Aside from complementing your favorite serveware, table runners are a great way of safeguarding dining tables from dripping candle wax, saucy spills, and occasional scratches. Take this one for example: Crafted from linen, it strikes a traditional rectangular silhouette and showcases a striped motif for a pop of pattern. Plus, its neutral gray finish is designed to complement nearly any color palette! When it’s time for a refresh, simply run this piece through the wash on cool.