Doily (noun)

A small decorative mat or piece of lace, usually circular, placed under a dish or vase to protect a table surface.

Origin:

Late 17th century: from earlier doiley, perhaps from dutch doeijl, doijl 'a little drying cloth', based on latin culcitra 'bedspread'.

Examples:

1. My grandmother had a collection of antique doilies that she displayed proudly on her coffee table.
2. I bought a set of doilies to put under my coasters to protect the wood table.
3. The doily added a touch of elegance to the table setting.
4. Doilies were commonly used in the past to decorate furniture and table tops.
5. She made her own doilies by crocheting lace designs.