Take a Look In a Book: Best Books About Vintage Tablecloths

Tablecloths are more than a pretty pattern! The following books are some of the best price guides for those looking to date and estimate the value of their tablecloths. Unfortunately, many are fairly old, so the market value and collector’s interest may have increased or decreased since these books were published.

Take a gander at these volumes to locate information on both pricing and approximate age of your textile treasures. These books offer beautiful photographs and detailed information on each cloth. 

Terrific Tablecloths From the 40's and 50's by Loretta Smith Fehling 

Schiffer Pub. 

Publication Year: 1998

Collector's Guide to Vintage Souvenir Tablecloths and Linens by Pamela Glassell

Schiffer Pub. 

Publication Year: 2004

Collector's Guide to Vintage Tablecloths by Pamela Glasell 

Schiffer Pub.

Publication Year: 2002

Elegant Table Linens: From Weil & Durrse' including Wilendur by Michelle Hayes

Schiffer Pub. 

Publication Date: 2004

Cloth of Interest: Vintage Red and Brown Floral Tablecloth

An interesting color combination of a muddy brown and a barn red make this tablecloth a standout! Small barn red daffodils and other flowers dally along the sides, as cubes of daisy-like flowers in a quilt-block design emerge like a medallion in the center. Stems of smaller daisy-like flowers frame of the edge of the medallion to create an impressive design. 

Don’t Mum-ble: Vintage Pink and Blue Mum Tablecloth

Marvelous warm pink and blue mum chains rim this white tablecloth with a quaint starburst of smaller mums in the center. The border receives extra attention through the use of even more mums of a similar pattern sitting idly in small clumps in the corners. 

Glad Tidings to You: Vintage Blue Gladiolas Tablecloth

This is by far one of the most beautiful and exotic specimens of tablecloths I have seen! This tropical stunner contains three smashing shades of blue ranging from a decadent navy to a baby boy blue. Swirls of feathery fronds decorate the middle and boughs of magenta pink- leaved white glads proudly prickle the edges. 

Mad About Glads: Vintage Pink Gladiolas Tablecloth

A group of gorgeous, powdery and pale pink glads burst with vivacious vitality on this perfectly square cloth. The center features a whisper-soft sea foam green.

Pretty as an Early American Picture: Vintage Early American Kitchen-Themed Tablecloth

Cooking by the dove gray hearth are images of red cookware simmering with yummy goodness. On the mantle, a spread of minty green and Tuscan yellow candles, a mason jar and a metal, decorative plate beckon visitors home. Overflowing, red and white baskets showcase a sampling of the many harvest offerings. A brick gray border and ivy-laden center complete this colonial masterpiece.

Kitchen Calamity: Vintage Kitchen-Themed Tablecloth

Are you dishing up some kitchen love? Well then come and eat up this little entree complete with wooden bowls of fresh, tossed salad, decorative, wrought iron spoon rests, juicy lemons, spicy, Spanish olives, and an array of culinary fixings. 

Bon Appetite!