Bohemian Table Runner with Tassels 240cm - Textured Runner for Dining Tables, Sideboards and Consoles

A bare dining table is a surface. A table with a runner down it is a setting. This Bohemian Style Table Runner adds texture and a bit of character to a table, sideboard or console, and the tassel detailing at each end is the finishing touch that makes it read as deliberate styling rather than a piece of cloth — which means an ordinary weeknight table looks arranged with no other effort. At 240cm it is long enough for a full dining table with a proper overhang at both ends, and equally at home running along a buffet table when you are entertaining or across a coffee table as a base for a vase and candles. The fabric is soft but durable, so it survives being used rather than only being looked at. In black and beige, both of which sit comfortably in modern, rustic and bohemian-leaning rooms.

Specifications

Buying guide

Runner length is the thing people get wrong. Measure your table and aim for an overhang of roughly 15 to 30cm at each end — at 240cm this suits a standard six-to-eight seat dining table well, and on a shorter table you can let it hang further or use it on a sideboard instead. Decide what the runner is doing before choosing a colour: as a backdrop for a centrepiece it should be quieter than what sits on it, so beige works better under a bold vase, while black gives more contrast under pale ceramics and candles. Tassels are the detail that dates fastest if the rest of the room is very minimal, so pair them with natural textures such as wood, rattan or ceramic rather than high-gloss surfaces. On practicality, a runner takes the marks a bare table would, which is partly the point — check the wash guidance, wash it cool, and iron on a low heat while slightly damp. Keep candles well clear of the tassels.

How it compares

Against a full tablecloth, a runner shows off a table you actually like rather than hiding it, and it is far quicker to wash and store. Compared with placemats, a runner unifies the length of the table and gives a centrepiece a base, while placemats define individual settings — many tables use both. Against a woven or cotton-rope mat set, this is the decorative long-format option rather than per-place protection. Against a plain runner, the tassel detail adds texture and warmth, which suits rustic and bohemian rooms better than strictly minimal ones.

Frequently asked questions

Will 240cm fit my dining table?
It suits a standard six-to-eight seat dining table with a comfortable overhang at each end. On a shorter table you can let it hang further, or use it on a sideboard or console instead.

How do I wash it?
Wash cool and iron on a low heat while slightly damp. Keep the tassel ends away from candle flames.

Black or beige?
Beige is the quieter backdrop and works better under a bold centrepiece; black gives more contrast beneath pale ceramics and candles.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.

Pairs well with

• 4 Piece Cotton Rope Woven Table Mat Set with Holder - Non-Slip Heat-Resistant Mats
• 6 Piece Marble and Wood Coaster Set - Heat-Resistant Square Coasters for Hot and Cold Drinks
• Wabi-Sabi Ceramic Retro Flower Vase - Textured Handcrafted-Style Vase in Small, Medium and Large

Available at WIMU Kitchen, Nairobi. Same-day Nairobi delivery · countrywide shipping (Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret) · pay by M-Pesa or on delivery. Questions? WhatsApp +254 758 157 035.