9 Best Table Runners From Sustainable Brands (2024)
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Our editors have reviewed dozens of sustainable table runners and tablecloths — these are the best brands for quality, eco-friendly runners for your dining table.
A quality tablecloth or runner can instantly turn any table from drab to fab: Simply layer on the table linens of your choice, add a few candlesticks, votives, or a bread basket, and voila. Your space now exudes elegance and warmth.
Decorate your dream dining situation with these tablecloths and runners below, from brands simultaneously focused on sustainability and style. From pom-pom linen tablecloths to hemp table runners, you’ll find what you need the next time you’re hoping to gather around the table.
Our Criteria:
- ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIALS | Each of these runners and tablecloths is made of natural or recycled materials. Many of the below come with third-party certifications to guarantee consumer safety and sustainability for our earth.
- FUNCTION | Our editors have personally tested these tablecloths and runners, done extensive research on the brands, and scoured online reviews to find the best brands.
- ENVIRONMENT | Each brand takes care of its employees and the earth, along with its customers. These companies are committed to caring for the environment and to safe labor practices. Some of these runners are also artisan made.
Don’t forget cloth napkins, either! And while you’re upgrading, consider these ceramic plates or sustainable cutlery.
1. Oddbird
Materials | Cotton
Ethics | Upcycled & sustainable cotton, artisan-made in Turkey, fair labor & wages, made in small batches, complimentary lifetime repairs
Price | $79
Add some texture to your table with Oddbird’s Waste-Not-Want Mosaic Table Runner. Available in 5 patterns and colors, the table runners are made with upcycled fabric from the brand’s popular Mosaic Blankets. Oddbird offers complimentary lifetime repairs, so its emphasis on low waste and longevity is evident throughout.
2. Piglet in Bed
Materials | European flax linen, cotton
Ethics | OEKO-TEX Certified, woman-owned, small batch & rotation crop flax, BCI Certified
Price | $55 – $69
Crafted in Portugal from 100% European linen, Piglet in Bed‘s’s Linen Table Runners bring a touch of vibrance to any table setting. Pre-washed for softness and durability, these OEKO-TEX certified linen runners are free from harmful chemicals and sourced from France. Care is simple — just wash at 40 degrees, air dry or tumble dry, and embrace its natural crumpled texture!
Customer Review | “Easy to order, prompt delivery, divine linen!” – Maggie G. (Read all reviews.)
3. Magic Linen
Materials | European flax linen
Ethics | Made in Lithania, woman-owned, eco-friendly packaging, OEKO-TEX Certified, zero waste priority, low emissions
Price Range | $37 – $48
Magic Linen combines form and function when creating its line of home goods. Using OEKO-TEX certified European linen, the team designs and handcrafts each piece in Vilnius, Lithuania — from feminine ruffled runners to simple, stunning tablecloths in nearly a dozen colors. These tabletop linens are stone-washed for maximum softness too, and they’ll look even better over time. 😍
Customer Review | “Love the gray linen runner. Looks great on my table. Sometimes I layer runners and this weight and texture is great for that too. Classic!” – Susan W. (Read all reviews.)
4. Food52
Materials | Varies (organic cotton, recycled paper linen)
Ethics | Features local artisans & small businesses, handmade, some options made in the USA
Price Range | $34 – $150
Food52 sources only the best when it comes to cookware and kitchen goods. And the online marketplace’s collection of tablecloths and linens lives up to the hype, too. Sourced from small businesses like Henry Handwork, Celina Mancurti, and our favorite, Borrowed Blu, these handmade runners and tablecloths are made with natural or sustainable materials. The Everyday Soft Cotton Table Runner — available in colors like Paprika, Eucalyptus, and Peppercorn — is as dreamy as it is stylish.
Customer Review | “I needed an updated look for a long table, and this runner has a very pleasant texture and neutral color. Good sale price too. Love the blue one too.” – Linda C. (Read all reviews.)
5. MINNA
Materials | Cotton
Ethics | B Corp Certified, ethically made, woman-owned, OEKO-TEX Certified
Price Range | $85 – $180
MINNA, a certified B Corp, teams up with artisans and cooperatives around the world to create its line of elevated, elegant, and ethically made home goods. The tablecloths and runners are meticulously crafted in Guatemala and Mexico, and you can learn more about the makers on each product page. No matter which you choose, these gorgeously designed linens will serve as the perfect backdrop for your next dinner party.
6. Bole Road Textiles
Materials | Ethiopian cotton
Ethics | Supports artisans in Ethiopia, ethically sourced & crafted, works with woman-owned weaving studios
Price Range | $117 – $158
Bole Road Textiles is a New York-based design studio with deep roots in Ethiopia. Not only is the cotton sourced from the region, but these runners are produced there too, by women artisans who’ve kept their culture’s traditional techniques alive. Makers receive fair wages and the weaving studios are owned and run by women entrepreneurs as well. Align your home with your values with one of these modern table runners (and matching placemats and napkins).
7. Terraklay
Materials | Cotton, natural dyes, banana fibers
Ethics | Eco-friendly & traditional craftsmanship, handmade, fair trade, woman-owned
Price Range | $69 – $110
Manvee Vaid, the founder of Terraklay, spent years working with folk and tribal artist communities in India. Today, the homewares brand works with women artisans who use traditional techniques whenever possible. Terraklay’s collection of table runners features two styles: Modern runners made with banana leaves and shibori runners with tie-dye, rectangular, and ombre designs — all with natural dyes. You (and your guests) won’t be able to take your eyes off of them.
Customer Review | “I use it inside and outside for a great textured look and it adds the perfect touch with the round woven placemats!” – Julie (Read all reviews.)
8. Kiriko
Materials | Mixed vintage boro fabric
Ethics | Upcycled materials, handmade
Price | $32 – $75
Kiriko embraces a Japanese value called Mottainai: Waste nothing and recycle everything. That’s why this Japanese-led brand is all about upcycling and sourcing sustainable textiles, traditional and local craftsmanship, and focusing on quality over quantity. Kirko’s table mats are made with mixed vintage boro fabric, finished with bold, vibrant colors, and ethically produced in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
9. Greenrow
Materials | Linen, cotton
Ethics | OEKO-TEX Certified, handmade & artisan-painted options, partners with reputable third party certifications
Price | $49 – $79
Greenrow is dedicated to five key values: Creating products that are designed to last, using responsibly sourced materials, promoting healthy living, supporting ethical production, and ensuring thoughtful craftsmanship. Their linen table runners exemplify this by blending durability with eco-conscious design. Made from 100% European flax and crafted in Portugal and India, these table runners are not only beautiful but are environmentally responsible. You’ll also find table runners that are crafted in partnership with artists like Stevie Howell who specialize in stunning hand painted designs!
Featured image from Oddbird
