doilies
Frilly table circles
Doilies is the plural of doily, a small ornamental mat typically made of lace or paper with decorative cutout patterns.
Doilies are placed under vases, plates, or other objects to protect surfaces or add a dainty, old-fashioned touch: The antique shop had doilies under every lamp.
The word often evokes fussy, grandmother-style decor.
Hooked needle needlework
- tattingShuttle-based lace making
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
embroidery · threadwork · bobbin · openwork · filigree · macramé · knitting · needlepoint
Protective dining surface cover
- coasterPad under drinks
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
- trayShallow portable platform
teacup · saucer · tea · service · buffet · charger · liner · serviette
For beauty, not function
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- accentRegional speech pattern
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
- displayPresentation for viewing
arrangement · vase · tablescape · decorating · floral · scalloped · edging · intricate
Old valued collectible
- VictorianOf a prim era
- EdwardianOf early twentieth-century Britain
- heirloomInherited family treasure
- grandmotherMother of a parent
nostalgic · old-fashioned · collectible · estate · bygone · timeless · classic · trousseau
Easily broken or harmed
- fineAcceptable in quality
- lacyHaving openwork patterns
- sheerAbsolute; also diaphanous
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
airy · lightweight · translucent · diaphanous · wispy · fragile · ethereal · gauzy
crochet
Hooked needle needlework
- tattingShuttle-based lace making
- laceOpen-weave ornamental fabric
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
handmade · embroidery · threadwork · bobbin · openwork · filigree · macramé · knitting · needlepoint · fancywork
placemat
Protective dining surface cover
- coasterPad under drinks
- tableclothFabric dining surface protector
- napkinMealtime wiping cloth
tray · teacup · saucer · tea · service · buffet · charger · liner · serviette · trivet
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- centerpieceDecorative table focal point
- accentRegional speech pattern
- adornmentDecorative addition or accessory
display · arrangement · vase · tablescape · decorating · floral · scalloped · edging · intricate · patterned
antique
Old valued collectible
grandmother · nostalgic · old-fashioned · collectible · estate · bygone · timeless · classic · trousseau · dowry
delicate
Easily broken or harmed
gossamer · airy · lightweight · translucent · diaphanous · wispy · fragile · ethereal · gauzy · feathery
- party suppliesballoon, balloons, confetti, streamers, banners
- dated decorshag carpet, popcorn ceiling, harvest gold, wood paneling, brass fixtures
- handcraftssewing, knitting, weaving, pottery, quilts
- handmade craftsjewelry, pottery, weaving, cross-stitch, handmade paper
- kitchen linensdish towel, dishcloth, kitchen towel, tea towel, placemat
- table decorcenterpiece, centerpieces, candle, vase, vases
doiliesindustrial chic
Design aesthetic featuring exposed materials
mid-century modern · modern design · raw materials · utilitarian design
- lace doiliesOrnamental openwork table mats