON CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTH with CANDLES POINSETTIAS 48x56 $4.99 Time Remaining: 16h 58m |
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 Vtg Christmas Tablecloth 56 x 51 Holly Berries Bells Mistletoe Bows Ribbon $9.99 Time Remaining: 18h 12m |
 Vintage Christmas Cutter tablecloth Bells and Ornaments $12.99 Time Remaining: 15d 8h Buy It Now for only: $12.99 |
 Vintage NEW IN PKG Christmas BELLS TableCloth NIP Cotton Fabric CARILLON 52x70 $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 3d 12h 15m |
 Christmas Tablecloth Vintage Angel Bells Tree Candles Pretty but not Perfect $8.99 Time Remaining: 17h 21m |
Vintage and Antique Lace Christmas Tablecloths
Delicate lace Christmas tablecloths originated in Europe and were brought to the United States by immigrants and passed down from family member to family member. Vintage and antique lace Christmas tablecloths are handmade, and uniquely beautiful and delicate. They may be made of lace throughout the entire Christmas tablecloth or just around the outside edge.
Handmade lace is very time consuming to make, and usually was done by a team of women in a family or town. Expect vintage or antique lace tablecloths to be more costly than many other styles if they are in excellent condition.
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 Vtg Christmas Tablecloth 50 X 42 Bows Ribbon Ornaments Gifts Pine Boughs Santa $9.99 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 18h 20m |
 SANTA IN FOREST VTG GERMAN CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTH + COORDINATING DOILY $21.25 Time Remaining: 28d 1h 14m Buy It Now for only: $21.25 |
 Vintage Christmas Round Tablecloth w Felt Applique Sequined Musical Santas $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 36m |
 VINTAGE HANDMADE BEADED FELT NET CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTH SANTA REINDEER ETC $8.00 Time Remaining: 4d 17h 20m |
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 Vintage Hand Made Tablecloth Green Pin Dots Lace Banquet Size Christmas 50x88 $4.99 Time Remaining: 3d 12h 5m |
POINSETTIAS FLORAL BATTENBURG LACE VTG GERMAN CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTH $30.59 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 18m Buy It Now for only: $30.59 |
 CHRISTMAS VILLAGE SHOOTING STAR VTG GERMAN TABLECLOTH LACE $27.20 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 31m Buy It Now for only: $27.20 |
 A LOVELY PINK CHRISTMAS VTG GERMAN TABLECLOTH 2 1 2 WIDE CROCHET LACE $40.79 Time Remaining: 28d 10h 24m Buy It Now for only: $40.79 |
Vintage and Antique Embroidered Christmas Tablecloth
Embroidery was a well known way to add color and design to any white tablecloth, and was often one of the projects that most women were taught to do, so finding a lovely embroidered vintage or antique Christmas tablecloth is not difficult to do. What is more difficult is finding a vintage or antique Christmas tablecloth that is embroidered with a handmade design as opposed to a stock pattern.
You can search through the lovely embroidered designs on Ebay for truly unique and special vintage Christmas patterned tablecloths, using traditional Christmas symbols of pine boughs, bells, Santa Claus, Christmas trees, and wreaths.
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 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS BANQUET EMBROIDERED CUT TABLECLOTH 66X118 TWELVE NAPKINS $32.99 Time Remaining: 24d 12h 45m Buy It Now for only: $32.99 |
 ANGEL SANTA TOYS TRAIN VTG GERMAN CHRISTMAS HAND EMBROIDERED TABLECLOTH $47.59 Time Remaining: 22d 7h 40m Buy It Now for only: $47.59 |
 BELIEVE IN CHRISTMAS SPIRIT VTG GERMAN LARGE HAND EMBROIDERED DAMASK TABLECLOTH $63.74 Time Remaining: 21d 21h 59m Buy It Now for only: $63.74 |
 LUCKY CHRISTMAS MUSHROOMS VTG GERMAN TABLECLOTH + HAND EMBROIDERED RUNNER $50.99 Time Remaining: 11d 46m Buy It Now for only: $50.99 |
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 Vintage Round Christmas Tablecloth Floral 70 in Diameter $8.00 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 6h 53m |
 Vintage CHRISTMAS BELLS Round TABLECLOTH with Pom Pom border 62 wide $14.99 Time Remaining: 25d 8h 41m Buy It Now for only: $14.99 |
 VTG CHRISTMAS ROUND TABLECLOTH TREE SKIRT 54 ACROSS + FRINGE VGUC $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 55m |
Vintage Christmas Round Tablecloth w Felt Applique Sequined Musical Santas $14.99 Time Remaining: 1d 9h 36m |
Vintage Christmas Tablecloths: Pine Cones and Holly
Besides poinsettia, other plants are associated with Christmas, namely pine cones and holly berries. These are recurring themes on vintage and antique Christmas tablecloths as well, and are usually found in patterns colored red, green, white, and gold. Truly stunning and a great addition to your family's Christmas table.
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 Vintage Beautiful Extra Large 60 x 98 Christmas Sleigh and Holly w 8 Napkins $15.97 (4 Bids) Time Remaining: 17h 41m |
 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTH PAINTED TRI CHEM GAS LAMPS HOLLY 58 x 78 $10.00 Time Remaining: 25d 11h 11m Buy It Now for only: $10.00 |
 Vintage Beautiful Holiday 52 x 60 Christmas Sleigh and Holly Design $9.99 Time Remaining: 17h 45m |
Vtg Christmas Tablecloth 56 x 51 Holly Berries Bells Mistletoe Bows Ribbon $9.99 Time Remaining: 18h 12m |
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 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS REDGOLD POINSETTIA PINECONES TABLECLOTH 61 BY 49 $7.99 Time Remaining: 1d 14h 20m |
 CHRISTMAS MAGNOLIAS PINECONES VTG GERMAN TABLECLOTH + FREE RUNNER $46.74 Time Remaining: 28d 9h Buy It Now for only: $46.74 |
 CHRISTMAS PINECONE MAGNOLIA VTG GERMAN TABLECLOTH + RUNNER + DOILY SET $38.24 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 57m Buy It Now for only: $38.24 |
 Vintage Christmas Red White Poinsettias Pine Cones Tablecloth Green Background $9.99 Time Remaining: 17d 8h Buy It Now for only: $9.99 |
Fringed Vintage Christmas Tablecloth
Fringe is always a fun addition to a tablecloth. Children love to feel the fringe, and adults like the way fringe looks. Vintage tablecloths with fringe that were made for Christmas are more rare than many other styles because they were only made in a few historic eras, but you can find them. Christmas tablecloths are more likely to be fringed if they are for a side table or small decorative table, and not one that family will eat on.
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VTG CHRISTMAS ROUND TABLECLOTH TREE SKIRT 54 ACROSS + FRINGE VGUC $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 16h 55m |
 VINTAGE ROUND COTTON PRINT CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTH 66 DIAMETER WITH FRINGE $19.99 Time Remaining: 7d 13h 4m Buy It Now for only: $19.99 |
 Vintage Christmas Tablecloth Round53 Diameter NoelHollyFringe VG CHARMING $9.99 Time Remaining: 1d 19h 37m |
 Vintage Red Felt Fringe Christmas Small Tablecloth or Tree Skirt Retro Decor $23.99 Time Remaining: 25d 11h 1m Buy It Now for only: $23.99 |
Beautiful German Christmas Tablecloths
Many of the most beautiful decorated vintage and antique tablecloths come from Germany where stitchery was elevated to an art form, especially in the last century. You can find some stunning and gorgeous examples of German Christmas tablecloths on Ebay through the links to the right.
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 Vtg German POINSETTIA RIBBON BERRY OPEN WORK CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTH i $14.99 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 19m |
 CHRISTMAS CUTWORK LARGE FLOWERS VTG GERMAN TABLECLOTH $38.24 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 27m Buy It Now for only: $38.24 |
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POINSETTIAS FLORAL BATTENBURG LACE VTG GERMAN CHRISTMAS TABLECLOTH $30.59 Time Remaining: 28d 9h 18m Buy It Now for only: $30.59 |
 PEACEFUL NIGHT IN THE VILLAGE VTG GERMAN CHRISTMAS LARGE PRINT TABLECLOTH $71.24 Time Remaining: 28d 12h 6m Buy It Now for only: $71.24 |
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