10 Designer Christmas Table Finds at T.J. Maxx Under $20

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It can be hard to think about Christmas decor when the pumpkins are just going up. But this is also when stores like T.J. Maxx start rolling out some of their best finds for the season ahead.

And right now, the retailer has a lovely assortment of Christmas tabletop pieces that can stand on their own or be mixed and matched to create a festive holiday table. Even better, these designer finds are all under $20.

From hand-painted glasses and etched coupes to embroidered placemats and a gold Christian Lacroix tree, these 10 finds make it easy to start setting the table for Christmas. Keep in mind prices are current as of publishing, and T.J. Maxx inventory moves fast, so grab your favorites while they’re in stock.

Shop the first five finds:

1. The Farmhouse by Rachel Ashwell Pom-Pom Napkins, $14.99

A crisp white napkin always looks beautiful on a holiday table, and the red pom-pom trim adds just enough Christmas cheer without going overboard.

The Farmhouse by Rachel Ashwell Pom-Pom Napkins come in a set of eight for $14.99, with a compare-at price of $21. Each cotton napkin measures 20 by 20 inches and features a cheerful red pom-pom border. They also come tied together with a red-and-white cord, making the set pretty enough to give as a hostess gift.

The price stands out even more when you compare it with similar holiday linens. Pottery Barn’s Amelia Embroidered Lining Cotton Napkins have a similarly simple white-and-red look and cost $48 for a set of four. That’s $12 per napkin, while the Rachel Ashwell set works out to only about $1.87 each.

Because the design is so simple, these pair nicely with patterned dishes or colorful holiday glassware. And they’re machine washable, so you don’t have to save them for special occasions.

2. Rachel Zoe Merry Christmas Script Napkins, $16.99

For something a little more glamorous, Rachel Zoe’s Merry Christmas Script Napkins bring plenty of personality to the table.

The set includes eight 18-by-18-inch cotton dinner napkins for $16.99, with a compare-at price of $24. Red script sweeps across the white background, while little metallic gold details add some holiday sparkle.

These would look gorgeous with simple white dinnerware and gold flatware, or you could lean into the red and pair them with candy-cane-inspired dishes. At a little over $2 per napkin, you can also set a table for eight with just one package.

3. Lenox Holiday Tree-Shaped Party Plate, $7.99

It’s hard to go wrong with Lenox at Christmas, especially when it’s one of the brand’s enduring holiday designs.

This ceramic Holiday Tree-Shaped Party Plate is $7.99, compared at $12, and measures 6 by 5.5 inches. The Christmas tree shape features the classic holly-and-berry motif with gold-tone trim, giving it a traditional look that comes back year after year.

At this size, it’s lovely for serving candies, nuts, chocolates, or other little holiday treats. And for $7.99, it could make a sweet holiday gift, too. Fill it with homemade cookies or candy, wrap it in cellophane and ribbon, and your recipient gets a Lenox dish to keep long after the treats are gone.

4. Cynthia Rowley Embroidered Christmas Placemats, $16.99

If you prefer holiday decor that feels a little less traditional, these Cynthia Rowley Christmas Placemats offer a softer take on seasonal color.

The $16.99 set includes four placemats, compared at $24, with an embroidered strand of colorful Christmas lights running around the border. The neutral background keeps them from feeling overly busy and makes them easy to pair with dinnerware you already have.

They’d shine with simple white dishes, letting the embroidered lights provide the color. And because the design isn’t limited to the traditional red-and-green palette, you can easily pull in pink, blue, or other shades from your existing holiday decor.

5. Balsam and Fir Hand-Painted Holly Berry Glasses, $9.99

These may be one of the prettiest finds of the bunch.

The Balsam and Fir Holly Berry Stemless Glasses come in a set of two for $9.99, compared at $24. Each glass measures 3.5 inches high and features a hand-painted evergreen, holly, and berry design with a contrasting gold-tone rim.

The clear glass keeps the look light and elegant, while the greenery adds plenty of Christmas charm. Mix a few sets into an otherwise simple table setting, or use them for wine, cocktails, or sparkling drinks when friends come over.

At about $5 per glass, they’re also an easy way to add something special to the table without replacing the glassware you use the rest of the year.

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6. Cupcakes and Cashmere Holiday Ribbons Table Runner, $16.99

Sometimes one piece is all it takes to make an everyday table feel Christmas-ready.

This Holiday Ribbons Table Runner from Cupcakes and Cashmere’s home line, listed at T.J. Maxx under Indigo Home Inc., costs $16.99 (compare-at $28) and measures 16 by 72 inches. The white cotton runner is covered in looping red bows and ribbons, creating a playful pattern that’s festive without feeling cluttered.

Simple red-and-white holiday linens can cost considerably more elsewhere. Pottery Barn’s Holiday Sentiment Embroidered Cotton Table Runner, also has a simple red-and-white palette and is currently $99.

Run the T.J. Maxx version down the center of the table with greenery and candles, then add solid dishes and let the ribbon pattern do the decorating. It’s also machine washable, which is always a bonus during a season filled with dinners and get-togethers.

7. Peppermint Square Striped Scalloped Salad Plates, $19.99

If your Christmas decorating philosophy is that there’s no such thing as too much red and white, these plates understood the assignment.

The Peppermint Square Striped Scalloped Salad Plates come in a set of four for $19.99, compared at $28. Made from fine porcelain, the 8-inch plates have bold red-and-white stripes around scalloped edges, finished with gold-tone trim.

Their fun candy-cane look would instantly brighten plain white dinner plates, so you don’t need to replace an entire set of dishes to give your table a completely different look for Christmas. And at about $5 per plate, they’re an easy way to layer holiday color onto what you already own.

They’re also dishwasher-safe, making them practical enough to use throughout the season instead of saving them exclusively for Christmas dinner.

8. Balsam and Fir Christmas Etched Coupe Glasses, $14.99

Nothing makes a holiday toast feel quite as festive as beautiful red glassware. These Balsam and Fir Christmas Etched Coupe Glasses come in a set of two for $14.99, with a compare-at price of $22.

The rich red glass and long stems already make them stand out, and an etched design around each coupe adds another pretty detail. Each glass measures 7.25 inches high and suits holiday cocktails and sparkling wine.

At about $7.50 per glass, you could pick up several sets to create a coordinated holiday bar without spending a fortune. And when they’re not in use, they’re pretty enough to leave out on a bar cart all season. Just note that they’re hand wash only.

9. Peppermint Square Christmas Tree Confetti Glasses, $14.99

For a more playful table, these Peppermint Square Christmas Tree Confetti Glasses are decorated with tiny Christmas trees and candy canes against a white confetti-speckled design. The set of two is $14.99, compared at $20, which works out to about $7.50 per glass.

Each stemless glass measures 5 inches high, and the whimsical design would be just as cute filled with a Christmas cocktail as with sparkling water or a festive mocktail. They’re an easy way to bring some holiday personality to the table without changing the rest of your setting. Like the coupes, they’re hand wash only.

10. Christian Lacroix 14-Inch Metal Christmas Tree, $16.99

A pretty table needs more than plates and glasses, and this Christian Lacroix Metal Christmas Tree gives you an easy centerpiece for $16.99, compared at $23.

The 14-inch metal tree has a warm gold-tone finish, dimensional branches, and a star on top. At just 5 inches wide, it adds height and sparkle to the center of the table without crowding out the dishes. And because the metallic finish isn’t tied to one particular color scheme, it works with everything from traditional red and green to an all-white holiday table.

One of the nicest things about these T.J. Maxx finds is that you don’t have to commit to one matching Christmas collection. A pair of holly glasses, a set of embroidered placemats, or even that little Lenox tree plate can add something festive to what you already have.

Or, if you’re ready to go all in on Christmas, you can mix several of these pieces for a table that looks collected over time. And with every find on this list coming in under $20, you can start picking up a few favorites long before the holiday rush begins.