Simons Maison
Ochre Gingham Tablecloth
This ochre gingham tablecloth is a rectangular table covering made from high-quality recycled cotton, designed to fit a standard table after first wash (it is intentionally oversized pre-wash to account for shrinkage). It features a small-scale honey-hued check pattern, a stitched hem, and is machine washable and dryable. Suitable for everyday dining or special occasions, it pairs with matching napkins sold separately.
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Size
Specifications
- Material
- 100% reprocessed cotton
- Condition
- new
Product Insights
The Ochre Gingham Tablecloth from Simons Maison continues gingham's journey from Malay origin to Victorian icon, using a historically accurate ochre shade—a natural-dye that softens the classic 1950s red check. Its oversized cut compensates for 4–6% shrinkage after the first wash to achieve a standard fit, though the cotton requires ironing after washing for a crisp finish; without ironing, the tablecloth conveys a casual aesthetic rather than the brand's nostalgic refuge.
Verified claims
- Heritage
- Gingham originated as a striped Malay cotton called genggang.
- Color authenticity
- Ochre gingham is a historically accurate natural-dye shade that softens the classic 1950s red check.
- Historical lineage
- Gingham's journey: Malay origin to Victorian icon to accessible cloth, continued here.
- Sizing
- Oversized cut compensates for 4–6% shrinkage after first wash for a standard fit.
- Care
- Cotton tablecloth requires ironing after washing for a crisp finish.
- Shrinkage
- Shrinks 4–6% after first wash; e.g., 58x58 becomes about 55x55.
- Ironing
- Ironing is recommended after washing for a crisp finish, despite the easy-care label.
- Historical context
- Without ironing, the gingham tablecloth conveys a casual aesthetic rather than the brand's nostalgic refuge.
Product record
- Title
- Ochre Gingham Tablecloth
- Brand
- Simons Maison
- Price
- 30 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The farmhouse story behind gingham
- Gingham began as a striped Malay cotton called 'genggang' that Portuguese traders carried to Europe in the 17th century, meaning the checked cloth on this table is a descendant of a fabric that was already being sold as an exotic import when country-house style was first taking shape, lending it a deep, cross-cultural pedigree.
- By the 1860s, gingham was the dominant fabric for aprons, curtains, and table linens in English country homes, a symbol of clean, honest domesticity; the 'nostalgic refuge' the product description invites you into is a direct echo of that era, when a checkered tablecloth signaled a home in order.
- The 1950s explosion of red-checked oilcloth and cotton tablecloths for picnics and diners elevated gingham to a symbol of casual, optimistic post-war leisure; this ochre version softens that iconic look with a grounded, earthy tone that suggests a heritage palette rather than a pop-culture one, nodding to the same sentiment with more nuance.
- Before synthetic aniline dyes became widespread in the mid-19th century, cotton checks were often colored with plant-based ochres and indigos, so this warm honey hue reproduces a historically plausible natural-dye shade, giving the tablecloth a more authentic 'vintage' credibility than a bright, modern check would.
- During the Industrial Revolution, European mills — notably in Manchester — transformed the imported striped fabric into the balanced check pattern, and it was this machine-woven, affordable checked cotton that became the everyday tablecloth of the working-class cottage, so this tablecloth is literally woven from the same DNA that democratized cheerful table dressings.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Round table covered by a yellow-and-white small-checked gingham fabric that drapes to form soft folds and a visible stitched hem. A stacked set of matte white plates and bowls sits near the top center with a folded matching gingham napkin and a pear on top; an amber drinking glass and three pears are placed on the cloth surface nearby.
- Overall coverageRound table fully covered by a single-piece gingham cloth with the fabric draping over the table edge and forming soft vertical folds toward the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.18 · w 1.00 · h 0.80 (medium) - PatternSmall-scale gingham check pattern of alternating ochre yellow and white squares across the entire visible table surface.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.28 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high) - Hem detailVisible stitched hem along the lower left edge of the cloth where it falls toward the floor.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.75 · w 0.46 · h 0.24 (high) - Drape and foldsSoft, rounded folds in the fabric radiating down from the table edge, creating gentle vertical undulations in the gingham pattern.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.48 · w 0.36 · h 0.50 (high) - Stacked plates and bowlsMatte off-white round plates with a stack of matte off-white shallow bowls placed near the upper center of the tablecloth; the stack partially rests on the gingham cloth.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Matching napkinFolded napkin in the same ochre-and-white gingham pattern placed on top of the plate stack with a pear resting on it.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.13 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Amber glassware on clothShort amber-colored faceted drinking glass positioned on the tablecloth near the front center of the image.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Fruit on surfaceThree pears with red-yellow skin tones placed on the right side of the tablecloth; one pear sits on the napkin atop the plate stack and two are directly on the cloth.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.09 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.30 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Lifestyle shot showing a round table in a softly lit interior with two cane-back wooden chairs partially visible, a warm neutral wall background, and wood flooring; soft directional lighting from the left creates gentle shadows.
- Chair propTwo wooden chairs with woven cane backrests and seats are visible behind the table at left and right edges of the frame.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and floorWarm neutral painted wall in the background and light wood plank flooring visible at the lower left corner beside the table.
2 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.88 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (medium) - Lighting and shadowsSoft directional light from the left creates mild highlights on the plates and subtle shadows on the tablecloth folds.
- Crop and frameImage cropped to show the top and sides of the round table; the far right amber glass and right chair are partially cut off by the image edge.
1 region
x 0.86 · y 0.22 · w 0.14 · h 0.30 (high)
Colors
ochre yellow· tablecloth gingham ochre squares#FCDCACwhite· tablecloth gingham white squares- Overall coverageRound table fully covered by a single-piece gingham cloth with the fabric draping over the table edge and forming soft vertical folds toward the floor.
- 02
Product
A round table covered by an ochre-and-white small gingham tablecloth with a matching folded napkin and a stack of off-white plates and a pear on top; cloth drapes over the table edge and shows a woven fabric texture.
- PatternSmall gingham check composed of alternating ochre and white square checks arranged in a regular grid across the visible table surface and matching napkin.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.28 · w 0.88 · h 0.68 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric appearanceWoven textile with visible slight surface texture and soft drape where it falls over the rounded table edge.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.44 · w 0.48 · h 0.40 (high) - Table edge drapeTablecloth follows a rounded table edge, folding into a soft curved pleat as it hangs down out of the frame.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.38 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high) - Matching napkinFolded cloth napkin in the same ochre-and-white gingham pattern placed near the stacked plates beneath the pear.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.06 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Stacked platesSeveral off-white ceramic plates and shallow bowls stacked concentrically on the table near the right edge; visible rim outlines and subtle matte finish.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.22 · w 0.30 · h 0.26 (high) - Fruit propSingle pear with yellow and red blush placed on the napkin above the plates.
1 region
x 0.78 · y 0.04 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible text or labelsNo printed text or labels visible on the product or accessories in this image.
Other
Lifestyle scene showing a wooden chair with cane panel at left, a wood floor, warm diffuse lighting and soft shadows; image is vertically framed and slightly cropped at the bottom and right.
- ChairWooden dining chair with a woven cane back panel and wooden frame visible at the left side of the image.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high) - FlooringLight- to medium-toned wood plank floor visible beneath the table and chair.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.46 · w 0.36 · h 0.46 (high) - Lighting and shadowsWarm diffuse lighting from above-left creating soft shadows under the chair and along the tablecloth folds.
- Crop and compositionImage is vertically oriented; the lower-right portion of the tablecloth and part of the table are cropped out of frame.
- Plate reflectionsSubtle specular highlights on the rims of the plates indicating a matte-to-satin ceramic surface.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
ochre yellow· tablecloth checks (ochre)#CB9C6Bwhite· tablecloth checks (white)off-white· platesyellow with red blush· pearwarm medium wood· chair wood frame#A36D43light rattan· chair cane panel#D4B394- PatternSmall gingham check composed of alternating ochre and white square checks arranged in a regular grid across the visible table surface and matching napkin.
- 03
Product
Close-up of a folded woven gingham tablecloth showing ochre and white check squares, visible weave texture and a finished hem with topstitching.
- PatternRegular small gingham check pattern composed of alternating ochre and white squares across the visible fabric.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Material and weaveWoven textured fabric with visible yarn structure and slight irregularity in thread direction; individual yarns are visible in close-up.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.15 · w 0.70 · h 0.70 (high) - Hem and topstitchingTurned hem with a single-line topstitch visible along a folded edge; stitching follows the fabric edge and is the same ochre color as the checks.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.28 (high) - Folds and drapeFabric is folded and layered producing rounded folds and soft shadows where layers overlap, indicating pliable drape.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.38 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high) - Edge detail (corner)A folded corner with inner underside visible; inner side shows same gingham pattern but appears slightly darker due to shadow and layering.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.50 · w 0.36 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Close-up product shot with soft directional lighting, neutral background made of the same fabric, and gentle shadows emphasizing texture and folds.
- Shot compositionTight detail crop filling the frame with fabric; no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from upper left producing subtle highlights on raised weave and soft shadows in folds.
- Image qualitySharp focus on fabric texture and stitching with shallow depth of field across folds.
Colors
ochre· gingham check squares - ochrewhite· gingham check squares - white- PatternRegular small gingham check pattern composed of alternating ochre and white squares across the visible fabric.
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Customer Reviews
20 total20 reviews · out of 5
Perfect!
Difficult to find round tablecloths these days! Was so happy to come across this one. It's a perfect colour for fall and such great quality for a great price
Très belle qualité.
J'aime beaucoup ma nappe. Soyez cependant conscient qu'elle doit être repassée.
65" Round tablecloth
I love my new tablecloth. Great for a casual setting.
Oui mais…
Elle doit être repassée après chaque lavage. Je n’ai jamais vu un coton friper autant !!!
recycled pop bottles.
A good size. I didn't know about the recycled pop bottles as ingredient. Not what I would have picked for the price. Also, I thought the colour would be a brighter yellow, although the description said "ochre".
Like it
Great colour
Nappe et serviettes de table
la couleur le tissus tout me convient et sa conviendra parfaitement pour mon diner cabane a sucre pour Pâque
Super belle
Vraiment belle!
Nappe Vichy ocre
Belle qualité de tissus et formidable couleur. Sylvie C. Terrebonne
Feels like spring
Love my table cloth, nice quality fabric, exactly what I was looking for!
Shrank a lot in the wash
I bought the size that easily covered my table. I opened the package and put it on my table, it was perfect. I threw it in the wash and hung to dry and it shrank about 10 inches and no longer fits my table. Super frustrating.
😍
😍
Lovely tablecloth
Great quality. Beautiful colour-a golden yellow gingham. Fabric washed and ironed well. Fabric has a nice weight to it and drapes well.
ça rétrécie beaucoup après le
ça rétrécie beaucoup après le premier lavage
So great that I bought a second one
Really excellent quality. Beautiful, heavy fabric. Nicely sewn. Terrific price. Based on this experience, Simons will be the first place I look when I need new linens.
Nappe Vichy
Arrivée très très froissée. Même lavée et repassée des deux côtés les plis sont toujours là. Je l’aurais retournée si je ne l’avais pas lavée.
Nappe vichy ocre
J'adore le tissus et la couleur. Seul bémol, la longueur de 72 po est limite. Pour que ce soit parfait, il faudrait 2 po de plus chaque côté, donc 76 po. J'en ai parlé à mes connaissances et la plupart des gens sont du même avis, car la taille supérieure est beaucoup trop longue et beaucoup trop large.
Beautiful and brightens up the
Beautiful and brightens up the grey rainy days of spring 🌼
Belle mais….
Il y avait longtemps que je n’avais pas eu à repasser une nappe…. . mais coton oblige!}
Perfect size for 48 inch
Perfect size for 48 inch glass table. And way easier to keep clean than glass.
Q&A
2 answered- What is the expected shrinkage percentage after the first wash, and what are the final dimensions for each size?
- The product page does not specify an exact shrinkage percentage, but general guidance for cotton tablecloths (including 100% cotton) notes average shrinkage of about 4–6% after washing [1]. Simons Maison indicates this tablecloth is made slightly oversized and will become standard sized once washed, but final dimensions are not provided. For a 58"x58" size, a 5% shrinkage would yield approximately 55"x55".
- Does this tablecloth require ironing after washing, or is it wrinkle-resistant when machine dried?
- The care instructions say the tablecloth is easy-care and machine washable and dryable, but do not mention wrinkle resistance or ironing requirements. 100% cotton tablecloths typically benefit from ironing after washing to look crisp, but with proper machine drying (removing promptly) wrinkles may be minimized. We recommend ironing if a smooth finish is desired.