12 Pieces That Prove Tartan Deserves a Spot in Your Home, Even After the Holidays


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FIFE ARMS DRAWING ROOM AND TARTAN FABRICS, DYLAN THOMAS; PRODUCT, COURTESY OF BRANDS

Targa Lounge Chair

Targa Lounge Chair

Targa Lounge Chair

Tufted, elegant, and in a timeless black-and-white colorway, this chair from GamFratesi is a statement-making piece that instantly elevates a space. The Italian and Danish background of the brand proves to be an interesting application of tartan material.

Ferren Domino Set

Ferren Domino Set

Ferren Domino Set

We’re in the mood for games. An exquisite set of dominoes adds the perfect tartan accent to your home accessories that you’ll love year-round. The brass border makes this classic green pattern pop.

Tartan Cashmere Stole

Tartan Cashmere Stole

Tartan Cashmere Stole

This soft cashmere stole is a bestseller for this Scottish heritage brand. You’ll find yourself gravitating toward this timeless style in MacFarlane tartan time and time again.

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Glen Plaid Shot Glass

Glen Plaid Shot Glass

Glen Plaid Shot Glass

Raise a glass! In the late 20th century, tartan and other variations of plaid started to make their way into glassware, and we’re big fans. If you are wary of adding a lot of color to your home, but still into the trend, glassware is a great way to start.

Staffin Tartan Serape

Staffin Tartan Serape

Staffin Tartan Serape

Royal-favorite brand Barbour has a take on tartan that you’ll want to bring Stateside. This serape makes us feel as though we’re walking through the Scottish moors.

Royal Stewart Tartan Tree Skirt

Royal Stewart Tartan Tree Skirt

Royal Stewart Tartan Tree Skirt

We love to use the holidays as an excuse to pull out more ornamental tartans, and we always love this one that Queen Elizabeth II wore as her personal clan tartan.

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The Quentin Set

The Quentin Set

The Quentin Set

“Every year, we release a holiday drop that is centered around our tartan styles,” shares Diamond. “At Hill House, we view tartan as a classic—there is something about it that immediately transports you to the fall and holiday seasons.”

This year, the Hill House holiday collection includes what she calls a multi-tartan variation. “Inspired by a vintage silk swatch sourced from the Design Library archives, multi tartan is our newest tartan and a vibrant take on classic fabric,” Diamond explains.

Tartan Murano Glass Bottle

Tartan Murano Glass Bottle

Tartan Murano Glass Bottle

This stunning Barovier for Christian Dior glass bottle is exactly what you need to spice up your bar cart. Polychrome glass canes are thoughtfully arranged to make this tartan-inspired statement maker.

Very Fine Tartan Pattern Vinaigrette

Very Fine Tartan Pattern Vinaigrette

Very Fine Tartan Pattern Vinaigrette

For those unfamiliar, a vinaigrette was once used to hold a perfumed cloth. Now it’s the ideal accessory for your bedside table. The chic etched tartan design is subtle but still very present.

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Cuffietta Round Tartan Placemat

Cuffietta Round Tartan Placemat

Cuffietta Round Tartan Placemat

Plates and placemats in the tartan pattern are quite popular during the holidays. We especially love the oversize scale of these festive placemats.

Tartan Lounge Chair

Tartan Lounge Chair

Tartan Lounge Chair

Careful craftsmanship and Nigel Coates’s thoughtful eye for design make this chair perfect for nearly any space. For the study, living room, or an alcove, this elegant chair will make a statement wherever you put it.

Tartan: Romancing the Plaid

Tartan: Romancing the Plaid

Tartan: Romancing the Plaid

If you are interested in learning a little more about tartan or just love the look, then pick up a coffee table book on the subject. Delving into all the elements and history of this iconic, storied patterned fabric, you’ll learn all there is to know about tartan.

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