Table Throws Provide Casual Elegance

Offering a sort of happy medium between runners and tablecloths, table throws allow you to cover and protect most of the surface of your dining table while still showcasing the table's beauty and establishing a slightly less formal atmosphere. Unlike a tablecloth, which fully covers the table and has an even overhang all the way around, a table throw is a square piece of linen that is designed to lay in a diamond shape atop the table, leaving the corners exposed. This placement sets a casual yet refined tone that can be dressed up or down according to your preferences.

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When you use a table throw, the main eating and serving spaces on your table are protected and you have a beautiful backdrop for the rest of your tablescape. You can use a table throw to establish a seasonal theme or just as a means of adding interest and texture to your table. Since the casual drape of a table throw establishes a relaxed atmosphere, you may want to play up the casual elegance with napkin rings and an unstructured floral centerpiece. All of the table throws in the Williams Sonoma collection have coordinating napkins, and many feature other coordinating pieces like placemats, runners and even wine bags. Here are a few of the available options:

• Paisley Table Throw - Woven and tailored from pure cotton twill, this table throw features a swirling paisley pattern of deep reds and golds against a rich navy background.
• Waffle Weave Table Throw - Available in five muted shades, this cotton-linen blend throw has an oversized waffle weave on one side and slubbed cotton on the other.
• Italian Washed Linen Table Throw - The sumptuous linen of this refined table throw is designed to age beautifully, becoming even softer with use.
• Classic Tartan Table Throw - There's no mistaking the season with this vibrant, yarn-dyed throw adorning your holiday table.