Versailles linen table linen from Leitner Leinen

Description

“Versailles”

Versailles – perfection, symmetry, the courtly ideal. With this design, Leitner Leinen takes us back to the court of Louis XIV, the Sun King, who made France the cultural hegemonic power of Europe in the 17th century. In the Palace of Versailles, which was expanded into a prestigious residence from 1661, an aesthetic developed that united architecture, garden art and dining culture. André Le Nôtre’s French gardens with their strict symmetry, axes and lines of sight are reflected in the Versailles pure linen as a textile composition: volutes, acanthus leaves and geometric ornaments combine to form a pattern that combines order and playfulness, austerity and elegance. The design follows the Baroque logic of balance, that aesthetic equilibrium that does not tolerate arbitrariness. Bringing Versailles to the table is a nod to the era in which the table became an instrument of royal representation. The banquet as an act of state, the staging as a political tool – the table becomes the scene of ceremonial perfection.

European organic linen

Linen for the table combines aesthetic demands with functional properties. The linen fibre, obtained from Western European flax cultivation, is characterized by its smooth, closed surface, which initially repels liquids. This protection makes it possible to react to spills before a stain appears. At the same time, linen is highly absorbent as soon as the fiber is soaked – a property that makes napkins functional. The natural smoothness creates the cool, firm feel that gives tablecloths their characteristic drape. Linen is naturally antistatic and bacteriostatic – properties that make it particularly suitable for contact with food. The fiber does not weaken with use, but becomes more supple. Linen develops patina instead of wear. Tablecloths made from European organic linen become softer over time without losing their structural strength. The GOTS certificate guarantees that no chemical bleaching agents or synthetic pesticides are used from cultivation to finishing.

The Weaving Mill

Since 1853 the Leitner Manufaktur in Vöcklabruck, Austria, has been weaving linen according to principles that can only be maintained through continuity in craftsmanship. Versailles is produced in a masterly jacquard linen weave – a process in which the pattern is not printed on, but worked directly into the fabric structure. Every volute, every acanthus leaf, every symmetrical arrangement is an integral part of the fabric itself. The Jacquard technique, developed by Joseph-Marie Jacquard in the early 19th century, enables complex patterns to be created by controlling each warp thread individually. The result is a relief-like fabric in which patterned and unpatterned areas are not only visually but also haptically distinct from one another. Leitner Manufaktur works with mechanical looms whose precision lies in the fact that they do not smooth out the natural irregularity of the linen fibers, but rather absorb it. This results in fabrics with a liveliness that cannot be achieved by mechanical uniformity.

The product: Versailles half-linen table linen from Leitner Linen

Versailles is available as a tablecloth and napkin. The fabric is made of 100 percent European pure linen in a masterful jacquard linen weave. The color palette comprises nine shades and ranges from royal white to the Mediterranean nuances of Lago and the cool tones of Blue Fog and Arctic Blue to the elegant accents of Cyclamen and Jade. The earthy tones of Linen and Terra convey warm restraint, while Anthracite, the darkest tone in the range, adds urban depth. Each color scheme can be combined with a wide variety of tableware – the design supports the setting without dominating it. Versailles is a tablecloth for occasions where the table is not just laid, but staged – a commitment to the culture that elevated the banquet to an art form.

✓ 100% European pure linen
✓ Masterful jacquard linen weave with baroque Versailles pattern
✓ Available as a tablecloth and napkin
✓ 9 colors: White, Lago, Blue Fog, Arctic Blue, Cyclamen, Jade, Linen, Terra, Anthracite
✓ GOTS-certified
✓ Woven in the Leitner Manufaktur, Ulrichsberg (Austria)

Care Instructions

Linen table linen can withstand temperatures up to 60 degrees, white qualities up to 95 degrees. Washing temperatures between 40 and 60 degrees are gentle on the fibers. Do not use detergents with optical brighteners – they bleach out the color pigments. Do not overfill the machine: linen needs freedom of movement. Spin at 800 to a maximum of 1,000 revolutions and remove the laundry slightly damp. Iron on the highest setting as long as there is still residual moisture. Linen loves heat and moisture – this is the only way to completely smooth out the fibers. Avoid the tumble dryer. Treat stains from red wine or coffee immediately with cold water – the smooth linen fibers release stains more easily when they react quickly.