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22 Quirky Placemat Designs

From Upcycled Branch Mats to Hue Sample Place Settings

— May 18, 2013 — Art & Design
Tablecloths and place settings are not only a practical way to keep your surfaces clean and clear, but they can also provide a lovely visual aesthetic, and these quirky placemat designs are perfect for anyone looking to add some offbeat humor to their kitchen sets.

While traditionally placemats were created with little to no visual design, nowadays they are being outfitted with all sorts of wacky patterns and references that both children and adults can enjoy. From mats that are made from upcycled tree branches to those that resemble old school vinyl records, these unusually designed place settings are a fantastic way to add some personality to your dinnertime meals.

These quirky placemat designs will surely be a conversation starter the next time you have friends over for a meal.
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Drum Set Placemats
Drum Set Placemats
The MTV Chopsticks Campaign Gets Diners Drumming
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Billboard Placemats
Billboard Placemats
These ReMakes Placemats are Made Out of Old Advertisements
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Art-Inspiring Table Mats
Art-Inspiring Table Mats
These Doodle Placemats From Anthropology Encourage Drawing During Dinner
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Levitating Snowflake Placemats
Levitating Snowflake Placemats
The Centrini Centerpiece Reinvents the Classic Doily
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Earthy Placemats
Earthy Placemats
Land Coasters Protect your Table While Adding a Rustic Touch
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Japanese-Inspired Place Settings
Japanese-Inspired Place Settings
The Inkbrush Placemat Set by West Elm Adds a Little Zen to Dining
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Dinnerware Placement Mats
Dinnerware Placement Mats
These Neat Place Setting Blueprint Mats are Architecturally Chic
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Illuminated Dinner Ware
Illuminated Dinner Ware
Sylvania Creates LED Placemats For Starry Dining
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Hue Sample Place Settings
Hue Sample Place Settings
These Paint Chip Placemats Help You Fantasize About Home Improvements
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Musical Kitchen Accessories
Musical Kitchen Accessories
The Gamago Record Placemats are Stylish
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Psych Test Tablecloths
Psych Test Tablecloths
Rorschach Ink Blot Placemats Bring Aesthetic Personality to the Table
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Eggcelent Kitchen Decor
Eggcelent Kitchen Decor
Sunny Side Up Placemat by Tonky Designs is a Breakfast Original
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Geektastic Tableware
Geektastic Tableware
These Mac Folder Placemats Aren't Meant to Store Files
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Coloring Cutlery
Coloring Cutlery
Have Oodles of Fun Doodling at Dinner With the Peter Dalton Foodle Set
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Cutlery Place Holders
Cutlery Place Holders
Position Utensils with the Nana Kikuchi Slow Fast Placemats
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Train Set Place Settings
Train Set Place Settings
The Railroad Plate by Neue Freunde Provides a Station for Supper to Stop
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DIY Chalkboard Table Topper
DIY Chalkboard Table Topper
Jackie Fogartie's Chalkboard Tablecloth Adds Dialogue to Any Dinner
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Cheat Sheet Placemats
Cheat Sheet Placemats
The Kniggerich Placemat Teaches the Rules of Table Etiquette
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Doodled Dining Accessories
Doodled Dining Accessories
The Scribble Table Mats are an Untidy-Looking Way to Guard Against Mess
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Fresh Food Satchels
Fresh Food Satchels
'For a Healthier Lunch Break' Encourages al Fresco Eating at the Office
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Placemat Stoves
Placemat Stoves
The 'Cooka' Resembles a Table Mat
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Upcycled Branch Mats
Upcycled Branch Mats
These Repurposed Wood Placemats are an Eco-Friendly Dining Option
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