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Chilewich
The placemat that restaurants trust. Chilewich invented woven vinyl placemats—they're stain-proof, cleanable, and somehow still elegant. Worth the splurge.
Woven Vinyl
14" x 19"
Wipe clean
USA
| Product | Rating | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketweave Rectangle Placemat Best Chilewich | 4.8 | $16 | View |
 Linen Placemats Set of 4 Value Now Designs | 4.5 | $28 | View |
 Woven Placemats Set of 6 Benson Mills | 4.4 | $20 | View |
 Hardboard Placemats Set of 4 Pimpernel | 4.7 | $55 | View |
 Round Braided Placemats Set of 6 LERAZE | 4.3 | $22 | View |
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Chilewich
The placemat that restaurants trust. Chilewich invented woven vinyl placemats—they're stain-proof, cleanable, and somehow still elegant. Worth the splurge.
Woven Vinyl
14" x 19"
Wipe clean
USA
Now Designs
Everyday elegance you can throw in the wash. Natural linen texture dresses up the table without demanding dry cleaning.
Cotton/Linen
4
Machine wash
13" x 18"
Benson Mills
Six placemats for the price of two premium ones. Practical, presentable, and perfectly adequate for everyday family dining.
Woven PVC
6
13" x 18"
Wipe/hand wash
Pimpernel
British engineering meets table protection. These handle hot dishes directly from the oven—no trivets needed—while looking absolutely refined.
Hardboard
4
225°F
Cork
LERAZE
Round tables deserve round placemats. The braided texture adds visual interest while the synthetic material handles spills without panic.
Woven PP
6
Round 15"
Wipe clean
Buy for your table capacity plus 2 extras. If you seat 6 at Thanksgiving, buy 8 placemats. Extras cover stains, spills, and unexpected guests. Matching later is often impossible.
They can—many modern homes skip tablecloths entirely. Placemats protect the table, define place settings, and add style with less fuss than full cloths. For formal occasions, some use both (placemats over tablecloth).
Rigid placemats: stack flat in a cabinet. Vinyl: roll loosely or stack (don't fold—creates creases). Cloth: fold and store, iron before use. Hanging storage works for multiple sets.
For daily use, yes. Quality placemats (like Chilewich) last years, clean easily, and look better longer. Budget placemats for daily use need frequent replacement. Invest where you use daily; save on occasional-use items.
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