Linen table items are best because they’re reusable, and of course last longer than paper products. Plus, they just look nicer. Some good linen fabric choices include hemp, organic cotton, and bamboo. Although, I’m more of the mindset that if you use linen over paper, paying extra for organic is cool, because you limit chemicals, but honestly, any linens are better than paper. Here are some good choices for the holidays:

Amenity Cove Organic Placemats via Velocity – I like the cocoa and silver above, but these come in a great gray and espresso color as well.

Amenity Organic Cotton Napkins also from Velocity – cocoa, gray, and cream color choices available.

Add some shiny sparkle to your table with place mats made from recycled potato chip wrappers from BTC Elements.

A super large selection of organic hemp and French linen table cloths (in lots of colors) are available at Rawganique.

In the next table setting post, we’ll look at which holiday eco dishes are available – good stuff coming.

The table.

Of course you’ll need a table to dress up. Being that I happen to be heavily addicted to ogling eco-furnishings I see an untold amount of tables. I have lots of favorites. I picked a nice variety to share here. Hopefully you’ll find something to love.

The Lapis: A table I’ve always loved; well, not since birth, so always is inaccurate. However, I have loved it for a good long while. It’s lovely and light, modern and fresh, and simply glows. This piece is finished with an organic milk paint finish. Comes in various colors, but I’m sticking with linen, my fave.

+ Fernwalla

Original Scrapile Table: This is one of my new favorite companies – Scrapile. Scrapile pieces are “Made from discarded scraps of wood from New York’s woodworking industry that would otherwise go to waste, plus non-toxic glues and adhesives.” Best of all – no two are alike – a unique and lovely eco-choice.

+ Feel More Human

The Bamboo Hollow Dining Set: Good if you need a larger table. Simple, nice lines, and crafted from Amber & Blonde Bamboo. There’s a hollow space below the table surface at each end which creates small storage pockets (that’s different). I’m wondering if kids would hide their peas and crayons in there?

+ Feel More Human

Vermont Woods Studios is another fave company of mine. They make the most wonderful reclaimed recycled barnwood pieces. Their Rustic Barnwood Dining Table is hearty and classic. Perfect for a natural or country themed home.

Perks:

• Crafted with recycled barn wood
• Custom built – so each table has its own unique characteristics
• Available in FSC-certified wood

+ Vermont Woods Studios

AND if you need a few chairs…

The Isometric Chair – I’m so obsessed with these. I think everyone is sick of me talking about them. But look at them! Beautiful, 100% non-toxic and sustainable materials, and the sleekest of sleek lines.Total chair bliss. Sigh.

+ Vivavi

Coming up we’ll look at what goes on top of an eco-hoilday table.