Vintage Linen Tablecloth

The Vintage Linen Tablecloth is 100% linen, woven using a 28 single-metric yarn in both the warp and weft for a balanced weave that is soft and sturdy. Every tablecloth is garment-washed and dyed using non-toxic dyes at MATTEO's dye house, a process that opens the fibers and softens each one. Linen is naturally moisture absorbent, hypoallergenic, and antimicrobial, which makes it well suited to heavy-use table settings.

The Vintage Linen Tablecloth is available in two sizes: 72 x 72 inches (183 x 183 cm) and 72 x 120 inches (183 x 305 cm). The 72 x 72 works for a square or round table seating four, while the 72 x 120 is suited to a rectangular table seating six to eight guests.

Wash the tablecloth in a lukewarm cycle with a gentle detergent and a cool rinse, separating light and dark colors. Do not use bleach or any products containing chlorine, alpha hydroxy acids, or benzoyl peroxide, as these whitening agents are not compatible with garment-dyed linen. For drying, tumble dry on low heat and remove promptly to reduce wrinkling; line drying gives the best result. If you prefer a crisper finish, press the tablecloth while it is slightly damp on the linen or high iron setting. Learn more about MATTEO's garment-dyeing process.

Linen wrinkles naturally, and at MATTEO we prefer the lived-in look it develops over time. If you want a crisper surface, press the tablecloth while slightly damp using the linen or high iron setting. The garment-washing process gives the fabric a relaxed texture that reads as intentional rather than unkempt, so light creasing is part of the character of the cloth.

The tablecloth works equally well at a casual outdoor dinner and a formal holiday table. It is finished with a 3-inch hem and mitered corners, which give it a clean, considered edge at any setting. The color range spans neutrals like White, Off White, Oat, and Greige as well as deeper tones including Coal, Night, and Fig, so it can be matched to a range of table settings and seasons.

Garment-dyeing is an artisanal process, and MATTEO allows for a shade variation of plus or minus 10% from dye lot to dye lot. If you are ordering multiple tablecloths or pairing a tablecloth with other Vintage Linen table pieces, ordering them together in one transaction reduces the chance of noticeable variation between items. This is a characteristic of the process, not a defect.

Yes. Linen, derived from the flax plant, grows measurably softer with each wash while retaining its structural integrity. MATTEO's Vintage Linen has been the brand's most-ordered fabric for over a decade, and the 28 single-metric yarn construction produces a cloth that holds up to regular laundering without losing its body. It is one of the few table linens that genuinely improves with continued use.

The Vintage Linen Tablecloth is a practical and lasting gift for anyone setting up a home. It is available in 15 colors, which means it can be selected to match an existing table or kitchen palette. For gifting, the 72 x 120 size is the more versatile choice, as it fits most standard six-person rectangular dining tables. MATTEO designs and manufactures the tablecloth in Los Angeles using linen that is garment-washed and dyed with non-toxic dyes, so the provenance of the gift is easy to communicate.