Rare Madeira Estate Dense Floral Hand Embroidered Linen Placemats Set for 12 – Café au Lait Embroidery

Charming and increasingly difficult to find, this Madeira Estate set of twelve hand embroidered linen placemats is a beautiful survivor from an era when linens of this quality were made entirely by hand, perfect for elegant entertaining and holiday gatherings. Featuring gorgeous dense floral embroidery, each placemat is decorated with elaborate hand embroidered blossoms worked with remarkable skill.

The intricate embroidery is wonderfully dimensional, covering the linen with exceptional detail that reflects the meticulous artistry for which vintage Madeira linens are so admired. The soft café au lait embroidery on cream linen creates a sophisticated and timeless palette, elegant enough for both formal dining and gracious everyday entertaining.

The artisans of the Island of Madeira are renowned for producing some of the finest embroidered linens in the world, treasured for generations for their heirloom quality and enduring beauty. Freshly hand laundered, pressed, and bright, these placemats are ready to grace your most beautiful table. A rare opportunity to acquire a complete Madeira placemat set for twelve, a size increasingly difficult to find today and especially desirable for collectors and those who love entertaining.

Collector's Note

Dense floral embroidery is among the most sought-after motifs in vintage Madeira linens, prized for the extensive handwork required to achieve such intricate designs. Larger sets for twelve are particularly scarce today, as many have been separated over time. This elegant café au lait and cream palette adds a refined warmth that collectors and designers appreciate for sophisticated table settings. 

• 12 place mats 17-1/2" x 11-3/4".