Best napkin holders and rings: Elegant gold, silver, and wooden options

 (Best napkin rings and holders)
(Best napkin rings and holders)

You don’t have to be an interior design expert to know that tablescaping has taken off in a big, big way recently.

Born from lockdown, styling your dinner table to Michelin-levels is now de rigeur in some homes. After all, even if your cooking skills aren’t up to scratch, you can still make beans on toast look like a million dollars with the right setting.

Which leads us neatly to napkin holders and rings. They’re the extra little addition that can elevate your table, the sparkle on the rainbow, the cherry on top of the cake. Some can hold a stack of paper napkins, while others are used to adorn table linen and keep it in place until used.

All of them will make it look as though you’ve nailed the whole adulting thing, even if you’re secretly microwaving your dinner guests their supper.

We’ve rounded up the nicest designs available to shop now.

See our favourites below

Aulica Small Gingko Flower Flat Napkin Holder

Beautifully crafted, this gold-coloured napkin holder in the elegant shape of a gingko flower will make laying the table a real treat.

 (Aulica)
(Aulica)

£24.99 | Wayfair

Anthropologie Set of 4 Fresh Slice Napkin Rings

Rattan is a summertime favourite, and there’s no reason the look can’t extend to napkin rings. This set of four is given an additional sunshine upgrade with cute sequinned watermelon motifs on the front. Made for a posh summer BBQ.

 (Anthropologie)
(Anthropologie)

£48 | Anthropologie

Moomin napkin holder

For diners who enjoy their meal with a side of whimsy, look no further than this metal Moomin napkin holder, shaped (as true fans will know) as Moomintroll and Snorkmaiden. There’s plenty of room between the characters to hold paper napkins and towels.

 (Pluto)
(Pluto)

£13 | Nordic Nest

Gerbera Napkin Rings 7cm

Whether you’re looking to add a little extra something to your al fresco dining table or want to make an effort for a special occasion like a wedding, these floral napkin rings are bang on the money. This pack of a dozen feature a white gerbera flower on a green band, making it perfect for spring and summer events.

 (Dunelm)
(Dunelm)

£14 | Dunelm

Quail Zebra Napkin Ring

Expect the unexpected at Liberty, where you can find this zebra-themed stoneware napkin ring to add some wildness to your tables. It’s part of a collection which imagines a leopard, tiger, and elephant as napkin rings. Why not get the set, and prepare for a dinnertime safari?

 (Quail)
(Quail)

£22 | Liberty

Primrose & Plum Set Of Four Gold Leaf Napkin Rings

Botanical themes in homeware are a classic, because nature never goes out of style. Bring a touch of the outdoors in with this set of antique gold coloured leaf-themed napkin rings. The metallic hue means they’ll look glamorous on every shade of table linen, but we reckon cream will look the chicest.

 (Primrose & Plum)
(Primrose & Plum)

£35 | NOTHS

Agate Napkin Ring

Go for new age glamour with Anthropologie’s napkin rings, set a cut above with a piece of agate clasped in a gold-coloured frame. Try these with patterned napkins at your next dinner party to really amp up the experience. The look is also available in rose quartz and turquoise, so you can mix and match for your desired look.

 (Anthropologie)
(Anthropologie)

£14 | Anthropologie

Mackenzie-Childs Courtly Check Enamel Napkin Holder

Made from enameled heavy-gauge steel, this statement napkin holder could easily hold court as your table’s centrepiece. It’s handmade and dishwasher safe, although best to handwash and dry immediately to be on the safe side.

 (Mackenzie-Childs)
(Mackenzie-Childs)

£58 | Amara

A La Daisy Napkin & Rings

Taking the guesswork of pairing napkins to rings, this set of four sunflower-embellished rings comes with four mustard-hued cotton napkins. Handmade in India, they’re classic enough to use year round. Fancy.

 (A La)
(A La)

£58 | Amara

Holdall & Co Set Of Two Personalised Leather Napkin Rings

If you’re struggling to think of a sweet gift for your newlywed pals, and one that won’t break the bank at that, look no further than these napkin rings, made from genuine leather. Have them personalised with their new names or statuses, or even a saying that fits the occasion, like ‘Merry & Bright’ for Christmas. Trust us, they’ll adore it.

 (Holdall & Co)
(Holdall & Co)

£14 | NOTHS

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