{"title":"Seaside Placemats","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"shells-starfish-vintage-french-embroidered-placemat-set-for-8","title":"Starfish \u0026 Shells in Vintage French Beauvais Embroidery 16pc Placemat Set for 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare and fabulous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClam shells, starfish and lengths of seaweed—hand embroidered in exquisite French Beauvais stitch. Superb work on very fine linen, with \u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eorgeous textures and intricate detail.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eNo labels, but unmistakably French—almost certainly vintage D. Porthault.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition, gently used. Hand laundered, clean and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\nSetting for 8:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e8 placemats, 13 x 17 inches;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 napkins, 15.5 x 16 inches (shells on four napkins, starfish on the other four).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*This set is part of our \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The French Beauvais Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingsmostdelightful.com\/collections\/the-french-beauvais-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrench Beauvais Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, where you can explore other pieces made with this intricate French technique.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43412406108406,"sku":null,"price":4900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_3846_1.jpg?v=1746498320"},{"product_id":"fish-in-beauvais-vintage-d-porthault-linen-placemat-set-for-6","title":"Marine Life Vintage D Porthault Linen Placemat Set for 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare and iconic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage D. Porthault linen placemat set featuring exquisitely detailed marine life, hand embroidered in fine Beauvais stitch. Lifelike and beautifully worked — like a painting on linen!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis celebrated design was originally created by D. Porthault for the yacht Christina, owned by Jackie and Aristotle Onassis, and later produced in limited numbers. A rare and gorgeous example of mid-century French luxury and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCondition is excellent, gently used. Hand laundered, bright and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetting for 6, with a different fish on each placemat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 placemats, 13 x 17.5 inches;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 napkins, 15 x 15.5 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45050641842422,"sku":null,"price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/porthaultfish1.jpg?v=1682391522"},{"product_id":"tropical-fish-a-la-matisse-vintage-d-porthault-linen-placemat-set-for-12","title":"Tropical Fish à la Matisse Vintage D Porthault Placemat Set for 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eAltogether fabulous – beach house perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical fish, inspired by Matisse's \"Jazz\" cutouts. Appliqué on linen, machine embroidered, made in France by D Porthault, circa 1980. These are patterns we've never seen before! Lots of texture in the embroidery, and lovely hues – striking and wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, never used. Hand laundered, bright and clean. We note some slight differences in the border color, some variations in the appliqué colors, and a few specks here and there. They look marvelous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting for 12 (4 different fish patterns, 3 settings of each).\u003cbr\u003e12 placemats, 13.5 x 17.5 inches;\u003cbr\u003e12 napkins, 19.5 x 20 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46462631280886,"sku":null,"price":3900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_8511_1.jpg?v=1713996113"},{"product_id":"sea-creatures-vintage-leron-linen-16pc-round-placemat-set-for-8","title":"Under the Sea Vintage Léron 16pc Placemat Set for 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking vintage Léron placemat set, hand embroidered with turtles, seahorses, starfish \u0026amp; fish, all at home on deep blue linen. The monogrammed napkins carry the story. Likely made in Madeira or France, from a fine European estate. One of our absolute favorites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, never used. Hand laundered, clean and bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting for 8:\u003cbr\u003e8 placemats, 16 inches;\u003cbr\u003e8 napkins, 19 x 20 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46462964564214,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/65380EC6-0DCF-4584-860C-C2A571F92C7D_1_105_c.jpg?v=1776903065"},{"product_id":"sea-shell-vintage-leron-organdy-16pc-placemat-set-for-8","title":"Sculptural Sea Shell Vintage Léron Organdy 16pc Placemat Set for 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare and remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShell-shaped organdy placemats from Maison Léron, entirely hand embroidered with shadow work of extraordinary density and precision. The fine scalloped edging in \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Caseado Bastido Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingsmostdelightful.com\/collections\/the-caseado-bastido-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecaseado bastido,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e the most demanding embroidery technique in the Madeira tradition, defines every curve. Linen napkins complete the set, each monogrammed HH in rich teal. A showpiece for your summer table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, never used. Hand laundered, clean and bright. The napkins carry an almost imperceptible green cast, likely color run from the deeply saturated monogram. Barely noticeable, and easily forgiven. This set looks marvelous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting for 8:\u003cbr\u003e8 placemats, 13 x 18 inches;\u003cbr\u003e8 napkins, 19 x 20 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46462972330230,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_2227_dfcb03d2-e7fa-440d-890e-188816bb442c.jpg?v=1776791912"},{"product_id":"striking-nautical-placemats-set-of-8-vintage-french-hand-embroidered-linens","title":"Striking Nautical Placemats - Set of 8 Vintage French Hand Embroidered Linens","description":"\u003cp\u003eExtraordinary and eye-catching. We've never come across another set like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA striking nautical set of eight vintage hand embroidered placemats, each featuring a unique maritime motif in red, white \u0026amp; blue. Beautifully detailed and unmistakably French. Simply fabulous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, never used. Hand laundered, bright and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8 linen placemats, 14 x 19.5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48214403023094,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_3578_1.jpg?v=1746397678"},{"product_id":"striking-nautical-themedvintage-linen-placemat-set-for-4","title":"Anchors Vintage Nautical Theme Linen Placemat Set for 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eFabulous nautical linen placemats with red and navy borders, each corner hand embroidered with a bright yellow anchor. Possibly French—well made, full of charm, and ready for lunch on board!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition, gently used. Hand laundered, bright and clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting for 4:\u003cbr\u003e4 placemats, 13.5 x 19 inches;\u003cbr\u003e4 napkins, 17 x 17 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48222889214198,"sku":null,"price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_3364_1.jpg?v=1746510218"},{"product_id":"shell-in-pink-vintage-marghab-16pc-organdy-placemat-set-for-8","title":"\"Shell\" in Pink Vintage Marghab 16pc Organdy Placemat Set for 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb confection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarghab's elegant \"Shell\" pattern in soft pink, hand embroidered in Madeira. Each organdy placemat is framed by sculptural shell motifs finished in dense \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Caseado Bastido Collection\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingsmostdelightful.com\/collections\/the-caseado-bastido-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ecaseado bastido\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e scalloping, giving the border a raised, dimensional edge. At the center, smaller shells are delicately embroidered in fine satin stitch. The matching napkins are pure Irish linen, with shells ornamenting the corners and dainty scallops along every edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, never used. Hand laundered, bright and clean, with a few faint storage marks on some napkins, and one napkin slightly brighter in tone. Minor, this set looks lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting for 8:\u003cbr\u003e8 organdy placemats, 11.5 x 17.5 inches; \u003cbr\u003e8 linen napkins, 16 x 16 inches.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49188568727798,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_0617.jpg?v=1761270153"},{"product_id":"old-ships-sea-monsters-vintage-marghab-17pc-placemat-set-for-8","title":"\"Old Ships\" Sea Monsters Vintage Marghab 17pc Placemat Set for 8","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere be monsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare and imaginative Marghab design, “Old Ships” depicts early sailing vessels beset by mythical sea creatures — embroidered entirely by hand in Madeira on fine Irish linen. The detail is extraordinary: raised rigging, curling waves, and fantastical beasts rendered with crisp precision and subtle dimensionality. Each piece is finished with a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble hem of \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"The Caseado Bastido Collection: The Finest Madeira Stitch\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thingsmostdelightful.com\/collections\/the-caseado-bastido-collection\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecaseado bastido\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eclassic to Marghab’s finest works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, gently used. Hand laundered, bright and clean, a few specks and smudges, slight fraying at the edges, a few detached connectors, and minor shade variations among the group. Minor, this set looks wonderful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 pieces, setting for :\u003cbr\u003e8 placemats, 12 x 17 inches;\u003cbr\u003e8 napkins, 16 x 16.5 inches;\u003cbr\u003etable runner, 11.5 x 35 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49192321220854,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/old_ships.jpg?v=1761799598"},{"product_id":"a-trio-of-red-embroidered-fish-vintage-madeira-linens","title":"A Trio of Red Embroidered Fish, Vintage Madeira Linens","description":"\u003cp\u003eBold trio of vintage Madeira hand-embroidered linens featuring ornate pairs of fish, with rich dimensional embroidery in red. Large enough to use as bar linens, table mats, or small placemats. Striking pieces, however you style them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is excellent, never used. Hand laundered, clean and bright, just some light smudges. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of 3;\u003cbr\u003e1 mat, 16½ × 13 inches;\u003cbr\u003e2 mats, 13 × 8 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50449534124278,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_1941.jpg?v=1776403824"},{"product_id":"stars-anchors-vintage-nautical-linen-4-placemats","title":"Stars \u0026 Anchors Vintage Nautical Linen 4 Placemats","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed stars, a blue anchor \u0026amp; a trailing ribbon — bold vintage linen placemats in red, white \u0026amp; blue, with a scalloped blue border. Thoroughly nautical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition is excellent, never used. Hand laundered, clean and bright. We note one faint storage spot and slight size variations within the set. All minor. These look wonderful.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4 linen placemats, approx 11 × 17½ inches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50548553482486,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_1995.jpg?v=1776930345"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/collections\/65380EC6-0DCF-4584-860C-C2A571F92C7D_1_105_c.jpg?v=1776914339","url":"https:\/\/www.thingsmostdelightful.com\/collections\/seaside-placemats.oembed","provider":"Things Most Delightful®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}