Napkins

Discover Beauvillé cloth napkins

French textile expertise

A specialist in luxury table linens, Beauvillé develops its designs and colors in Ribeauvillé, France. Depending on the collection, each cotton napkin features a printed motif or a refined two-color finish. Careful textile work and precise finishing create pieces designed for lasting enjoyment.

Cotton napkins for every table

Printed styles bring the character of Beauvillé collections to the table, while two-coloured napkins offer a more understated look. Christmas napkins create a festive setting, and paper napkins provide a decorative alternative for cocktails or informal receptions.

Why choose cloth napkins?

Reusable cloth napkins feel pleasant in the hand and give a table more presence than a disposable option. A cotton napkin can echo a shade in the tablecloth, introduce a contrast or continue the design of a coordinated collection.

How to choose and style table napkins?

For an understated table, choose natural tones or a two-coloured design. For a more expressive setting, select a patterned napkin that repeats a color found in the tablecloth, flowers or dinnerware. For weddings and formal dinners, a simple fold, ribbon or napkin ring can turn the napkin into a decorative focal point. 

How to coordinate napkins with the rest of the table linen?

For a fully coordinated setting, choose napkins from the same collection as the tablecloth or table runner. Repeating a motif from one element to another creates a generous, immersive composition and makes the whole table feel intentional.

For a more contemporary result, work with color rather than an identical pattern. Pick out a secondary shade from the tablecloth and repeat it on the napkins. Two-coloured napkins are particularly useful for this approach because their contrasting border introduces an additional tone without overwhelming the setting.

On a bare wood, stone or lacquered table, combine napkins with placemats or a table runner to define each place. Allow detailed patterns to breathe and limit the palette to one or two dominant colors so the dinnerware remains visible.

Table napkins for everyday meals and special occasions

For everyday dining, cotton napkins in versatile shades are easy to combine with different tablecloths and dishes. A simple fold keeps the setting relaxed while still making the table look considered.

For a dinner party, anniversary or wedding, the napkin can become a true decorative accent. A patterned design brings personality to a plain tablecloth, while an understated cloth napkin balances richly decorated dinnerware or floral arrangements.

During the holiday season, Christmas napkins help establish the atmosphere through deep colors, winter motifs and refined details. They may be paired with a coordinated Christmas tablecloth or used as the festive accent on a more neutral foundation.

How to fold a table napkin?

A simple fold showcases the cotton and the printed design without making the setting feel overly formal. Place the napkin to the left of the plate, center it on the plate or slide it beneath the flatware, depending on the space available.

A clean rectangular fold suits modern tables. For a formal dinner, a pocket fold can hold the flatware or a place card. Sculptural folds such as a tree or flower work best when the napkin is the main decorative feature and the surrounding setting remains restrained.

Before choosing an elaborate fold, consider the position of the motif. A large central design is often best presented flat or loosely folded, whereas an all-over pattern remains visible in a more complex shape.

How to care for cotton napkins?

Always follow the instructions on the product care label, as recommendations may vary by collection and finish. Treat stains promptly and avoid letting food or wine residues dry into the fibers.

Whenever possible, wash coordinated napkins together and separate light and dark colors. Remove them from the machine promptly, reshape them while damp and iron according to the temperature stated on the label.

Store clean napkins completely dry, folded flat in a ventilated cupboard. Rotating the fold from time to time helps prevent a permanent crease and keeps the fabric ready for the next table setting.