Beverage Coasters
Have you ever wondered about who ever “thunk up” some of the little things we take for granted? Like Coffee Coasters for example. We think of coffee coasters or bar coasters also known as beer mats as something to help protect table tops from stains spills of those ugly coffee cup rings seen on the kitchen counter.
Since these beverage coaster things have been around since at least the 1800’s, I wouldn’t think their purpose back then was to protect furniture. So back then, beverage coasters were called “beer mats” and were used in conjunction with beer steins or tankards.
Those who were “well off” had lids made of tin or silver that covered their beer stein. Reason for these lids was to prevent insect, leaves, etc from falling into the beer when drank outside.
The less well off beer drinkers used tankards without lids. So to protect their beer, they would place felt mats over the tankard which were used at the time for absorbing beer running down the side of the tankard. At night the felt mats were hung to dry.
Obviously, the felt was soon no longer hygienic and adversely influenced the taste of the beer. Consequently a more suitable material had to be found. This happened in 1880 when the first cardboard mat was produced.
Then in 1893, Robert Sputh of Dresden Germany patented his process of manufacturing so-called fiber-cast mats which were made from wood pulp. Shortly after the turn of the century, brewery names were printed on the mats. The advent of advertising beer mats had begun!
From there evolved the modern day beverage coaster as they are no longer associated only with beer.
We have many different coaster for you to design.
Protect your furniture and complement home decor with our line of soft beverage coasters. Our diverse line of coasters suit every taste. Available in tempered glass, slate, stone, wood and more!
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Round 4” PolyLeather Coaster
Round Polyleather Coaster SIZE: 4x4” Polyleather Round Coaster DESIGN: Unique and Unusual..
$8.95
Glass Coaster - 3.94" - Square w/Chinchilla Finish
Square Textured Glass Coaster SIZE: 3.94” Square w/Chinchilla Finish DESIGN: The textured..
$15.55
IronClad Round Sandstone Coaster - 3.86"
Round Sandstone Coaster SIZE: 3.86” Round Sandstone Coaster DESIGN: The warm earthy tone ..
$9.95
IronClad Square Sandstone Coaster – 3.94"
Square Sandstone Coaster SIZE: 3.94” Square Sandstone Coaster DESIGN: Send us your favori..
$9.55
Fabric Drink Coasters
SubliLinen™ Woven Drink Coaster SIZE: 4” square fabric drink coaster DESIGN: Regardless o..
$7.45
Glass Coasters - Square
Glass Photo Coasters SIZE: 3.94” Square, smooth finish w/bump-ons (Coaster Rack sold separately)..
$11.45
Glass Coasters - 3.75" Round x 3/16" Thick
Glass Photo Coasters - Round SIZE: 3.75” Round, smooth finish w/bump-ons DESIGN: The smoo..
$11.45
Natural Marble Beverage Coaster
Natural Marble Coasters SIZE: 4” Square natural marble beverage coaster DESIGN: Regardle..
$15.95
Photo White Marble Drink Coaster
Photo White Marble Coasters SIZE: 4” Square photo white marble beverage coaster DESIGN: R..
$16.45
Wood Coasters - 3.75” Square
Personalized Wood Coasters SIZE: Wood coasters are 1/4” thick and 3.75” Square. DESIGN: R..
$9.45
Slate Coaster - 4" Diameter - Round Gloss
Round Photo Slate Coasters SIZE: 4" x 4” round glossy slate drink coaster DESIGN: Regard..
$12.25
Slate Coaster - 3.9" x 3.9" - Square Gloss
Square Photo Slate Coasters SIZE: 3.9" x 3.9" square glossy slate drink coaster DESIGN: ..
$12.25